- Help Shape Our ’24–’25 Lunch & Learn Lineup!Thank you to those who joined in our brainstorming session last week to generate ideas for our upcoming Continue reading Help Shape Our ’24–’25 Lunch & Learn Lineup!
- Reminder: Reflections Entries in Visual Arts Category Must Be 2D OnlyLocal Reflections chairs, please emphasize to your students and their guardians that our LWPTSA Council Reflections program is Continue reading Reminder: Reflections Entries in Visual Arts Category Must Be 2D Only
- Why and How Do We Advocate?Advocacy is key to ensuring all students receive equitable resources and opportunities. By using our collective voice, we Continue reading Why and How Do We Advocate?
- LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2066The Lake Washington PTSA Council membership, at its Oct. 3, 2024, general meeting, voted to oppose Initiative 2066. Continue reading LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2066
- Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAsWhile all of our local PTAs have a mission of supporting and enriching the educational opportunities and experiences Continue reading Help Facilitate Financial Equity Among Our PTAs
- Presidents: Report Your 2024-25 Leaders to CouncilThank you to the 28 PTA presidents who have already completed the updated PTSA Board 2024-25 Microsoft Form. This information Continue reading Presidents: Report Your 2024-25 Leaders to Council
Upcoming Events
- Various active assailant protocols with specific focus on the multi-option response protocol ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) used by LWSD
- How multi-option preparedness is useful and consistent with other emergency preparedness responses
- What ALICE is and is not
- Why the term “drill” is problematic
- 2024-2025 emergency procedure terminology changes and drill schedule
- How parents can facilitate discussions on the topic
- How to manage our fears of active threat situations
The 46th Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly will take place October 26-27, 2024, in person at Seattle Pacific University. Delegates will discuss, debate, and vote on new issues and resolutions, including the adoption of WSPTA’s 2024-2026 Legislative Platform and Top Five Issues.
Find complete information about Legislative Assembly on WSPTA’s website: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/legislative-assembly-2024/
Join Washington State PTA Corporate Finance Committee members as we talk about 990 filings and insurance. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about these incredibly important topics.
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free, WSPTA-approved training, learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.
Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 7 pm. During the 2024-2025 year, meetings will be held online via Zoom.
DEI chairs and other interested leaders from PTAs and PTSAs in the Lake Washington School District are invited to these monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues and advocacy initiatives that impact our students and families.
About Us
The Lake Washington PTSA Council (LWPTSA Council) serves 44 local PTAs and PTSAs within the Lake Washington School District, in the cities of Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish. Lake Washington PTSA Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to child advocacy in the state of Washington. Our mission is to serve as a relevant resource to the local PTAs, families and community members within the Lake Washington School District through training, support and guidance, and to advocate for the health, well-being and education of every child. Learn more about us, including our goals and objectives.
LWPTSA Council is a member organization of Washington State PTA and the National PTA.
