Sunday Night News — Issue #28
April 3, 2022 |
Next Gen PA Meeting 4/5
Our next General PA meeting is this 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.
Click here for the meeting agenda and here for the minutes from the March meeting. Stay tuned for the March financial report.
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, Opera Students!
Pirates of Penzance
was a swashbuckling smash!
Thank you to all who attended the live performances and/or watched the livestreams from home!!
Above: Sullivan cast
Below: Gilbert cast
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Attention: Senior Families!
The deadline to order caps & gowns is MIDNIGHT (SUNDAY, 4/3). Donations toward caps & gowns can be made here.
Music Seniors must submit the Music Commencement Assessment Reflective Essay by TOMORROW (Monday, 4/4).
Seniors must complete the 2022 Diploma Name Verification Google Form. You must be logged into your LaGuardia Gmail account in order to access the Google Form and you will need to enter your student ID number and official class/homeroom which are both printed on the front of your LaGuardia student ID card.
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LaG at the GRAMMYs!
If you missed it, check out former LaG teacher and alum Curtis Stewart ('04) performing during the 2022 GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony here.
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College Admissions Panel
April 11th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Virtual Panel Discussion on
College Admission
with representatives from a cross section of colleges and universities
Be sure to tune in! There will be interpreter services for families speaking Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.
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Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events |
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Seeking Yarn Donations
Tech is starting a knitting, weaving and crochet unit. Backstage at the opera, some students have already taught each other, and some will have their work featured during the SDF season.
If you or someone you know has extra yarn in need of busy, learning, creative fingers, Tech will take it. Please send yarn donations to the attention of Amelia Dombrowski.
THANK YOU!
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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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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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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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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.
College Search 101 4/1 here
Recording from Post-Secondary Specialist Allison Kleiman
LaGuardia Summer Arts 3/30 here
SGO Progress Survey 3/29 here
DOE: Affordable Internet 3/29here
Paying for College 3/28 here
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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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. Join here.
CALLING FOR YARN DONATIONS!
Tech is starting a knitting, weaving and crochet unit. Backstage at the opera, some students have already taught each other, and some will have their work featured during the SDF season.
If you or someone you know has extra yarn in need of busy, learning, creative fingers, Tech will take it. Please send yarn donations to the attention of Amelia Dombrowski.
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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MUSIC
CONGRATULATIONS PIRATES OF PENZANCE CAST, PIT & CREW!
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.
Music Monday 3.28.22
LaG HS PA Music Studio Webpage
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DRAMA
CANCELLED: 4/6 PODS MEETING
We're planning an IN-PERSON PODS meeting at school on April 11th instead, pending approval. Please stay tuned for a special announcement!
ALL HANDS ON DECK!!
Spring is a busy time in the Drama Studio, and we have many vital volunteer positions that need filling, including: merch and concessions sales at the SDFs; merch distribution during the school day, etc. Please stay tuned for an announcement this week with a Volunteer Signup that will be sent to all Drama families.
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!
NEW DRAMA MERCH HAS ARRIVED!!
Shop on the LaG PA website here.
LaG HS PA Drama Studio Webpage |
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Calendar | | Tuesday, April 5 | | | | | Wednesday, April 6 | | | Friday, April 8 | | | | | Monday, April 11 | | | | | | | Tuesday, April 12 | |
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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.
End of March Covid Update 3/23 here
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
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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
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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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