When this year started, I was deeply worried for the future of PFLASA and LASA. And while I am still dismayed at the current state of public education funding, I am far more optimistic. As I write this we are almost two-thirds away from our goal with strong pledges of further support. A freshman parent, Anna Land, has stepped up to be VP this year and will continue leading this organization. PFLASA is currently funding multiple grant requests from teachers and staff. We successfully pulled off two teacher meals a week apart. Finally, PFLASA’s multiple meetings have been well attended and volunteers are stepping up to support our many efforts. I want to thank all our volunteers and contributors publicly.
But if you haven’t donated, now is the time. The funding PFLASA receives not only supports LASA’s teachers, staff, students, and programing, but our larger community. As a LASA parent wrote to us: “Financial contribution to PFLASA is super important to sustaining community; building events such as parent coffees, grade level parent gatherings, the petting zoo, and Coffee House to name just a few.” In my first appeal, I wrote about how LASA is a special school for unique kids. But part of what makes LASA special is its parent community. PFLASA works hard to connect that parent community for the good of the students but also for you. Because when you have questions, PFLASA has answers and support.
So why have you not donated yet? For some people they don’t know how much to give. Basic math tells us that if everyone gave $100 per student, we would more than meet our goal. But approximately 15% of LASA is economically disadvantaged and there is a cohort that is just above that line. The fact is that PFLASA relies upon donations big and small. So please donate today so that your child’s school and community can remain strong.
Regards,
Ellen Stewart-Klein
PFLASA President