The Yellow Sheet
Women's History Month
Civics Week, with Voter Registration Drive
10 MAR, MON
Student Voter Registration Drive Begins (Senior Social Studies Classes)
12 MAR, WED
Programming 25/26: Course Selection Form Due by 4 PM (underclassmen should use the grade-specific link found in the Programming Office email in nycstudenbts.net)
13 MAR, THU
6:30 – 9:30pm "La belle Hélène", Operetta ; Concert Hall
6:00 PM Join "Ask a Social Worker" Meeting (Remote Meeting)
14 MAR, FRI -- Pi Day
Marking Period 1 Ends (Spring)
4 – 7pm Senior Art Show #2 Opening Celebration; Art Gallery
6:30 – 9:30pm "La belle Hélène", Operetta, Concert Hall
15 MAR, SAT
Senior Art Show #2 On View (Time TBD
1:30 – 4:30pm "La belle Hélène", Operetta, Concert Hall
6:30 – 9:30pm "La belle Hélène", Operetta, Concert Hall
17 MAR, MON
Department Meeting
Clubs Not Scheduled to Meet
18 MAR, TUE
PSAT/SAT Day. -- Special Schedule (See Below)
4:30 – 6pm SLT Meeting
20 MAR, THU
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)
Clubs Not Scheduled to Meet
21 MAR, FRI
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Clubs Not Scheduled to Meet
25 MAR, WED
Accepted Students Open House
Clubs Not Scheduled to Meet
27 MAR, THU
6 – 9pm Concerto Concert; Concert Hall
31 MAR, MON
Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)
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NYCPS Elementary, Middle, 6-12/ K-8/K-12 and High Schools
Every so often we remind families of the various school configurations because sometimes NYCPS makes announcements that confuse parents new to NYCPS. Basically, LaGuardia is a High School (Grades 9 - 12); A 6-12/ K-8/K-12 configuration has high school students, but it is not a High School. When reading the NYCPS, we need to be clear if information is for schools 9-12 (LaGuardia) or schools 6-12/ K-8/K-12 (Not Laguardia). Two situations where this matters are Parent Teacher Conferences and June's Clerical Day (LaGuardia students attend school.)
ARISTA/NHS Information
ARISTA/NHS (National Honor Society) is a long-standing student-led club at LaGuardia. We have developed a structure that works for our students, and it does not always align with the national NHS structure; thus, we almost never have paid for national membership. (It's been over, probably, five years since we've been an official chapter.) Calling the club the LaGuardia Honor Society or ARISTA is more accurate. A few parents, rightfully so, think we should be following the NHS structure if we call our club “NHS”. This year, current members will be able to vote on the structure of the club and whether we want to be a NHS chapter for next year. LaGuardia believes that our students are exceptional and that their achievements, including their academics, speak loudly. We do not believe that having NHS on a student’s resume is the enhancement as it may be for other schools.
August Wilson New Voices Recognizes Two from LaG
On March 3, the regional competition of AUGUST WILSON NEW VOICES, sponsored by TDF and Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) concluded. This monologue competition aims to expose students from all five boroughs to the rich and rewarding work of Black playwright August Wilson and to help participants hone their performance skills.
Two LaG students received top awards! Congratulations to Senior Chinua Baraka Payne who received first place, and a Freshman Jackie Joyce McGrew, who received 3rd place! Payne will continue on and compete at the Nationals in April.
August Wilson is the towering figure in African-American dramatic literature and indeed one of the most important playwrights in American theatre history. His monumental Pittsburgh Cycle (or the American Century Cycle)—10 plays about the African-American experience, each set in a different decade of the 20th century—remains remarkable both for its ambition and for its achievement. Six of the 10 plays in the cycle won major awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes and a Tony. Wilson claims to have been influenced by the “four B’s”—blues music, the artist Romare Bearden, the Argentine fiction writer Jorge Luis Borges, and the African-American playwright Amiri Baraka. (He later added novelist James Baldwin and playwright Ed Bullins to the list.)
Civics Week is March 10 - 14, 2025.
It's Civics Week! A time for schools across the city to celebrate youth voice, civic empowerment, and the importance of registering to vote. Civics Week includes efforts to get every young person to understand that their voice matters and that they can create change as active participants of their community. During the week, K-12 schools across the City celebrate youth voice, civic empowerment, and the importance of registering to vote.
We're excited to announce this year’s Civics Week theme is: Democracy Begins Here! From the classrooms where students learn to raise their voices, to the neighborhoods that unite us, to the local NYC government where change takes shape—democracy starts with YOU!
Please stop by the tables in the lobby all week long to learn who represents you, register to vote if you are 16+, and take action on issues that are important to you. You will also learn about the upcoming primary elections in NYC!
Deadline: March 12, 4:00 PM
Dear 9th, 10th, and 11th grade LaGuardia Students,
Please check your NYCSTUDENTS.net email accounts for important information regarding course selection for the 2025-2026 school year.
Please use the grade specific link that was emailed to you Wednesday, March 5 at 3:15PM to complete your course request form for the 2025-2026 school year.
As a reminder, you can review course offerings in the 2025-2026 Course Catalog located on the school website.
Important Deadline: All forms will close on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:00PM.
While we understand that you may have several questions during this process, you must complete the form within the allotted time frame. You will have an opportunity to review and adjust your preferences at a later date with your guidance counselor.
You have the ability to edit your form. You may change your course preferences at any point up until the form closes.
Please note that these are preferences, not programs. Course offerings are subject to budget and availability.
Thank you,
The LaGuardia Programming Team
Who takes the P/SAT on March 18?
On March 18, Sophomores and Juniors are registered for the PSAT (10th grade) or SAT 11th Grade. Students need to check their nycstudents.net email account for information, including room assignments, reminders, rules, etc. (TIP: Check your nycstudents.net email before you leave the house on the test day. There could be last-minute adjustments or instructions.)
What do I need to take beforehand?
The P/SAT Test will be administered digitally (on the computer). Please be sure you follow all instructions. Students should check that their lap top or tablet works with the test -- Do not wait until the last minute.
When do I arrive for the test?
Arrive at school at 8:05am.
Is the test on paper or online?
Online. You must bring a laptop or tablet. Load the application prior to arrive at school. We recommend that you do not wait until the last minute in case your device does not work.
I don't want to take the test. What should I do?
If you do not wish to take the exam, arrive to school for Period 3 class (12:39 PM.). You do not need to notify us prior.
What do I do for lunch?
Lunch is available in the Cafeteria.
Only students who have Open Lunch Forms on file are allowed to leave building during the Lunch period. Regular Open Lunch process is followed, meaning you must scan your ID when exiting/reentering the building.
Students taking the P/SAT will need to bring with you a computer or tablet/iPad for testing.
Before test day
Disable or quit writing assistants (such as Grammarly), messaging apps, VPNs, and other software that opens on startup and could disrupt testing. You can’t test unless Bluebook is the only application running.
On test day
Device must be fully charged; it will need to stay on for 3–4 hours. We also recommend you bring your device’s power cord or a portable charger, but you might not have access to an outlet.
Download link
To download bluebook on your personal device use this link
Information for DOE Chromebooks and DOE Apple Devices
All DOE Chromebooks have Bluebook preinstalled. To access it, log out of your account. Go to the bottom-left app menu and it will be there.
DOE Apple devices will need it downloaded. You will need to make an appointment with Mr. Dreifus to have it installed in school by emailing him at adreifus@schools.nyc.gov
Connect to Wifi (Before the Test Day)
Network: NCPSP
Password: 485D783001@rackID78M485
Device Requirements
For Windows
- The minimum version is Windows 10 and the recommended maximum is Windows 11. S mode and Windows 11 SE are not supported.
Your device needs 1 GB of available space.
If you’re testing with a laptop, external keyboards are not permitted.
External mice are permitted.
External keyboards are required for students who use Windows tablets to take fully digital AP Exams and strongly recommended for students taking the SAT and PSAT-related assessments.
For Macs
The minimum version is macOS 11.7.5 and the recommended maximum is macOS 15.2.
Your device needs 1 GB of available space.
- If you’re testing with a laptop, external keyboards are not permitted. External mice are permitted.
- Important: To avoid technical issues on test day, do not upgrade macOS to the major version released in early fall and prevent any automatic updates until after the test.
Do you need computer/device assistance?
Email Mr. Dreifus at adreifus@schools.nyc.gov
featuring Dr. Campbell and Maya Tatikola
Come to the "Ask a Social Worker" Parent Zoom Meeting on March 13, 2025, at 6pm.
Special Guest: Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) social worker, Maya Tatikola
Questions about mental health, teens in relationships, the sex talk, or maybe you just want to know your child better, so how do you start? Here is your chance to Ask a Social Worker how you can support your LaGuardia HS student.
Submit your questions by March 9, 2025.
In acknowledgement of Women’s History Month, the our Debate Club and Latinos Unidos Club, are hosting a toiletry drive. Donated items will be given to the Antonio Olivieri Homeless Drop-in Center and will be distributed to women in need.
The drive will begin on Monday, March 10, and end on Friday, March, 28.
Donation boxes will be in the Main Lobby.
Some items we would like to collect are:
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Nail Files
Mouthwash
Soap
Washcloths
Body Wash
Deodorant
Lotion
Socks
Underwear (various sizes)
Sanitary Napkins & Tampons
Combs & Brushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand Sanitizer
No used or open items please.
If you can, donate a women's toiletry item from a Big Box store!
WHM Introduction
Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society, and has been observed, annually, in the month of March in the United States since 1987. The theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Let’s recognize the historical achievements women have made. The work women have contributed to our society has improved our lives in the Arts, technology, fashion, medicine, science, activism and more.
Some examples of women being innovative:
Lucille Ball was the first woman to own a major studio.
Madame Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize.
Sally Ride became the first woman to travel to space.
Rachel Balkovec is the first woman to manage an affiliated baseball team.
Margaret Sanger originated the term “birth control” and lobbied the FDA to approve the first oral contraceptive.
American Actress of Dominican Descent, Zoe Saldana
Since the Oscars was this past Sunday, we will be highlighting the first Dominican American woman to win an Oscar, Zoe Saldana.
Zoe Saldaña was born in Jersey in 1978, to a Dominican father and Puerto Rican mother. She was raised here in Queens, and moved with her family to the Dominican Republic. There, Saldaña discovered performance dance and began her training at the prestigious ECOS, Espacio de Danza Dance Academy, where she studied ballet and other dance forms. At 17, Saldaña and her family moved back to the US, where she began performing with a NYC theater troupe. She performed in plays with positive messages for teens with themes dealing with issues such as substance abuse and sex. Saldaña landed her first big screen role as Eva Rodriguez, the talented and headstrong ballet dancer, in the 2000 film Center Stage. She has starred in over 50 movies, including the blockbuster franchises Avatar, Star Trek, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Last year, Saldaña starred in the musical-crime film, Emilia Pérez, receiving the Academy Award, BAFTA (The British academy awards), and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Emilia Perez is currently playing on Netflix. Check it out to see the talent of this great actress, Zoe Saldaña.
Harlem Renaissance artist, teacher, and activist Augusta Savage.
Born Augusta Christine Fells in Green Cove Springs, Florida, in1892, Savage was the 7th of 14 children. When she was 27, a local potter gave her some clay that she modeled into a group of figures that she entered in the West Palm Beach County Fair. Based on her success, Savage hoped to support herself by sculpting portrait-busts of prominent Black members in her community. When patronage did not materialize, she made the decision to have her parents care for her daughter so she could move to New York City.
Savage arrived in the City with $4.60, worked as an apartment caretaker, and enrolled in the Cooper Union School of Art; yes, THEE Cooper Union. When the Harlem Renaissance was at its peak, Savage earned a reputation as a portrait-sculptor, completing busts of prominent personalities such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey.
Her style was realistic, depicting her Black subjects with raw emotion and power. Her work “Gamin” captures the personality and essence of the Harlem youth in and is on permanent display at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Savage faced many obstacles — the Great Depression, her abusive father, rampant racism and misogyny, to name a few — but she still built a strong legacy. We encourage you to learn more about artist Augusta Savage.
America’s #1 Nurse, Clara Barton
Born December 25, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts. After an early career in teaching, Clara moved to Washington, D.C., and worked in the U.S. Patent Office. She was one of the first women to work for the federal government.
Clara was still living in Washington when the American Civil War began in 1861. During that time, she bravely provided nursing care and supplies to soldiers — activities that ultimately defined her life and earned her the nickname, Angel of the Battlefield. When the war ended, Clara found new ways to help the military. With permission from President Lincoln, she opened the Office of Missing Soldiers, helping to reconnect more than 20,000 soldiers with their families.
During a trip to Switzerland in 1869, Clara learned about the Red Cross movement, a European humanitarian effort to provide neutral aid to those injured in combat. Inspired by that cause, Clara volunteered with the International Committee of the Red Cross, providing civilian relief during the Franco-Prussian War. This experience, along with her work during the Civil War, inspired Clara to bring the Red Cross movement to America.
On May 21, 1881, Barton founded the American Red Cross, and by 1882, the U.S. ratified the Geneva Conventions — laws that, to this day, protect the war-wounded and civilians in conflict zones. This later resulted in a U.S. congressional charter, officially recognizing Red Cross services.
Clara Barton served as Red Cross president for 23 years, retiring in 1904. To this day Clara’s legacy lives on, reflected in the spirit of Red Cross volunteers and employees. Because of one woman, Clara Barton, the American Red Cross brings help and hope across the nation and around the world.
Today we are highlighting attorney and congresswoman Patsy Mink. Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink was born in 1927 in Paia, Hawaii. She attended colleges in Pennsylvania and Nebraska. This was at a time where students of color lived in separate dorms from the white students. Mink transferred after facing racial discrimination.
Mink returned to Hawaii and graduated with majors in zoology and chemistry, and she received her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. Even after passing the bar exam, she Mink was unable to find a job because of her interracial marriage.
When Hawaii became a state in 1959, Mink immediately began campaigning to be elected as a congresswoman. Although Mink’s first attempt was unsuccessful, she did win a seat in the Hawaii State Senate.
In 1965, as a third-generation Japanese-American, Mink was the first Asian-American woman, and first woman of any color, to serve in Congress where she fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, bilingual education, and became a supporter of Title IX. We encourage you to learn more about Women’s History Month Legend, Patsy Mink.
Time to Pay Senior Dues
All Seniors need to pay for Senior Dues and order Cap & Gown (if needed) using the Class of '25 Senior Dues Payment Form!
Class of '25 Senior Dues Payments Form (Credit Card)
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Cash/Money Order Payments Accepted: April 28 - 30, Room 261
Create Payment Schedule: Speak to Dr. Stricklin, Room 261
Financial Assistance Request: Email Dr. Stricklin, mstricklin@schools.nyc.gov by May 1, 2025.
Please be patient for Dr. Stricklin to reply to emails for assistance. (His reply, typically, comes in April.)
High school graduating seniors in good academic standing are invited to attend BKLYN PROM PROJECT’s 2025 Annual Prom Wear Giveaway. The giveaway will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 11 am – 4 pm in Brooklyn, NY.
In addition to beautiful prom dresses, we will also have tuxedos and suits available.
Students MUST register in advance by scanning the QR Code on the flyer (below) or www.bklynpromproject.org.
Best,
Dawn Simon & Dr. Shaniqua Schloss
Chapter Directors
Brooklyn Prom Project (Formerly Operation PROM Brooklyn)
Member of the Operation Prom National Network, Inc.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynProm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklynpromproject/
Brooklyn Prom Project Website: www.bklynpromproject.org
OPNN Website: https://www.promnationalnetwork.org/
OPNN is a national 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
Summer Program for Rising 10th to 12th Grades Girls (Current Grades 9, 1-0, & 11)
NYRR Run for the Future is a free, summer program that introduces young women in high school to running. Participants train to run their first 5K together, creating connections that last beyond the program. They also become a part of a strong alumnae network while they continue their year-round running journeys.
Perfect for girls who aren’t typically athletic t to get involved in running through a six-week summer cohort. This is a fantastic program with a lot of added value.
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.
Application Closes April 18, 2025
Students get A LOT of swag, including sneakers!!
2025 Teen Writing Contest & Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize will accept submissions March 1-31.
BPL's Teen Writing Contest is a chance for local teens to showcase their work in a supportive environment and to win the Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize, an award to honor Ned and his literary legacy. If you're a teen writer from New York City, grades 6-12, you're invited to submit your poetry and prose to be judged by a panel of BPL's expert young adult librarians for creativity, style and voice.
Top winners in poetry and prose will receive the Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize with a cash award, and have their pieces published in the Teen Writing Journal distributed by the Library.
