FIRST PA MEETING - THIS WEDNESDAY On Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00pm, join the Parents Association in the Little Flower Theater at LaGuardia for the first in-person meeting of the school year. We only do TWO in-person meetings per year, so you really don't want to miss this one. - At the meeting you will: Hear from Principal Marwah, find out what's happening from the studio representatives, learn more about Academic Forum, and vote in the PA Election to fill open positions.
- Oh, and Merch! Get that LaG Swag before the meeting begins at the LaGuardia PA Pre-Meeting pop-up shop, from 5:00pm to 5:45pm. Check out a limited selection of items, and support your studio and the Parents Association. Don't be late: the shop is only open until 5:45pm!
- Have a question you would like to ask the Principal or the Parents Association? We got you! Use the form linked HERE to submit your questions before the meeting.
- Elections: Interested in running for an open position? Check out the open positions in the section below and come to the PA meeting to cast your vote.
- Want to share the role with another parent? Good idea! The Third Vice President of Fundraising and the Freshman Class Rep. are roles that can be shared between two PA members. Find someone at the meeting who wants to share the role with you and run as a slate, it will be great!
- Can't make it to the meeting to cast your ballot, but want to nominate yourself for a position? We got you! Send an email to: elections@laguardiahspa.org with your name, the graduating year of your student, the studio they are enrolled in, and the position you would like to be nominated for. You may include a short statement (90 seconds or less) which will be read on your behalf at the meeting. Nominations via email will be accepted until Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59am. Nominations will be accepted in-person during the PA meeting.
Remember, the best way to get elected is to attend the PA Meeting on September 23 in-person.
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Open Positions & Responsibilities PA Executive Board Positions:
Freshman Class Representative (can be a shared Co-Rep) - Serves to represent the interests and concerns of LaGuardia 9th grade parents.
- Communicates information relevant to each specific grade from the school to parents, and vice versa.
- May host events that promote interaction among members of their grade in order to promote better communication among parents and between the school and parents.
Third Vice President: Fundraising Events & Annual Appeal (can be a shared Co-Rep!) - Responsible for all events and programs sponsored by and/or intended to raise funds for the PA, including but not limited to the PA Annual Appeal, and the Gala and Annual Benefit.
- Responsible for ensuring that each event has a revenue target, that the plans to raise those funds are realistic, and that the expenses for the event adhere to the planned budget.
- Responsible for building teams which support the initiatives referenced above.
Academic Forum (2 open positions, 1 reserved for a freshman parent; no Co-Rep allowed) - Represent the academic interests of all parents and students and support the school's academic and administrative faculty.
- Convene regular meetings to plan and provide informational sessions open to all PA members regarding academic matters of interest and post-secondary placement.
Non-Executive Board Position School Leadership Team (SLT) (1 position reserved for a freshman parent; no Co-Rep allowed) - The SLT meets once a month in person at LaGuardia.
- To read more about a description of the SLT role click HERE.
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| Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Help raise funds for the Parents Association and sell snacks and drinks to the (hungry and thirsty) 7th and 8th grade families visiting the Manhattan High School Fair on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27 at LaGuardia High School. Sign up to volunteer by clicking HERE. Volunteers are invited to sign up for either the early or mid-day shift on Saturday or on Sunday. We are looking for about 6-8 volunteers for each shift on each day. |
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Join the ASM Fundraising Committee Interested in supporting the All School Musical and want to join some amazing folks who are already volunteering? To learn more, email: musical@laguardiahspa.org. We need parents to help organize, sell advertisements, and provide other support for this year's musical, Guys and Dolls! |
| Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Save the date! Sunday, October 18. Join with the PA and others from the LaGuardia community and participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park. Let's show up in solidarity and walk together: LaGuardiaStrong! More information coming soon! |
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LAG RISING STARS 2027
The wait is almost over. The lights are on. The stage is ready. The spotlight is calling. Think you’ve got what it takes? This is more than a variety show… It's a LaGuardia tradition celebrating the incredible talent in our school community. Now it’s your turn to step up, be bold, stand out, and take center stage. So… look in the mirror and ask yourself:
“Am I ready for this?” Solo or group. Sing, dance, act, play, create. Whatever your talent, this is your moment to own the stage, shine, and give us something unforgettable. Stay tuned… AUDITION & DATES INFORMATION COMING SOON! Follow us on IG @lagrisingstars |
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FREE STUDY PROGRAMS Marigold Prep is offering a free SAT & ACT Starter Kit that includes: - Practice tests + adaptive practice drills
- Marigold Prep's self-guided workbooks for the SAT & ACT
- Science-backed strategies for navigating test anxiety
- A video & infographic library specifically for parents
You can enroll HERE and contact Marigold Prep's Founder, Cassie Brown, at cassie@marigoldprep.com or 415-237-3377 with questions.
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Kaplan is offering FREE, live PSAT Cram Sessions: - Session #1: Sunday, October 4 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Session #2: Tuesday, October 13 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
- Session #3: Sunday, October 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Each session covers the same content, so students only need to register once to access all three. They can attend whichever one fits their schedule best. Each live online session will cover: - What to Expect on the PSAT
- PSAT Reading and Writing Strategies
- PSAT Math Strategies
A teaching assistant will also be on hand to answer questions in chat. Register HERE. |
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Julie Carey
Lynn Hahn
Two open positions, one specifically for a freshman parent, will be elected at the first PA meeting 9/23.
academicforum@laguardiahspa.org |
Help Keep Academics Center Stage at LaGuardia The Academic Forum was created to ensure that, alongside LaGuardia’s exceptional focus on the arts, academics receive the attention they deserve. Its parent representatives advocate for students’ academic interests, organize informational sessions, and work with faculty and administrators on academic issues and college planning. Two representative positions are open (one is specifically for a freshman parent). Interested parents can nominate themselves at this Wednesday’s PA meeting and a vote will follow!
Please Continue to Have Patience The Guidance Counselors / Programming office have received nearly 900 change requests! They waited to get them all in until the drop/add form closed (Tuesday, September 15) and only began processing general requests after that. They’re working through them in this order: - Legally mandated changes (IEPs and English Language Learner services)
- Seniors who need courses to meet graduation requirements
- Studio placements
- Errors and documented special circumstances (for example, a student with diabetes who needs a different lunch period)
They’re doing their absolute best and have until this week to complete the changes and balance class sizes. If your child has submitted a request, there’s no need to follow up or resubmit—repeated emails and office visits are adding to the congestion and will only slow down the process. Thank you for your patience and please remember to have your student check NYCSA each morning, since changes will appear there first. And going forward, please remember that spring course selections really matter because the number of sections offered is built around those choices. Thank you! |
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. |
SAVE THE DATE! Please join the LaGuardia High School Guidance Department on Tuesday September 22, 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm for the first Senior Class Parent Information Session of the 2026-2027 school year.
Join Zoom Meeting HERE. Meeting ID: 933 5023 5998 Passcode: 521621 |
This Week’s Must-Knows🔴 DEADLINE ALERT — PSAT REGISTRATION (apologies for date typo last week) Juniors who plan to take the optional PSAT/NMSQT must register by Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00pm. 📝 PSAT: Saturday, October 17
👉 Register HERE.
🎓 JUNIOR PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONThursday, September 24 | 7:00–8:00pm Join the Guidance Department for the first Junior Class Parent Information Session of 2026–2027. This is an important opportunity to hear what families should be thinking about now and what lies ahead. 💻 Join Zoom Meeting HERE.
Meeting ID: 933 5023 5998 | Passcode: 521621
🍎 EXPLORE WHAT’S NEXTBig Apple College Fair — Sunday, September 27 Junior year is a great time to begin exploring post-secondary possibilities—without the pressure of having all the answers yet. 👉 Find all related info HERE.
❤️ JUNIOR CHECK-INAre you talking to your children? Ask how junior year is really feeling. Talk early about balance, workload, fears, expectations and what comes after high school. Sometimes listening is the most important first step. And keep talking to us, too. Let us know how we can support our Junior families.
🔜 COMING SOON: A dedicated Junior Class Resource Page! |
🚨 First POTS (Parents of Tech Students) PA meeting has moved 🚨 New Date: Tuesday, September 29 Location: IN PERSON @ LaG Little Flower Theater Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm - with Merch Sales Starting at 5:15pm Agenda highlights….. Introducing Director Kim Bruno! Tech Teacher Colleen Shea will present an overview of the different shops/teachers and expectations per grade, as well as discussion of Work Calls and the USITT trip to Maryland in the Spring. Introduce the Tech PA Exec Board and open positions. Share upcoming volunteer opportunities. Kickoff of our fabulous Double Good 🍿 Popcorn sale to raise money for the Tech Studio!!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ Our second POTS meeting: Date: Thursday, October 8 at 7:00pm via Zoom Highlights for this meeting: We will be reviewing the new Tech Handbook with Tech teacher Colleen Shea - an in-depth look at all the shops and the learning paths for each, as well as specifics of the overall CTE program. And vote in new Board Members!
👕🧢 NEW TECH MERCH 👕🧢 will be on sale before the In-Person General PA meeting this Wednesday AND at our first POTS meeting next Tuesday, September 29. We have new Tech Butt Sweatpants, Zip Sweatshirts, Long Sleeve Uniform shirts for all crew students, Proud Tech Parent TShirts, Tech Car Magnets and Tape Measure Key chains. and more! |
SAVE THE NEW DATE Our First In-Person Music Studio Meeting! Music Studio families, mark your calendars! Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–7:30pm in person at LaGuardia High School. Please note: this a NEW DATE. We previously announced September 30, but if you show up then, you will be there by yourself. If you come on October 7, by contrast, it will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Music Studio families, hear what's ahead for the year, and learn more about how we can support our incredible Music Studio students. We hope to see you there! |
(Simulated photo. Not the actual meeting room.)
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Performances / competitions October 7: Concerto Competition, 1st rounds October 14: Concerto Competition, Final rounds November 6: Fall Jazz Concert
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PODS dollars at work: This week, PODS was able to purchase filming equipment that will be especially valuable for the Drama Studio’s upcoming YoungArts filming. Thank you to our amazing community for making this possible!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our introductory PODS meeting. It was a great start to the year, and we’re excited to welcome our new board members. Thank you for stepping up to serve! The minutes are available HERE.
Upcoming PODS Meetings: Wednesday, October 21 @ 7:30pm
Monday, November 16 @ 7:30pm
MERCH ALERT! We’ll be selling select Drama merch this Wednesday from 5:00–5:45pm before the in-person General PA meeting. Stop by our table to check out what’s available and grab some merch before heading into the meeting!
REMINDERS: Please complete this week: - PODS Topics Survey HERE.
- Merch Survey HERE.
Our upcoming PODS social has been rescheduled. Stay tuned for updated details!
SENIORS FAMILIES: - Please keep an eye out for the headshot sign-up link coming soon.
- The Headshot Volunteer Form is now available HERE.
- We are still looking for 2–3 Senior Parent Class Representatives to help with important senior-specific events and planning. Please consider volunteering for this important role!
Need to reach out to Director Kim Bruno? Her correct email address is KBruno7@schools.nyc.gov. |
Hello Dance families! Hope the school year is starting off well for you and your children! We will be having our MEET THE TEACHERS event on Wednesday, September 23 in the Little Flower Theatre. This will be an IN-PERSON meeting only so please try your best to come in and meet some of the dance studio staff! Immediately following this event will be the General PA meeting so feel free to stick around to learn more about the General PA’s role and plans for the year! - 4:00pm - 4:30pm: Merch available for sale outside the theatre
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Dance Meet the Teachers Event
No need to RSVP for this event, but please have ID for security to enter the building. |
Dear Art families,
We hope to see some of you this Wednesday, September 23, for the first general PA meeting in person at LaGuardia at 6:00pm. We will have a small merch sale starting at 5:00pm. Please find us to say hello!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our first Art Studio meeting: October 5, 7:00pm on zoom, link to come.
UPCOMING ART SHOWS - Faculty & Staff Art Show, Friday October 16, 4:15pm to 7:00pm. Please come to support our teachers and see their creativity in person.
- Student Curated Art Show, Friday, November 13, 4:15pm to 7:00pm
More details to come!
SENIORS! All School Portfolio Days will take place October 14 and 15. A sign-up sheet will be emailed.
STAYING CONNECTED To keep up with Art PA news throughout the year, please bookmark: lagartstudiopa.org
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Art Studio recently! The Art Studio PA provides extensive support for our students and teachers through the purchase of art supplies for the school year. Donations to the Art Studio PA are greatly needed and appreciated to help each of our students. You can donate HERE.
Interested in sharing ideas, getting involved, or just want to introduce yourself? Please reach out to us at art@laguardiahspa.org. We are looking for more volunteers, including anyone interested in helping to update the art studio website or assisting with the visiting artist program (HERE is an overview of the role).
Follow Lag Art on instagram: @lagartdepartment Follow our Student Art Rep on instagram: @daeuntheartrep To join the parent-run WhatsApp chat, click HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: Parent WhatsApp groups are ‘member-organized’ and are not officially managed nor overseen by the LaGuardia High School Parents Association. Any “LaGuardia“ WhatsApp groups mentioned here are not an official communications channel of the LaGuardia H.S. PA, are not affiliated with the LaGuardia PA, and the LaGuardia PA is not responsible for discussions or content shared in these groups. |
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. |
DONORS CHOOSE: SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS |
Thank you for fully funding Mr. Antao's project to purchase Badminton equipment! YOU are amazing. Let's keep it going!
Ms. Vivar is teaching a new course for seniors, called Science Fiction and Fantasy. Let's support this fun murder mystery project!
Find all LaGuardia projects HERE. |
To learn more, visit their website HERE. |
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!) |
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. |
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