The auction team for Project Graduation would love to receive tickets to different events in Austin! They will be featured in our auction in November, all donations are greatly appreciated!
LASA PTSA Earns the Head Start Membership Award!
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!
Raising Healthy Raptors: September is Suicide Awareness Month
Did you know:
“Asking your child directly about suicide will not increase their risk, or plant the idea. It will create an opportunity to offer support, and let them know you care enough to have the conversation.” (American Foundation For Suicide Prevention)
“Suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) are thoughts or ideas centered around death or suicide. Experiencing suicidal ideation doesn’t mean you’re going to kill yourself, but it can be a warning sign. Treatment is available.” (Cleveland Clinic)
Conversations Save Lives! For help in how to approach these conversations, check out the amazing resources on Talk Away the Dark. If you or a loved on is in a crisis, call 911 or call/text the suicide hotline at 988.
The 3rd Gift Card Gala is coming up!
Thank you to all of you ladies who have already signed up! At the time I type this message, we have 63 responses, which is incredible! And yes, we have room for more of you, so please join us to catch up with old friends and/or make new ones! Please sign up to join us on 9/27.
As we get closer, we’d love to have a better idea of which gift card you are bringing; if you know please don’t forget to update the SignUpGenius!
In case you need ideas, here are a few popular unclaimed ones: REI, Lush cosmetics, Snap Kitchen, Athleta, Lululemon, Crux, Waterloo Records, End of an Ear, Homeslice Pizza, Pinthouse Pizza, HopDoddy’s, PTerry’s, Canes, Yeti Store, Jerry’s Artarama, Half Price Books, Spas, Boba places, Tiff’s treats, Juiceland, Daiso, Austin Books and Comics, Toy Joy, Tiny Pies, Loro, restaurants, coffee shops, etc…
Thank you for your support of the Class of 2026!
Honk if you don’t want to wear an evening dress and just want to write a check!
Look for the over-the-top Raptor parents in the drop off lines Friday morning, September 19. We’ll be there to:
** Collect that last minute check you’ve been meaning to send
** Hand out information about PFLASA, what it is, and what it funds
** Build awareness about how PFLASA benefits the school at large
Does your employer match donations?
Did you know that your employer’s matching gift program can substantially increase the impact of your donation to PFLASA?
Many companies have a Corporate Social Responsibility Program that matches employee charitable contributions, creating a positive impact that benefits organizations like PFLASA. When a donor gives and their employer matches that gift, PFLASA receives double the impact from a single donation. Essentially, corporate matching gifts are a win-win, allowing your employer to support the nonprofits you value while providing funding to further PFLASA’s mission.
Double your impact!! Please ask about your company’s charitable matching program through your HR department or employee portal. If you have any questions, feel free to email the PFLASA treasurer at Treasurer@pflasa.org.
LASA Dance Spooktacular Dance Clinic!
LASA Dance invites all Pre-K-11th grade dancers to join us for our Lil’ and Junior Spooktacular Dance Clinic hosted at LASA High School, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Students are welcome to stay for a full day from 8-4P for $75 or a half day from 8-12P for $40. Clinic attendees will learn Thriller themed choreography, enjoy team building activities, have arts and crafts time, and practice dance technique. All dancers staying for the full day need to pack a nut-free lunch as well.
Additionally, dance clinic students are invited to join Velocity and Dynasty dance teams at our annual Spooktacular Football halftime performance on Thursday, October 30 at Burger Stadium at 7:30PM!
Register and see more details at: Tinyurl.com/LASADanceSpookyClinic
Contact Paige.Gomez@Austinisd.org or LASADanceBooster@gmail.com with any questions, and we hope to see you/your dancer(s) there!
Reflections entries for “I Belong” theme are due Oct 31
“I Belong” is the theme this school year’s Reflections Art Contest. The submission deadline is October 31, 2025.
National PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for students to explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
Reflections Arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Multiple submissions are welcome!
Find more details, including rules and the student entry form, at https://www.lasaptsa.org/reflections.
No Hassle Fundraising Campaign
Pssst … Your boss called to remind you to take advantage of your company’s matching gift benefit and double your impact for LASA’s No Hassle Campaign!
Help LASA PTSA earn the Early Bird Achievement Award
LASA PTSA is working to earn the Texas PTA Early Bird Achievement Award. Early birds get the award by submitting at least 100% of last year’s membership total. As of August 31st, we need 152 more members to earn this award. Parents, Students, Teachers, Grandparents, Neighbors, Uncles, Aunts…all are invited to join us!
***We also still need about 50 more faculty memberships to have 100% participation, so please consider donating a membership. Every membership helps us get to our goal!***