Showcase Night Staff Dinner: Help Us Say Thank You!

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Join PFLASA in treating our LASA teachers and staff to dinner before Showcase Night on Thursday, November 12, from 4–5 PM! Austin Orthodontic Arts is generously sponsoring Honest Mary’s, and we need volunteers to help with setup, serving, and cleanup.

Can’t volunteer? Consider donating desserts or drinks to round out the meal. It’s a small way to show our appreciation for the teachers and staff who stay late to make Showcase Night possible!

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084CA8A62AA6F49-66979303-lasa#/

Project Graduation Auction is now LIVE!

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The 2027 Project Graduation Auction is in FULL SWING!
Project Graduation Auction 2027 is in full swing! Bid now on theater and sports tickets, restaurant gift cards, LASA exclusives, lessons, wines, tutoring, handmade art, and more!

–All proceeds fund Project Graduation, a safe, memorable all-night celebration for LASA seniors!
–Auction closes Nov. 10 at 8pm.

Thursday, November 19th – PFLASA meeting will be an evening Zoom meeting

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Mark your calendars! Our next PFLASA meeting will be an evening Zoom session on Thursday, November 19th, 6:30 – 7:45pm. Our pilot evening Zoom meeting in October was a big hit, so we decided to do another! We’ll have a short informational meeting (~45 mins) with upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and committee reports, followed by a special topic presentation (~20 mins). The special topic is TBD, but will probably have something to do with wellness and academic resources to help everyone support their students in preparing for finals.

This Friday! 11/6, 8:15am – Joint PFLASA/PTSA meeting with special guest, Lynn Boswell

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Hello, LASA parents and caregivers! Join us on Friday, November 6th at 8:15am in the Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts). This week is a joint meeting for PFLASA and PTSA. There will be a quick PTSA business meeting and a quick PFLASA informational meeting, followed by guest speaker, Lynn Boswell, AISD Trustee, who will speak about AISD budget and finance. You won’t want to miss it! Come early (7:45-8:15am) for socializing and a variety of hot and cold beverages!

Date: Friday, November 6th
Time: 8:15am (7:45am for coffee/drinks and socializing)
Location: Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts)

We need your help setting up (7:20am – 7:45am) and cleaning up (9:45am – 10am). Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FAAA82AABF85-65808251-pflasa#/

Advocacy Lunch & Learn Series Kicks Off November 6!

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LASA’s first advocacy lunch & learn is this Friday, Nov 6, in the library. Pizza will be served! Raise Your Hand Texas will present 4 advocacy trainings, and students who attend at least two will be eligible to attend Rally Day in February, rallying in support of public education with fellow LASA students & students across the district! This Friday’s subject is “Advocacy and Legislature 101.”

Why Gap Years Matter

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Gap Year Solutions helps students increase college success and build important life skills through transformational activities and experiences. Learn more about the benefits of gap time, common misconceptions, and how gap year planning relates to the college process.

  • Date: Wednesday, November 4th
  • Time: 7pm

Tickets available at https://pflasa.org/product-category/masterclasses/.

Raising Healthy Raptors: Hope is an Active Choice

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“With everything happening with AI, climate change, wars, and toxic elections, it’s really hard to focus on my calc homework or on applying to college.”

Lately, I have been having these types of conversation with my teens, and I didn’t quite know how to respond. In order to get ideas, I spoke with seniors, one of whom grew up in post-WWII South Korea, and another who grew up on airbases that were at the top of the target list during the Cuban Missile Crisis. They both described a process of both accepting their reality and making the active choice to cultivate hope. I also reached out to a couple of therapists to ask them for resources. If you find yourself having these conversations too, I recommend reaching out to seniors who you trust and also checking out these articles.

Wishing you and your raptor the best,
The Raising Healthy Raptors Committee

The Road to Senior Year: Preparing Juniors for a Successful College Process

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In this Master Class, national college expert Yvonne Espinoza, CEP, will help students and parents understand the college admissions process and how colleges evaluate applicants. She’ll also take a closer look at college fit and the many factors beyond rankings and name recognition that students should consider when researching colleges. The class will cover academics, testing, extracurricular involvement, college research, application timelines, and what students can be doing during Junior year to prepare for the frenzy of senior year.

  • Date: Tuesday, November 10th
  • Time: 6:30pm

Tickets available at https://pflasa.org/product-category/masterclasses/.

Class of 2027 Project Graduation Silent Online Auction is coming! Bidding OPENS SUNDAY (corrected day)!

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Get Ready! The PFLASA Online Auction Kicks Off Sunday 11/1 (CORRECTED DAY)!

It’s time to shop, bid, and support your community: the PFLASA Silent Auction opens Sunday! From Austin-favorite restaurant gift cards to exclusive experiences, sports tickets, 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 2027 seniors safely commemorate their achievements in a safe and memorable way! Here’s how you can help:

The Auction opens Sunday 11/1 and runs through Tuesday, 11/10!

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