Class of 2029 Wins PTSA Membership Contest!

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Congrats to the Class of 2029! They won the PTSA Membership Contest with the most student members!

After a recount, they came in from behind and won by 3 members!

Come grab your winnings!!

A light grab and go Continental Breakfast will be served from the sidewalk by the Bus Loop on May 22nd from 7:30am until either the bell rings or we run out, whichever comes first.

Thank you to everyone who joined our PTSA this year. It’s not too late! You are welcome to join us. Every membership counts (just ask the class of 2029)!

Join here: https://www.lasaptsa.org/

Texas PTA Recognition Celebration Saturday the 16th of May

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This past Saturday, May 16, the 2025–2026 Reflections Program recognized outstanding LASA students for their achievements!

Texas PTA proudly celebrated the incredible creativity of students across the state! This year, more than 870 student entries advanced for state-level judging, showcasing remarkable talent, imagination, and artistic expression inspired by this year’s theme. Three amazing LASA Students were recognized by the Texas PTA this Saturday with one LASA student making it to the National PTA Competition.

These incredible student artists are:
Ananth Pakanati for Literature
Sadie Sarrat for Dance Choreography
Zixuan (Camille) Mei for Visual Arts

Camille achieved the “Overall Award of Excellence,” on to the National PTA Reflections level.
Next year’s Reflections theme

Congratulations, LASA artists!

Next year’s Reflections Theme

Note to all students who aren’t graduating 2026, next year’s Reflections theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” You have all summer to work on artwork due next fall!

Last PFLASA and PTSA meeting of the year

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Date: Friday, May 22
Time: 8:15 AM
Location: Portable by the tennis courts

PTSA will hold their meeting starting at 8:15a and when they adjourn, we’ll start the PFLASA one.
We’ll share our final updates for the year, present the budget for 26-27, volunteer opportunities over the summer, committee updates and as always, coffee and tea.

We look forward to seeing you this Friday!

Call for volunteers this Saturday!

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Student & parent volunteers: we need you Saturday, May 23rd from 12:45p to 3:45pm (this is a correction from last Sunday’s principal message). We’ll set up for and clean up after a Johnston High School ex-students Memorial Day gathering. It’s a lovely way to give back to the community and honor students who went to classes in the school building we now call home, and later died as a result of their service to the United States. (AND for students to earn sponsored volunteer hours.)

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4wFqk6c

Volunteers Needed May 23

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Save the date! Student and parent volunteers needed Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll be putting out tents, chairs, and coolers with cold water for Johnston High School alumni gathering to honor classmates who’ve died in service to our country. Keep an eye on the PFLASA Facebook page for the signup link.

PTSA Updates

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Looking for a place to channel your anger/worry over the AISD budget crisis into action? Consider becoming a PTSA Executive Board member. The commitment can be as little as an hour a week and you’ll help us prepare our students, parents, & teachers for the upcoming legislative session and spread good will among our neighbors. Any PTSA member is eligible – including students! Reach out to Elva at president@lasaptsa.org to chat about what role might be a good fit for you!

Everyone is invited to the final joint PTSA/PFLASA meeting of the year: May 22nd at 8:15 in the portable. We’ll be electing officers, approving next year’s budget, and celebrating the end of the year…with door prizes!

Last Call – Breakfast is on the Line!

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We’re almost to the end of the year so breakfast for your class is on the line! The class with the most PTSA student members will get a grab and go Continental Breakfast on the first day of finals. The class membership numbers are coming in tight so every membership counts. Join today to keep or push your class to the top!

2028 – 60 members
2029 – 56 members
2027 – 47 members
2026 – 42 members

And the LASA PTSA was recognized for all of our student members. PTSAs with over 50 student members earn the Student Membership Award. Thanks to all of our student members!

Join here:
https://www.lasaptsa.org/

PTSA Scholarship Results

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Congrats to Elijah Scott!

Elijah is the recipient of the first annual LASA PTSA Scholarship!

This scholarship is based on advocacy, academic achievement, and leadership qualities. Elijah showcased all of these in his application and we’re proud to support his continuing education.

Way to go Elijah! We wish you all the best in your academic pursuits and look forward to hearing about your future successes.

Seeking volunteers for THIS SATURDAY for our spring Love Your Neighbor Walk

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Can you believe it’s almost April?!? Time to help your kiddos get their volunteer hours in! We need at least 4 adults and 8 students for our spring Love Your Neighbor Walk THIS SATURDAY shortly after the incoming freshman choice sheet event. (Hey-if you’ll be there with your 8th grader, model Raptor spirit and bring them along!) We do these “goodwill walks” a couple of times a year to keep in touch with our neighbors and let them know they’re appreciated. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the fall walk!

The event will be based out of the PTSA/PFLASA portable on Arthur Stiles (near the tennis courts). We’re still nailing down the timing, but the event is TENTATIVELY set for 12:30-2:30 pm. We’ll update the signup ASAP with the exact time. Thank you!

Sign up to join us!

LASA Students Shine During the 2025-2026 Reflections Program, Going National!

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LASA Students Shine During the 2025-2026 Reflections Program!
Texas PTA proudly celebrates the incredible creativity of students across the state! This year, more than 870 student entries advanced for state-level judging, showcasing remarkable talent, imagination, and artistic expression inspired by this year’s theme. We are thrilled to recognize over 600 student artists with state-level awards. Five LASA Students have been recognized by the LASA PTSA, the Austin Council PTA, the Texas PTA this year with one student making it to the National PTA Competition (results will be announced the first of May, 2026).

These incredible student artists are:
Ananth Pakanati for Literature
Grant Ratcliffgardy for Music Composition
Piper Meley for Photography
Sadie Sarrat for Dance Choreography
Zixuan (Camille) Mei for Visual Arts

Camille has achieved the “Overall Award of Excellence,” which elevates her to the National PTA Reflections competition level. Congratulations, Camille!!!!!!!