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.

  • April 2 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • April 7 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Sammamish Room)
  • April 8 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Meeting w/Issaquah (Virtual – Register)
  • April 21 (10 am–12 pm): LWPTSA Council E-Prep Chair Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • April 21 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (Board Room)
  • April 23 (12–1 pm): LWPTSA Council Lunch & Learn (Virtual – Register)
  • April 24 (6-8 pm): Sustainability Fair (LWSD Resource Center)
Feb
23
Fri
2024
LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Celebration @ Sahalee Country Club
Feb 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Each February, the Lake Washington PTSA Council members gather to celebrate the anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Local unit officers along with administrators, school principals, secretaries, honored volunteers, community members, and Washington State PTA leaders are invited to share this special time with us. We will recognize the achievements of PTSA and our community, feature performances by Council Reflections winners, present Council awards, and enjoy a keynote speaker. There is also plenty of time for connections!

We hope you will join us in celebrating the legacy of our founders and reflecting on our work and achievements. Details about this year’s celebration will be shared in winter 2023/24!

Mar
2
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 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.

Mar
5
Tue
2024
National PTA 2024 Legislative Conference
Mar 5 – Mar 7 all-day

Join PTA members and other passionate advocates for National PTA’s 2024 Legislative Conference (LegCon) in our nation’s capital March 5-7 to …

  • Network with fellow PTA advocates
  • Get an update on issues impacting children, families and schools
  • Hear from members of the Administration and congressional champions
  • Learn how to make an impact on policy decisions
  • Speak with your members of Congress about issues important to students, families and schools at Hill Day
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center — Hughes Room
Mar 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center — Hughes Room
Our March Sustainability Committee meeting is coming up, and you donut want to miss it! This time we’ll be gathering in person, and *coffee* *coffee* rumor has it that meeting attendees might be met with more than just food for thought.

 

Join us at 11 am on Tuesday, March 5, in the Hughes Room at the LWSD Resource Center, as we discuss “SchoolPool: Walk, Roll, and Ride to School,” with some local government representatives present for discussion and Q&A.

 

Local PTA sustainability chairs and others interested in sustainability are invited to the discussion. Share what’s happening at your school, or just come to listen and learn. We hope to see you there.
Effective Budgets & Financial Strategies (Training) @ Virtual
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.” This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council.

REGISTER HERE

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

JOIN ZOOM MEETING

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.

PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 6 @ 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

Mar
7
Thu
2024
LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center
Mar 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.

Nominating Committee (Training) @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Mar 7 @ 11:15 am – 12:45 pm

Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect committee members, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council, immediately following our March 7 general membership meeting. No pre-registration is necessary.

Mar
13
Wed
2024
Nominating Committee (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join WSPTA for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

Register for this free, virtual training here.