Calendar

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

November’s Lunch & Learn was rescheduled from its original date due to the storm and power outage. The Zoom link remains the same. Please join us!

All members of our school community are invited to join us for this month’s Lunch & Learn on “The Role of Technology in the Classroom,” with guest speakers Forrest Baker, LWSD Executive Director of Technology Services; Aubrey Dane, LWSD Technology Integration Specialist; and Jake Duke, LWSD Curriculum Specialist. Learn about how our students’ teachers are integrating technology in the curriculum, how device use differs from K-12, how our schools and parents can partner to be mindful of screen time in and out of the classroom, and more. Bring your questions, and get answers!

Register for the Zoom link

LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.

This month, join us for a transformative DE&I workshop: 

FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Are you ready to deepen your understanding of equity and racial awareness? This workshop is an incredible opportunity to gain the tools you need to address equity and race effectively. Together, we’ll explore the journey from color blindness to racial cognizance, empowering you to foster meaningful and lasting change.

✨ What You’ll Gain

• Practical strategies for advancing social justice in schools
• A shared language to navigate important equity conversations
• Inspiration and actionable steps to challenge systemic inequities

We encourage PTA leaders to join us for this vital conversation. Your involvement can help shape actionable change in our school communities. We can’t wait to see you there.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
WHERE: Zoom — Register

🎙 About the Speaker

Ilsa Govan, Co-Founder of Cultures Connecting, is a nationally recognized facilitator, consultant and social justice activist. A former Equity and Race Specialist for Seattle Public Schools, Ilsa has extensive experience addressing institutional racism. Her work includes an award-winning book exploring issues of privilege and racial justice.

📚 Pre-Reading/Viewing

• Dr. Caprice Hollins’ TEDx Talk: What White People Can Do to Move Race Conversations Forward (YouTube)
• Social Justice Checklist for Schools (PDF)

This is your chance to learn, connect, and grow as part of a community committed to building more inclusive and equitable schools.

For any questions or further details, feel free to contact Council DEI Co-Chairs Zahra Eslami and Mansi M. Majeed at Diversity@LWPTSA.net.

Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 11:30 am. During the 2024-2025 year, meetings will be held online via Zoom.

DEI chairs and other interested leaders from PTAs and PTSAs in the Lake Washington School District are invited to these monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues and advocacy initiatives that impact our students and families.

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

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, IN PERSON training here

This training opportunity is hosted by Region 2 and Bellevue PTSA Council.

Learn what your local PTA can and should do to educate, empower, and elevate parent and student voices. Topics include taking positions on ballot measures (levies and bonds), engaging your school board, inviting legislators to PTA meetings and events, conducting candidate forums, voter registration drives, and more.

This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council.

REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK

Effective Learning Strategies at Home:
Reinforcing Classroom Skills to Build
Strong Habits and Improve Learning

Featured speaker:
Kelly Pease
LWSD Director of K-5 Teaching & Learning Services

——————–

LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free, WSPTA-approved training, learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.

REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM TRAINING

Join us as we discuss the upcoming change from a 7-period day to a 6-period schedule in LWSD high schools. How will it affect our students, their graduation pathways and class choices? What steps are the district taking to prepare for this big change? Hear from our guest, LWSD Deputy Superintendent Scott Beebe, and bring your questions and concerns.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK*

*Update (1/9): Due to an unprecedented response, we have reached the maximum number of participants for this Zoom session.

LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.