Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Due to the Lake Washington School District summer break as well as Washington State PTA’s limited summer business, LWPTSA Council will be observing limited summer operations until late August. Our newsletters, Weekly Waves and Currents, are on summer hiatus and Continue reading LWPTSA Council’s Summer Operations
LWPTSA Council congratulates the local PTAs and PTSAs who have been recognized by Washington State PTA for membership growth this school year. Continue reading Congratulations to Our Local Recipients of WSPTA Membership Growth Awards!
Dear LWPTSA Leaders, It has been both an honor and a transformative journey to serve alongside the LWPTSA Board and so many passionate PTSA leaders across our district. Through this work, I’ve gained more than experience—I’ve gained perspective, purpose, and relationships Continue reading With Gratitude and Goodbye: Rooted in Advocacy, Guided by Belonging
Inspired by the work of Dr. Victoria Verlezza Internalized ableism is not a personal failing. It is the quiet echo of systems designed to exclude. When we question our worth because we move at a different pace, need support, or Continue reading Combating Internalized Ableism – Creating Cultures of Access and Belonging
LWPTSA Council’s Advocacy Update From WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: 📄 Session Slides (PDF)🎥 Video Recap (Vimeo) As part of LWPTSA Council’s advocacy team, I joined weekly Eastside PTA meetings beginning in January—alongside leaders from Bellevue, Issaquah, Newport Continue reading WSPTA 2025 Legislative Recap
LWPTSA Council is excited to shine the spotlight on Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA to highlight their Staff Appreciation Team! To show their love for their fantastic school staff these past two years, Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA’s Staff Appreciation Team has Continue reading Spotlight: Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA
DEIB Year-End Recap 🌱 We wrapped up our final LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee meeting of the year with a sense of deep purpose and renewed energy—thanks to the brilliant insights of our guest speaker, Ilsa Govan, and the open-hearted leadership Continue reading Rooted in Reflection, Ready to Grow