NEW Master Class: Help Build a Successful College Application Story

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We have a new Master Class to offer. Join Laurie Filipelli and Irena Smith for Help Build A Successful College Application Story on Tuesday, March 11 at 7pm.

Class Description:
In our comparison-driven culture, applying to college can be overwhelming. As parents and guides, we can ease the pressure by reframing the narrative and helping our students shine on their own terms. Through this interactive presentation, we’ll help families cut through the frenzy—How many APs? Which extracurricular activities are the best? Should my child get a summer internship?—as well as identify their own core values and support their students in becoming their best, most authentic selves. Come find useful advice, practical application tips, and a broader view of success.

LASA Dance 2025-26 Team Audition Meeting

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LASA Dance Team Audition Meeting

  • Where: LASA Dance Room
  • When: February 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM
  • Details: Learn more about the LASA Dance program and the 2025-2026 team auditions. This meeting is mandatory for all current 8th-11th grade prospective or current LASA students that would like to join either Velocity or Dynasty Dance Team. *A zoom link can be shared upon request.
  • Learn more via: tinyurl.com/LASADance or emailing paige.edwards@austinisd.org

Raptor Book Fair

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The Raptor Library Book Fair is starting this week! Students can shop a huge selection of books plus other fun stuff like journals and pens ON CAMPUS all week; the fair is hosted by BookPeople. The fair will be open from 7am until 4:30pm M-Th and then 7am-1pm on Friday the 7th. Students can pay with cash/check/credit card/ApplePay (NO BookPeople gift cards). You can also shop in store from Saturday Feb. 1st through Sunday Feb. 9th. This is the library’s only fundraiser and we receive up to 20% of sales.

Senior Moments

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Save the Date: 2025 Parent Mix and Mingle

Come celebrate being a POTCO2025 (Parent Of The Class Of 2025!). We are all in this together, so let’s gather outside on the patio and celebrate our lovely little birds preparing to leave the nest!

There is plenty of parking. Non-alcoholic beverages and food available on site. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, March 30 from 2-4pm
The Draught House
4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756

Decisions, Decisions….

Your senior has until May 1st to declare their college intentions, but if they are already set and have made a match, you can share their decision on the @2025lasadecisions Instagram page. You can find a HOW TO instruction link for submitting your entry. Looking forward to seeing where all these talented kiddos will be heading next fall!

Senior Salute

Senior Salute will be held on the evening of Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Austin Ridge Bible Church. All seniors and their immediate families are invited to attend this 3 hour event. In true LASA-esque fashion, seniors will emcee, audition and perform musical acts and also write/perform in the annual skit, where they “roast” LASA faculty and staff. We will be looking for students to perform, audition to be an emcee and/or be involved in the skit, with more information to come. Sign-ups coming soon for senior parents to help plan the event. Junior parent volunteers actually run the event that night, so we can all sit back and enjoy the show!

Project Graduation Update

LASA High School 2025 Project Graduation is June 3, 2025, 10pm – June 4, 2025, 5:30am (approx) at the East Communities YMCA. This LASA Senior-only event is an all-night lock-in supported by PFLASA to provide a fun, healthy environment for the graduated Seniors to safely celebrate on what is sadly, one of the most dangerous nights for high-schoolers. We will have the entire space for this event. It will be a fun-filled evening with live entertainment, casino games, poker table and dealers, a pool, sports courts, games, movies, karaoke, quiet spaces, creative spaces and food for all. There is literally something for everyone. Ticket purchase and volunteer details to come.

Needed: Valentine’s Day Cards & Candy Donations

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We need your help celebrating Valentine’s Day!

Ms. Czaplinski has requested donations of candy and cards through February 7. These will be provided for students to fill out to share with friends and teachers during the week of February 10-14. Sign up to donate here.

Drop donations at the front office, directed to Ms. Czaplinski. Thank you for your continuing support of the LASA community!

Looking Forward to Next Year

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No meeting to recap this week but we are meeting Friday at 8:15am in the PFLASA Portable (next to the Tennis Courts). Come join us!

The next few months will get busier and busier for PFLASA. And after spring break is a mad rush into AP Testing & Breakfast, Coffeehouse, and celebrating with our Seniors at Senior Salute and Project Graduation. We will also need to prepare and vote for next year’s budget and elect a new board. So this is where I beg you to help us. Not just for these upcoming events which requires masses of volunteers but also to take over the various roles that PFLASA needs to function for next year.

Yes, we need volunteers for the Board which requires a two-year commitment. But we also have much smaller roles that are entirely virtual or only require a few hours total. We have shadow positions where you help and observe an event before running it. One example is that PFLASA needs its own webmaster. Our dedicated, long-time volunteer needs a well-deserved break. This job is entirely online and involves updating the website with new content. But we also have roles in recruiting, events, and community building. Yes, PFLASA needs money to accomplish its goals but one of things that makes PFLASA so effective with that money is the number of talented and dedicated volunteers. Every year parents “graduate” with their LASA student and we need to replace them. NOW is the time to find your role before the expertise walks out the door. Whatever your job, talent, or interest PFLASA has a role for you. Because the truth is that public schools need volunteers to function at their best. So email me now at president@pflasa.org (no commitment required).

Please help!
Ellen Stewart-Klein
PFLASA President

Try Archery!

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The LASA Archery team will be hosting a Beginner’s Range for LASA friends and family on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in the courtyard by the small gym.

Cost is $10 and includes a brief lesson and the opportunity to shoot at a target with the same equipment the LASA archery team uses (Genesis compound bows). Available for all ages 8+ years old. Must sign a waiver on site. This is a fundraiser in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Battle for the Bullseye Tournament happening in the small gym at the same time. Come watch some archery and try it out yourself!

New LASA Swag Now Available

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Show your LASA pride and support the LASA Robotics Club by purchasing new spirit items! We are selling a clear tote perfect for stadium events or everyday use and school color Raptor socks, both are $20 each. Pick up for all items will be during school at the end of next week.

  • Great idea for a platonic Valentines gift
  • Buy for yourself and your family
  • Stash some for easy birthday gifts for your kid’s friends
  • Give as gift for your favorite teacher or Coach – fill up a LASA tote with goodies for end of season gift
  • Purchase for a newly accepted LASA future freshman
  • Sentimental grad gift for seniors to take a piece of LASA with them to college or work

Order here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/lasaswag/items?cart

Contact: dianegrodek@gmail.com if you have questions