Calendar

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

Training Opportunities

Are you looking specifically for training opportunities to fulfill your yearly requirement? Find available classes here:

For the latest information on our upcoming events, please see the list below. We are in the process of upgrading our calendar system to provide you with a better experience.

  • March 2 (7-8:30 pm): WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop (Virtual – Register)
  • March 3 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 5 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • March 7 (10–12 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (7–8 pm): LWPTSA Scholarship Roundtable (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (6–9 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Managing Your Nonprofit  Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12: WSPTA Scholarship, Essay, AOE, Membership Awards Submissions Due
  • March 17 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (LWSD Resource Center Board Room)
  • March 21 (9–12 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 23 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (12–1 pm):  Lunch & Learn: Enrichment 101 (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (5-7:30 pm): Be the Bridge Spring Benefit (Seattle Marriott Redmond – Register)
Jun
7
Wed
2023
Ready, Set, GO! Training @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Ready, Set, GO! is a great PTA training for first-time board members and any officers who need ideas to help jumpstart their PTAs. LWPTSA Council will be leading this free virtual training, which will count toward the WSPTA training requirement for the 2023-24 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
8
Thu
2023
The Effective Vice President Training @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The role of the vice president is the most flexible and versatile on the board of directors. Vice presidents don’t just shadow the president; they are an essential link between the board of directors and the PTA’s volunteers and chairpeople. Get some tips and tricks to manage the role of vice president and get set up for success!

This is a WSPTA-approved training, ideal for vice presidents but open to any PTA officer, board member and/or program chair. LWPTSA Council will be leading this free virtual training, which will count toward the WSPTA training requirement for the 2023-24 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
9
Fri
2023
Secretary: More Than Just Minutes Training @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The role of secretary is about more than just taking meeting minutes. Join this training to learn the ins and outs of filling this essential office.

This is a WSPTA-approved training, ideal for secretaries but open to any PTA officer. LWPTSA Council will be leading this free virtual training, which will count toward the WSPTA training requirement for the 2023-24 year.

REGISTER HERE

Jun
13
Tue
2023
LWPTSA Council Roundtable on Transitioning to Middle School @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

All local PTA leaders are welcome to attend this roundtable discussion on transitioning to middle school.

Join the roundtable

Jun
14
Wed
2023
LWPTSA Council Roundtable on Transitioning to High School @ Virtual on Zoom
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

All local PTA leaders are welcome to attend this roundtable discussion on transitioning to high school.

Join the roundtable

Jun
15
Thu
2023
National PTA Virtual Convention 2023 @ Virtual
Jun 15 – Jun 24 all-day

Information about National PTA’s 2023 Virtual Convention will be forthcoming.

Aug
25
Fri
2023
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova
Aug 25 all-day
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova

WSPTA will be remotely hosting the 3rd annual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) on August 25-26, 2023.

All new and returning leaders, please join us from the comfort of your home, hotel, or phone! Position-specific trainings, roundtables, specialized classes, and networking opportunities are on the agenda for this year. PTA and the Law will be held on Saturday, August 26th from 9:15 – 12:30 with a 15 minute break in the middle. Other live webinars will be recorded (except PTA and the Law) and available on the Whova app until noon on September 29, 2023.

Your volunteer training is an investment in the continued success of your PTA, council or region. Volunteer leaders attending trainings such as ALL and other leadership development opportunities should be reimbursed for their registration expenses by their respective PTAs as appropriate. Your investment of time on behalf of your students and families is valuable and our goal is to provide the tools for your success!

Registration is open now for $50. PTA leaders needing financial assistance may select the subsidized rate when registering. Registration will remain open until noon on September 8th so you can continue to access trainings after the event!

Help us spread the word and share this event information with fellow PTA leaders – we hope to see you soon! Please contact events@wastatepta.org if you have questions.

Register for this event.

Aug
26
Sat
2023
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova
Aug 26 all-day
WSPTA Autumn Leadership Launch (ALL) @ Virtual on Whova

WSPTA will be remotely hosting the 3rd annual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) on August 25-26, 2023.

All new and returning leaders, please join us from the comfort of your home, hotel, or phone! Position-specific trainings, roundtables, specialized classes, and networking opportunities are on the agenda for this year. PTA and the Law will be held on Saturday, August 26th from 9:15 – 12:30 with a 15 minute break in the middle. Other live webinars will be recorded (except PTA and the Law) and available on the Whova app until noon on September 29, 2023.

Your volunteer training is an investment in the continued success of your PTA, council or region. Volunteer leaders attending trainings such as ALL and other leadership development opportunities should be reimbursed for their registration expenses by their respective PTAs as appropriate. Your investment of time on behalf of your students and families is valuable and our goal is to provide the tools for your success!

Registration is open now for $50. PTA leaders needing financial assistance may select the subsidized rate when registering. Registration will remain open until noon on September 8th so you can continue to access trainings after the event!

Help us spread the word and share this event information with fellow PTA leaders – we hope to see you soon! Please contact events@wastatepta.org if you have questions.

Register for this event.

Sep
7
Thu
2023
LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center
Sep 7 @ 9:45 am – 11:15 am

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.

WSPTA Membership/Memberplanet Help Roundtable @ Virtual
Sep 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Do you have questions about how to navigate memberplanet? Join Robert Montenegro and WSPTA Membership Director Jenn Talingo who will walk you through and answer any questions you may have.