Sunday Night News — Issue #27 March 27, 2022 |
Next Gen PA Meeting 4/5 Please mark your calendars for our next General PA meeting on Tuesday, April 5th, at 7 pm via Zoom. To register, click here.
In addition to updates about the school and upcoming PA events, LaGuardia's team of social workers will join us—Dr. Ebony Campbell and Lauren Lydiard—along with substance abuse prevention and intervention specialist Evelyn Carela.
Stay tuned for the meeting agenda, March financial report and minutes from the March meeting.
This meeting will be recorded and made available to those who aren't able to attend.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Congrats, Student Conductors! Check out this article about LaG students Abigail Hua, Aidan Islam, Alexander Koziel and Zoe Shack—who were chosen for 4 of the 5 inaugural Kids on Stage conducting apprenticeships offered by The New York Pops—and LaG student and Kids on Stage instrumentalist Liana Logan (double bass)!
You can see them in action during The New York Pops' 39th Birthday Gala on April 25th.
For more info about PopEd music education programming and student opportunities, click here.
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Black Student Union Fashion Show This Thursday!
Follow BSU on Instagram @lagbsu for more details. Backstage volunteers welcome! |
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NYS Dream Act Workshop Thursday, 3/31 at 10 am REGISTER HERE
Brought to you by the Division of Multilingual Learners (DML) and will be facilitated by DML/CUNY Immigrant Community Ambassadors – a group of immigrant DOE alumni enrolled in CUNY colleges who are committed to prioritizing postsecondary planning and access for immigrant communities. Students will learn about the NYS Dream Act eligibility requirements, which allows students, regardless of immigration status, to access New York state grants and scholarships to fund higher education. Students will also learn the NYS Dream Act eligibility requirements and gain strategies and resources to highlight this financial aid source for students. This workshop is available to students in grades 10-12 and will be held in both English & Spanish.
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Please Join the LaG HS PA/SLT Nominating Committee We are looking for a team of 5 volunteers to form a Nominating Committee in preparation for the 2022-23 PA (Executive Board) and the 2022-24 SLT (School Leadership Team) elections taking place in June.
The only requirements to be part of the committee are: a) you must be a parent or guardian of a student at LaGuardia and b) you must not be a current EB member planning to run for the 2022-23 PA Executive Board (this stipulation does not apply to the 2022-24 SLT elections).
Please email: laguardiahspa@gmail.com
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Alums to Watch See the Alumni & Friends website for more info!
Ciaran Bowling (LaG '15) in the Irish Repertory Theatre production of TWO BY SYNGE, April 13 to May 22, 2022!
Zach Bravo (LaG '15) is making his Broadway National North American Tour debut as Bill Bailey/Rum Tum Tugger in CATS
Princess Lockerooo - AKA Samara Cohen (LaG '03), known as the Queen of Wacking, performs at the New York Botanical Garden's ORCHID EVENINGS, April 2, 9, 16, 22, & 23, 7-10 pm
Lilli Cooper (LaG '08) stars in the new Broadway comedy "Potus" opening April 14, 2022 at the Schubert Theater
Alison Saporta (LaG '15) is a Classical Vocal finalist in the Music International Grand Prix Competition!
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3/1 Gen PA Mtg Recordings Thank you to all who were able to join us at our General PA meeting on March 1st. And very special thanks to our guest speakers—student leaders from the LaG(YN) (Elizabeth Pozniakova), Room to Read (Sierra Plotkin), Saving Mothers (Natalie Bassini) and Women Empowerment (Muna Mir) Clubs—along with their supportive faculty advisers Ms. Augoustopoulos, Ms. Falcove and Ms. Kirou.
Please note that the students' presentations weren't recorded, in compliance with DOE regulations, so the meeting has been divided into two separate links. Click to access Part 1 (passcode: qXd#02@F) and Part 2 (passcode: qXd#02@F).
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Seeking PA Volunteers! The Gala and Auction Committees are seeking additional volunteers, especially those with graphic design and event planning skills. If you can help organize, plan, design, solicit items and/or support this event in any other way, please reach out to to Co-VPs AnneMarie Nasello and Kanokwan Sire: lagauction2022@gmail.com.
The Communications/Website Committee is seeking additional volunteers with data / document / content / website management skills (spreadsheets, DMS, graphics, CMS, etc). We look forward to hearing from you if you can help with a current project and/or if you'd like to learn how you can help to support the Comms/Web Team next year: lagvolunteers@gmail.com.
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Recent School Notices See select ongoing school notices under the Useful Info header in the Frequently Asked section below. Check your inbox, the Mail menu option in PupilPath, and the Announcements header on laguardiahs.org for additional school notices. End of March Covid Update 3/23 here
Military Pathways 3/18 Slides and recording from Post-Secondary Specialist Allison Kleiman
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DonorsChoose We’re more than halfway there!
Please help fulfill Ms. Pan's request for a new computer to help facilitate the creation of high quality interactive math lessons and videos for students in Algebra l and Discrete Math.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
Please share our DonorsChoose page.
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NEXT GENERAL PA MEETING TUESDAY, 4/5/22 @ 7 PM
NEXT STUDIO MEETINGS See Studio updates below.
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| NEXT SLT MEETING TUESDAY, 4/26/22 @ 4:15 PM
All are virtual, unless noted.
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MUSIC PIRATES OF PENZANCE 4/1-4/3 The 2022 Opera Workshop production is only 12 days away! A reminder that tickets will be free and all seats in the Concert Hall can be filled. Two performances will also be livestreamed.
PA-SPONSORED SHOWCASE AUDITION DEADLINE: 4/5 This public event will be a celebration of jazz! Hill Country has lifted their mask and vaccination mandate, so all music students are eligible to audition. NOTE: This is NOT a school event. Details and the submission form are here.
NEXT PA MUSIC STUDIO MEETING TUESDAY, 4/12, 7 PM Zoom link will follow.
MASTER CLASSES The Music Studio is organizing a number of master classes both during the school day and after school this Spring. Please remind your student to keep an eye on their email for information about these classes.
Music Monday 3.14.22
LaG HS PA Music Studio Webpage
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TECH NEXT PA TECH STUDIO MEETING TUESDAY, 4/5, 6 PM Our April meeting will focus on applying to college, and will take place immediately before the General PA meeting at 7 pm.
TECH MERCH LaG Swag for Tech is live! Options online, and pickup at school.
CONTACT INFO Should you have questions or comments, please email techreps@laguardiahspa.org.
LaG HS PA Tech Studio Webpage
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DRAMA NEW DRAMA MERCH HAS ARRIVED!! Shop on the LaG PA website here.
SPRING DRAMA FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER The SDFs are just around the corner! Your support is more vital than ever. Remember: Your sponsorship today benefits the Drama classes to come! So Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman families, please join the Seniors in donating here!
NEXT PODS MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 4/6, 7 PM Come hear about end-of-the year plans in the Drama Studio. Register here.
LaG HS PA Drama Studio Webpage |
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Calendar | Monday, March 28 | | Wednesday, March 30 | | Thursday, March 31 | | Friday, April 1 | | | | | Saturday, April 2 | | | Sunday, April 3 | | Tuesday, April 5 | |
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Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia has been offered 100 tickets for ¡Viva Maestro! on Monday, April 4th, at 6:30 pm at the Walter Reade Theater, 165 West 65th Street.
All details are here, including instructions to RSVP (by April 1). Once the 100 seats are claimed, the link will become inactive.
"When conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s international tours are disrupted by deadly protests across his native Venezuela, one of the world’s finest and most beloved musicians faces a daunting set of challenges—to his commitment to the mentor who changed his life, to friends and musicians he’s led since his teens, and to his belief in art’s transformative capacity. ¡Viva Maestro!, the uplifting and timely new documentary from acclaimed director Ted Braun, follows Dudamel around the world as he responds to unexpected and imposing obstacles with stirring music-making that celebrates the power of art to renew and unite."
See the trailer here.
A Q&A with director Ted Braun, moderated by Director of Music at Americas Society, Sebastián Zubieta will take place immediately after the screening, followed by a reception.
LaG HS Alumni & Friends website |
Multilingual Learners DOE supports and resources are here.
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Student Government Students can connect with the LaG Student Government Organization (SGO) by following @SGOLAG on Instagram.
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Student Working Papers Once both the Application for Employment and Health Examination Form have been completed, please log in to your LaGuardia Gmail account (only students can access the documents), and fill out the Google Form, where you will be asked to upload these documents along with your birth certificate and student ID card/passport.
Application for Employment
Health Examination Form
Working Papers Google Form
Notes: Your doctor must use the health form above, and it must be filled out in its entirety in order to be considered valid. You must be logged in to your LaGuardia Gmail account in order to access the Google Form.
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Ongoing School Notices Click here to see announcements that have been posted on the school website.
Dialogue with College Board from Principal Vasconcelos 3/11 here
College Process Timeline 3/4 Notes and Zoom link from Post-Secondary Specialist Allison Kleiman
Absence Form (no subject) 2/8/22 Only students can access this here. |
Who to Contact at School This link will guide you to the appropriate school employee for specific questions.
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Membership Toolkit MTK is an all-in-one software solution for the PA's many initiatives, including our custom website, communications, donations, family directory, volunteer signups, online sales & fundraising, private bulletin boards and more.
To receive PA & Studio communications, and to gain access to restricted content on our website, please follow these steps:
1) Create a login.
2) Complete family info required fields. 3) Select your consent preferences.
Note: If you don't see two green circles with check marks on this page, be sure you've completed all steps above.
TIPS: You must click "NEXT STEP" (bottom right corner of the "Your Contact Information" page), and then you must click "SAVE" (bottom right corner of the "Student Information" page).
For assistance, please reach out to laghspacomms@laguardiahspa.org. |
LaG Virtual Study Groups LaGuardia’s National Honor Society runs LagPods, which offers free, virtual, collaborative peer study groups for all grades/levels in math, science, social studies, English, world languages, academic Studio classes, and SAT & ACT test prep. All are welcome to join!
Each LagPod decides as a group when to meet (outside of school hours). Leadership opportunities are available.
Sign up here for academic subjects.
Sign up here for SAT and/or ACT prep.
Please contact lagpodstutoring@gmail.com with questions.
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Dial-A-Teacher This is a free service provided by the United Federation of Teachers. Licensed educators advise Grades K-12 students and/or their parents in all subjects, Monday through Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm (when school is in session). Assistance is available in these languages: Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.
Call 212-777-3380.
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NYPL Brainfuse HelpNow This is a free eLearning service for all provided by the New York Public Library. Live tutors are available online every day between 2 pm and 11 pm EST for these subjects: math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Additional offerings include a 24-hour Writing Lab and Foreign Language Lab / Spanish-Speaking Support.
You must have a library card to begin.
Click here for more info.
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Join our Team! To help with any of these initiatives, please email: lagvolunteer@gmail.com.
Athletics Committee
Communications / Website Committee
Election Committee
Fundraising Committee
Gala/Auction Committee
Movie Night Committee
Parents Night Out Committee
THANK YOU to all who have opted to offer Your Volunteer Interests, Skills and Resources. This has helped us to identify volunteers for Orientation, First Day of School, Elections, Pickup/Drop-off of purchased and donated items, Photography, Music Stand Assembly, Program Design, Gala/Auction, Chaperoning, and more!
THANK YOU to all who have opted to share your Professional Industry while filling out Your Contact Information. This has helped us to identify volunteers for mental health Q&As, legal questions, tech questions, in-kind donations, event planning and more!
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Sign Up and Choose LaGuardia High School Parents Association Inc. |
For questions about, and/or to submit content for consideration in SNN, please email: laghspacomms@laguardiahspa.org.
IMPORTANT: Photo submissions must include the full names of identifiable students, and parental consent must be provided for use in our PA communications.
To check your media consent preferences on our website, click My Account, then My Forms/Paperwork, then Directory & Publish Preferences. Or, log in to MTK, then click here.
The LaGuardia High School PA and its Executive Board members are not affiliated with, nor in any way endorse, non-LaGuardia HS entities / offers / programs / services / events featured in our communications. |
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