| There are so many of you to thank, we would need an entire SNN just to list all of your names. And that is part of what makes our LaG community so special. Tremendous appreciation to each of you who was able to help, whether in person or in the many other tasks necessary to make the whole event the HUGE success it was, to welcome hundreds of new families in the Fall. |
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AND REMEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET! DON'T DELAY. GET IT HERE NOW. |
Why Your Survey Matters: Direct Impact: Your responses directly influence how we allocate resources, design academic programs, and create support services for your child. Critical Decision-Making: School leaders use this data to reflect on your feedback and make important decisions about programming that affects your child's daily experience. Every Voice Counts: Without your input, we lack the full picture of what our school community needs.
How to Complete the Survey (Deadline is April 1) - Visit NYCSchoolSurvey.org.
- Choose a preferred language.
- Enter the correct access code: lowercase "f" followed by your child's 9-digit Student ID (OSIS) number (example: f123456789). You can access your child's 9-digit OSIS number online through Jupiter or your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA). It is vital to put the "f" before the OSIS number to fill out the survey, without the correct access code, you will be incorrectly filling out the form.
- Complete and submit the survey.
Note that you can also just log on to your NYCSA account and access survey from there (and no need to enter OSIS then).
Need Assistance? Please contact our Parent Coordinator, Tracy, at tballas@schools.nyc.gov or 646-450-4513 for any help you need.
Go to Survey HERE Now!
IT TAKES JUST 5 MINUTES! |
BRAG SHEET CRASH COURSE: A Guide for Parents/Students
While supplemental essays vary by school, the Common App lists and letters of recommendation are universal. A Brag Sheet is the strategic blueprint that ensures these components work together to tell a cohesive story.
One Document, Three Audiences A strong brag sheet serves more than just the student; it equips their support team with the "connective tissue" needed for a standout college application: - Guidance Counselors: They need the "big picture" for their recommendation. Provide them with stats (GPA, SATs, APs), a current college list, and a brief "why" for each school to clarify the student’s academic direction.
- Teachers: They need classroom-specific memories. A dedicated page for each teacher—recalling engagement, curiosity, and specific "triumphs" in their class—allows them to write a letter that is personal rather than generic.
- Common App: It serves as a working draft for the official activity and honors sections.
Tips for High-Impact Lists To drive a more effective narrative, focus on these list-building strategies: - Quantify Impact: Shift from tasks to outcomes. Instead of "organized meetings," use "Managed weekly logistics for 40+ members to improve club retention."
- Show Growth: Document the vertical trajectory and increased responsibility from 9th through 12th grade.
- Strategic Traits: Identify descriptive personality words that resonate. Weaving these traits into the brag sheet helps recommenders convey the student’s unique "learning style" and community contribution.
Starting this process early in a spreadsheet helps manage strict character counts and ensures no achievement is overlooked. |
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. |
| Senior Dues, Graduation, and Senior Trip!
SENIOR DUES & GRADUATION Fees: - Graduation Expenses & Yearbook: $200
- Cap & Gown: $62.20
Deadline: May 1st
Payment Options: Need a payment plan? Speak with Dr. Stricklin in Room 261. Need financial assistance? Complete THIS form and be sure to be logged into the parent account registered in NYCSA. Any questions email Dr. Stricklin @mstricklin@schools.nyc.gov.
Prom payments will be $225 per person and will be collected starting May.
SENIOR TRIP We are excited to announce the Class of 2026 Senior Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure! Date: Friday, June 19
Departure: 9:00am from LaGuardia High School
Return: Approximately 10:00pm
Transportation: Chartered Coach Bus
Student Cost: $60 - The trip package includes park admission, round-trip transportation, one meal, one snack, and one drink.
- Seats are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The payment deadline is May 15, or when tickets sell out.
- A completed parent consent form is required for participation, and students must follow the school’s discipline code.
Permission Slip HERE.
Purchase Tickets HERE. We look forward to celebrating our seniors with a fun and memorable day!
Please Note: This is a public event hosted by the Parents Association, not LaGuardia High School. |
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URINETOWN Congratulations to our Tech kids for all the hard work they put into making Urinetown possible. Bravo! |
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Huge gratitude and thanks for the mighty team of Tech Merch Volunteers Amy Weisenbach, Eleanor Stokke, Kar-Yee Fung Huynh, Kathy Uggen-Merget, Kevin Scott, Kiriko Shirobayashi, Lauren Palmer, Marcia Castillo, Micah Schaeffer, Scott Stokke, Shelly Xiong, Veronica Hlibczuk.
NOISES OFFis coming April 30-May 2 Save the dates and stay tuned for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Our next POTS meeting is Thursday April 16 at 8:00pm via zoom! |
CONCERTO CONCERT, TUESDAY! Tickets are available HERE for Tuesday's Concerto Concert featuring the Philharmonic Orchestra and our three talented soloists, Andraya Levy Schwartz (cello, 2027), Ivan Roman (tuba, 2026), and Kaitlyn Xie (violin, 2027). These three musicians were the winners of the Concerto Competition that took place in the fall. Come see three impressive and moving concertos plus a few more pieces. While you're there, take advantage of this first chance to grab some of the new Music Studio merch! Tuesday, March 31 @ 6:00pm. |
Portraits by Ivan Roman (tuba, 2026)
SPRING MUSIC SHOWCASE AUDITIONS - LAST CHANCE! There’s a little time left, but not a lot to submit your audition HERE, due Friday, April 3 @ 11:59pm. The Showcase will take place on Sunday April 26 @ 5:00pm (call time 2:00pm) at Hill Country BBQ. This is a wonderful low-key cabaret style opportunity for Music Studio kids Freshman to Senior (and can include students from other studios) to get in their performance reps. Any and all acts welcome (5 minutes tops).
Also looking for Emcees and accompanists. Questions? Email pilar.lagpa@gmail.com and jenniferorichey.lag@gmail.com.
NEW MUSIC SHOWCASE, APRIL 15 Tickets are available HERE for the New Music Ensemble Spring Showcase, happening on Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:00pm. Students and parents who attended the Winter show reported an exciting, energetic, and downright electric show. Now's your chance to see what the hype was about! |
| Mindy Greenberg
Jamie Ganey drama@laguardiahspa.org
"The business is fickle. So you have to have a life that sustains you, that fulfills you in another kind of way." – Priscilla Lopez |
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URINE GOOD COMPANY Bravo to the cast, crew, and families of Urinetown! What an incredible production. We are so proud of our seniors for bringing this one home in spectacular fashion. A massive thank you to all of our volunteers throughout the production, and to our SDF team and senior parent reps - we literally couldn't do this without the support of PODS. A special shoutout to the parent volunteers from other studios who selflessly came out to help fill our volunteer needs. That's the kind of cross-studio solidarity that makes this community what it is. We are so grateful, if you were on a stage right now, we’d be tossing roses at your feet. WHAT'S ALL THAT NOISE? IS SOMETHING OFF? Nope. It’s just the raucous comedic sounds of our SDF #2: Noises Off! Performing 4 shows from April 30 - May 2. Be on the lookout for ticket sales and the volunteer sign-up soon. If you haven't seen this play before, just know: there are sardines, slamming doors, and very little going according to plan. Basically, a PODS meeting. Speaking of… PODS PEOPLE, ASSEMBLE Our next PODS meeting is THIS Monday, March 30th at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Couch, kitchen table, in the back of a car on the FDR, we don't judge. All you need is THIS link, and just in case this info too: Meeting ID: 856 9873 8995 Passcode: 805722 |
Dear Dance families,
We hope that your students enjoyed their experience with guest artist Gregory Lau and their field trip over to Juilliard to see Spring Dances. Thank you to the chaperones who volunteered to accompany our dancers on this fun field trip.
We also welcomed our newly admitted students at the Open House! The future is bright! Thank you to the many parents who stepped up to help us sell gear and greet families.
And...at the risk of sounding like a broken record, we hope that you will consider supporting our seniors and choreographers who are hard at work preparing pieces for the graduation dance concert. Once again, many of these pieces are lacking key sponsorships!
9th grade families: This will be your children in three short years! Every penny donated helps us ensure this concert is funded adequately this year, and in the years to follow.
10th and 11th grade families: Your dancers are inching closer to this exciting moment. Ask them what piece they are most excited to watch! And consider supporting that piece as a sponsor.
12th grade families: This is it! Your last chance to support and watch your children dance at LaGuardia. Pretty please, if you are able to sponsor, or co-sponsor a piece, email us and let us know. You can learn more about how to support HERE. Please participate if you are able, and share this information with friends, families and businesses who might be interested in supporting our young artists. Warmly, Katie & Barbette |
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! We appreciate all of the incredible art parents and guardians who volunteered at the Accepted Student Open House on March 24, including: Kathleen Jayes, Dan Beers, Merideth Finn-Beers, Siofra Campbell, Yun Joo Shin, Jen Arons, Isabel Vaz Pires, Jennifer Lee, Soo Im Kim, Kathy Pence, Pamela Stark, Stephanie Knowles, Pelin Levend, Jovana Skoro, Etay Ziv, Adeline Zhao, Iman Tunda Wa Munga, Crystal Tan, Rebecca Sokolovsky, Marcelo Pevida, Dana Park, Lilia Littman, Calista Kilb, KC Trommer, Yvette Frith-Raymond, and Uliana De Ploti. We’re so sorry if we missed anyone, and we appreciate everyone who jumped in to help make the day a success for LaGuardia and the Art Studio! SAVE THE DATES! April 13 – Monthly Art Studio PA Meeting at 7:00pm via Zoom April 17 – Senior Art Show #2 May 8 – Senior Art Show #3 June 5 – Semi-Annual Art Show ART CO-REPS NEEDED FOR NEXT YEAR! The school year is flying by, and we (both Cindy and Kristin!) are parents of seniors! We love our jobs as Art Co-Reps, but it’s only ours for a few more months. All that to say, if you’re thinking about running for Art Co-Rep next year, this is a GREAT time to let us know! We’d love to share our knowledge with the next Co-Reps to help create a smooth transition. If you’re thinking about it and want to learn more, please complete THIS form. We look forward to hearing from you! Our wonderful Art PA Webmaster Yun Joo Shin also has a student graduating, so the Art PA will need a volunteer for that key role next year. If that’s of interest, please let us know HERE in the questions/comments field. THE ART STUDIO STILL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT The LaGuardia Art Studio relies heavily on the support of our parents and guardians to help fund essential art supplies and materials for our students. If you have not already donated for the 2025-2026 school year, now is a perfect time! Donations of any size are greatly appreciated, and every contribution helps! Please click HERE to donate. 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) |
Reach out to Tracy with any questions. She was a LAG parent herself and is eager to help you. Contact her via email at tballas@schools.nyc.gov or call 646-450-4513. |
OUTSIDE & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES |
| NYRR Run for the Future is a free program that introduces young women* in high school to running. The program starts in the summer when participants train to run their first 5K together, creating connections that last beyond the program. They can also be part of a strong alumnae network while they continue their year-round running journeys. New York Road Runners' approach provides young women with the tools and support needed to meet their self-care and physical activity goals, building their confidence and motivation to stay active for life. *Please note that we use the word women to include all those who identify as women.
Application and more details HERE. |
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2026 Congressional Art Competition Calling All High School Artists in New York’s 13th Congressional District
Submit entries HERE by April 1.
How to Participate:
- Check to see if you live or attend school in New York’s 13th Congressional District.
- Read HERE the 2026 Rules for Students and Teachers.
- Complete the Student Release Form HERE.
- Participants must submit a digital copy of their artwork and student release form to Laurie Tobias-Cohen by email at laurie.tobias-cohen@mail.house.gov by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The artwork may be: - Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (it is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed)
- Collages: must be two dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photographs
All entries must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate U.S. copyright laws.
The winner will be eligible to receive: - Year-long exhibition of their artwork in the U.S. Capitol.
- Complimentary airline tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend the reception and installation of the winning entries from congressional districts throughout the country.
The first and second runners-up will have their artwork displayed in Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Washington, D.C. office and Honorable Mentions will be displayed in the district offices for one year. For more information, contact Laurie Tobias-Cohen by email at laurie.tobias-cohen@mail.house.gov. |
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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: - For New York Summer Intensive Studies (Ages 16-18), go HERE.
- For Parsons Summer Academy (Grades 3-12), go HERE.
Both art and design programs include student scholarship opportunities. |
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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. We also need a new SLT rep for our IEP/504 community. Please let president@laguardiahspa.org know and let's vote you in at our PA meeting this Tuesday! |
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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