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:
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!
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!
Senior Parents! Project Graduation is set for Mon 6/1 10:30pm to 6/2 5:30am at the East Communities YMCA.
BUY TICKET HERE. Contracts are attached to the ticket order.
Let the fun begin!!!
Join us Saturday, March 28 for an evening that’s all about great food and even better company. We’re hosting a Cajun Night Great Gathering in North-Central Austin, featuring a spread of Cajun-inspired favorite and hurricane cocktails. Whether you’re here for the spicy flavors or just the good conversation, we’d love to see you there!
Hop on over to the store to get your ticket: https://pflasa.org/store/mardi-gras-party/
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/
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/
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
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:
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!
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)
On January 23, 2026, Augustus McCormack and Ibrahim Abdulazeez successfully organized a blanket and emergency supply drive as part of their FBLA Community Service Project. The drive was aimed at supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in our local community, especially during colder weather. Through donations and community support, they raised $300, which was used to purchase blankets and essential emergency supplies that were distributed directly to those in need. This project shows the impact of student-led service initiatives and reflects LASA’s mission of leadership, service, and community involvement.