- 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
- Your Name Would Look Great on Our ’24-’25 Leader RosterOur LWPTSA Council team is heading into fall with a fantastic group of board members and committee chairs — but we still have openings to fill. Are you up for a new kind of PTA volunteer experience? Continue reading Your Name Would Look Great on Our ’24-’25 Leader Roster
- Support the LWSD Levy CampaignExplore These Community Advocacy Opportunities With the LWCLC With the kids back in school and the temperature dropping, Continue reading Support the LWSD Levy Campaign
Upcoming Events
This month as we kick off our 2024-25 Lunch & Learn series, we want to know: What topics do YOU want to learn about with us this year? Join us on Zoom at noon on Thursday, Oct. 17, and let’s brainstorm and discuss together.
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 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.
Join WSPTA to discuss financial reporting, document storage, and non-signer statement reviews. This roundtable is aimed at treasurers and others from your board of directors that have financial questions, including your non-signer that reviews your bank and online payment statements each month.
NOTE: This class was originally scheduled on 10/12 but moved due to a conflict.
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.
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.