Supporting Our LASA Families During the Shutdown

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Dear PFLASA Community

As many of you know, the ongoing government shutdown has placed unexpected strain on many in our community, including some of our very own LASA families.

To this end, I wanted to make sure you knew that you could donate gift cards directly to our Wellness Counselors to quietly share with families experiencing food insecurity at this time.
Gift cards to stores like H-E-B or Walmart in smaller denominations would be great (think $20 and $25 – this would allow the counselors to have more flexibility when distributing them).

There is absolutely no obligation to participate — this is simply an opportunity for those who feel called to lend a hand.

Gift cards can be dropped off at the front office, c/o Wellness Counselors.

Our goal is to distribute them discreetly and respectfully to families who could use a little extra support right now.

Thank you for your generosity, compassion, and care for our community.

LASA Earns the TX PTA Early Bird Award!

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LASA PTSA earned the Texas PTA September Early Bird Membership Award! This award is given to PTSAs who reach 100% of the previous year’s membership before the October deadline. That’s not just early, it’s extraordinary!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us already. Every membership matters. If you haven’t had a chance to join us yet, it’s not too late! We are still accepting members for this year. Everyone is welcome to join!

https://www.lasaptsa.org

LASA VOLLEYBALL IS HOSTING A COFFEE TRUCK!!

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LASA Volleyball is hosting Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck on November 3rd from 6:30am-8am for Students, Teachers and Staff.

Come grab a beverage (you’ve earned it!) before class.

As part of the fundraiser, you can show your Teachers and Staff appreciation by donating towards the purchase of a beverage for them at: https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#T136X3677759

And it will be delivered by your LASA Booster club.

A variety of caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages will be available.

PTSA LASA Advocacy: Student Advocacy Group Meetings

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LASA PTSA Advocacy invites your student to join the Student Advocacy Group.

This school year, we want to expand our student advocacy curriculum beyond preparing our students for the legislative session. Two areas that we want to explore are (1) what entities exist that directly impact education, and (2) how our students can engage with these entities.

We will meet at the library from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.

Our esteemed speakers include:

  • Friday, 11/7: Lynn Boswell, Member of Texas Association of School Boards and Trustee for AISD Board of Trustees
  • Friday, 12/5: LaRessa Quintana, Trustee for AISD Board of Trustees (District 2)
  • Friday, 1/23: Edna Ramon Butts, J.D. and Director of Intergovernmental Relations & Policy Oversight for AISD; and
  • Friday, 2/20: Mario Pina, Senior Advocacy Director of Raise Your Hand Texas

Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA4A92CA2FB6-59752877-student#/

Advertising booster club fundraisers and spirit night via PFLASA

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We are seeing an influx of requests on the FB group. While we want to support everyone, we also would like to keep its primary focus on information sharing. Should you like to advertise an event (and we’d love to know about it!), here are guidelines to optimize your advertising:

  • All posts must be LASA related.
  • First submit your content to the Raptor Report by Sunday midnight to see it in the following Wednesday’s RR (for up to 3 consecutive weeks!). This goes out to the most eyes.
  • On FB, ONCE PER EVENT, as per our group rules 4 and 5 (see below). Posts that contain links to fundraisers in the body of the text are automatically flagged as ‘spam’ by FB. Please post relevant links in the comments.
  • Spirit Nights can only be advertised ONCE on FB, on the day before or day of the event.

P.S. We don’t use the Google groups to advertise these events as we would be overwhelming our families with constant asks.

Thank you all!

PFLASA FB admins

The CONNECT-7 Masterclass: Your First Step into AI-Driven Innovation

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Nov. 6th 6:30-7:30p

Introducing students to a practical framework for research-driven innovation. Students gain hands-on exposure to systematic research methods, AI-powered solution-building, and entrepreneurial thinking used to develop startup prototypes, competition pitches, and research publications. It also includes a live AI demonstration showing how to convert data into actionable insights – no coding background required. Participants will leave with a practical roadmap of the framework used for producing independent, evidence-based work that sets them apart in academic and professional environments.

Register here

Great Gathering News

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NEW this week!
The Mardi Gras Great Gathering is now open to ALL classes!

NEW this week as well!
The BBQ and Beers is now open to both 2028 AND 2029!

As I type this, we still have:
– 5 SPOTS LEFT for 2026 Ugly Sweater on 12/5

If you’d like to submit your Great Gathering, please fill out this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr3u7FIMP2kVt-_wE9Hb2byqiaUkvDsLlQQvVpXn3MXGGLYQ/viewform

Thank you for your support of the class of 2026’s Senior Events!

Manue – Great Gatherings chair

LASA Baseball Pointsettia Fundraiser

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Support the Raptors Baseball Team by purchasing beautiful poinsettias this fall! 🌺

Plants are $15 each and come in a 6.5 inch pot. Poinsettias will be delivered before Thanksgiving and make wonderful holiday decorations and gifts!

This annual fundraiser not only supports Raptors Baseball, but also benefit Down Home Ranch — a wonderful nonprofit in Elgin, TX that provides opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful work, education, and community.

Order now: https://tinyurl.com/3b2p63j4

Thank you!

5th Annual Halloween Costume Fashion Show help needed

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The Raptor Library will be hosting it’s insanely popular Halloween Costume Fashion Show on Friday, 10/31, and Ms. Switek could use some help. Set up and clean up will entail moving lots of tables and chairs to create a “runway” and working the event itself could mean handing out candy to participants and signing them in.

Check out the SignUpGenius if you’ve got time to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845A8A722AAFA7-59696644-halloween

Curious what all the spooky fun’s about? Take a peek at the student event flyer!

PFLASA’s Upcoming Great Gatherings!

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NEW!! For 2026+2027: Sangria and Tapas, Sat Jan 31, 6-9pm

All other ongoing offerings:

We would love to list something for 2029! Feel free to reach out with questions at greatgatherings@pflasa.org, or submit your Great Gathering here: http://tinyurl.com/GGatherings

As always, we aim to sell out!

Thank you kindly for your support of the Class of 2026, this benefits their Project Graduation!