Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:
- Lake Washington School District Calendar
- Washington State PTA Calendar
- National PTA Events and Calendar
- National PTA’s 2024-2025 Multicultural Calendar | Calendario Multicultural
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)
All PTA and DEI leaders are invited to join us virtually on Zoom in April and May for a two-part discussion and learning series: Courageous Conversation®. Both sessions will center on courageous conversations about race and will be facilitated by Na’eemah Webb, LWSD Family Engagement and Community Outreach Coordinator, and Adanna Abakporo, LWSD Equity and Family Engagement Facilitator.
- Session 2 of 2: May 1, 6–7 pm
- Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86083912994
Please invite your incoming 2024-25 DEI and PTA leaders to join us as well. Questions? Email Council’s DEI Committee co-chair Zahra Eslami, at Diversity@LWPTSA.net.
Our May general membership meeting—and our second-to-last one of the year—is this Thursday, May 2, at 7 pm, online via Zoom. This is an important one, as we will be holding our election for our 2024-2025 Council board of directors!
WHEN: Thursday, May 2, from 7 to 8:30 pm
ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/LWPTSA-may2024
As a reminder, at least one elected leader from each local PTA in our council area is expected to attend our monthly membership meetings. Additional leaders are always welcomed and encouraged to join us. We look forward to seeing you Thursday!
Sustainability Committee meetings for 2023-2024 will be held at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) and online via Zoom. Schedule/locations are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated via our website, our newsletters and Facebook Group.
111th Convention and Annual Meeting
May 17-19, 2024
Lynnwood Event Center
REGISTER BY NOON ON MAY 6.
2024 Rates:
| Regular Registration | $175.00 |
| Student Registration | $50.00 |
| 1-Day Registration | $100.00 |
Subsidized rates available upon request. Contact Events@wastatepta.org.
See registration page for registration deadlines.
We’re back at the Lynnwood Event Center for this 3-day Convention and Annual Meeting. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your board to network, attend trainings, get new ideas for your school and vote on the important business of our statewide association.
Trainings and networking opportunities will be offered over all 3 days, with the Annual Meeting voting sessions happening on Saturday and Sunday.
Attend our growing exhibit fair on Saturday to learn about programs and services that can help your PTA.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations are non-transferable. If you require a refund, contact support@wastatepta.org before 12:00 pm May 10th, 2024. No refunds will be offered after this point.
Join LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) for a discussion with Roots of Inclusion aimed at empowering parents of children with disabilities. Learn about how the current processes surrounding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and evaluations can limit a child’s educational progress. The panelists will highlight the policies and practices that may result in years of inappropriate support and inadequate access to the general education curriculum. We will discuss strategies to navigate these issues, focused on ensuring that children with disabilities receive the comprehensive support they require for meaningful educational access and outcomes. Ample time for Q&A will follow.
CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE for LWSD students and school-aged siblings. Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org by May 16 with your student’s name and age.
Please RSVP on our Facebook Event page to assist us in our planning.
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Special Education Group (SEG) meetings in 2023-2024 will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). An unstructured networking time will be held from 6:30 to 7 pm, offering an opportunity for members to connect with one another. The formal portion of the meeting will begin at 7 pm.
Year-end financial review time is nearly upon our PTAs, and we know you might have questions. Please join our roundtable for a free-flowing discussion on the financial review process, committee duties, tips for getting things done smoothly, and more. Those new to financial reviews as well as experienced financial review committee volunteers are invited to come to ask questions and share ideas.
Register for this Zoom roundtable here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc-yvpjoqH9SSzjrHDnBluO5Ya0tgoLGr
All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings held the first Thursday of the month during the school year, with the exception of June 2024. 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.
Join LWPTSA Council’s Scholarship Awards Reception and Presentation Ceremony as we celebrate the recipients of our 2024 scholarships!
This WSPTA-approved training session will help all PTA/PTSA board members understand the basic responsibilities of their positions—and everyone else’s! We will review the basic elected PTA positions (president, secretary & treasurer), and we’ll also cover topics such as advocacy, fiduciary responsibility, membership and outreach. This training is ideal for anyone new to a local PTA board, as well as any board officer who could benefit from a comprehensive overview of the board’s responsibilities in the PTA realm.
This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2024-2025 training requirement.
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 2024-25 year.