Test Text Message on Monday through DOE Messages App

This Monday, a Test Text to parent/guardian cell phones on records will be sent at/around 10:00 AM.

• Test: You have received this Message from LaGuardia HS as part of a test of the school's communications. There is no action required.
  

We plan on sending text messages to parents/guardians (never students) in the event of a critical safety need. Information to families -- and, possibly instructions -- will be sent in the event of building evacuation, emergency, etc. NYCPS is preparing pre-approved messages that will allow us to notify families more quickly in an actual situation.

Updating your Contact Information in NYCSA (especially if you do not receive the Test Text on Monday)

If you are a parent who lives with your child, or if you are a custodial guardian, you can update your own home, cell, and work phone numbers and email address of yourself or other additional adults on your child’s record in your NYC Schools Account, using the Emergency Contact page. You also have the option to update your preferred written or spoken language.

Dear LaGuardia Parents,

We will kick off our traditional Coffee and Donuts series with Assistant Principal of Safety, Mr. Greg Brummell. I am so excited to welcome Mr. Brummell once again as he will share with us invaluable information regarding best drug prevention practices and how we can keep LaGuardia safe as a community. Additionally, I am delighted to share that Mr. Falk, our SAPIS counselor will be in attendance. Please join me for this remarkable start to the school year, on Friday, October 11, between 9:00am and 10:30am. If you are able to attend, please reply to this email no later than Thursday, October 10, by 12 noon. Upon entering the building, you will be directed to our meeting spot.

If coming to campus is not possible; we plan on placing recordings of Coffee and Donuts on the website.

As always, looking forward to continuing our conversation,

Jerrianna

Jerrianna Phenix, MFA, BS Communications

Parent Coordinator/Community Engagement Manager

Cut Correction Procedure

Students who were marked absent from class(es) in error should follow the Cut Correction Procedure, below:

• Email Teacher with the subject title: Cut Correction.
  
• cc: [Dance & Music] Coraci, Kristine or [Drama, Fine Arts, and Tech]. Delesline, Taina
  

In the body of the email, please include:

• Name: Your Name
  
• Date: DATE IN QUESTION
  
• Period: Period you're taking the class.
  
• Ask the teacher to REPLY ALL and verify that you were present in class.
  

This will allow the Attendance Office to correct the mistake.

Marked Absent for the Day In Error

The official, daily attendance is taken Period 3. A Period 3 teacher will complete their Period 3 attendance AND the Daily Attendance (two forms). A student is marked absent for the day based on the Period 3 teacher's record. Please follow the Cut Correction Procedure to correct the Daily Attendance. For this email, the subject should be "Daily Attendance Correction"

Students wishing to take optional PSAT/NMSQT on October 26, 2024, must register and pay $10 for exam by October 10, 2024, 4:00 PM. Please click on or scan the QR code to the right to register.

Through our new website vendor, we are able to collect payments via credit card. (A .59 convenience fee is added to each transaction.)

Payment in Cash or Money Order can be made in Room 243 during Lunch Periods on October 7 & 8. (There is no convenience fee charged.)

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in the digital format—followed by the SAT in spring 2025—that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Your child can take the optional PSAT/NMSQT on 10.26.2024 using their own device.

At LaGuardia Arts, we believe in creating as many opportunities as possible for our students to own their future. That’s why we offer the optional PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to our 11th Grade students. Whether your child is thinking about attending a two- or four-year college, is going straight into the workforce, or isn’t sure what they want to do after high school, the PSAT/NMSQT can help make their path clearer.

Results from the PSAT/NMSQT provide insights into your child’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school. Please see last week's YS for the complete CollegeBoard letter.

Go to PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form

Today we are highlighting Chilean American writer Isabel Angelica Allende, one of the first successful women novelists from Latin America. She sold more than 77 million books, greatly about her personal experience and historical events. Her stories pay homage to the lives of women, while weaving together elements of myth and realism. Allende is also a social activist, philanthropist, and lecturer. More than 8 million have watched her TED Talks on leading a passionate life.

Allende has received fifteen honorary doctorates, including one from Harvard University. President Obama awarded Allende the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. We encourage you to learn more about Hispanic writer-extraordinaire, Isabel Allende.

Carlos Santana is an American guitarist, best known as a founding member of the band Santana. He was born in 1947 in Jalisco, Mexico, and learned to play guitar at age 8. Carlos' rock and roll career began at age 12 in Tijuana. He was 19 when his family moved to San Francisco, and he began his band, Santana. The band’s breakthrough happened in 1970 when their song was featured in the Woodstock film. The band’s first album became a hit reaching No.4 on the charts.

Santana fused rock & roll and Latin American jazz with blues and Latin American percussion rhythms. Carlos won 10 Grammys and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hispanic American artist Carlos Santana is number 20 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 greatest guitarists.

Week of September 23, 2024

Phenomenal weekend on the cross-country end. At the Xavier Invitational, the Girls Cross Country team took 4th place. There were over 100 competitors, led by Gwyneth Shupp, 2nd overall; Virginia Begley taking 19th ;, Ginny Lindstrom, 21st; Chloe Merrill, 29th; Ivy Seidenstein, 40th; and Lila Leonard taking 48th. Special shoutout to Gwyneth Shupp on running the fastest time in school history – and the 7th fastest time in PSAL history – on the Ocean Breeze course.

At the Bob Pratt Invite, it was Naomi Douglas who shined yet again running the fastest time of the day obliterating her own record on the Sunken Meadow course. Not only did she break her own record the following week by over 20 seconds, she also became the first female runner to run a sub 19 on one of the most grueling courses in the nation.

On the boys side it was Ariel Yaron and Ezekiel Cohen taking 3rd and 4th place; and Martin Kientz, 39th place. These results, along with Matthew Rooney’s and Wyatt Weller’s, helped the team take 7th place overall. Ariel and Ezekiel's times mark the fastest and second fastest times in school history on the Ocean Breeze course, as well as the 9th and 10th fastest time in league history on this course.

The Bowling Team got back on the winning track last night defeating Fashion High School 3 games to Zero. Two newcomers, Sarah Ye and Skyelare Wright, came through in big moments to provide the knockout pins. Isa Kageyama and Lucia Diaz showed great poise in getting key spares in the pivotal B-Game. The Lion Bowlers are roaring towards a playoff berth.

The Girls Swim Team started off the season in a positive style. In their first meet, the 400m Meter Relay Team finished 1st and came in a close second for the Medley Relay. Notable swimmers were Adeline Isakov, Clodagh McCann, Chloe Tan, Katarina Binec and Stephanie Santanna.

In swim news, the team did well against Hunter college HS. The team had many highlights but some of the top performing swimmers of this meet were Browyn Trento, Kohanna Henson, Adeline Isakov, Lucia Milazzo and Elizaveta Gelashvili.

The Lady Lions Swimmers went up against A. P. Randolph and came up with a big win. Highlight swimmers were Tallulah Elorriaga, Gia Marchionni, Iolani Tekaaho Patters, Sydney Hoahing,

Katarina Binec and Ella Jaz Bunbury.

If your interested in joining the Boys Swim Team, stop by and see Mr. Brummell or Ms. Wu in Room 229.

Fantastic photos of our athletes and teams are always welcomed. Email mstricklin@schools.nyc.gov

Hello Fiorello Laguardia CLASS OF 2024!

GET READY FOR YOUR SENIOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS!

October 7-October 11, 2024 ~ Limited Appointments from 9-3pm

Hallway between Main Lobby and Concert Hall Lobby

Schedule Using the Links Below:

First-Time Sitting Link ($10)

Retake Sitting Link ($20)

Cancel/Reschedule

(Only if you do not have the original confirmation email)

Please come to your session ready to be photographed. You may cancel or reschedule 24 hours before the time of your appointment. Please use the cancel or reschedule tabs on the confirmation email to do so. There is a $20 cancellation fee for no-shows and appointments that aren’t cancelled in a timely manner.

Senior Portraits: Students take multiple photos. A “drape” is provided for all students to wear. Students can choose between 3 drapes: a dress; a suit, or a plain white or black button-down shirt.

• All are worn over their own clothes.
  
• We ask that all students wear a tank top or tube top underneath their clothing to make changing into and wearing the drapes easier.
  
• Drapes can be raised to cover shoulders.
  
• We also ask that students come with their hands and nails camera-ready. Students also get photographed in full cap and gown attire with props (Non-Yearbook Photos).
  
• Those who come dressed up (not casual attire) can get a personal shot done as well.
  

(The images below are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended to represent actual color, quality, etc. of our yearbook photos.)

Please be advised that we will soon begin sending official initial transcripts in support of college applications. If you wish to request a CR substitution for any passing numerical grade you must do so by October 2 to ensure timely processing.

• "CR" Request Form (Parent Choice)

We recognize Hispanic artist of the day, Carolina Herrera

Our Hispanic artist today is Carolina Herrera, born in Caracas, Venezuela. She was first introduced to the fashion world by her grandmother who took her to shows by Balenciaga and Dior. In 1981, her friend, who happened to be Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, suggested that Herrera design a clothing line, and the collection debuted at Manhattan's Metropolitan Club. She is now known for amazing, well-designed clothing, as well as dressing multiple First Ladies of the United States. First Ladies Jacqueline Onassis Kennedy, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump have all worn Carolina Herrera.

Herrera She first appeared on the International Best Dressed List in 1972, then was elected to its Hall of Fame in 1980. Her collections have been on the cover of Vogue seven times. Herrera has become a household name because of her elegant, ultra feminine dresses. Hispanic-American Carolina Herrera’s decades-spanning career is one that made a mark on the American fashion landscape.

School Leadership Teams (SLTs) are essential elements of our educational governance structure and ensure collaborative decision-making in school-level policy.

The School Leadership Team meets monthly and is composed of 6 parents, 6 staff members, and 5 students. They meet monthly to help inform the school-wide goals for the year. One student position is available for a two-year term. The position will be appointed by a committee made primarily of students. All underclassmen are eligible to run.

Timeline: September 27.

Applications available: October 1. 8AM. Application deadline

The committee may paper-screen applicants based on the candidate's statement, meaning the most qualified candidates may receive an interview. Not all students will be interviewed.

Interviews will be scheduled for the week of September 30. Scheduling conflicts will be accommodated based on the committee's schedule and time availability. Not all requests to reschedule can be accommodated.

Any application submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, even if the Google Form accepts the submission.

A-655 School and District Leadership Teams

Go To SLT Application Fall 24

Rita Moreno is an American actress, singer, and dancer who has influenced the entertainment industry for over 70 years.

Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, in 1931, Moreno spent most of her childhood on a farm. She moved to New York City at age five and began taking dance classes.

Moreno's career includes Broadway, London's West End, over 40 films, and many television shows. She is best known for her role as Anita in West Side Story (1961), which earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. She was the first Latina woman to win an Oscar. Moreno is one of the few people to have achieved EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) . Rita Morena has been an inspiration for the Latino community for years and continues to inspire Latinos in the entertainment industry.

Families are invited to attend the Manhattan Borough High School Fair on Saturday, September 28,m and Sunday, September 29, 2024. This fair is a great opportunity for students and families to learn more about the high school options in Districts 1 - 6, CUNY/UA, New Visions, and the Manhattan High Schools District. Families may Register Here. The fair will take place at MLK Campus, 122 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on both days.

This fair has been planned in partnership with high schools located in Districts 1 – 6, CUNY/UA, New Visions, and the Manhattan High Schools District. Please share this information with your school community.

Location: MLK Campus, 122 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Dates: Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Register Here

Please Note: Only current 8th and 9th grade students are eligible for the High School Admissions process. Ninth grade students wishing to change studios must audition through this process; the change would be affective for the 2025-2026 school year. Current students who wish to audition for a different studio should see their Guidance Counselor for more information.

Career Essentials is a career-readiness program that enables students to develop and practice their skills in communication, public speaking, resume writing, time management, and other workplace expectations. Through a series of 10 workshops (traditionally held after-school), students gain valuable professional skills, explore potential career pathways, and network with other NYC high school students.

How Career Essentials Works

• New York City high school students within the five boroughs are eligible to apply. We welcome applications from students who are interested in expanding their work-readiness skills and want to network with their peers and learn from real employers.
• Students attend 10 workshops that meet for two hours after school during either the fall or spring semesters. Students must commit to being on time to and attending all workshops and events associated with the Career Essentials program.
• Students work in teams to develop companies complete with mission statements, staffing plans, and marketing strategies for their Create-A-Company projects. Each team presents their company projects during the final workshop.
• Students will take field trips with our various employer partners to learn more about potential career pathways. Past trips have included visits with BlackRock, Salesforce, Voya Financial, among many others.

Please contact programquestions@futuresandoptions.org or call the Futures and Options office at 212-601-0002 if you have any questions. Visit the Futures and Options Website