Save the Date! The next virtual PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm. More information coming soon!
LASA PTSA Loves our Student Members!
That’s right, we love our student members! Every year, LASA PTSA runs a contest to see which class will have the highest student membership. The race is on! Here’s the student membership count as of January 31st:
- Class of 2028 – 59 members
- Class of 2029 – 56 members
- Class of 2027 – 47 members
- Class of 2026 – 41 members
It’s a close race! Spread the word and have your classmates join PTSA. Every membership counts. While you’re at it, have your parents join too!
Valentine’s Donations Needed ❤️
We need your help celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Ms. Czaplinski has requested donations of candy and cards through February 9th. These will be provided for students to fill out to share with friends and teachers during the week of February 9-13.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4DAFA92DA3FB6-62186147-valentines#/
Drop donations at the front office, directed to Ms. Czaplinski. If you are ordering on Amazon, you can have items delivered directly to the school at the following address:
Liberal Arts and Science Academy
c/o Ms. San Czaplinski
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd.
Austin, TX 78721
Please specify what you are bringing, and how many of each item. Thank you for helping to bring the warm fuzzies of the season to our LASA students, staff, and community!
2026 PROJECT GRADUATION TICKET SALE IS LIVE
Senior Parents! Project Graduation is set for Mon 6/1 10:30pm to 6/2 5:30am at the East Communities YMCA.
- Every senior must buy a ticket to attend, tickets are $10. All attendees must be LASA Seniors.
- The senior AND a parent must sign a contract together that says student will not drive/drink/do drugs at said event; parent will drop off at East Communities YMCA and pick up at LASA in the morning (students will be shuttled by bus to LASA). Seniors will not be allowed to drive home after the event.
- BOOKMARK YOUR TICKET to remember you’ve purchased it! The ticket is a unique QR code that the student will need to present on the day of.
- Buy your ticket early, this helps us plan food!
- Parents/Students who do not purchase their ticket and sign the contract ahead of time will BOTH need to be present at 10pm on the day of.
BUY TICKET HERE. Contracts are attached to the ticket order.
Let the fun begin!!!
NEW Great Gathering OPEN TO ALL CLASSES!
Mark your calendar for 3/28 – this is the previously themed Mardi Gras GG, rescheduled at a later date, with a new theme!
Hop on over to the store to get your ticket: https://pflasa.org/store/mardi-gras-party/
College Application: How to Level Up Every Piece of the Puzzle
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
7-8pm
In her 15 years as a college counselor at LASA, Jamie Kocian learned almost everything there is to know about the college admissions process for high-achieving students. In her 24+ years in the college admissions/college counseling field, she now has decided opinions on leveling up (in a genuine way) nearly every piece of the application puzzle and helping students discover more about themselves in the process.
Jamie will touch on all manner of topics, including the college list, standardized testing, essays, recommendation letters, interviews, and scholarships. Join us for some stories (some interesting, some just stories), a little chat on “Where did all the hobbies go?”, and reflections on lessons learned, feeling confident, and cutting through all the noise.
Get your tickets at the PFLASA Store: https://pflasa.org/store/how-to-level-up-every-piece-of-the-college-application-puzzle-2-25-26/
The Admissions X-Factor: Unlocking the Power of Passion Projects
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6-7pm
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of strategic ways to turn interests into impact for top-tier colleges.
Also they will learn how admissions offices review applications, what activities and profiles stand out, how to approach SAT/ACT planning, and how to optimize opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.
Tickets available at PFLASA Store: https://pflasa.org/store/the-admissions-x-factor-unlocking-the-power-of-passion-projects-2-12-26/
Raptor Library inventory volunteering
Each year the Raptor Library has to conduct an inventory of all the physical items which requires scanning the barcode on every book. Can you help with this fairly mind-numbing task? If so, please check out the SignUp Genius and give of an hour or so of your time. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845A8A722AAFA7-62127203-raptor
Help the LASA archery team score and soar
The LASA archery team’s annual Score and Soar fundraiser is underway! With the generous support of friends, families, and businesses, we are able to:
- offer financial assistance so any student can participate,
- buy and repair equipment like target faces, arrows, and bows,
- help cover the cost of tournament entry fees, and
- defray travel costs to State and Nationals.
Please consider a donation of any amount to support our 75+ LASA archers. You can make a one-time contribution or sponsor an archer and donate money based on their score at an upcoming tournament. No amount is too little — every dollar counts.
Your support is vital to maintenance and growth of our archery program; thank you!
Raising Healthy Raptors: Helping Your Child Learn to Manage Their Anxiety
At the last PFLASA meeting, there was a discussion about student stress and anxiety, especially since returning from winter break. While anxiety is often not a pleasant emotion, it is most certainly a normal emotion which serves a purpose. Here are some resources that can help us support our teens to learn life skills to manage their anxiety. Remember, anxiety itself is normal and anxiety disorders are treatable.
1. Does Anxiety Serve a Purpose?
2. Tons of Free Resources for Executive Functioning Ideas
3. Managing the Anxiety Waves and Addressing Anxiety in Yourself and Your Student (both presentations)