The Yellow Sheet

01 MAR, SUN

• Women's History Month Begins

02 MAR, MON

• Conference Day Schedule (Department)

06 MAR, FRI

• Marking Period #1 Ends
• Senior Art Show #1

09 MAR, MON

• Conference Day Schedule (Faculty)

11 MAR, WED

• Course Request Form for 2026-2027 Closes at 4:00 PM

12 MAR, THU

• Operetta: Of Thee I Sing; Concert Hall; 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Staff Sends PT Conference Registration Emails to Families

13 MAR, FRI

• Operetta: Of Thee I Sing; Concert Hall; 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  

14 MAR, SAT

• Pi Day
• Operetta: Of Thee I Sing (Matinee); Concert Hall; 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Operetta: Of Thee I Sing (Evening); Concert Hall; 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

17 MAR, TUE

• PSAT / SAT Administration; Special Bell Schedule

18 MAR, WED

• Parent/Teacher Conferences (Evening)

19 MAR, THU

• Parent/Teacher Conferences (Afternoon); Special Bell Schedule

20 MAR, FRI

• Eid al-Fitr (Schools Closed)

NYC Public Schools, in partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), will once again offer Summer Rising for Summer 2026. Summer Rising provides elementary and middle school students with fun, hands‑on experiences designed to strengthen academic, social, and emotional skills.

Summer Rising is free and open to all NYC students currently in grades K–8.
Detailed information about program dates and hours will be posted at schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising when the application opens on March 3.

Summer Rising features:

• NYCPS‑led academic programming
• Enrichment activities offered by DYCD Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Free breakfast and lunch for all participants

For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising.

Summer Rising: MySchools Application

The application window runs from March 3–27, 2026.

To apply:

1. Log into your MySchools.nyc account, or create a new one.
2. You’ll need your email address, your child’s nine-digit student ID, and their MySchools account creation code (available from your child’s school).
3. If you’ve previously used MySchools for summer or school‑year programs, your child may already appear in your account.

Note: MySchools is separate from NYCSA.

There is no limit to how many programs families may add to their application—adding more options increases placement possibilities. Applications are not first‑come, first‑served; all submitted by the deadline receive equal consideration based on admissions priorities. Families may edit applications anytime during the application window.

For questions, visit schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising or contact your school.

Students with IEPs and 504 Plans

Students attending 12‑month/Extended School Year (ESY) programs—such as special class, Nest, or Horizon—will receive all IEP‑recommended services at an ESY, D75, Nest, or Horizon summer site.

Families wishing to participate in a 12‑month IEP program and in extended‑day, CBO‑led Summer Rising enrichment must apply through MySchools. Instructions will be posted in the application.

If your child will only attend:

• Nest or Horizon (until 12:00 p.m.)
• D75 programming (until 2:30 p.m.)
• ESY programming (until 2:00 p.m.)

and you do not want extended‑day enrichment, contact your school directly instead of applying through MySchools.

Students who applied to high school by the December 3, 2025 deadline will receive their offer on March 5, 2026.

Log into MySchools to view:

• Your child’s offer
• Any waitlist placements
• Next‑step information

To learn how offers are made, visit schools.nyc.gov/HS.

March PTCs are an important opportunity to discuss student progress and learn ways to support learning at home. Conferences are remote, though some schools may offer in‑person options. Translation and interpretation are available upon request. Dates may vary by school; teachers will help schedule your meeting.

Districtwide PTC Dates:

• Thursday, March 5: Elementary Schools & Pre‑K Centers (Afternoon & Evening)
• Thursday, March 12: Middle Schools & D75 Schools (Afternoon & Evening)
• Wednesday, March 18: High Schools, K–12, and 6–12 Schools (Evening)
• Thursday, March 19: High Schools, K–12, and 6–12 Schools (Afternoon)

More information: schools.nyc.gov/ptc

From March 9–13, join us in celebrating Civics Week, highlighting youth voice, civic engagement, and voter registration. Explore activities and view the Civics for All comic series at schools.nyc.gov/CivicsForAll.

Families and students in grades 6–12 are encouraged to complete the NYC School Survey by April 1, 2026.

Your feedback helps improve:

• Learning environments
• Curricula
• Support services
• Overall school experience

Submit your survey by mail or online—available in 13 languages—at NYCSchoolSurvey.org, or complete it through your NYCSA at SchoolsAccount.nyc.

LaGuardia is very proud of -- and grateful for -- our three Social Workers.

Dr. E. Campbell

Dr. Campbell provides brief individual and group counseling, along with crisis intervention. She also specializes in workshops around racism, sexism, women's empowerment, relationship abuse and prevention, life skills and many more. Dr. Campbell believes in empowering students to stand in their truth and meeting them where they are.

Lakeisha Fable

Ms. Fable is our school based support team social worker who supports the LAG community with providing support to students and families with the initial special education process. Ms. Fable is deeply committed to empowering students and families as they navigate the often-complex journey of high school.

Maya Tatikola

Maya is our RAPP (Relationship Abuse Prevention Program) clinician and provides individual therapy, group support, and school-wide education designed to respond to all forms of abusive behaviors, including bullying, gender-based violence, and teen dating abuse. They engage young people in a preventive and proactive capacity to promote healthy relationships.

We are excited to share important information regarding the course selection process for the 2026-2027 school year. The 2026-2027 Course Catalog is now available on the LaGuardia website. Please read and review the following information and be on the lookout for a grade-specific course request form email. Please take your time and carefully review the course catalog before completing your request form. These forms are not a first come, first serve experience. Requesting your courses is just an essential first step in the programming process. Students who submit it first will not have any priority over students who submit it later. Please take time to carefully read your options for next year and make thoughtful choices.

All forms will open and be shared on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.

All forms will close on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 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.

Once your form is submitted, guidance counselors may reach out to you to review your course requests.

Thank you,

The LaGuardia Programming Office

Who takes the P/SAT on March 17?

On March 17 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?

Report to your designated area at 8:05am. (The building opens 30 minutes prior, at 7:35 am)

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.

We do not have the capacity to issue devices on the day of P/SAT Testing. Students are responsible for not only making sure they have a school-issued device to take the test but also that the device is working and ready to go on test day.

Students taking the P/SAT will need to bring a computer or tablet 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

Connect to Wifi (Before the Test Day)

Network: NCPSP

Password: 485D783001@rackID78M485

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.

Do you need computer/device assistance?

Email Mr. Dreifus at adreifus@schools.nyc.gov

March 18, 2026 (Wednesday); Evening

March 19, 2026 (Thursday); Afternoon

• Please Note: There is no school on Friday, March 20, 2026, (Eid al-Fitr)

Modified Bell Schedule on Thursday for PT Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences begin on Thursday at 12:50 PM. LaGuardia will be running Periods 1 - 6 this day. This will allow for adequate PTC preparation time, so our school day will end at 11:46 AM.

Students who have scheduled Lunch Period 4 or 5 may leave the building for Open Lunch if they have family permission on file. They must return in time for their next class.

All students who have scheduled Lunch Period 6 may leave the building at the conclusion of Period 5, which is 11:05 AM; students do not need to return to the building. These students' days end at 11:10 AM. (This is school dismissal -- not part of the Open Lunch program.)

On March 12, 2026, each teacher will send an email to schedule Parent Teacher Conferences. This will include the format they are using for their conferences. Many of our teachers use Jupiter Grades to schedule time slots, and families may receive a message in Jupiter Grades instead of a separate email.

If you have not received JupiterGrade information this year and do not see the message from Thursday, it may be that your email information needs to be changed. To update the email information the school has in your JupiterGrades Account, please take the following steps:

• Log in to your NYCSA account.
  
• If your email is incorrect, change it.
  
• Email Erik Branman, Teacher: Social Studies at ebranman@schools.nyc.gov from your updated contact email address as listed in NYSCA.
  

Please use the following format:

Subject: Jupiter Contact Email Update [Student Name] [Student OSIS]

In the body of the email provide:

• the name of your student

• your name

• your full contact information [Name, Address, Phone] as it appears on NYSCA.

Your contact email will be corrected to match that on your NYSCA account as quickly as possible. When it is updated, you will receive an email from noreply@jupitered.com with a link to login to JupiterGrades. (Please check your spam folder!)

Only parents/guardians of record with a NYSCA may access JupiterGrades to schedule a PTC. Only one parent/guardian on a student's account may schedule a PTC.

Also, if you need additional time to speak with your student's teacher or available times are filled, please reach out to the teacher directly.

You must have Notifications Enabled in Jupiter by March 11.

Opt In for Emails

Parents must OPT IN to receive Jupiter Grades email -- such as Parent Teacher Conference scheduling emails.

• Log in to your JupiterGrades account and navigate to the SETTINGS on the left hand side of the screen.

• Click on NOTIFICATIONS

• Select the box for EMAIL next to MESSAGES

Please remember that families do not need to wait for PT Conferences in order to contact any staff member about your child.

Step 1: Get What You Need to Start

You will need your child's nine-digit student identification number (OSIS) to begin the survey online. You can find the OSIS number on your child's report card or student ID. If you cannot locate it, contact our Parent Coordinator.

Step 2: Enter Your Access Code

• Enter a lowercase “f” followed by your child’s nine-digit OSIS number (example: f123456789).

• Go to Survey Now!

Step 1: Get What You Need to Start

You will need your nine-digit student identification number (OSIS) to begin the survey online.

Step 2: Enter Your Access Code

• Enter a lowercase "s" followed by your nine-digit OSIS number (Example: s123456789).
  

Step 3: Complete the Survey!

• Go to Survey Now!

Step 1: Locate Your Access Code

You will receive a unique access code from your UFT Chapter Chair. If you have not received an access code, contact your chapter chair.

Step 2: Enter Your Access Code

Enter the access code exactly as provided.

Step 3: Complete the Survey!

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On February 13, we had the pleasure of welcoming four high school students from Japan through the MIEF program! A few of our LaGuardia students had the fantastic opportunity to host these guests for part of the day, giving them a taste of what life is like for a LaGuardia student! They also joined our after-school Japanese Club meeting, where we all had a blast sharing stories and learning about each other’s cultures!

Just a day prior, our Japanese 6 and AP Japanese classes embarked on an adventure at the NECTJ Bunkasai held at Hunter College. This unique event brought together over 500 students from the New York area who are also passionate about learning Japanese! It was a truly special day for our LaGuardia students to connect with peers, dive deeper into Japanese culture, and practice their language skills in real-life scenarios!

As part of the Bunkasai festivities, Mars Cruz won First Place in the Poster Design Contest! Also, AP students—Adele Stokke, Ziling Liu, and Minjun Kim—stepped up to the challenge and participated in the Speech Contest! We are thrilled to announce that Ziling Liu won Second Place, while Minjun Kim took home First Place! Both will represent our school and NECTJ at the All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest in LA over Memorial Day weekend!

We couldn't be prouder of our students’ hard work, talent and dedication! O-MÉ-DÉ-Toh and huge congratulations to everyone involved!

On March 17th, TREEage is hosting its annual Albany Youth Day of Action, the largest mobilization of students in Albany. The day is designed to give students hands-on exposure to state government through meetings with elected representatives, educational workshops, and creative programming such as performances and art-making.

Students will receive 12 hours of community service, an absence note, and be provided with free transportation, meals, and a certificate of participation. You can see last year’s action here.

I’ll also be hosting a Youth Day of Action Mobilization 101 in the library after school on Tuesday, March 3, in partnership with the Green Team, which I recommend interested students attend to learn more about programming, logistics, and training.

🎟 RSVP: https://treeage.solidarity.tech/albany-youth-day-of-action

The Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated top ranked Townsend Harris in the NYC PSAL playoffs. The team is led by Maddie Khuu. The defense was led by Liliana Motta and Charlie Bongan. The star of the show was Jo Jo Roses, strumming her way by scoring 31 points. We are moving to the quarterfinals. Gooooo Lady Lions.

Congratulations to the gymnastics team on earning second place at the City Championships. Sophia Carr earned gold on her near flawless floor routine, while Tyler Griffin and Sebastian Ontiveros-Meza earned second and third place respectively. Lord of the Rings Jack Belmonte earned gold on Still Rings with Gavriel Carmi earning second and Julien Sobezynski earning third. Sasha Ronzhes had the top score on Pommell Horse with Jack second and Adrian Conn third. A special mention of Noah Race-Meir, Ori Harock, Zoe Sullivan for their contributing scores. And a special thanks to Seniors Sasha Ronzhes, Gavriel Carmi, Zaylan Seabrooks and Jack Belmonte for their dedication and top 3 scores all season. Coach Gibson and LaGuardia is proud of you. Goooooo Lions!

All girls in 9th and 10th grade interested in joining the LaGuardia JV Soccer Team, tryouts are Wednesday, March 4, after school, in the Gym. Get you indoor soccer shoes and running shoes ready. Please bring your paperwork i.e. (meaning ‘that is”) medical form and parent consent form.

Boys Outdoor Track Interest Meeting will be Tuesday, the 3rd, after 10th period, by the Weight Room, Room 343. See Coach Gibson.

The Bloomberg Arts Internship. This program offers an incredible paid summer internship opportunity, and is open to current New York City public high school juniors.

It is a paid ($29.45/hour), 8-week full time internship, and students will be placed in museums or cultural institutions in New York City. The program also includes weekly workshops on workplace skills and college readiness, as well as weekly visits to cultural institutions throughout New York City.