PFLASA meeting – This Friday! @ 8:15am in the Parent Portable

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Hello, LASA parents and caregivers! Come join PFLASA for our second meeting of the year on Friday, September 11th, 8:15 – 9:15am in the Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts). We’ll have a special presentation from the No Hassle Fundraiser committee, launching their “Bridge the Gap” campaign, as well as updates on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

  • Date: Friday, September 11th
  • Time: 8:15 – 9:15am (7:45am for coffee/drinks and socializing)
  • Location: Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts)

We could use a couple of extra hands to help set up the coffee and other drinks. Contact president@pflasa.org if you’d like to help set up!

If you can’t make it to Friday morning meetings but would like to participate, Mark your calendars! Our third meeting of the year will be an evening zoom session on Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30 – 7:30pm.

UPDATED: Start of PFLASA Study Groups for 2026-2027 Academic Year

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Please note:
Please disregard previous Study Groups announcements as our Biology/Chemistry tutor had to cancel last minute due to medical school interviews. Therefore, Study Groups is unable to offer Biology tutoring until further notice. In the meantime, students who seek additional support in Biology may attend office hours with their Biology teacher.

  • Who: Current Students of LASA High School
  • What: PFLASA Study Groups
  • When & Where: We are slated to start on Wednesday, September 9th. Our tutor will be available to work in small groups or individually with students from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm on Wednesdays in the classroom located adjacent to the library.

The updated general schedule for subjects offered is below:

  • Chemistry: Wednesdays, from 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
  • Physics: Wednesdays, from 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm

In Service,
PFLASA Study Groups Committee

PFLASA’s Parent Recommended Practitioner Guide 2026

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Now that school has been underway for a few weeks, you may be finding that your child, or you, might need some additional support.

PFLASA’s Raising Healthy Raptors Committee has created this spreadsheet of therapists, psychiatrists, executive function coaches, and providers that conduct neuropsychological and learning difference assessments. These practitioners have all been recommended by fellow LASA parents. In addition, there are a few LASA parents that are practitioners who have also offered their services to folks in the past. Information such as availability, insurance, and addresses change frequently so please verify all content directly with each provider.

We hope this helps give you a starting place with some tried and tested providers that have helped fellow Raptor families.

Volunteer for CapCity Marching Festival!

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The Capital City Marching Festival returns to the Toney Burger Center on September 26, 2026, and LASA Raptor Band needs volunteers to help make this exciting event a success! More than 5,000 students, directors, and supporters from across Central Texas will gather for this annual celebration of high school marching bands. CapCity is a volunteer-driven event, and there are opportunities for adults, students, and families to help throughout the day.

Sign up for an All Ages volunteer opportunity here: https://signup.com/go/vVgGzqe or an Adults Only opportunity here: https://signup.com/go/JZuZeuf.

Come be part of one of LASA Band’s biggest events of the year!

Questions? Contact capcity@lasaraptorband.org.

No Hassle Fundraiser Kicks Off with “Beat the Bell to Make the Match” Challenge

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We have some exciting news: Your donation to PFLASA just doubled!

From the first bell TODAY to the last bell on Friday, Sept. 10, a wonderful group of anonymous donors will match all gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000!

AISD is facing an unprecedented budget crisis, and the resources available to our campus have been dramatically reduced. Yet our kids still walk through the doors of one of the top-ranked public high schools in Texas and the nation every morning.

That kind of education doesn’t happen by accident.

Your No Hassle Fundraiser gift helps bridge the gap, supporting classroom materials and equipment, teacher grants and professional development, student wellness, academic support and the programs that make the LASA experience exceptional.

Let’s do this, Raptor families! Let’s Beat the Bell to Make the Match!

Donate online | Donate by check

Senior Class of 2027: Europe Trip Info Meeting — Final Reminder

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LASA Class of 2027 seniors & their families are invited to learn about a parent-organized Summer 2027 trip to London, Paris & Rome following graduation.

Save the date: An informational meeting will be held Monday, September 14, during lunch in Room 134D, Ms. Welin’s classroom, as part of Bring Your Parent to School Day.

The 11-day trip includes guided sightseeing, free time & visits to landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum & Roman Forum. The group will travel from London to Paris by Eurostar before continuing to Rome.

Families may also choose an optional 3-night Madrid extension, making the trip 14 days.

Participation is completely optional. Attend the meeting to learn about the itinerary, costs, enrollment & travel logistics.

Trip details: https://groups.goaheadtours.com/tours/lprg-alfredo

Behind every great LASA tradition…

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…there’s a parent making it happen.

From teacher and staff meals to Giving Thanks Pie Day, AP snacks, Coffeehouse, application mentoring, and so much more—PFLASA is a 100% volunteer-driven organization powered by: 8 Board Members, 30+ Committees Chairs, and Hundreds of Volunteers.

And we’re looking for a few more people to join us!

CURRENTLY SEEKING PARENTS TO SHADOW:

  • Bring Your Parents to School Days — Sept. 14 & 15
  • LASA Directory Administration — Sept./Oct.
  • Hospitality — Teacher & staff meals throughout the year
  • Giving Thanks Pie Day — Nov. 20
  • LASA Application Mentoring — LASA application cycle
  • AP Breakfast & Snacks — May
  • Coffeehouse Ticket Sales — May
  • Raising Healthy Raptors — ongoing

Not ready to chair something? Perfect. That’s why we’re looking for people to shadow! Learn the ropes, meet great people, and help keep LASA’s favorite traditions going!

Email president@pflasa.org for more information.

PFLASA Parent/Caregiver Social Hour – Saturday, September 12th, 8:30 am at Central Market N. Lamar

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Save the Date! All LASA Parents and Caregivers are invited. Come socialize with other LASA parents of all grade-levels. We’ll be meeting up from 8:30-9:30am at Central Market on N. Lamar, in the cafe to hang out and chat about all things LASA.

RSVP with our SignupGenius sheet if you can, so that we can gauge approximately how many tables and chairs to hold. I hope to see you there! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4DAFA92DA3FB6-65484490-pflasa

  • What: Informal Parent/Caregiver gathering
  • Where: Central Market N. Lamar (cafe/patio area)
  • When: Saturday, September 12th, from 8:30am-9:30am (or longer if you wish)

Friday’s first PFLASA Meeting – Slides and Thank you!

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Thank you to everyone who came to the first meeting of the year for Parents and Friends of LASA (PFLASA)! We had over 50 people in the parent portable building on Friday morning for coffee and chatting, followed by an information firehose of a presentation, followed by a guest appearance from our Principal. It was great to see so many new faces and feel the hopeful and determined energy from everyone there.

If you were not able to attend, or if you can’t remember what was that one thing on that one slide, you’re in luck! Here is a link to a PDF of the presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LjMMiPRzSMQw7eIaFX4NaMjbxinOamcf/view?usp=sharing

Mark your calendars for the next PFLASA meeting on Friday, September 11th at 8:15am in the Parent Portable building (by the tennis courts). Come early for coffee and socializing (7:45-8:15am). Email president@pflasa.org if you are interested in helping to set up before or clean up after.

Help PTSA Earn the Early Bird Achievement Award!

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The LASA PTSA is working to earn the Early Bird Achievement Membership Award. To earn this award, we need to submit at least 100% of last year’s membership total. We’re off to a great start, but we need your help! You can help by joining the LASA PTSA! We welcome everyone, moms, dads, caregivers, grandparents, students, teachers, uncles, aunts, neighbors… Really, everyone is welcome to join the PTSA and Back the Future!

We are also accepting donations for faculty memberships. We would love for all of our LASA faculty to be members this year!

You can join and donate memberships here: https://www.lasaptsa.org/