Whew! We are almost through AP’s! And we still have our biggest events ahead! But this Friday is our last PFLASA meeting (with PTSA) of the year. Although my term officially ends July 1st, it is time to pass the proverbial torch to the next President and Board. I’m very excited about some of the planned innovations for next year and I can relax knowing I’m signing off with a group of dedicated and thoughtful volunteers.
I must start with an apology for failing to mention that an incredible group of volunteers rolled wagons filled with goodies to every classroom and office in the school to celebrate our staff and teachers after last week’s meeting. In addition, everyone got a gift card of their choice. But this isn’t the only way PFLASA shows appreciation. In between AP’s and Finals, between Coffeehouse and Senior Celebrations, we have our last Teacher & Staff Luncheon. And we need help! If showing teachers how much they mean to your kids is your jam, then this is the event for you! PFLASA provides the main dish, but we are asking for donations of sides, fruit, drinks, and desserts to make this event truly amazing. We also need volunteers to set up, serve, and clean up. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DABAE2AAAFE3-56091009-staff#/
And since I’m asking for help, I’m also going to mention we desperately need help for Coffeehouse ticket sales: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A9A922AAF94-56535523-coffeehouse#/
Coffeehouse: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FACAA2A1-56696198-coffeehouse#/
And Project Graduation: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A629A7FCC52-56033829-lasa#/
You were amazing at AP Snacks and Volunteering! We just need a little more of that energy to push us over the finish line!
Now, I want to take time to say thank you and try to summarize all that we accomplished this year. Everyone who donated funds, did the work to get those employer matches, dropped off food donations for students or teachers, or volunteered for literally anything is what made all that PFLASA does possible. And this year we truly exceeded expectations! We raised more money than ever before with our No Hassle Fundraiser. We paid for hundreds of hours of science tutoring. We helped LASA recruit and provide support for those most disadvantaged applicants. We welcomed future Raptors and their parents with our Find Your Fit events, New Parent Coffee, and Summer New Student Orientations. We also welcomed new to LASA teachers with the New Teacher Bus Tour. We celebrated teachers and staff in many ways including the beloved Thanksgiving Pie Event. But we also worked to bring together our community. We hosted Great Gatherings, held Master Classes and the College Board Accommodations Parent Panel. We launched the fabulous new Raptor Report to streamline communications! And with the school at full capacity, we found new venues to host our expanded population for both Senior Salute and Coffeehouse. Last but not least, we were again able to donate staffing funds! Thank you all for making all this possible and for making LASA the truly special place that it is!
Finally, I hope to see all of you at this week’s meeting (Friday 8:15 am in the portable) or at Coffeehouse. We all deserve to celebrate another incredible LASA year!
Gratefully,
Ellen Stewart-Klein
PFLASA President
