Raising Healthy Raptors: September is Suicide Awareness Month

Did you know:
“Asking your child directly about suicide will not increase their risk, or plant the idea. It will create an opportunity to offer support, and let them know you care enough to have the conversation.” (American Foundation For Suicide Prevention)

“Suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) are thoughts or ideas centered around death or suicide. Experiencing suicidal ideation doesn’t mean you’re going to kill yourself, but it can be a warning sign. Treatment is available.” (Cleveland Clinic)

Conversations Save Lives! For help in how to approach these conversations, check out the amazing resources on Talk Away the Dark. If you or a loved on is in a crisis, call 911 or call/text the suicide hotline at 988.

The 3rd Gift Card Gala is coming up!

Thank you to all of you ladies who have already signed up! At the time I type this message, we have 63 responses, which is incredible! And yes, we have room for more of you, so please join us to catch up with old friends and/or make new ones! Please sign up to join us on 9/27.

As we get closer, we’d love to have a better idea of which gift card you are bringing; if you know please don’t forget to update the SignUpGenius!

In case you need ideas, here are a few popular unclaimed ones: REI, Lush cosmetics, Snap Kitchen, Athleta, Lululemon, Crux, Waterloo Records, End of an Ear, Homeslice Pizza, Pinthouse Pizza, HopDoddy’s, PTerry’s, Canes, Yeti Store, Jerry’s Artarama, Half Price Books, Spas, Boba places, Tiff’s treats, Juiceland, Daiso, Austin Books and Comics, Toy Joy, Tiny Pies, Loro, restaurants, coffee shops, etc…

Thank you for your support of the Class of 2026!

Does your employer match donations?

Did you know that your employer’s matching gift program can substantially increase the impact of your donation to PFLASA?

Many companies have a Corporate Social Responsibility Program that matches employee charitable contributions, creating a positive impact that benefits organizations like PFLASA. When a donor gives and their employer matches that gift, PFLASA receives double the impact from a single donation. Essentially, corporate matching gifts are a win-win, allowing your employer to support the nonprofits you value while providing funding to further PFLASA’s mission.

Double your impact!! Please ask about your company’s charitable matching program through your HR department or employee portal. If you have any questions, feel free to email the PFLASA treasurer at Treasurer@pflasa.org.

LASA Dance Spooktacular Dance Clinic!

LASA Dance invites all Pre-K-11th grade dancers to join us for our Lil’ and Junior Spooktacular Dance Clinic hosted at LASA High School, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

Students are welcome to stay for a full day from 8-4P for $75 or a half day from 8-12P for $40. Clinic attendees will learn Thriller themed choreography, enjoy team building activities, have arts and crafts time, and practice dance technique. All dancers staying for the full day need to pack a nut-free lunch as well.

Additionally, dance clinic students are invited to join Velocity and Dynasty dance teams at our annual Spooktacular Football halftime performance on Thursday, October 30 at Burger Stadium at 7:30PM!

Register and see more details at: Tinyurl.com/LASADanceSpookyClinic

Contact Paige.Gomez@Austinisd.org or LASADanceBooster@gmail.com with any questions, and we hope to see you/your dancer(s) there!

Help LASA PTSA earn the Early Bird Achievement Award

LASA PTSA is working to earn the Texas PTA Early Bird Achievement Award. Early birds get the award by submitting at least 100% of last year’s membership total. As of August 31st, we need 152 more members to earn this award. Parents, Students, Teachers, Grandparents, Neighbors, Uncles, Aunts…all are invited to join us!

***We also still need about 50 more faculty memberships to have 100% participation, so please consider donating a membership. Every membership helps us get to our goal!***

https://www.lasaptsa.org/

Join our PFLASA FB Group!

We’re eager to welcome our new parents to our PFLASA Facebook group!
Group members are parents and staff members. We have discussions about pretty much anything LASA-related!

To join, please log on from a computer to facebook.com/groups/pflasa.

You will be prompted to answer 3 security questions on FB (one includes an external Google form) AND to agree to our group rules. If any part of the process is missing, your membership is automatically denied until 100% complete. You may resubmit at any time.

PS: This process does not work from a phone. FB groups don’t prompt membership questions on a handheld device.

Volunteers Needed for the Cap City Marching Festival

Cap City is the longest running marching band festival in Central Texas and hosted by the LASA Raptor Band. This is one of the band’s biggest fundraising events and we couldn’t do it without the support of our community!

This is a great opportunity to earn service hours and enjoy some outstanding performances.

All Ages volunteer opportunities:
https://signup.com/go/MxmUtqc

Adult volunteer opportunities:
https://signup.com/go/gMhXefu

The No Hassle Fundraiser has kicked off its 2025-26 campaign!

Support LASA with the No Hassle Fundraiser

At LASA, our magnet school offers unparalleled advanced classes and unique programs that set us apart. However, sometimes district funding falls short of covering the specialized materials, equipment, and resources our students need to excel. PFLASA (Parents and Friends of LASA) helps to cover the shortage with donations from parents just like you.

Your tax-deductible donation to PFLASA plays a crucial role in maintaining the exceptional quality of our school. Every gift truly counts, regardless of size. Thanks to your generosity, PFLASA ensures that LASA students have the tools they need to succeed, and your continued support makes it all possible.

Make a difference today! Your gift, big or small, has the power to transform our students’ educational experiences. Please donate at www.pflasa.org/give!