Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Local PTA leaders: Plans are in motion for our LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Luncheon, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm, at Matts’ Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge in Redmond Town Center! Please mark your calendars, and budget for up to four attendees Continue reading RSVP for Our 2025 Founders’ Day Luncheon
This week, we’re highlighting another of the Washington State PTA’s “Top Five Priorities” — Addressing funding, inclusion and supports in special education. [See all “Spotlight” articles] Special education funding and resources are essential for ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Addressing Funding, Inclusion and Supports in Special Education
We couldn’t be prouder of these five LWSD students whose thoughtful and thought-provoking ideas for a future Reflections theme are moving on from WSPTA to National PTA consideration! All 5 out of 5 state finalists are from our council area! Continue reading Congratulations to Our Reflections Theme Search Finalists!
A Call to Action for Universal Free Lunch and Ending School Lunch Debt Did you know that the LWPTSA Council recently passed a resolution advocating for the elimination of school lunch debt and supporting universal free school lunches? This is Continue reading Advocacy Adventure: School Lunches
“Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome.” — Arthur Chan Idea of the Week: Inclusive Holiday Celebrations As the holiday season approaches, consider ways to celebrate inclusively: Action Plan: DE&I in Continue reading Building Equity, Celebrating Diversity, and Fostering Inclusion
This week, we’re focusing on an urgent need highlighted by the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly: Expanding and improving mental health support in schools. The growing mental health crisis demands innovative and impactful action to create schools that prioritize students’ well-being alongside their academic Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Transforming Mental Health Support in Schools
Each week, we’ll dive into one of the “Top Five Priorities” from the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly. We’ll provide you with resources and strategies to help advocate effectively for each priority. [See all “Spotlight” articles] This week, we’re starting Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Closing the Funding Gaps