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LaGuardia Accolades

Miranda Scott Johnson, senior, Drama, entered her original song "Butterflies" in a national contest put on by makers of the upcoming movie, "Undiscovered Gyrl." They were looking for original music by young women under 21 years old. Miranda's song is one of the winners, and will be in the movie, which stars Martin Sheen, Christian Slater and Justin Long. On February 20, 2013, Channel 11 WPIX Morning Show did a feature story on Miranda Scott and her music.
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La! Represented in SAG Award Nominations
LaGuardia Arts was well represented in the nominations for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards for outstanding performances, which were announced December 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.  Of all of the industry awards shows, only the SAG Awards are selected solely by actors’ peers in SAG-AFTRA.  The awards show is scheduled for January 27, 2013.

Congratulations to Timothée Chalamet, Nominee -- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Homeland (Showtime), and to Ruby Jerins, Nominee --Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Nurse Jackie (Showtime)

Finn Walden Is a Song-and-Dance Man
Timothée Chalamet (of both Homeland and performing arts school LaGuardia High) showed off his music man skills on a local channel in New York.

"Sweet Charity" LaGuardia High School on "Live From the Couch"

LaGuardia Arts Named One of America's Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report, Gold Medal Distinction 2012

Two La! Students named Presidential Scholars in the Arts 2012
Nadia Cook Loshilov (Theater) and Amanda Krische (Dance) were two of only twenty students chosen nationwide.

LaGuardia Arts is Named One of New York City's 2012 Best High Schools by New York Post, Ranked #9

2010 Blackboard Awards Designates LaGuardia Arts as Outstanding High School
The Blackboard Awards, presented by Manhattan Media, recognize excellence in education and selected LaGuardia Arts for our outstanding work with NYC students.

DOE Progress Report Awards La! an "A" each year since Program Inception in 2006. School Quality Review (SQR) Rating is Outstanding. CLICK HERE for most recent SQR.




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Announcements and News
Today is

Gala!Magic To Do: A Tribute to Ben Vereen!

Magic To Do:  A Tribute To Ben Vereen will take place on Monday, May 20, 2013, as Mr. Vereen will be first person inducted in the “LaGuardia Arts Hall of Fame.” The tribute will honor Mr. Vereen for his body of work, which includes Pippin, Roots, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fosse, Jelly’s Last Jam, Sweet Charity, Hair, Wicked, and more.

ONLINE TICKETS SALES ARE CLOSED. There will be a small number of $50/$100/$250 seats available at the door. Come early to purchase the best remaining seats.

JOIN US:  Doors Open at 6:00 PM for Pre-Gala Festivities. The performance starts at 7:30 pm. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house management.  

DRESS: What to wear? The answer is FESTIVE ATTIRE!

CHECK-IN:  ALL TICKETS are being held at WILL CALL.

ENJOY:  Our wonderful Jazz Ensemble, munch on concessions, mingle with friends and visit:

  • THE GIVING TREE: Your chance to direct a LaGuardia Arts donation just where you want it to go!
  • BROADWAY TICKET RAFFLES TABLE: Take a chance and you could win two house seats to: ANNIE, KINKY BOOTS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE, and of course, PIPPIN!

CELEBRATE:  This incredible evening with Ben Vereen and LaGuardia Arts!



News from the LaGuardia PA

Our next Parents Association Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The Studio meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the General meeting at 7:00 p.m.

At this meeting the PA elections for next year's officers will take place. The Studio officers will be elected in the Studio meetings at 6 pm. The Executive Board and School Leadership Team will be elected at the General Meeting at 7 pm. Information about the LaGuardia PA can by obtained by clicking HERE. The EB/SLT positions are listed HERE. All positions are a term of one year and every position is elected annually — the only requirement is that you be a parent/guardian of a current LaGuardia student. If you would like to run for a position, have questions, or would just like more information, please contact us at: laguardiahspa@gmail.com.

Parents, if you haven't made your Annual Appeal or your studio donation yet (any amount is appreciated -- participation is key), just CLICK HERE to contribute online. It's NEVER too late!! Thanks!



School Calendar


May
W 8 AP Exams
TH 9 AP Exams
F 10 AP Exams
M 13 AP Exams
Department Conferences
T 14 AP Exams
W 15 AP Exams
Academic Forum Meeting; 6:00 PM; College Application Process Discussion with Senior Parents
TH 16 AP Exams
M 20 Department Conference
Magic to Do: A Tribute to Ben Vereen: 7:30PM
T 21 Spring Musicale #1; 6:00PM
W 22 Spring Musicale #1; 6:00PM
TH 23 Math & Science Fair
OP: Course Requests Distribution (NEW)
PA EB Meeting; 6:30PM
M 27 Memorial Day - School Closed
F 31 Graduation Dance Concert; 7:30PM

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