Going not in order but in importance: First, our Appreciation Chairs reported on the Bus Driver Appreciation Event. Volunteers handed out goody bags both morning and afternoon. Apparently, the bus drivers were so grateful to be recognized that at least two drivers got out to personally thank our volunteers. This is the kind of thing that we get to do thanks to all the generous donations that I don’t think happens at many other high schools. Thank you all for making it happen!
Second, another call-out for mentoring volunteers. The training session dates are Monday, November 11, 11:30am, in person (PFLASA Portable); Tuesday, November 12, 6pm, ZOOM; Wednesday, November 13, 8:15am, in person (PFLASA Portable). There are roles for volunteers who have time to go mentor kids in person every week and roles for someone who can spare a Saturday or two in January.
Want to show appreciation for all our hardworking staff including teachers, admins, bus drivers and janitorial staff? The Thanksgiving Pie Event is coming up! What is it? PFLASA asks for donations of pies (any kind that doesn’t need refrigeration), store-bought or homemade, any size. And then on one of the last days before Thanksgiving break, we ask for volunteers to stock our pie giveaway room and staff come by to pick out their pie. Sign ups will be out soon!
Next, our Raising Healthy Raptors Chair gave an update about forming issue-based groups for parents. Check out the amazing resources we have on the site for you.
Finally, do you know what the “LASA letters are?” They are the large white, lighted, letters that are often displayed at LASA events like Showcase but are also used by a variety of school and booster groups. PFLASA acquired them several years ago. The letters are very cool, but it has been hard on the Board to manage the sharing and maintenance of the letters. We only use them once a year for Senior Salute. So PFLASA is donating the letters to LASA and they can now be kept in the school and managed by staff. Why should you care? Well now your group will need to plan with the school to use the Letters. PFLASA owns another set of letters (blue, wooden ones, now with stands), that are undergoing maintenance but will be available for check out. These letters may not be as cool, but they are much easier to transport and do not require replacing watch batteries.
Thanks for reading,
Ellen Stewart-Klein, PFLASA President
