AND REMEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET! DON'T DELAY. GET IT HERE NOW. |
DONATION RECEIPTS To all parents who donated to LaGuardia High School in calendar year 2025, we appreciate you!
If you need and have not received a donation acknowledgement letter, please email us asap at laghspa@laguardiahspa.orgwith your name, amount donated and method (square, paypal, etc.) if possible.
All donors will receive an acknowledgement letter but we are prioritizing those who email us.
Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support is crucial for our students.
The LaGuardia High School Parents Association |
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| Deadline extended to April 17th! 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 - 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! |
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Building a college list can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it becomes an empowering process that leads to more options—and better outcomes. A balanced college list typically includes 8–12 schools across three categories: • Reach schools: colleges where admission is less likely (often with admit rates below ~25% or where a student’s academic profile falls below the typical admitted range) • Target (match) schools: colleges where a student’s GPA, course rigor, and test scores align closely with the middle 50% of admitted students • Likely (safety) schools: colleges where a student’s academic profile is stronger than the average admitted student, making admission very likely
Creating this balance isn’t about limiting ambition - it’s about maximizing opportunity and ensuring great choices.
A helpful concept in this process is the Academic Index (AI). While families won’t calculate it directly, it reflects how colleges assess academic readiness using grades, rigor, and testing. At some highly selective institutions, a version of this index is used early to determine which applications receive a full review. Understanding this helps students build lists where they are academically competitive - so their full story can be seen.
Families can also gain valuable insight from each college’s Common Data Set (CDS). This publicly available report shows how schools weigh factors like grades, test scores, demonstrated interest, and talent/ability. This is especially important for students at LaGuardia Arts High School, whose artistic achievements may be a meaningful part of their application. At colleges that value talent highly, a student’s artistic portfolio or achievements can play a significant role in the admissions process.
Most importantly, a strong list centers on fit: academic programs, campus environment, location, and affordability. When students apply to schools where they both belong and thrive academically, the result is a balanced list filled with real possibilities.
The takeaway: understanding academic positioning, using tools like the CDS, and prioritizing fit leads to a smarter list - and a more confident, hopeful admissions journey. |
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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POTS Meeting originally scheduled for this week is postponed... We are hoping to get some Tech grads to join our zoom. Will share a new date soon.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED End of the month.... SDF#2 Noises Off is coming up April 30th - May 2nd – please join us to sell merch, help with concessions and feed the kids between shows. NOISES OFF SIGN UP HERE! |
Grab your calendars and a fresh pen, because the second half of April is packed to the brim with Music Studio events and performances. The music starts with the New Music Ensemble Spring Showcase, this Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:00pm. The last New Music show was a completely sold out affair that generated lots of buzz on all the WhatsApp chats for how exciting it was, so you don't want to miss it this time. Get your tickets HERE. Are you able to help out at the show? Sign up HERE.
The fun then continues into the weekend with the Spring Jazz Concert featuring Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Orchestra fresh from their trip to Copenhagen! Join them Saturday, April 18 @ 6:00pm. Tickets are HERE. Then next week, the two Spring Musicales bring over half of the Music Studio's students to the stage. Musicale I will be Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:00pm with Cambiata, Treble Chorus, String Orchestra, and Concert Orchestra. Then Musicale II follows on Thursday, April 23 @ 6:00pm with Percussion Ensemble, Elementary Chorus, Cantare, and Symphony Orchestra. Tickets for those are available HERE, and please note that seating is assigned for the Musicales.
We'll finish the month with the Music Studio PA's Spring Music Showcase, taking place on Sunday, April 26 @ 5:00pm at Hill Country BBQ Market (tickets available soon), and finally the Spring Gospel Concert on Tuesday, April 28 @ 6:00pm. |
| Mindy Greenberg
Jamie Ganey drama@laguardiahspa.org
“Time goes on. So whatever you're going to do, do it. Do it now. Don't wait.” - Robert De Niro |
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THE SPRING DRAMA FESTIVAL IS A HIT! If you missed the SOLD OUT performances of Urinetown, end your FOMO by buying tickets to see our Seniors in their final LaGuardia performances. (We’re not crying, you’re crying!). Next up – NOISES OFF! And with 18 days to go – seats are selling rapidly. Don’t be left standing in the lobby, hearing only laughter coming through the doors of Little Flower. Get inside! Snag your tickets HERE. THEY BREAK A LEG, YOU LEND A HAND Sign up to help make the Spring Drama Festival run like butter (okay, so we’re not the best with analogies). Pick your part HERE!
OH, MY PODS! It’s that time again! Mark your calendars for our scintillating April PODS meeting (we got a thesaurus for the holidays and just cracked it open): Join the meeting HERE. April 20 at 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 892 6510 7069
Passcode: 234611 |
Dear Dance Families, Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful and restorative break. We return to school only six weeks away from our Graduation Dance Concert, and we need your help! Please see the below note from Mr. Sinacori, and consider sponsoring a piece. "It has been so exciting to see your dancers in the studio as they prepare for the Graduation Dance Concert; they are committing completely alongside their choreographers, and their growth and maturity as artists is immensely gratifying to witness. The Graduation Dance Concert is the culminating event of their LaGuardia journey, and we have gone to great lengths to assemble an extraordinary group of choreographers for this final production. Presenting a concert of this caliber does come with real costs, and many pieces are still missing sponsorships with time running out. . . . If the full investment is not possible, we are absolutely open to families co-sponsoring a piece together. We also encourage you to share this with friends, family, and businesses who might want to support our young artists. However you are able to help, it means a great deal to us and to your dancers. Warm regards, Mr. Sinacori"
Click HERE for more information.
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.
With gratitude, Katie & Barbette |
Welcome back, Art families! We hope you enjoyed the break! The Art Studio has some important events coming up quickly, so let’s dive right in! THIS WEEK! SENIOR ART SHOW #2 – APRIL 17! Please come by to support our wonderful senior Fine Art students! More than 50 students will be displaying their incredible work for this show! We’re also hoping to sell merch at the exhibit on Friday, so please consider signing up HERE to help if you’re free! We can’t wait to see you there! |
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UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES! April 20 – NEW DATE! – Monthly Art Studio PA Meeting at 7:00pm. Zoom link HERE. Meeting ID: 817 6240 8005, Passcode: 581095 May 8th – Senior Art Show #3 June 5th – Semi-Annual Art Show PLEASE SUPPORT THE ART STUDIO 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) |
Due to a scheduling conflict, there will not be a Coffee & Donuts in April. However, we have rescheduled Ms. Bechard for May 15th. I will be holding virtual office hours on April 17th from 11:00am-1:00pm. Feel free to drop in and ask any questions you may have. Zoom link HERE. Tracy Parent Coordinator |
DONORS CHOOSE: SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS |
Mr. Marquette, one of our ENL teachers, has recently launched a Donors Choose project to provide iPads to our English language learners. These devices would allow them to translate new words, have text read aloud, practice speaking with less pressure, and display what they have learned through videos, visuals, and interactive work.
Please consider supporting this project HERE. |
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. Deadline to apply is April 17. |
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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. |
If you need a comprehensive list of who to contact at the school for various questions, click HERE. |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION |
Worried About Your Kids Substance Use??? FREE Support Group Starts 4/14 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. Have you been worried about your child’s substance use? Unsure if your child’s substance use is an escalating problem? Concerned about sudden behavioral changes/issues? Or just frustrated by breakdowns in communication with the young person in your life??? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are not alone.
Alex invites you to join the upcoming "Support for Families" Virtual Group hosted by Addiction specialists and Therapists from CMC:Center for motivation and change.
Registration Link HERE.
Participants will learn skills that strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and support their own well-being while connecting with their children.
No insurance or ID is required. |
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