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Upcoming Events
Everyone in the LWSD community is invited to join us for our February Lunch & Learn, where we will welcome Dr. Shannon Hitch,
LWSD Executive Director of Special Services, to discuss special education in our schools. Where can families find the most current information and prepare their children to get the most out of the special services our schools offer? Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you on Feb. 20!
LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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 calendar, social media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit qualified candidates for leadership positions.
Are you passionate about creating change in education? LWPTSA Council invites you to attend an upcoming meeting of Advocacy Skills in the Education System (formerly the Advocacy Committee)!
What You’ll Gain: Discover critical education issues, from classroom-level support to state legislation. Reflect on what matters most to you in education advocacy and gain tools to track, align, and influence state legislation that shapes education in Washington.
Why Attend: Get hands-on tools to guide your advocacy efforts, explore real-life examples of how legislation impacts education in Washington State, and start planning your advocacy strategy to create meaningful change.
Who Can Participate: All are welcome! We invite PTA leaders, parents, staff and students from across the Lake Washington School District to come experience a meeting.
Questions? Contact Zahra Eslami & Kameh Saman, LWPTSA Council Advocacy Co-VPs, at Advocacy@lLWPTSA.net. We look forward to seeing you there—let’s work together to make a difference in education!
WSPTA is excited to present the first of an interactive three-part leadership workshop series. Join us as we start the workshops with an overview recognizing different styles of leadership as well as beginning discussions on the types of issues a leader may need to address. The following sessions on March 18th and April 8th, will address some practical tasks involved with many public-facing PTA leadership positions. We’ll work on preparation for presenting and facilitating both virtually and in-person. Come for some great discussions and coaching! It’s recommended you register for all three if interested in attending. Space is limited, so register now!
LWPTSA Council is excited to host our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm, at a new venue: Matts’ Rotisserie and Oyster Lounge in Redmond Town Center (7325 166th Ave NE, Unit F210, Redmond WA 98052).
PTA leaders: Please plan to join us for this special event! Because space is limited, 4 guests per PTA are welcome to attend. It is tradition to invite your school’s principal and Reflections program chairperson as part of your group.
Community partners: Our committee will be reaching out to you directly with your invitations.
Event Cost & RSVP:
- Please budget for $55 per person. Meal choices are listed on the RSVP form.
- RSVP and payment are due by Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (Invoice)
One contact person per PTA is requested to complete and submit the RSVP form. After submitting the form, please mail payment with printed invoice (address is on the invoice).
Questions?
We hope you will join us in celebrating the legacy of our founders and reflecting on our work and achievements. If you have any questions, please email our team at Founders.Day (at) LWPTSA.net.
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.
