PFLASA Application Mentoring Needs Your Help

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The PFLASA Application Mentoring program is gearing up for the upcoming application window and we need many volunteers. Please consider joining our team.

We provide students with access to adults who have the understanding of the application process and can help edit essay questions and discuss the COGAT. We go to various middle schools around Austin at various weekly times. Your commitment would be weekly from late-Nov until early Feb when applications are turned in. We will also need mentors for two Saturday Zoom sessions in January that are open to students city-wide.
The reaction to this program from both mentors and students has always been positive.

Mandatory training sessions will be as follows. (You only need to attend one.)

  • Monday, Oct 26 at 8:30am
  • Friday, Oct 30 at 12:00pm
  • Wednesday, Nov 4 at 6:00pm (zoom)

If you are interested please fill out this form.

Any questions, contact Emily Robson at mentoring@pflasa.org.

Raising Healthy Raptors: Encouraging Boredom

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In this article “The Art of Boredom: Why Downtime is Essential for Teen Brain Development” Dr Aman PS Sohal, a pediatric neurologist, talks about the benefits of boredom for teens.

https://www.neurokidsdoc.com/blogs/the-art-of-boredom-why-downtime-is-essential-for-teen-brain-development/

The Art of Boredom: Why Downtime is Essential for Teen Brain Development

You may want to ask your teen when they last felt bored or think about how this question applies to yourself — boredom is also good for the adult brain! Teens notice when we model the habits we value and you might just feel more creative, regulated, or motivated if you work some boredom into your own routine!

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

Join us for our first ever PFLASA Zoom meeting! – Tonight at 6:30pm

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Join us tonight from 6:30–7:30pm on Zoom! We’ll have a quick round of introductions, updates from committees, and upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, followed by a 20-minute presentation about Schoolinks by Mr Goode, one of LASA’s academic counselors. If you’ve always wanted to attend a PFLASA meeting, but never could make it on a Friday morning, this is your chance. I hope you can make it!

Tonight! 6:30–7:30pm (followed by a quick Schoolinks presentation)
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89100568781?pwd=LbuvpMhgc6j7MKdO8kkweDgo45QhDt.1

Other Zoom options:
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Join instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89100568781/invitations?signature=s6UTeg18L2f100JXmdkEwOlR4Re5tcKtmVTMKk4__xg

The next PFLASA meeting will be Friday, Oct. 23rd @ 8:15am in the Parent Portable.

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

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#/.