PA and SLT Elections Are Happening next week! If you want to be part of a great team and make a difference for our school, think about running for a position on the Parents Association Executive Board. Elections are Tuesday, May 27th, 6:30pm on Zoom. To learn more about PA Executive Board positions CLICK HERE.
In addition to the PA Executive Board positions, on May 27th we will hold elections for two seats on the School Leadership Team. All DOE schools are required to have school-based management called School Leadership Team (SLT). Administrators, teachers, and parents comprise the SLT, which meets monthly. The SLT develops educational policies for their school, and ensure there are resources to support those policies. The SLT also: - Provides ongoing evaluations of a school's educational programs and their impact on student achievement.
- Plays an important role in school-based decision-making.
- Helps to make school cultures more collaborative.
SLT POSITIONS: We will be electing one general parent member and one parent for the 504/IEP position (parent must have a student enrolled at LAG with a 504/IEP). |
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LaGuardia Chess Club ♔♕♘♗♙♖ We invite students of all levels of chess experience (from new-to-the-game to advanced) to join the LaGuardia Chess Club. Please register at the link below to receive information about upcoming virtual meetings (for learning strategies and playing games) and in-person tournaments (typically weekend days in various locations around Manhattan). LaGuardia Chess Club Registration Thanks, and we hope to see you soon!
Emmanuel Tsao emmanuelt2796@nycstudents.net Eli Elkin elie9@nycstudents.net Faculty Advisor: Mr. Deniss Vinogradov dvinogradov@schools.nyc.gov |
For those who missed our excellent zoom meeting last week with Academic Approach about SAT/ACT test prep for college entrance, HERE is a recording of that Zoom meeting. Passcode: 07?mtZ0Z And remember to join us on June 4th at 7:00pm for our next zoom meeting on “Inside Tips for Applying to College from the Pros” - LaGuardia SENIOR students who’ve been accepted to a range of colleges and universities -city, state, national and international, Ivies, junior colleges, conservatories, and other schools with specialized programs.
Hope to see you and your kids there!
The Academic Forum |
Post Secondary Counselor, Suzette Persaud
spersaud@schools.nyc.gov Contact Ms. Persaud with college application questions. All college representative visits are listed in Maia Learning under Events.
Click HERE to read the latest (April) Counseling Support Team newsletter. |
Important reminders and updates on Senior To Do's and activities. Please note that Senior trip information will be shared as well once finalized.
Prom Wednesday, June 18, 2025 City Winery - Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue (Near 15th Street) 7pm-11pm - Cost: $225 per person; Prom Contract & Payment is made through the school's website. (Scans of Prom Contract(s) and non-LaGuardia guest ID must be uploaded at time of payment.)
- Prom is a formal, all-inclusive Dinner/Dance.
- No person shall be admitted after 9:00 PM.
- There is no readmission once a person leaves.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation.
- Smoking is not permitted at the facility.
- The student and the guest must enter together.
- All ticket holders must show picture ID before entering the venue
- There are no refunds.
- Dr. Stricklin-Witherspoon must approve, in advance, any change in guest.
- There are no school-sponsored post-prom events.
Some helpful information: - Beginning May 1, Seniors may be able to pick up copies of the Prom Contract/Permission Slip from outside the Deans Office, Room 229. Pick up one copy per attendee.
- Signed Contracts must be uploaded at the time of payment.
- All students must have a Prom Contract, even if the person is 18 years old or older. (This is for emergency contact information.)
- Payment is made through the school website (STUDENT section).
- Non-LaGuardia students must have a picture of an ID Card uploaded at time of purchase. (School or state ID are acceptable.)
- Seniors with Prom questions should go to Room 261 to speak with Dr. Stricklin. This is the fastest -- and preferred -- way to receive an answer.
- Seniors requesting a reduction in ticket price (financial assistance) will NOT receive information until June 1 at the earliest.
Financial AidSenior Dues are required of all Seniors, and the Parents Association graciously provides financial aid to assist families who cannot afford the expense. Prom, however, is an optional activity; therefore, there are no funds set aside for Prom financial aid.
Whatever funds the school can cobble together each year for financial aid, here is how it is distributed: The amount is divided by the number of recipients.
For example, if $100 is available to distribute and 1 Senior requests it, then $100 is taken off the ticket price. (The Senior knows the reduced price and can decide if they can afford the ticket.) If $100 is available to distribute and 10 Seniors requests it, then $10 is taken off the ticket price. (The 10 Seniors know the reduced price and can decide whether they can afford the tickets.) It is doubtful that the entire ticket price is covered.
The financial aid is meant for the Senior's ticket for those who cannot afford to attend; it is not meant so you can afford to pay for a date, buy a nicer dress, go in on a limo, etc. |
Senior Trip Please read at top of this newsletter for details. |
MONDAY POTS MEETING We have quite the lineup of graduating Seniors willing to share their college admissions process experiences and how their pathways in Tech influenced their decisions. Please join us!
Time: Monday, May 19 at 6:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting HERE
Meeting ID: 846 6918 5822
Passcode: 10023
THE SEAGULL SDF3 THE SEAGULL takes flight on May 29! Please volunteer for merch, concessions or hall monitoring HERE. This run will also be your last in-person chance to purchase Tech goods this year (including the OG Tech-on-the-Butt sweats!). So stock up and have a few extra items on hand for your summer visitors and as host/hostess gifts, you'll be glad you did!
GET OUT THE VOTE The election for the '25-'26 Tech PA is coming up in June! Nominate a friend or nominate yourself and help our studio thrive by running for one of our open positions. Bring your questions to tomorrow's POTS meeting or write to us at tech@laguardiahspa.org. Role descriptions HERE. |
CHECK IT OUT Ms. Dombrowski recommends this collaboration between the NYPL Performing Arts Library and Black Theatre United, featuring Broadway designers offering early career designers insight into the many jobs the field consists of. It's free but registration is requested HERE. |
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Join Us! What: Music Studio General Meeting (Virtual) When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:30pm Topic: Health & Wellness for Musicians You don't want to miss this important discussion! We will be joined by special guest, Alexandria Hoffman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sound Mind. Sound Mind, (formerly known as “Classical Musicians Roundtable,”) was founded in 2019 by three musicians in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago who were passionate about conversations around mental health. Alex is a freelance flutist and mental health advocate based in Chicago, IL. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Community Counseling at Loyola University Chicago, and holds a Master’s Degree in performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor’s Degree in Flute Performance and Music Education from Northwestern University. Join Zoom Meeting HERE.
Passcode: 304895 |
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TAKE A BOW! Let’s hear it for our SDF volunteers, selling merch and candy and monitoring the halls for all the performances of Little Shop of Horrors and Peter and the Starcatcher! You can still sign up to help out on The Seagull. So many roles to choose from… select your way to pitch in HERE. GET SDF TIX ASAP! Speaking of The Seagull, this is it - your last chance to see the Class of 2025 Drama Students perform in their final SDF, May 29-32. Tickets HERE. |
Dear Dance Families,
We hope families enjoyed Observation week! Thank you to the teachers who opened their classrooms to us and thank you to the parents who helped sell merchandise! And good news: the very popular and quickly sold-out brown hoodie will be back in stock for the senior performances later this month!
And speaking of senior performances, we will need help staffing the merch tables. Please sign up HERE if you are able. Parents of 9th, 10th and 11th graders -- let's sign up en masse so that our senior parents can relax and enjoy their children's final LaG performance! Sign up HERE.
Tickets for the senior graduation concert are now on sale! Buy them HERE. This is a can't miss show for all families!
Please make sure to attend this week’s final Dance LaG PA Meeting of the year on May 20 at 7:00pm. We will be electing our Dance PA Reps for next year and taking nominations for other important roles on the dance board. Please email us at dance@laguardiahspa.org if you are interested in helping out next year. Please consider lending a hand. We will need support in merchandise, fundraising, and on the very important senior planning committee, among other areas. The zoom link for the meeting is HERE. Join Zoom Meeting HERE Meeting ID: 825 9536 0342 Passcode: 531023
Lastly, let's finish the year strong! Donations to the general Dance PA continue to be most welcome and necessary! We need your support to ensure we hit our fundraising targets and can continue to enrich the experiences of all of our LaG dance students. Thank you in advance! You can donate HERE.
Warmly, Katie and Joslin |
| Have a library card? Did you know that EVERY student in NYC, regardless of borough, is eligible for a New York Public Library card? Yes! Students can visit our awesome librarian, Ms. Elizabeth Healy, with questions or visit the Riverside branch (or any other!) to fill out an application and get a card. Once you have the card, you can access all of the resources of the NYPL. |
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Find Library News HERE. Library Resources (How to library) HERE. |
DONORS CHOOSE: SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS |
Thank you all for supporting our teachers who give our kids the most amazing educational experience. Thank you to all who supported Ms. Greene's project to build her classroom collection with meaningful plays that not only engage students with compelling stories but also expose them to diverse perspectives, histories, and voices often underrepresented in standard curricula.
Here's a new one! Ms. Greene is now working on getting classroom supplies like post-it notes, chart paper, pens, stickers, and dry erase markers to transform daily lessons into dynamic learning experiences. These materials become the building blocks of collaboration, creative thinking, and "aha!" moments that make learning stick.
Click HERE to see all the projects that need your support! |
Summer Internship Social media intern opportunity for the summer with a start up hair brand. Perfect for someone in art or tech (or elsewhere) who is into fashion / culture / content. Read more detail HERE. For questions, please contact Alec Helman (alec@scatterhair.com). |
(Extra)Ordinary Teen Photography Camp (Extra)Ordinary Teen Photography Camp is a series of summer photography workshops in New York City for teenagers, ages 14-18 years old, led by professional photographer and instructor Andrew French. LaGuardia students receive a 10% discount using the code SUMMER2025. This collaborative workshop will inspire teens to explore the art and craft of photography. Many students who’ve attended this camp have won awards and been accepted to top-tier colleges and universities. Click HERE for more information. |
 | FREE Membership: Are you a NYC teen between 13-18? Then the Teen Circle is made for YOU! Get ready to explore the Guggenheim for FREE and bring up to four guests with you. Membership includes exclusive events, performances and other offers for you and your friends. Sign up HERE for Teen Circle today to explore your creative side and get inspired! |
| Benefits: - Unlimited free admission + 4 guests to Guggenheim New York
To receive tickets for museum admission, please present both your digital membership card and a valid school or government-issued ID at the Admissions desk. Admission tickets are not available for advance reservation and must be obtained onsite. - 15% savings on-site at the Guggenheim Store
- 15% savings at Café Rebay
- Subscription to the Teen members’ email newsletter
- Invitations to Teen members events, including exclusive hours
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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 Michele Brandt, 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. 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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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER |
Jerrianna Phenix Family Engagement Manager |
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