Behind every great LASA tradition…

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…there’s a parent making it happen.

From teacher and staff meals to Giving Thanks Pie Day, AP snacks, Coffeehouse, application mentoring, and so much more—PFLASA is a 100% volunteer-driven organization powered by: 8 Board Members, 30+ Committees Chairs, and Hundreds of Volunteers.

And we’re looking for a few more people to join us!

CURRENTLY SEEKING PARENTS TO SHADOW:

  • Bring Your Parents to School Days — Sept. 14 & 15
  • LASA Directory Administration — Sept./Oct.
  • Hospitality — Teacher & staff meals throughout the year
  • Giving Thanks Pie Day — Nov. 20
  • LASA Application Mentoring — LASA application cycle
  • AP Breakfast & Snacks — May
  • Coffeehouse Ticket Sales — May
  • Raising Healthy Raptors — ongoing

Not ready to chair something? Perfect. That’s why we’re looking for people to shadow! Learn the ropes, meet great people, and help keep LASA’s favorite traditions going!

Email president@pflasa.org for more information.

Reflections 2026-2027 “What My Culture Means to Me” Art Contest (due 10/31)

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National PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for students to explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life by creating original works of art. This year’s theme for the 2026-2027 program year is “What My Culture Means to Me.”

Submit completed work in one or more arts categories:

  • Dance Choreography
  • Film Production
  • Literature
  • Music Composition
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts

Multiple submissions are welcome! Deadline is October 31, 2026.

LASA entries will be judged, and selected entries will move on to ACPTA level. From there, entries may move on to the TXPTA level and even nationals, where they may be chosen for state-wide and national honors.

Get all the details here: https://www.lasaptsa.org/reflections

LASA Student Entry Form: Online | Printable

Booster Club fundraisers and Spirit Night ads – A gentle reminder

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If you like to advertise an event (and we’d love to know about it!), here are guidelines to optimize your advertising and minimize spam:

  • All posts must be LASA related.
  • Post in the RR first, by Sunday midnight to post in the following Wednesday’s RR.
  • Post to Stacia’s PM by emailing her your content by Friday for that following Sunday’s PM, with the subject “PM”. This will get the MOST eyes as it goes out to all families. (Please only use this for official requests, i.e. don’t abuse it!)
  • On FB, only ONCE PER EVENT, as per our FB group rule #4. Posts that contain links to fundraisers in the body of the text are automatically flagged as ‘spam’ by FB. Please post links in comments. If you would like to repost, please boost by commenting on your original post. We will remove any extra posts.
  • Spirit Nights can only be advertised once on FB, on the day before or day of the event (FB group rule #5).

Thank you kindly!

Class of 2029 Wins PTSA Membership Contest!

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Congrats to the Class of 2029! They won the PTSA Membership Contest with the most student members!

After a recount, they came in from behind and won by 3 members!

Come grab your winnings!!

A light grab and go Continental Breakfast will be served from the sidewalk by the Bus Loop on May 22nd from 7:30am until either the bell rings or we run out, whichever comes first.

Thank you to everyone who joined our PTSA this year. It’s not too late! You are welcome to join us. Every membership counts (just ask the class of 2029)!

Join here: https://www.lasaptsa.org/

Texas PTA Recognition Celebration Saturday the 16th of May

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This past Saturday, May 16, the 2025–2026 Reflections Program recognized outstanding LASA students for their achievements!

Texas PTA proudly celebrated the incredible creativity of students across the state! This year, more than 870 student entries advanced for state-level judging, showcasing remarkable talent, imagination, and artistic expression inspired by this year’s theme. Three amazing LASA Students were recognized by the Texas PTA this Saturday with one LASA student making it to the National PTA Competition.

These incredible student artists are:
Ananth Pakanati for Literature
Sadie Sarrat for Dance Choreography
Zixuan (Camille) Mei for Visual Arts

Camille achieved the “Overall Award of Excellence,” on to the National PTA Reflections level.
Next year’s Reflections theme

Congratulations, LASA artists!

Next year’s Reflections Theme

Note to all students who aren’t graduating 2026, next year’s Reflections theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” You have all summer to work on artwork due next fall!

Senior Salute Call for Volunteers

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Hello class of 2027, 2028 & 2029 parents ,
We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help us run this year’s Senior Salute smoothly.

What is Senior Salute you ask:
It’s LASA’s capstone celebration of everything that makes LASA the unique place we love . . . and an opportunity to congratulate our seniors with extra flair! The event will be held at The Long Center on Sunday May 3, 2026 from ~1-7pm.
Please consider volunteering if you can and thanks for paying it forward.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BAFAE2AAAF85-63885055-senior

Last Call – Breakfast is on the Line!

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We’re almost to the end of the year so breakfast for your class is on the line! The class with the most PTSA student members will get a grab and go Continental Breakfast on the first day of finals. The class membership numbers are coming in tight so every membership counts. Join today to keep or push your class to the top!

2028 – 60 members
2029 – 56 members
2027 – 47 members
2026 – 42 members

And the LASA PTSA was recognized for all of our student members. PTSAs with over 50 student members earn the Student Membership Award. Thanks to all of our student members!

Join here:
https://www.lasaptsa.org/

Parents of our newest Raptors meet fellow Raptors!

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Class of 2029 & 2030 Parent Social
Sun, May 17, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Bambino, 979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX, 78702

While this gathering is primarily for parents of the Classes of 2029 and 2030, a few expert parents will be available to answer questions about the later years at LASA. We’ll have tables reserved on the patio at Bambino—feel free to open a tab, relax, and mingle.

We look forward to seeing everyone! Please RSVP, so we can let our friends at Bambino know how many to expect.

RSVP here

LASA Dance Spring Show, Crowned

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You are cordially invited to LASA Dance’s royal spring show entitled, Crowned!

Please join us at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center May 2nd at 6 PM to see an incredible evening of performances by Velocity, Dynasty JV, Choreopop, Colorguard, O.Henry MS Dance, Special Kings, Magic Club, and more!

Tickets are available now at: tinyurl.com/LASADanceSS26

We would be honored to see you there.