Announcing the Reflections 2025-2026 Advancing Artists

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Congratulations to the artists who participated in the 2025-2026 National PTA Reflections. We had a wonderful Artist Recognition Celebration for everyone who entered last week and it was a great time! We would like to announce the Artists that are moving from the LASA level to the ACPTA (Austin Council PTA) Level.

With a theme of “I Belong!” For The Categories of:

  • Literature: Ananth Pakanati and Ariana Rodrigue
  • Photography: Piper Meley, Liam Harris and Ananth Pakanati
  • Visual Arts: Camille Mei, Tiernan O’Keefe and Zaara Zaidi
  • Music Composition: Chloe Billhardt and Grant Ratcliffgardy
  • Dance Choreography: Amelia Ratcliffgardy and Sadie Sarrat

We were pleased to have increased the number of artists and entries this year and hope that even more will participate in the LASA PTSA Reflections program next year. The Reflections theme for 2026-2027 is “What My Culture Means to Me”.

Congrats Again, LASA Reflections

2025 Reflections Recognition (Update) & Reception Date

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Congratulations to the artists that participated in the LASA PTSA Reflections 2025-2026 art competition (“I Belong!”).

We will have a reception for all of our participants Thursday, Dec 11 at the beginning of lunch.

Please recognize our amazing artists who contributed to Reflections this year.

  • Advika Raghav (somehow left out last week)
  • Akwaeno Udosen
  • Alex Catterson
  • Amelia Ratcliffgardy
  • Ananth Pakanati
  • Ariana Rodriguez
  • Chloe Billhardt
  • Elise Foster
  • Gargi Pandey
  • Gordon Streber
  • Grant Ratcliffgardy
  • Knox Meley
  • Liam Harris
  • Maeve Mohundro
  • Paxton Tidrick
  • Piper Meley
  • Ryan Wu
  • Sadie Sarrat
  • Sahana Vijay
  • Stella Thomaz
  • Tiernan O’Keefe
  • Zaara Zaidi
  • Zixuan (Camille) Mei

Judging has been completed and we will be announcing the artists that move forward to the Austin Council PTA (ACPTA) level at the Reflections Recognition Celebration this Thursday, December 11th during lunch.

Great Job!

LASA Reflections

Congratulations to our Reflections Artists of 2025

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We are pleased to congratulate the artists that participated in the PTA Reflections 2025-2026 themed “I Belong!” art competition. The judging should be completed soon to find out who moves on to ACPTA reflections. We hope to have a reception for all of our participants very soon. We would like to recognize these esteemed artists who contributed to Reflections this year:

  • Akwaeno Udosen
  • Alex Catterson
  • Amelia Ratcliffgardy
  • Ananth Pakanati
  • Ariana Rodriguez
  • Chloe Billhardt
  • Elise Foster
  • Gargi Pandey
  • Gordon Streber
  • Grant Ratcliffgardy
  • Knox Meley
  • Liam Harris
  • Maeve Mohundro
  • Paxton Tidrick
  • Piper Meley
  • Ryan Wu
  • Sadie Sarrat
  • Sahana Vijay
  • Stella Thomaz
  • Tiernan O’Keefe
  • Zaara Zaidi
  • Zixuan (Camille) Mei

We will be announcing the artists that move forward to the Austin Council PTA (ACPTA) level next week and will be planning a Reflections Recognition Celebration during lunch soon as well.

Great Job! LASA Reflections

Reflections entries for Raptors at an All Time High, Thanks!

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Congratulations to all of the amazing artists who contributed to this year’s Reflections competition themed “I Belong”!!! This year we received the most entries at the new LASA location and they are truly wonderful as well.

The list of participants will be announced next Raptor Report and these participants are cordially invited to a Reflections Recognition Celebration (hopefully in December).

Have a great week and holiday to everyone!!!
LASA Reflections

2025 Fall festival

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Join LASA for our 2nd annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11a-3p! All proceeds help benefit various LASA programs.

Join us for a day of games, food, music, and prizes! There will also be LASA Recruitment and admission information for all prospective families.

Tickets are $1 each. Game prices may range from 1-5 tickets/per play, and food from 1-25 tickets. Tickets are sold in packs of 10, 25, and 50. NO CASH will be accepted.

We hope to see you there! Get your tickets today!

LASA Earns the TX PTA Early Bird Award!

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LASA PTSA earned the Texas PTA September Early Bird Membership Award! This award is given to PTSAs who reach 100% of the previous year’s membership before the October deadline. That’s not just early, it’s extraordinary!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us already. Every membership matters. If you haven’t had a chance to join us yet, it’s not too late! We are still accepting members for this year. Everyone is welcome to join!

https://www.lasaptsa.org

PTSA LASA Advocacy: Student Advocacy Group Meetings

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LASA PTSA Advocacy invites your student to join the Student Advocacy Group.

This school year, we want to expand our student advocacy curriculum beyond preparing our students for the legislative session. Two areas that we want to explore are (1) what entities exist that directly impact education, and (2) how our students can engage with these entities.

We will meet at the library from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.

Our esteemed speakers include:

  • Friday, 11/7: Lynn Boswell, Member of Texas Association of School Boards and Trustee for AISD Board of Trustees
  • Friday, 12/5: LaRessa Quintana, Trustee for AISD Board of Trustees (District 2)
  • Friday, 1/23: Edna Ramon Butts, J.D. and Director of Intergovernmental Relations & Policy Oversight for AISD; and
  • Friday, 2/20: Mario Pina, Senior Advocacy Director of Raise Your Hand Texas

Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA4A92CA2FB6-59752877-student#/

Reflections art competition deadline extended to 11/15

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Dancers, musicians, writers, photographers, videographers, and visual artists now have 3 more weeks to work on their Reflections entry! This year’s art competition theme is “I Belong.” Students submit their work digitally and are eligible to compete at the local, state, and national levels for awards and prizes. Plus, it looks great on college applications! Please encourage your art-makers to apply!

PTSA Loves our Student Members

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We really do! We believe in student membership so much that we offer discounted student membership rates when joining through our website.

Also, every year, LASA PTSA runs a contest to see which class will have the highest student membership. The race is on! Here’s the current student membership count:

  • Class of 2028 – 53 members
  • Class of 2029 – 47 members
  • Class of 2027 – 39 members
  • Class of 2026 – 32 members

It’s a close race! Spread the word and have your classmates join PTSA. Every membership counts. While you’re at it, have your parents join too!

https://www.lasaptsa.org

LASA PTSA Earns the Head Start Membership Award!

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It’s official, LASA has an Award Winning PTSA this year! The LASA PTSA has earned the prestigious Head Start Award. Thanks to your incredible energy and dedication, LASA PTSA kicked off the year with a bang, reaching 75% or more of last year’s total membership right out of the gate. Thanks to everyone who’s joined already.

We are still working toward the September Early Bird Achievement membership award. Early birds get the award by submitting at least 100% of last year’s membership total. We’re well on our way, but we still need about 65 more members to join (as of Sept 15). All are welcome…Moms, Dads, Guardians, Grandparents, Teachers, Students, your best friend’s cousin…we would love for everyone to join PTSA.

We also need about 35 faculty memberships to reach 100% participation so please consider donating a membership for our excellent team of educators.

Every membership matters!

Join Today!