The Yellow Sheet
Mid-Winter Recess is from December 23, to January 1, 2025, and classes resume on January 2, 2025. During this time, our building is closed.
2 JAN, THU
School Resumes
4 JAN, SAT
6 – 9pm Winter Gospel Concert; Concert Hall
7 JAN, TUE
Drama: Junior Scenes; Black Box Theater
8 JAN, WED
6 – 9pm Musicale #1; Concert Hall
9 JAN, THU
Finals: Math
10 JAN, FRI
Junior Scenes; Black Box Theater
6 – 9pm Musicale #2; Concert Hall
News and Updates
Staff Assignment Updates
A few secretary positions have shifted, internally, to better meet the needs of the school.
- Attendance Office: Mr. Santiago will be responsible for Drama/Tech & Fine Arts studios, taking over for Ms. Delesline.
- Principal's Office: Ms. Delesline will be taking over the roll of Principal's Secretary.
- Guidance/Records: Ms. Estrada will provide support to Ms. Williams, Assistant Principal, Guidance, and the team, especially in the area of records & official transcripts, diplomas, etc.
The Keeper of Official Records is the Attendance Office
When official records need changing, the Attendance Office is here to assist you. This includes updating addresses or having any type of court order on file. (As a reminder, 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, in NYCSA.)
Finals: Why does only Math appear on the calendar?
Departments wanting to give final exams use their regular testing day, including Math. Math shows up on the calendar to dissuade other teachers from scheduling an event that would conflict with the Math final.
Clubs being Cancelled?
Our clubs do not meet on days when we have staff meetings (twice a month,) or on the day before a holiday, three day weekend, or vacation. Every so often (about twice a year,) we do not have clubs meet on the day of our Fall and Spring Open House. Clubs also do not meet on days where classes are not in session, e.g. Regents Weeks, Election Day. We hope this does not cause consternation as these are scheduled days and not last minute cancellations.
Menstrual Products Available in Girls Restrooms
Per State and local law (Open external link), the DOE is required to provide free menstrual products for students in grades 6–12. Please notify an adult in the building (who will notify their supervisor or the custodian) when items need replenishing.
Pre-Civil War Reformers
This week, Mr. Schmidt had his APUSH (Advance Placement, United States History) students bring in their projects on Pre-Civil War Reformers, where they presented them to their peers. They followed a speed dating-type protocol. Students rotated chairs every few minutes and made their presentations multiple time. The APUSH did an amazing job.
How well do you know your Pre-Civil War Reformers? Here are a few of the people covered:
- Frederick Douglass. Freed slave who was a leader in the abolitionist movement.
- William Lloyd Garrison. Radical abolitionist; published "The Liberator," a newspaper advocating for immediate emancipation.
- Horace Mann. A key reformer for education who became the Secretary of Board of Education in MA. He fought for higher teacher pay; better qualification standards for teachers; new buildings; and improved curriculum.
- Dorothea Dix. A reformer who campaigned for improved conditions for the mentally ill, leading to the establishment of mental asylums.
- Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Feminists and women's rights advocate; organized Seneca Falls Convention.
- Sojourner Truth. An escaped slave who became a prominent American abolitionist and women's rights advocate.
Non-APUSH Fun Fact:
The Women's Rights Pioneers Monument is the first monument in Central Park to honor real-life women.This 14-foot-tall bronze statue depicts three pivotal women’s rights advocates: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth. (Location: MAP | Mid-Park at 68th Street). LaGuardia students helped raise fund for the statue, which was unveiled in 2020.
From the Desk of Jerrianna Phenix, Parent Coordinator
Dear LaGuardia Parents,
Certainly, we can all agree; it takes a tremendous amount of trust for parents to send their children into any school. As Chancellors Ramos emphasizes, the key to students flourishing in our programs is all about building strong relationships with families. The data is clear that our kids thrive when parent involvement is consistently high. Therefore, just like in any other effective relationship, it is impossible to create and accomplish this monumental task without clear communication. In fact, never in my 2-year tenure have I felt a greater need to bring each of our parent partners newsworthy information. And in my post as parent coordinator, I will keep at it.
Last, I hope you all can join me next month as I will be welcoming the next speaker in our Coffee & Donuts series: the new AP of Math and Science, Ms. Patricia Bechard.
As always, thank you for your continued collaboration and spirited discussions. I feel privileged to work with all of you as we strive to move the needle forward positively, every day. If something is pressing, please reach out to me via email or direct cell, (914-372-6360). In the meantime, I will continue to keep my promise of providing all families with accurate and timely information.
Warmest regards,
JA
Coffee & Donuts with our Parent Coordinator
The new Assistant Principal of Math and Science, Ms. Patricia Bechard will be joining me on Friday, January 3, between 9:00am and 10:30am, for another round of Coffee & Donuts. Our conversation will focus on the mission and vision of the department and learn the next steps planned for semester 2. If you are able to join us, please reply to this email no later than Thursday, January 2, by 12 noon. Upon entering the building, you will be directed to the mezzanine.
If coming to campus is not possible, every effort is made to place meeting recordings on the website.
As always, looking forward to continuing our conversation,
Jerrianna
The New Year is just around the corner…
The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) Nengajo Contest is a nationwide contest for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and university. This is a multi-level competition. We now have the winners of the LaGuardia Japanese New Year’s Cards Contest! Our school winners' cards will be sent to the AATJ National New Year’s Cards Contest!
For the Artistic Category: Tifanni Lin and Adelina Mullen;
for the Comical Category: Filipp Molokov and Ashley Park;
for the Encouragement Category: Arcady Ritter and Adele Stokke
and finally, for the Digital Category: Kailyn Hyun and Adeline Zhao’s cards have been chosen.
おめでとうand congratulations!!! Please stop by the display case on the 7th floor by staircase B to enjoy the winners’ and more of the beautiful New Year’s cards! A Happy New Year to you all!
On Monday, the LaGuardia Lions Girls Basketball Team, led by Skyler Shih, defeated Beacon High school with a score of 60-32.
On Tuesday, congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team on securing the win against HS for Math, Science and Engineering with a score of 48-45. Top scorers were Thomas Carey and Haven Alexander.
On Wednesday, congratulations to the Gymnastics team on their win against Stuyvesant High School! Captain Christian Henderson, seniors Jey Gewirtz and Bryce Lorenzo helped to lead the team to a 14 point victory. Coach Gibson and LaGuardia are proud of you all. Goooooo Lions!!
Register for National Summer Program Fair on January 27
National Summer Program Fair: NYC
Monday, January 27
4:30-7:00pm
New York Marriott Marquis
Visit with over 100 exhibitors representing every way high school students can spend their summers—pre-college programs on university campuses, local community service, study abroad, test prep, teen travel, research programs, camps and everything in between! Students can now pre-register for this exciting and free event coming in January.
