Raptor Report

Thank you to everyone who attended the PFLASA meeting on Friday morning! We had a fun reveal of the No Hassle Fundraiser results, followed by committee updates, tips on organizing social gatherings for your grade, volunteer opportunities, and where to find LASA merch. If you were unable to attend, would like to look up links/URLs/resources, or would like to refer to the list of upcoming events, here is a link to a PDF of the slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NF-TVVltLSEtpBMY_3U_KS8w5lVS5ofK/view?usp=sharing

Thank you to everyone who donated to the popcorn bar for teachers and staff last week!

Hello, LASA parents and caregivers! Come join PFLASA on Friday, September 25th, 8:15am – 9:15am in the Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts). We’ll have an update and wrap-up from the No Hassle Fundraiser committee for the “Bridge the Gap” campaign, as well as updates on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Come early (7:45-8:15am) for socializing and a variety of hot and cold beverages!

Date: Friday, September 25th
Time: 8:15am – 9:15am (7:45am for coffee/drinks and socializing)
Location: Parent Portable building (next to the tennis courts)

We need your help setting up (7:20am – 7:45am) and cleaning up (9:45am – 10am). Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FAAA82AABF85-65808251-pflasa#/

Next PFLASA meeting is an evening Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30 – 7:30pm – Mark your calendars!

If you will be attending an in-person PFLASA meeting we’d really appreciate some help setting up and cleaning up. We will have instructions for both shifts.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FAAA82AABF85-65808251-pflasa

Setup is 7:20am – 7:45am
Cleanup is 9:45am – 10am

Thanks for your help!
PFLASA Board

The state provides LASA with just $78 per student in non-staffing funding. Yep, that’s right – only $78 a year to cover everything from buying classroom materials and equipment, to purchasing supplies to keep students safe and healthy and keep their classrooms cooled, repaired, and clean.

So we have an idea.

What if every LASA family who is able gave $78 to match the state’s contribution?
Or even better—$156 to DOUBLE the state’s contribution?

And here’s where it gets exciting:
We are still in our matching period, which means the first 100 donations this week will be matched!

That means:
$78 from a family → becomes $156
$156 from a family → becomes $312

Every gift matters. Every family participating at the level that works for them matters. Let’s show what happens when the LASA community comes together for our students.

Donate: www.pflasa.org/donate

LASA is facing a serious budget crisis, and this year, more than ever, we need our community to stand together to help BRIDGE THE GAP. This Friday, September 18, keep an eye out in the drop-off line for our PFLASA “Bridge Builders” — you won’t miss them! They’ll be sporting lime green construction hats to raise awareness of the support LASA students and teachers need. Please show your LASA support by cheering them on when you see them.

Want to help build the bridge? Feel free to bring a check on Friday and hand it directly to one of our volunteers in the drop-off line. Every gift—at every level—helps us get closer to the other side.

LASA is an extraordinary school because of the people who stand behind it. Parents, families, friends, alumni, and our entire community—we need you. Grab your hard hat (figuratively!), join your fellow Raptors, and help us BRIDGE THE GAP! Together, we can build the bridge LASA needs!