WE DID IT, RAPTORS! THANK YOU!

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What an incredible way to close out our 2026 No Hassle Fundraiser! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our LASA families, friends, and community, we reached our goal and raised more than $220,000 for LASA students and staff!

We set an ambitious goal. You made it happen. Together, you showed just how powerful our community can be when we come together for our students and teachers.

Because of YOU, PFLASA can continue helping fund the programs, resources, teacher grants, classroom materials, student support, professional development, lab equipment, and so much more that enrich the LASA experience for all 1,566+ students.

To everyone who donated, participated in our match challenges, shared our posts, spread the word, volunteered, or cheered us on along the way: THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

There is still time to be part of this groundswell of support! Donate today: www.pflasa.org/donate

PFLASA Meeting Slides from September 25th, 2026

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Thank you to everyone who attended the PFLASA meeting on Friday morning! We had a fun reveal of the No Hassle Fundraiser results, followed by committee updates, tips on organizing social gatherings for your grade, volunteer opportunities, and where to find LASA merch. If you were unable to attend, would like to look up links/URLs/resources, or would like to refer to the list of upcoming events, here is a link to a PDF of the slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NF-TVVltLSEtpBMY_3U_KS8w5lVS5ofK/view?usp=sharing

PFLASA Meeting – Next Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30-7:30pm on Zoom

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Mark your calendars for our first ever Evening Zoom version of the PFLASA meeting – Wednesday, October 7th from 6:30-7:30pm. The PFLASA meeting will be from 6:30-7:30, followed by a 20-minute presentation about Schoolinks. Mr Goode, one of our college counselors will be presenting. Details for the Zoom meeting will be communicated in next week’s Principal’s Message and via the Grade-level Google Groups (GLG’s).

Unlocking UT’s Expanded Resume

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Unlocking UT’s Expanded Resume
Thursday, October 8th
7pm

If you know anything about the UT Austin admissions process, you’ve probably heard of the “expanded resume.” Come learn how to successfully show fit-to-major in this very important and often misunderstood component of the UT application.

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

PFLASA meeting – This Friday! @ 8:15am

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Hello, LASA parents and caregivers! Come join PFLASA on Friday, September 25th, 8:15am – 9:15am in the Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts). We’ll have an update and wrap-up from the No Hassle Fundraiser committee for the “Bridge the Gap” campaign, as well as updates on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Come early (7:45-8:15am) for socializing and a variety of hot and cold beverages!

Date: Friday, September 25th
Time: 8:15am – 9:15am (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#/

Next PFLASA meeting is an evening Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30 – 7:30pm – Mark your calendars!

Gift Card Gala

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You are cordially invited to join us for the 4th Annual Gift Card Gala, benefiting the Class of 2027 Project Graduation fundraising efforts. This event is open to parents and caregivers  of ALL Classes!

When: September 26th 6pm to 9pm
Where: 3900 Margarita St, Austin, TX 78723
What: Beverages and food will be provided

Entrance donation amount: $25 gift card (minimum/person), suggested: $50 or more. The gift cards collected during the event will be auctioned to fundraise for 2027 Project Graduation.

RSVP and get more info at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49AFAF2BA2F8C61-65640209-class#/.

WHAT IF WE MATCHED THE STATE—AND THEN DOUBLED IT?

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The state provides LASA with just $78 per student in non-staffing funding. Yep, that’s right – only $78 a year to cover everything from buying classroom materials and equipment, to purchasing supplies to keep students safe and healthy and keep their classrooms cooled, repaired, and clean.

So we have an idea.

What if every LASA family who is able gave $78 to match the state’s contribution?
Or even better—$156 to DOUBLE the state’s contribution?

And here’s where it gets exciting:
We are still in our matching period, which means the first 100 donations this week will be matched!

That means:
$78 from a family → becomes $156
$156 from a family → becomes $312

Every gift matters. Every family participating at the level that works for them matters. Let’s show what happens when the LASA community comes together for our students.

Donate: www.pflasa.org/donate

LOOK FOR THE BRIDGE BUILDERS!

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LASA is facing a serious budget crisis, and this year, more than ever, we need our community to stand together to help BRIDGE THE GAP. This Friday, September 18, keep an eye out in the drop-off line for our PFLASA “Bridge Builders” — you won’t miss them! They’ll be sporting lime green construction hats to raise awareness of the support LASA students and teachers need. Please show your LASA support by cheering them on when you see them.

Want to help build the bridge? Feel free to bring a check on Friday and hand it directly to one of our volunteers in the drop-off line. Every gift—at every level—helps us get closer to the other side.

LASA is an extraordinary school because of the people who stand behind it. Parents, families, friends, alumni, and our entire community—we need you. Grab your hard hat (figuratively!), join your fellow Raptors, and help us BRIDGE THE GAP! Together, we can build the bridge LASA needs!