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Upcoming Events

Nov
5
Tue
2024
WSPTA 990 and Insurance Roundtable @ Online on Zoom
Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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.

Register for this Zoom roundtable

Nov
6
Wed
2024
LWPTSA Council DEI Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom
Nov 6 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Council DEI Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom

This month, we have a special workshop titled, “Every Child Belongs: Creating Inclusive Playgrounds Together.” Our guest speakers from the LWSD Equity Team, Pablo Ortego and Na’eemah Webb, will lead the session. Let’s work together to create welcoming and inclusive play spaces for all children!

REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK

Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 11:30 am. 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.

Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

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.

REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM TRAINING

Nov
7
Thu
2024
LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ Online on Zoom
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ Online on Zoom

REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK

All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings, typically held the first Thursday of the month during the school year. Meetings will mostly be during daytime hours, with occasional evening meeting times, and will be a mix of in-person and virtual Zoom meetings. At least one elected leader from each of our area PTA/PTSA units is expected to attend each meeting. Additional leaders are always welcomed.

In-person membership meetings will be held at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center in Redmond Town Center. The LWSD Resource Center address is: 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052. Zoom meeting links for our online meetings will be available in the Weekly Waves newsletter that all local PTA leaders receive.

Nov
12
Tue
2024
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom

REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK

The LWPTSA Sustainability Committee is made up of local sustainability chairs at schools across the district. The committee has worked on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet.

Sustainability Committee meetings for 2024-2025 will be a mix of in-person meetings at the LWSD Resource Center Sammamish Room (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) as well as online sessions via Zoom.


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.

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LWPTSA Council is a member organization of Washington State PTA and the National PTA.

Washington State PTA: Every child. One voice. National PTA: Every child. One voice.