Calendar

Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:

Dec
12
Tue
2023
LWPTSA Council E-Prep Committee Meeting @ Virtual via Zoom
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK

LWPTSA Council’s E-Prep Committee meetings during 2023-24 will be held online via Zoom, except for the October meeting, which will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). E-Prep Committee meetings are from 10 am to noon. An email with a meeting reminder and Zoom link will be sent to e-prep chairs prior to each meeting. Links for online meetings will also be shared in our newsletters and on our calendar at the beginning of the week of each meeting.

WSPTA Focus on Advocacy – Q&A “Office Hours” @ Virtual
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

WSPTA is hosting two virtual Q&A sessions where you can find out more about how Focus on Advocacy Day works and what you can expect from this year’s in-person Focus on Advocacy Day in Olympia (Jan. 15, 2024). This is an open opportunity to have your questions answered by experienced WSPTA advocates. There is no formal program, please just come by and get answers to your questions.

Dec
14
Thu
2023
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Planning to Be Future-Ready — High School Course-Planning Pathways @ Virtual on Zoom
Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Planning to Be Future-Ready — High School Course-Planning Pathways @ Virtual on Zoom
Planning to be Future-Ready: High School Course-Planning Pathways
 
Guest Speakers:
Nyla Fritz, LWSD Director, Secondary Teaching & Learning
Kate Atvars, LWSD College & Career Readiness Specialist

Topic: Join us to hear from two of our district leaders, who will discuss the various high school course-planning pathways available to LWSD students.

Check back on Dec. 14 for the Zoom link.

The Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and discussions on topics of interest to all community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us! Event links will be shared on our website calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

Jan
2
Tue
2024
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom
Jan 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom

Sustainability Committee meetings for 2023-2024 will be held at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) and online via Zoom. Schedule/locations are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated via our website, our newsletters and Facebook Group.

Jan
3
Wed
2024
LWPTSA Council DEI Committee Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom
Jan 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
LWPTSA Council DEI Committee Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom

Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 6 pm.

During the 2023-2024 school year, meetings will be held online via Zoom  The Zoom link will be published in Council’s newsletter the week of the meeting, as well as sent directly to committee participants.

Jan
4
Thu
2024
LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom
Jan 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings 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.

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.

Jan
15
Mon
2024
WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day @ Washington State Capitol — Columbia Room
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day @ Washington State Capitol — Columbia Room

WSPTA members and students are invited to put on their “PTA Blue” and join us IN PERSON in Olympia to advocate for children and schools with elected officials.

Gather in the Columbia Room to network and hear speakers. We will also be offering docent-led tours of the Capitol grounds. The event is from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. The agenda with speakers listed will be added when available.

We are encouraging members to schedule meetings with their legislators this day (even if you need to schedule remote meetings). It is important to reach out to legislators as soon as possible, so here is a resource to help you with scheduling your meetings.

More details and information can be found on the Focus on Advocacy webpage

Jan
16
Tue
2024
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center

Special Education Group (SEG) meetings in 2023-2024 will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). An unstructured networking time will be held from 6:30 to 7 pm, offering an opportunity for members to connect with one another. The formal portion of the meeting will begin at 7 pm.

* If you require an interpreter or student care during our meetings, please contact us at specialeducation@lwptsa.net at least 3 business days prior to the meeting you plan to attend so that we can make arrangements for you.

Jan
18
Thu
2024
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Joint Advocacy—District & PTA @ Virtual on Zoom
Jan 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and discussions on topics of interest to all community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us!

Event links will be shared on our website calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Jan 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual

This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington, and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here.