Category: New

For those who could not attend this session live, here are links to the slides from the presentation and to a few of the techniques referenced in the talk. Additionally, there are some simple tips for test anxiety and some books that have been recommended in the past.

• Slides: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1zVe5lyI/CNjf4FWso_oysUI5OVBcXA/edit
• 4-7-8 Breathing: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/4-7-8-breathing
• Box Breathing: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/box-breathing-benefits
• Paired Muscle Relaxation: https://counselingcentergroup.com/pairing-muscle-relaxation-dbt-skill/
• Test Anxiety: https://www.fcps.edu/student-wellness-tips/test-taking-tips
• My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety: https://a.co/d/7kT1bV9
• Panic and Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: https://a.co/d/foh2VFm

Raptor Nation: Get Ready! The PFLASA Online Auction Kicks Off This Friday!

It’s time to shop, bid, and support your community: the PFLASA Silent Auction opens Friday! From Austin-favorite restaurant gift cards to exclusive teacher experiences, sports tickets, local getaways, and handmade treasures, there’s something for everyone — and every bid goes to the Project Graduation!

PFLASA’s Project Graduation is a drug and alcohol-free lock-in party held on graduation night.
Your bid helps the Class of 2026 seniors safely commemorate their achievements in a safe and memorable way! Here’s how you can help:

1. Bid early and bid often!
2. Share the auction link with family and friends once it goes live — the more bidders, the bigger the impact: https://givebutter.com/c/2026ProjectGraduation/auction

The Auction opens Friday, 11/7 and runs through Monday, 11/17!

Be on the lookout on all LASA communication channels, and let the fun begin!!

Dear Raptor Families,

We found out this weekend that our Trustee for AISD, LaRessa Quintana, and her husband suffered a terrible tragedy on Thursday while they were at the AISD Board meeting. They lost everything in a fire, including three beloved pets.

There’s a GoFundMe page set up for them to help them rebuild. Please consider donating or sharing this page: https://gofund.me/50a717761

Submit Your Content to the Raptor Report!

Are you a student or booster parent for a LASA club, sport, or other extracurricular organization? Are you a member of the staff, faculty, or administration? Do you have an announcement or upcoming event that you would like to share with the entire LASA community? Then consider posting your announcement to the Raptor Report!

The Raptor Report is a weekly newsletter that arrives in email inboxes every Wednesday. It is brought to you by the amazing volunteers of PFLASA (Parents and Friends of LASA) and contains news, announcements, and event postings for and from the LASA community. It’s a great way to stay connected and up-to-date with Raptor happenings! If you’re not already receiving the Raptor Report, you can subscribe here: https://pflasa.org/news/subscribe

If you would like to submit content to the Raptor Report, make sure to read and follow the submission guidelines and then submit your content. Be sure to submit your content by 11:59 pm on Sunday in order for your post to appear in the following Wednesday’s Raptor Report.

Submit: https://pflasa.org/news/submit-content/
Subscribe: https://pflasa.org/news/subscribe/
Read past Reports online: https://pflasa.org/news/

Come join us at the PFLASA meeting this Friday, November 7th, at 8:15 am in the LASA parent portable near the tennis courts. We’ll have updates from committee chairs, and we’ll be launching the 2026 Project Graduation Auction! PFLASA meetings are a great way to stay informed and meet other LASA parents. We would love to see you there!

What: PFLASA general meeting
Where: LASA parent portable, near the tennis courts
When: This Friday! November 7th, at 8:15am