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
LASA Dance invites you to our annual Teacher Talent Show along with LASA Dance on Friday, December 5th. Doors open at 4:15p with showtime at 5:00p in the LASA Theatre.
In lieu of a ticket, choose either or both charities to donate to. QR codes/links available at our show with CREDIT CARD offered only.
CONCESSIONS & EXTRA SHOW FUN
Enjoy authentic Mexican snacks for sale by Munch Mex! 15% of their sales will support LASA Dance. Snag some swag, info, & put-put with Popstroke!
Don’t miss this opportunity to see our LASA staff shine!
This Friday, November 21st, is Giving Thanks Pie Day!!! Please take part in sharing your gratitude for the amazing LASA teachers and staff by donating a no-refrigeration-needed pie, writing a gratitude card, and/or volunteering to collect or distribute the pies. Donations may be dropped off at any school entrance on Friday (11/21) morning.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA4AA2BA0F58-52849282-lasas#/
This interactive masterclass will share a collection of reference materials, steps, spreadsheets, and lessons learned, all with the goal of helping you and your child create a balanced college application list that actually fits your child’s needs. With approximately 4,000 degree-granting institutions in the United States, narrowing it down to a select few can seem daunting. However, I’ve amassed a collection of resources and tools that can make the research process fun, less stressful, and informative.
When: Dec 9 7-8pm (purchase tickets $10 students/$25 adults, only one purchase per family necessary)
The AP Seminar classes will be working again this year in the Johnston High School Archives and are hoping to conduct more oral history interviews with alumni and staff. You can take a look at the work we’ve already completed at https://lasa.austinschools.org/aboutus/johnston-archives. If you or someone you know went to or worked at Johnston HS we’d love to interview you! You can sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845A8A722AAFA7-53437233-johnston#/
Please share this in your family and social network so we can get more interviews celebrating Johnston High School.
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 Alumnus, Jasmine Gaynier, is preparing for her Thesis Film as a senior at UCLA in the Film and Television dept. She is working to raise funding on GoFundMe. In Jasmine’s words: “I love to explore how greater patterns within society affect small personal relationships within our community. Replicating my first short film, Khun Yai, Good Girl also explores the relationship between Thai mothers and daughters.” (Khun Yai was made while she was in Advanced Audio Video Production at LASA.)
Consider supporting Jasmine:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/good-girl-support-a-ucla-thesis-film
Thank you.
A few months ago, my children lost a peer. Inevitably, there were questions that no one could answer. Even though they were not very close, the death of this fellow young person still affected my children deeply. Here are some resources to support our teens grieving a death for any reason, as well as specifically after suicide or a substance related death. In addition, here are resources on both suicide prevention and on substance use/abuse in teens. Feel free to reach out at wellness@pflasa.org.
Nov 16th 4p-5pm
Students are under more pressure than ever – juggling school, extracurriculars, college prep, and constant digital noise. The Breath Advantage offers high school students simple yet powerful tools to manage stress, boost focus, and build emotional resilience – starting with something they already have: their breath.
Led by Varsha Choudhary, a former tech executive at Meta and Visa and now with TLEX (Transformational Leadership for Excellence), this course introduces science-backed breathwork techniques to help students:
– Reduce anxiety and improve mental clarity
– Prepare with confidence for exams, interviews, and presentations
– Build self-awareness and emotional regulation
– Cultivate calm and focus, even in high-pressure moments
Through guided practices, interactive discussions, and real-life applications, students will walk away with skills they can use every day.
Register at pflasa.org/store.
Nov 18th 6:30-7:30pm
The Junior year of high school is a pivotal point in the college planning timeline. Students using this year to their advantage can increase both confidence and preparedness for their Senior year. Join Yvonne Espinoza, CEP, a national leader in the college counseling and admissions field, for a frank conversation around information that students and families should be aware of to make for a less stressful and more successful Senior year. This session will also include a Q&A session at the end to answer any questions from parents and students.
Purchase tickets at pflasa.org/store. $10 students/$25 adults. Only one purchase per family necessary.