AP Snack Donations Requested

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We welcome your snack donations for students taking AP tests. Why are we requesting snack donations? Great question! Many students go to tests back to back, without time for a break College Board is RIGID on test start times, so grabbing a bite to eat is no excuse for being late. By providing breakfast and snacks, we hope to provide a little something for a nervous belly or a little oomph to fuel a kiddo through those last hours of testing. We greatly appreciate your support.

Click here for the signup/ suggested list of snacks.

TWO WAYS TO DONATE:

  1. AMAZON: Snacks are a click away! Select any variety of the dry-good items suggested (or whatever tickles your fancy) and have them delivered to LASA.
    • ATTN: PFLASA AP Snacks, 1012 Arthur Stiles Rd., Austin, TX 78721
    • Please arrange for a weekday delivery.
  2. SHOP LOCAL/DELIVER TO LASA: Add some extra items to your weekly grocery list and drop them in the LASA Office. There will be a cooler in the office for perishable items.

DEADLINES:

  • Items for Week 1: Bring to the main office on Friday, May 2 or by 7:15am Monday, May 5.
  • Items for Week 2: should be brought to the main office on Friday, May 9 or by 7:15am Monday, May 12.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate! We still have nervous testing bellies to fill!

Raising Cane’s Sprit Night benefitting the LASA Raptor Band

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Raising Cane’s Sprit Night benefitting the LASA Raptor Band

    • When/Where: May 1st from 5pm-9pm at Raising Cane’s MLK location (415 W. MLK)
    • Mention the LASA Raptor band at the register OR skip the line and order online using code RCFUND96.

Come join us for dinner and support your LASA HS Raptor Band! We will see you there!!

Athletic Shoe Drive

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Have a pair of gently used tennis or athletic shoes you no longer need? Donate them during LASA Dance’s spring shoe drive partnered with GotSneakers, a sneaker recycling organization! Bonus points, bring a pair to our Spring Show on May 3 at the AISD PAC & receive a FREE concession item too!

Drop off outside of library in the tall box & scan QR code on box to log your NHS hour(s) anytime between April 21-May 2.

*Please donate tennis shoes & athletic shoes only, and DO NOT donate flip flops, sandals, heels, crocs, boots, dress shoes, etc. Each pair of shoes is worth 1 hour of NHS sponsored hours.

Please contact paige.edwards@austinisd.org with any questions.

Let’s TACO’BOUT AP Breakfasts and Snacks

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AP testing spans two weeks in May beginning on 5/5 and ending 5/16. Many students go directly from test to test, with less than 10 minutes to refuel between tests. PFLASA coordinates breakfasts and snacks to fuel these hardworking minds and bodies. We are looking for a shadow to learn the ropes for next year, as well as people interested in serving as a planning committee.

Duties could include: scheduling volunteers, set up/break down of breakfasts and snacks, setting up and maintaining spreadsheets, working within a budget to arrange the necessary food and snacks for the 2 week testing period, and communicating with volunteers, staff, and vendors.

Email president@pflasa.org to learn more.

A call for AP Breakfast and AP Snack volunteers will be coming soon.

Master Class: Introduction to the Common App Personal Statement Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM

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Please join us for our final Master Class of the year. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Introduction to the Common App Personal Statement with Erin Edwards of EE College Essays Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The personal statement is your primary college application essay, arguably the most important written component of your application. Every competitive school that embraces a holistic applicant review process will tell you this essay is crucial. My class will provide a thorough introduction to the personal statement—what it is, what you really need to know about it, when to work on it, what to avoid, what to embrace, and what a successful PS looks like. This class will particularly benefit juniors, but all students and parents are welcome. Bring your questions! I love to answer them.

Lights! Camera! Dance! Spring Show 2025

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Lights! Camera! Dance!

Attend the LASA Dance Spring Show at the AISD Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ 6:00pm!

  • $10 general admission
  • $5 student & staff

You do not want to miss this annual dance event featuring Velocity and Dynasty Dance Teams with special guests including: Choreopop, Lamar Middle School Dance, and more! There will be concessions and a silent auction.

Tickets are sold online and at the door via cash or credit card: https://lasadance.ludus.com/200481356

For questions, please contact: paige.edwards@austinisd.org

Lively Middle School Scholarship for graduating Senior

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Alumni Scholarship 2025

Since 2024, Lively PTSA has offered an annual $500 scholarship to Lively Alumni.

Application deadline is April 15, 2025 and is open to all AISD High School Students who are alumni of Lively Middle School and are graduating during the 2024-2025 school year. Funds can be used for any continuing education program.

Each application needs a Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Completed Application, and Completed/Signed Checklist. Applications and the Rubic can be found here:

2025 Alumni Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications include an essay. See web link for more information.

Master Classes Post Spring Break

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Don’t let these classes slip away! We have two Master Classes the week after Spring Break. Do yourself a favor and purchase your ticket now before you unplug for our week-long vacation. We cannot say it enough. THANK YOU for your support of PFLASA through Master Classes.

Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 pm | Laws of Inspired Leadership with Andy Land
ONLY 8 SEATS LEFT!
Learn key leadership laws that inspire others and lead to successful team efforts, and how you can immediately begin to apply these laws in your first leadership roles in high school.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Junior Year College Planning
with Yvonne Espinoza of Yvonne Espinoza College Consulting
CALLING THE CLASS OF 2026 and 2027! Take charge of the Junior year to be more empowered Senior year!

Sign up for Master Classes in the PFLASA Store.

2025-2026 LASA Dance Auditions

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Calling all current 8th-11th grade prospective or current LASA Dancers! Save the date and apply to be a part of our dance community!

Clinic Dates
Mon-Wed, March 24-26, 2025
4:30-6:30PM
LASA Big Gym

Audition Date
Thurs, March 27, 2025
5-7:30PM
LASA Dance Room

Submit the dance team application here!

For questions, email Paige.Edwards@austinisd.org or Victoria.Parra@austinisd.org.

March Master Classes

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WE have four amazing Master Classes in March. You can purchase your ticket in the PFLASA Store. Thank you so much for supporting PFLASA through Master Classes.

Reminders:

  • You only need to purchase one (1) ticket per household. Adult tickets $25 / Student tickets $10
  • Ticket sales end the evening before the Master Class (typically between 9-10 pm)
  • Master Classes are 1-hour Zoom presentations that are not recorded.