Calendar

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

Training Opportunities

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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)
Mar
1
Sat
2025
Transformative Parenting: Empowering Your Journey With Teens @ LWSD Resource Center
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Transformative Parenting: Empowering Your Journey With Teens @ LWSD Resource Center

Unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier relationship with your adolescent! LWPTSA Council presents a comprehensive event designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to support your teens through their most challenging years.

To guide you in these insightful sessions, we’re excited to welcome knowledgable speakers who will help you connect with your kids and empower your parenting journey.

FIND SESSION INFO, PRESENTER BIOS, and REGISTER for this FREE EVENT here!

Mar
18
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Mar 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

On Tuesday, March 18, LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) welcomes health educator Brett Niessen, MPH, to talk to our community about sexual health and relationships for students with disabilities.

Join us at the LWSD Resource Center Board Room at 6:30 pm for informal family networking and social time, and we will begin the presentation with Brett Niessen at 7 pm.

Brett is the lead health educator at Seattle Children’s Hospital and an adjunct faculty member in the University of Washington School of Public Health. He has extensive experience as a health educator, curriculum developer and special education teacher. He recently authored a blog for Seattle Children’s on supporting students with autism navigating puberty and sexual health education. Brett also recently provided training for our district special educators and nurses.

Questions about the SEG or our meetings? Email our SEG co-chairs Lilach Geppert-Shapira & Sushmita Srikant at SpecialEducation@LWPTSA.net.

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LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group’s (SEG) monthly meetings kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.
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LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.
Mar
20
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Cultural Competency @ Virtual on Zoom
Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Cultural Competency @ Virtual on Zoom

We’re excited to have Pablo Ortega, LWSD’s Director of Equity & Family Engagement, join us as our guest for our March Lunch & Learn. We’ll be talking about how our district incorporates and fosters cultural competence in our schools. Why is cultural competence important? How are our children learning the skills, awareness and knowledge needed to respectfully interact with lessons and individuals from cultures different from theirs? Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you at lunch!

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 calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

Apr
22
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group’s (SEG) monthly meetings kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.
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LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.
Apr
24
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Planning to Be Future-Ready @ Virtual on Zoom
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Planning to Be Future-Ready @ Virtual on Zoom

On April 24 at noon, join us on Zoom to learn about how our school district is planning to be future-ready for our students. How is LWSD anticipating and preparing to accommodate changing trends in elementary student registration and classroom structuring in the coming years? What curriculum can families expect to see next school year? Bring your questions for our guests from LWSD Leadership: Dr. Jen Rose, Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services, and Dale Cote, Associate Superintendent of School Support 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 calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

May
15
Thu
2025
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn @ Virtual on Zoom
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn @ Virtual on Zoom

At our final Lunch & Learn of the year, join us as we welcome Jon Kollman, LWSD Director of Transportation Services, who will discuss district transportation. Are you concerned about school bus route cancellations and driver shortages? Safety and bullying on the bus? Accessibility? Health and sustainability? Bring your questions, grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us!

Register for the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/May25-LL

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 calendarsocial media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.

May
27
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
May 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

Please join us for the last SEG meeting of the year! 

At our April meeting, we had powerful conversations and brainstormed ideas about building a culture of inclusion in our PTSA events. This time, we’ll be diving deeper by exploring what it means to have an inclusive culture, and how we can bring it to life.

Together, we’ll:

  • Reflect on inclusive values and practices
  • Work in small groups to develop action plans for creating more welcoming, inclusive PTSA events and activities
  • Connect with others who are passionate about meaningful inclusion

Whether you were there in the last meeting or joining us for the first time, your voice matters. We’d love to have you with us as we continue this important work. This meeting is recommended for PTA presidents and parents who volunteer in PTSA events or activities!


LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group’s (SEG) monthly meetings kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 6:50 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.

LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.
Sep
2
Tue
2025
First Day of School for LWSD Grades 1-12
Sep 2 all-day
Oct
8
Wed
2025
New & International Families Welcome Event @ LWSD Resource Center
Oct 8 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lake Washington PTSA Council, in coordination with Lake Washington School District, is hosting our 9th annual welcome event for our new and international families. Click for map of event location: 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond WA 98052

This is a great opportunity for families to learn about the school district, ask questions, and meet other LWSD families. Whether you’ve moved from a different county or from a different country, this event is for you!

An agenda and more details will be available soon. For general information about past welcome events, visit this page.

Oct
14
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

Please join us for the first SEG meeting of the year! 


LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group’s (SEG) monthly meetings kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7:00 pm, we will begin our formal presentation. Ample time for discussion and Q&A will follow.
On-site child care is available for LWSD students and school-aged siblings! Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, with your student’s name and age.

LWPTSA Council’s Special Education Group (SEG) aims to connect and support families in the LWSD community with students who receive special services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodations Plan, or Individualized Health Plan (IHP). We host monthly meetings that start with time for families to connect with one another, followed by a formal presentation on topics relevant to the SEG community and an opportunity for member questions and input. We also support families and local PTA special education chairs through a lending library, information about resources available in our community, and updates on news relevant to the special education community.