The Yellow Sheet

Friday, May 31

1:30 PM. Last Day to Make Prom Payment and Prom Contracts

1:45pm Spring Semi-Annual Art Show

4:00 PM. Graduation Dance Concert - CH

7:00pm Graduation Dance Concert - CH

Saturday, June 1

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spring Semi-Annual Art Show

First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

7:00pm Graduation Dance Concert - CH

Sunday, June 2

2:00pm. Graduation Dance Concert - CH

Monday, June 3

8:00 AM. SGO Voting Closes

12:00 PM. Seniors: Prom Court Nominations Close

Tuesday, June 4

Algebra Regents -- No classes. Students only attend if they are taking the Algebra 1 Regents

Wednesday, June 5

7:00 PM. Junior Dance Concert - LFT

Thursday, June 6

Chancellor's PD Day -- No classes. No students in attendance

Friday, June 7

6:30 PM Spring Semi-Annual Concert - CH

NOTE: Friday, June 7, classes are in session and students attend. On the DOE Calendar, Clerical Day does not apply to LaGuardia as we are a Grade "9 - 12" school, not a "K-12" school.

Regents Invitations for June 4 were distributed to students taking the Algebra 1 Regents. Included on the paper is Room Assignments and other information. Students are strongly encouraged to take a picture of the form (just in case they lose the Invitation.) Questions about the exam should be directed to students' Guidance Counselors.

SGO Elections are in progress with the ballot closing Monday morning at 8 AM.

A program reminder about next week: Tuesday is the Algebra Regents Exam. Students only come to school if they are taking the Exam or if they have a school activity.

Thursday students do not attend school or classes because it is the Chancellor’s Professional Development Day.

Juniors…now is the time you get to provide your input and that determines your Class of 2025 yearbook theme. See today’s email from Mr. Abikzer.

UNDERCLASSMEN VOTE HERE

TIMELINE:

• June 30; 8:00 AM. Voting Closes
• June 3: runoff candidates announced
• June 3 - 7: runoff campaigning and voting
• June 7: voting closes at noon
• June 7: Winners announced

Email sgoatlag@gmail.com for any questions or issues.

An email was to eligible voters when voting opens. Please remember to vote only for the school-wide positions, your specific grade level positions, and your specific studio positions. Voting in any other category will disqualify your entire ballot.

If 3 or more people are running for the same position, a candidate must win 51% of the vote to be declared the winner. In the event a candidate is not declared the winner, a run-off election will be held between the top two vote-getters. In the run-off election, the candidate with the highest number of votes (simple majority) will be declared the winner.

NYCPS asked schools to share the flier below. The intent is for families to print the flier and bring it with them when coming to school. This will help families access Language Interpretations Services when visiting a NYC public school or office.

Access a Digital Copy of the Translation "I SPEAK" Brochure

Thank you for your patience while paying for Prom. Also, thank you to those who let me know of any special circumstances requiring you to turn in things late.

This is a new venue, so I don't know how strict the venue is about our final numbers. If we are able to take additional Seniors, we will. We will let Seniors know Monday afternoon.

Seniors should check their school emails and read the Yellow Sheet because information will be sent over the next month regarding Prom, picking up Cap and Gown, Graduation Tickets, Diploma, etc.

We are almost at the finish line and it's time for us to prepare some very important documents. Please take the time to complete this NAME VERIFICATION FORM.

The purpose of this form is to help us verify the correct spelling of your legal name as it will appear on your DIPLOMA and separately, your preferred name as you would like it to appear on the printed GRADUATION PROGRAM if it is different.

Verifications must be submitted by June 3, 2024.

Please note that once diplomas and programs have been sent for printing, we will not be able to make adjustments.

Please email nthomas44@schools.nyc.gov with any questions.

Find form link here: https://forms.gle/pDactd5tJWNQVaX38

Studio celebrations are an important part of our school year. Seniors will receive specific information from their studio Assistant Principal. Please save the following dates:

• Dance: Thursday, June 13; 1:00 PM
  
• Fine Arts: Thursday, June 20; 10:00 AM
  
• Music: Thursday, June 20, 20; 12:00 PM
  
• Theater: Thursday, June 20; 10:00 AM
  

Reminder: LaGuardia's ceremony is on Friday, June 21, at 2:00 PM (graduates will need to arrive at noon, and guests will need to arrive at 1:00 PM to pass through the building's security check.)

The ceremony is expected to last two hours. As the venue is large, it will take at least 30 minutes to exit the theater.

We're fortunate that each graduate will receive 4 tickets this year. Every person needs a ticket. Normally we've only been able to offer 2. Because the availability of tickets will be tight, I can't guarantee there will be any extra.

Nominations Now Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted until Monday, June 3, 12:00 PM/Noon. Seniors may be nominated by someone, or they may nominate themselves. (We confirm with nominees whether or not they wish to participate.) One nomination will place a student on the Ballot, and then the Senior Class will have the opportunity to vote on all nominees. The top 10 students will become the Prom Court. Voting for Heads of the Royal Court will take place at Prom and will be announced at 10:00 PM. The nominee must be a LaGuardia Senior with no significant Deans Record.

Only LaGuardia Seniors are eligible to be nominated for Prom Court.

Voting on Nominations

Every Senior has 5 votes to vote for those nominated for Prom Court. At the end of the voting, the Top 10 People with the most votes will be the Prom Court.

Seniors can cast their ballots any way they choose. For example, they may cast all 5 votes for one person, they may cast one vote for 5 people, or they may choose a different combination.

Prom Court will be announced prior to the event

On the night of Prom, every Senior will be able to cast 2 votes. The Top 2 people receiving the most votes will be crowned Prom Royalty in a ceremony at 10:00 PM.

Nominate a Senior for Prom Court Here!

We want Seniors to have as much time as possible for them to share and sign each other's yearbooks.

Please be sure Seniors check their emails frequently as an email will be sent as to when they are being distributed. The Yearbooks have not shipped from the plant, yet, so do not have an estimated delivery date.

Are you proud of your Black heritage? Do you love being in service to your fellow students and community? Do you like helping to spread the history and culture of Black people in this country and beyond?

If the answer is yes, run for BSU E-board and be a voice for change at LaG! We're seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to take on leadership roles and help celebrate and advocate for our community. Whether you're interested in organizing events, promoting cultural awareness, or building a supportive network, there's a place for you here. Gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and create lasting connections. Run for a position today and make an

impact with us! Check your student NYC email account today for the application. Application is due June 10. Board will be announced June 14.

Access BSU EB Application

For additional information, please see Dr. Campbell or Dr. Jordan.

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the bravery and resilience of the tens of millions of Americans living with mental health conditions, and we show our gratitude for the dedicated mental health professionals and devoted loved ones who stand by them every step of the way. Mental health care is health care, and my Administration will ensure that every American has the care they need to thrive — we have your back.

Being able to get health care when you need it is essential to living a full, productive, and healthy life — that goes for mental health care too. Mental health care can help people find joy and purpose; ensuring they have access to the care they need is about dignity. But for millions of Americans, mental health care is out of reach. In 2020, less than half of all adults with a mental illness diagnosis received care for it. It is worse for kids — nearly 70 percent of children who need mental health care cannot get it. Imagine being a parent searching for a way to help their child but never finding it, no matter how hard they look. This is an all-too-common experience as many Americans face mental health challenges: Two in five adults report experiencing anxiety or depression, and suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. We know that mental health treatment works, but we need to make it more accessible and affordable for all Americans.

That is why, as President, I have taken steps to dramatically expand access to mental health care in America. I signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the largest investment in youth mental health ever, and we are investing $1 billion of that funding to help schools across the country hire and train new mental health counselors. We also added more than 140 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics across the Nation, which serve everyone regardless of their ability to pay and provide a range of services, including 24-hour crisis support. We launched 988, the Nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which anyone can call, text, or chat to be connected to a trained crisis counselor. Further, my Administration developed new resources to support the mental health and resilience of frontline workers; expanded Medicare coverage to include additional substance use disorder services and expand mental health services; made it easier for schools to leverage Medicaid to deliver mental health care to millions of children and youth; and invested in mental health programs that help service members and veterans as well as their families, caregivers, and survivors.

We are also working to ensure full mental health parity so that mental health care is covered the same as physical health care. We have proposed requiring health insurance plans to identify the gaps in the mental health care they provide, and if they find they are not covering mental health care on par with physical health care, to make changes to fix it. Finally, we are taking action to ensure that State and local government employees have the same mental health parity protections as millions of other Americans who get health insurance from their jobs, which is why we are working to close loopholes so these dedicated public servants can more easily access the mental health care they need with fewer limits on care and lower co-pays.

At the same time, my Administration is working to end the opioid and overdose epidemic by cracking down on fentanyl trafficking and increasing public health efforts to save lives. This month, we celebrate the absolute courage of the Americans in recovery and reaffirm our commitment to care for those suffering.

My Administration will also keep fighting to end the youth mental health crisis — and that means addressing social media’s contributions to it. I continue to call on the Congress to restrict the personal data that companies collect, ban advertising that targets minors, and take action to ensure that social media platforms prioritize the health and safety of our Nation’s children.

Each one of us has a role to play in changing the narrative and ending the stigmatization of mental health issues. We can start by showing compassion so everyone feels free to ask for help and learning the warning signs of emotional distress and suicide. If you are facing a crisis, dial 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you are a new or expecting mother, you can call 1‑833‑TLC-MAMA for confidential advice on mental health from a professional. If you are feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to, ask your health care provider, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 1‑800‑662‑HELP, or visit FindSupport.gov. To anyone struggling with mental health, know that you are not alone. As Americans, we have a duty of care to reach out to one another and leave no one behind. We are all in this together.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2024 as National Mental Health Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other groups to join in activities and take action to strengthen the mental health of our communities and our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.




JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

Mental Health Conditions

Mental illnesses are disorders, ranging from mild to severe, that affect a person’s thinking, mood, and/or behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one-in-five adults live with a mental illness.

Many factors contribute to mental health conditions, including:

• Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
• Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
• Family history of mental health problems

Early Warning Signs & Symptoms

Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors can be an early warning sign of a problem:

• Eating or sleeping too much or too little
• Pulling away from people and usual activities
• Having low or no energy
• Feeling numb or like nothing matters
• Having unexplained aches and pains
• Feeling helpless or hopeless
• Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual
• Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared
• Yelling or fighting with family and friends
• Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
• Having persistent thoughts and memories you can't get out of your head
• Hearing voices or believing things that are not true
• Thinking of harming yourself or others
• Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school

Do you think someone you know may have a mental health problem? Talking about mental health can be difficult. Learn about common mental health myths and facts and read about ways to help you get the conversation started.

Tips for Living Well with a Mental Health Condition

Having a mental health condition can make it a struggle to work, keep up with school, stick to a regular schedule, have healthy relationships, socialize, maintain hygiene, and more.

However, with early and consistent treatment—often a combination of medication and psychotherapy—it is possible to manage these conditions, overcome challenges, and lead a meaningful, productive life.

Today, there are new tools, evidence-based treatments, and social support systems that help people feel better and pursue their goals. Some of these tips, tools and strategies include:

• Stick to a treatment plan. Even if you feel better, don’t stop going to therapy or taking medication without a doctor’s guidance. Work with a doctor to safely adjust doses or medication if needed to continue a treatment plan.
• Keep your primary care physician updated. Primary care physicians are an important part of long-term management, even if you also see a psychiatrist.
• Learn about the condition. Being educated can help you stick to your treatment plan. Education can also help your loved ones be more supportive and compassionate.
• Practice good self-care. Control stress with activities such as meditation or tai-chi; eat healthy and exercise; and get enough sleep.
• Reach out to family and friends. Maintaining relationships with others is important. In times of crisis or rough spells, reach out to them for support and help.
• Develop coping skills. Establishing healthy coping skills can help people deal with stress easier.
• Get enough sleep. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood and overall health. Consistently poor sleep is associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

Need Help?

· If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

· To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.

· To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).

6,800 Teenagers Signed Up for Service in First 6 Months,
With Strong Uptake in Underserved Neighborhoods

Success Builds on Adams Administration’s Accomplishments Fighting to Bolster Mental Health and Protect Young People

NEW YORK – Six months after launching “NYC Teenspace ” — a free tele-mental health service available to all New York City teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 years old — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner (DOHMH) Dr. Ashwin Vasan today updated New Yorkers on the program’s progress, announcing that more than 6,800 teenagers have already signed up for the service. Early data shows that 65 percent of users reported improvement in their mental health and provides valuable insight into teenagers’ reasons for seeking help. Additionally, underserved neighborhoods, including Brownsville and East New York, led the city in signups while 80 percent of users identified as Black, Hispanic, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), bi-racial, or Native American. NYC Teenspace — created in partnership with online therapy platform Talkspace — allows New York City teenagers to connect with a licensed therapist through phone, video, and text on any mobile device completely free-of-charge.

“With teenage anxiety on the rise, we made clear that New York City would get our young people the help they need and provide teenagers with free tele-mental health services. Six months later, the data shows our efforts are paying off, and we’ve already helped more than 6,800 teenagers get the mental health care they need through ‘NYC Teenspace,’” said Mayor Adams. “We’ve brought therapy and mental health resources to thousands of New York City teenagers, but we didn’t stop there. We filed a lawsuit to hold the companies that own five social media platforms accountable for their harmful behavior and made the right investments to put nearly 500 social workers and psychologists in our schools. While this progress is encouraging, we will keep working to meet every teenager where they are and make sure that all New Yorkers are cared for and supported.”

“The pandemic was tough on us all related to our mental health, but especially so for our young people. We’ve seen higher rates of anxiety and depression among our young people, made especially difficult by the challenges of growing up in a social media world,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom. “‘NYC Teenspace’ offers a critical tool to support young people, ages 13 to 17, on their smartphones via talk, text, or video, chat so they can engage in ways that work for them. In the first six months of this initiative, nearly 7,000 young people have signed up and four out of five users are from Black and Brown communities, which we know were some of the hardest hit during the pandemic. This initiative is just one piece of our broader family and youth mental health strategy.”

“We view the early results of ‘NYC Teenspace’ with pride, excitement, and humility,” said DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan. “Pride, because we’ve stepped up to the challenge of our youth mental health crisis with innovative tools that teens are actually using and getting the support they need. Excitement, because of the potential to serve many more teens in need. We also look at this with humility, because we are just at the beginning of this journey in New York City, and we still have much to improve on and to learn, most importantly from young people themselves. But one thing is clear, we have torn down some obstacles to care, opened the door to mental health support using a modern approach, and teens are choosing to walk through. We’re stepping up to the challenge of our youth mental health crisis with whatever it takes, because we know we can’t afford to wait, and the cost of inaction is too high.”

“Student safety and well-being, including emotional well-being, remains a top priority for New York City Public Schools. ‘NYC Teenspace’ has positively impacted so many of our children and highlights how important accessible services like this are for our community,” said New York City Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks. “In addition to the robust set of mental health supports already available to our students, we remain committed to working with our agency partners at DOHMH to ensure our young people are fully supported and set up for long-term success, inside and outside of our classrooms.”

“The success of ‘NYC Teenspace’ mirrors what Mayor Adams and I heard at youth town halls again and again — that mental health is one of the top two concerns of our city’s young people,” said New York CityDepartment of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Keith Howard. “Teens living in communities with high rates of violence and trauma need free, accessible mental health services, and the early numbers show we are reaching those young New Yorkers and helping them on the road to healing.”

“I am deeply encouraged by the early success of ‘NYC Teenspace.’ This initiative demonstrates our city’s dedication to prioritizing the mental well-being of our young people. With over 6,800 teenagers already signed up for this service, and a significant majority reporting positive improvements in their mental health, it underscores the urgent necessity for such resources,” said Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health Executive Director Eva Wong. “I am particularly heartened to see the strong uptake in low-resourced neighborhoods and among diverse racial and ethnic groups. This tells us that we are reaching those who may have previously faced barriers to accessing mental health services.”

NYC Teenspace provides young people with valuable resources to bolster mental health, including a coping skills toolkit, and access to a licensed therapist by phone, video calls, or messaging sessions, giving teenagers control over how they engage. The virtual setting takes place on a secure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act- (HIPAA) compliant platform and is designed to reduce barriers to care.

The city and Talkspace designed the service with direct input from New York City teenagers, convening focus groups to best understand their mental health needs and to build a platform that is as useful and responsive as possible to those using the platform. By leveraging telehealth tools, this approach also reduces physical and financial burdens for young people.

Early results show that between the program’s November 15, 2023 launch and April 1, 2024:

• 6,800 teenagers signed up for NYC Teenspace.
• Nearly 60 percent of NYC Teenspace users identified as Black or Hispanic.
• Eighty percent of users identified as Black, Hispanic, AAPI, bi-racial, or Native American.
• Neighborhoods that led the city in signups are:
• 11212 - Brownsville (Brooklyn)
• 11208 - East New York (Brooklyn)
• 11236 - Canarsie (Brooklyn)
• 10456 – Morrisania (Bronx)10467 – Norwood (Bronx)

• Teenage girls were more likely to seek help. Almost 70 percent of users identified as female, compared to roughly 23 percent who identified as male.
• More than half exclusively engaged with their therapist via messaging.
• Early results showed 65 percent of users already reported an improvement, with this group growing steadily.

The most frequently cited reasons teenagers gave for using the platform included: feeling down or depressed, improving relationships (which was first among girls), becoming their best self, anxiety (which was first among boys), and difficulties at home or school. When it came to engaging in therapy, more than 42 percent of users utilized both live video sessions and messaging. Four percent of users engaged in live video sessions only, while 54 percent exclusively used messaging.

DOHMH and Talkspace are actively working with partners across government and on the ground to promote NYC Teenspace. Representatives have connected with members of the school community and with partner agencies that work with young people outside of school settings.

NYC Teenspace comes at a critical moment for teenage mental health. According to DOHMH’s data from 2019, 36 percent of New York City high schoolers reported feeling so sad or hopeless almost every day for at least two weeks during the past 12 months that they stopped doing their usual activities; that figure rose to 38 percent in 2021. Latino and Black students were significantly more likely than white students to report feeling sad or hopeless.

The launch and early success of NYC Teenspace delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “Care, Community, Action: A Mental Health Plan for New York City,” released in March 2023. Mayor Adams has made mental health — including youth mental health — a key focus of his administration. In addition to his mental health plan and the launch of NYC Teenspace, the Adams administration has filed a lawsuit to hold the owners of five social media platforms — TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube — accountable for helping to fuel the nationwide youth mental health crisis and force tech giants to change their behavior.

Alongside the Adams administration’s focus on mental health, Mayor Adams also launched “HealthyNYC,” an ambitious plan to extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. HealthyNYC addresses the greatest drivers of premature death and sets bold targets to extend the average life expectancy of New Yorkers to 83 years by 2030, with gains across racial and ethnic groups. HealthyNYC aims to accomplish this by expanding access to culturally responsive mental health care and social support services, including early intervention for communities of color and LGBTQIA+ youth, and addressing the impact of social media on youth mental health and suicidal ideation to reduce suicide deaths.

“We are transforming New York City into a beacon of hope for the mental health of our nation. At a time when suicide among our teenagers has risen by 60 percent in the past decade, it is time for cutting edge solutions,” said New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar. “That is why six months ago, we launched ‘NYC Teenspace,’ an innovative program making free mental health providers accessible to our teens with just the touch of a button. In only six months, we have served 6,800 teenage New Yorkers, giving them the essential support they need to thrive. The numbers speak for themselves: 64 percent of Teenspace users reported improvement in their mental health, and 80 percent came from underserved communities. I will continue to partner with Mayor Adams and Commissioner Vasan so that all New Yorkers have access to low-cost, innovative, quality mental healthcare.”

“‘NYC Teenspace’ is a crucial step in protecting the well-being of our young New Yorkers and ensuring they have the mental health support they need to thrive,” said New York City Councilmember Lynn Schulman, chair, Health Committee. “With thousands of teenagers signing up in just the first few months, this program is already making a significant impact on the lives of our city’s youth. I applaud the early success of this pioneering initiative.”

“We are excited about the first few months’ results, as they indicate that we are reaching teens where they are, on their phones, and delivering health care to communities that have been traditionally hard to reach,” said Jon Cohen, M.D., CEO, Talkspace. “The early data suggest that the majority of teens engaged on the platform are already demonstrating clinical improvement. In addition, we are particularly proud that we have successfully intervened on multiple occasions to assist teens in navigating difficult situations to avoid a potentially adverse outcome.”

“As a young kid from the inner city who was at risk, I never even heard of mental health until I was on Rikers Island. I never thought to speak to someone about the internal issues and trauma I was dealing with as a teen. The importance of mental health was absolutely foreign to me. Now that I’m older I truly understand the grave need for our youth to have outlets to express some of their pain and issues, as well as get the help and care they may need,” said rapper Jermaine “Maino” Coleman. “I applaud Mayor Adams and the Health Department for their leadership in providing a safe space where young people have an outlet to outreach for help.”

The Mammogram Bus will be here Wednesday, June 12.

Hosted by: Office of Council Member Brewer, 563 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10024 Wednesday, June 12, 2024 9:00am – 4:30pm

Schedule a no-cost mammogram today! 212-482-5906 or 1-877-628-9090

Eligibility:

• Woman age 40 – 79.
  
• Currently living in New York City.
  
• No Mammogram in the past 12 months
  

The Stella Adler Arts Justice Division is now interviewing NYC teens for its FREE Summer Shakespeare program!

This is a free, five-week summer intensive for NYC teens impacted by income inequality. Students will rehearse and perform a shortened version of a Shakespeare play. Applications will be accepted now through June 7. More information at link in bio. https://stellaadler.com/arts-justice/summer-shakespeare-program/

Spread the word by clicking , re-posting or sharing directly with NYC students, teachers and schools!

#artsjustice #free #nyc #ny #nycforfree #theater #theatre

This program is supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the city council.