Purchase your tickets HERE now!
Know someone who can serve as our auctioneer for the event? Please email auction.gala@laguardiahspa.org with the information or any questions.
And reach out to your network, and ask them to sponsor the benefit and/or donate to the auction! - Go HERE to donate an item
- Go HERE to submit for sponsorship
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| Agenda HERE. Zoom Link HERE. Proposed amendments to bylaws HERE. |
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Please visit our webpage HERE to access recordings of prior meetings and presentations, and many more resources. |
Shelliann Roach
Assistant Principal, Counseling Support
sroach2@schools.nyc.gov Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Room 243
212-496-0700, ext. 2206
Click HERE to access LaG's Guidance Department page. |
| Student Registration Form HERE. Updated Prom Pop-Up Dates:
All events will begin at 3:00 pm. - March 11, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
All prom pop-up events will take place at the Learning & Educational Solutions Inc headquarters, located at 2235 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027 Registration is first come, first served. To ensure our distributors have accurate sizing and inventory prepared ahead of the pop-up dates, all student registrations must be submitted no later than February 9, 2026. Early submission is strongly encouraged. |
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TECH EXECUTIVE BOARD UPDATES We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Adelman (‘29) as our new Tech Co-Rep. Deanna Rasso ('26) is stepping down from her communications role after many years of generous service and leadership on the Tech Exec Board. Heartfelt thanks for her service, which has meant so much to our community, we are deeply grateful. Marianna Schaffer ('29) will be stepping in as the new PA communications lead this year and will also continue coordinating volunteers.
FUNDRAISING UPDATE Our recent popcorn sale raised $1,487.50!!! Thank you to everyone who participated.
RISING STARS *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED* Rising Stars is just around the corner - starting this week!!! We need a few more volunteers to help run the merch table. Please consider signing up HERE.
POTS MEETING JANUARY 28 We had a POTS meeting on January 28. Meeting notes will be out soon. In the meantime, if you have questions you’d like us to discuss at future POTS meetings please use this form. Tech Theater Handbook HERE.
**For parents of tech kids working rising stars**
PERSONALIZED RISING STARS SWEATSHIRTS There is a small window of time to get a personalized Rising Stars sweatshirt for your Tech kid. We are putting in a special order of sweatshirts for the Tech families and need to know how many families are interested in purchasing so we can negotiate a group set up fee vs an individual fee per family. Please email tech@laguardiahspa.org by 3:00pm tomorrow with your name + kid name + size and we will follow up by Tuesday with specific ordering instructions. The sweatshirt cost is $31.90 (not including tax and shipping). |
Join the Rising Stars Whats'App group HERE for most up to date information. |
The Music Studio would like to thank everyone who attended last week's Winter Band Concert featuring Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony and an extra special thanks to the parent volunteers who supported the Studio during this show. Both ensembles gave thrilling performances to cap off the semester, each with a piece featuring a professional soloist. If you missed it, you can catch a video on YouTube HERE courtesy of the LaGuardia High School Archive Club who have been recording and posting all of this winter's Music Studio concerts. Thank you Archive Club!
WINTER GOSPEL PERFORMANCE This Friday, February 6 @ 6:00pm will the last show of our winter sprint, the Winter Gospel Concert "Encouraged" featuring the vocal and instrumental students of Gospel Choir. Tickets are available HERE now for this powerful performance - the ideal way to warm your heart during this cold winter.
The Music Studio is requesting parent volunteers to help set up, sell, and pack up merchandise and refreshments for the Gospel Concert. Volunteering is a great way to experience the show and the sense of community it brings, and is an especially rewarding way to experience the variety of inspiring performances the Music Studio has to offer, whether or not your own student is performing. Please sign up HERE! |
| Mindy Greenberg
Jamie Ganey drama@laguardiahspa.org
“When you're in a theater, it's about reaching the back rows. When you have a camera in your face, it's just about knowing the size of the room." – Corey Stoll |
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OUR KIDS ARE RISING STARS. OUR MERCH IS FIRE. ALL WE NEED NOW IS YOU! Got 30 minutes and opposable thumbs? Help us sling shirts, bundles, and bragging rights at the Rising Stars merch table, February 5–8. It’s fun. It’s easy. It supports the Studio. And yes, you can wear the merch while selling the merch (power move). Sign up HERE. (You know you want to.) Preorder Drama Merch bundles are dropping soon too - look out for another email with the full breakdown (spoiler: they’re good. Like, “save one for me” good!). THE SPRING FLINGS THAT TALENT BRINGS
Spring Drama Festival is coming in hot. Discover the many ways to pitch in by keeping an eye on your email and WhatsApp. In the meantime, you can save the dates: - Urinetown – Mar 26–28
- Noises Off – Apr 30–May 2
- Macbeth – May 29–31
TALENT IS FREE. SETS, LIGHTS AND RIGHTS ARE EXPENSIVE. Let’s be real, great theater doesn’t just run on talent and jazz hands. It runs on donations. Every costume, every spotlight, every mic that actually works happens because people like you step up and give a little (or a lot) to keep the Studio thriving. Whether you're the proud parent of a future Tony winner, a devoted alum, or just someone who really loves a well-timed stage slap, your gift helps make the magic happen. Donate HERE now and be the hero behind the curtain. No amount is too small. Except zero. Zero is definitely too small. |
Dear Dance Families,
Please save the date for our next Dance PA Meeting on February 9 @ 5:30 to 6:30pm over zoom. Mr. Sinacori will be joining us as we discuss the upcoming senior concert, and how you can support, as well as summer intensives and tips on applying to college as a dancer. Zoom link HERE.
Please also sign up HERE to help sell gear at Rising Stars performances next Saturday and Sunday - February 7 and 8. The link to sign up is below. Please toggle to the correct show time at the bottom and then look for the dance category on the left side of the spreadsheet.
One last reminder that the LaG Alumni and Friends application for scholarships for Summer 2026 Arts Programs is now open for 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Deadline is Feb 6. You can learn more HERE.
And, as always, please donate! All donations go to support the magic happening in the studios. Every dollar counts. Please donate HERE now!
Warmly, Katie and Barbette |
UPCOMING MEETING! Please join us on February 9th at 7pm for our Art PA Monthly Meeting. Zoom link HERE! Meeting ID: 875 6363 2268 Passcode: 336987 Hope to see you there!
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! It’s already February, but there are still many ways to get involved this year! A fun one is helping the Art Studio with a merch sale at Rising Stars! All profits from our merch sales go directly to supporting our students and teachers in the Art Studio. Did we mention it’s also a lot of fun? Please sign up HERE for various nights under the section for FINE ARTS MERCH. If you can’t stay for the whole sign-up window, but want to help, please email us at art@laguardiahspa.org and let us know. Thanks so much! SUPPORT OUR ART STUDENTS AT RISING STARS! A number of our Fine Arts students will be sharing their incredible work at the Rising Stars Art Exhibit. Be sure to arrive at the show early to enjoy the exhibit! Please feel free to email us anytime at art@laguardiahspa.org. We'd love to hear from you! Have a great week ahead! Kristin Leigh & Cindy Wolf |
FROM TRACY'S DESK (PARENT COORDINATOR) |
OUTSIDE & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES |
2026 Leadership Institute Service in Schools invites students in grades 10–12 to apply to participate in the 2026 Leadership Institute. This is an exciting opportunity for students to connect with their peers from across the city, learn from experts from community-based organizations, and teach elementary school students how to help their community!
The program consists of a five-day in-person Institute in midtown Manhattan during spring break, from Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9:00am–3:00pm each day, and an in-person after-school session on May 7, 2026. Throughout the program, students work in small groups to learn about local issues, culminating in the planning and implementation of a day-long Youth Service Summit for elementary school students on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Program FAQ can be found HERE and program application HERE. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 13. Email ServiceinSchools@schools.nyc.gov with any questions. |
Summer Programs at Parsons School of Design Read below and linked for details about two youth and pre-college summer programs at Parsons School of Design: Both art and design programs include student scholarship opportunities. |
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Pre-College Scholarship Opportunity Creatives Want Change administers a pre-college scholarship for high school students in grades 9 through 12 with an interest in fashion design or merchandising. This scholarship is intended for applicants who can participate in a summer pre-college program in 2026 and demonstrate financial need. It covers all associated expenses, including travel, tuition, fees, and supplies. Accepted students will have access to mentorship opportunities, internships, and college scholarships. Participating institutions: - Pratt Institute
- Parsons School of Design
- Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
- Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
- Otis College of Art and Design
- Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Each summer, 25 students are awarded this scholarship.
- Application Link HERE
- Application Explanation HERE
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 3
- Pre-College Programs Descriptions HERE
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Summer abroad ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOLER LOOKING FOR A SUMMER PROGRAM? CIEE offers high school students the chance to spend 3–4 weeks abroad in immersive academic programs. With 100+ programsacross 40+ global locations, you can explore a wide range of subject areas, including Language Immersion, STEM, Social Change, Arts, and Business. CIEE awards $7 million in scholarships annually (scholarship deadline: 2/25/2026).
MEET CIEE IN PERSON (NY) CIEE will attend the National Pre-College and Summer Programs Fair on Monday, February 2, from 4:30–7:00pm at the Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036). Meet program representatives, explore summer opportunities, and learn more about studying abroad. Register HERE to attend.
UPCOMING WEBINAR General Information Session
Wednesday, February 4 | 8:00–9:00pm
Register HERE.
SUMMER 2026 PROGRAM OFFERINGS: - CIEE Intensive Language Programs (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Italian)
- CIEE STEM Programs (Engineering, Conservation and Sustainability, Urban Design, etc.)
- CIEE Arts Programs (Architecture, Photography, Studio Arts, Art History, Creative Writing, etc.)
- CIEE Leadership and Diplomacy Programs (Leadership & Service, Diplomacy & Government, etc.)
- CIEE Business Programs (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sports Management, etc.)
- Browse CIEE’s Programs
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Casting Call Project: Nowhere Near Home (NYU Thesis Short Film)
Genre: Narrative, Drama / Dark Comedy
Logline: Two brothers get stranded after school and try to hitchhike home, facing unexpected challenges that test their relationship.
Location: NYC (local talent from NY, NJ, CT encouraged)
Rehearsals: Late January to early February (flexible based on availability)
Shoot Dates: March 23–29 (NYC)
We are currently casting MARCOS (Lead): Male, 13 - 18 (ideally a freshman “baby face”).
Marcos is earnest, hopeful, and impulsive. He mistakes bravery for proving himself, and he pushes too hard because he wants his older brother to take him seriously. This actor must be comfortable playing vulnerability, fear, and emotional exposure without irony, and able to carry scenes with grounded realism.
(We are also casting supporting roles including DANIEL (Male, 15–20s, must read young) and ROSY (Female, 50–70s).) Compensation: No payment. Meals, transportation, and (if needed) lodging will be provided. Actors will receive footage/clips for reels upon completion. Minors: A parent or legal guardian will be required to be present, in accordance with NYC film laws. Working hours will be limited based on the actor’s age and all applicable regulations. Submit the following to pc3321@nyu.edu: Headshot Resume Reel or any relevant performance footage (if available) Confirmation of availability for late January to early February rehearsals, and March 23rd to 29th shoot window
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| The WindowsWear Mentorship Program connects brands with students from around the world! Brands like Coach present ideas to identify new talent, and students submit projects to win exclusive opportunities and paid internships! See more details HERE and to apply. |
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Get Some New LaG Swag! Visit our online shop for general LaGuardia merch. Make your purchases HERE. (You can also still purchase more items and Studio-specific swag in person at school events and shows!) |
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If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP or 504 at LaGuardia, please join our WhatsApp chat group HERE. The purpose is to support each other regarding questions/concerns related to our student's IEP or 504 at LaGuardia. For questions, please contact Parent Association VP for Special Education, specialeducation@laguardiahspa.org. |
If you need a comprehensive list of who to contact at the school for various questions, click HERE. |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION |
Alex Falk is LaGuardia's Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention Specialist: AFalk@schools.nyc.gov The NYC DOE Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) program provides a range of prevention and intervention services in grades K-12. The goals of the program are to: - Reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among youth
- Delay the initiation of substance abuse behavior among youth
- Decrease the negative health, social, and educational consequences associated with substance abuse
- Prevent the escalation of substance abuse behaviors to levels requiring treatment
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