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 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 (VirtualRegister)
  • April 8 (7–8 pm): LWPTSA Listening Session (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: Advocacy in Action (Virtual–Register)
  • April 24 (6-8 pm): Sustainability Fair (LWSD Resource Center)
  • May 4 (8:30 am–2:30 pm): Blood Drive (LWSD Resource Center Parking Log) 
  • May 5 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Virtual–Register)
  • May 6 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee Meeting (Virtual–Register)
  • May 7 (12–1 pm): LWPTSA Council Lunch & Learn: Strengthening Membership Together (Virtual–Register)
  • May 7 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Virtual–Register)

Upcoming Events

May
6
Sat
2023
WSPTA 2023 Spring Training Conference @ Hilton Bellevue
May 6 – May 7 all-day
In order to better meet the preferences of members and satisfy bylaws requirements, WSPTA has decided to reimagine its annual convention in 2023. On May 6 and 7, WSPTA will hold its first ever Spring Training Conference. This will be a in-person event at the Hilton Bellevue with a registration fee. Attendees will have the ability to learn, network, and celebrate the successes of the past year. WSPTA is in the process of building registration for this event and will announce more details through Leadership News, social media and the WSPTA website.
May
23
Tue
2023
Treasurer Basics Training @ Online via Zoom
May 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
May
24
Wed
2023
President 101 Training @ Online via Zoom
May 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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
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
19
Tue
2023
Presidents & Principals @ LWSD Resource Center
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

We ask each of our local PTA presidents and their school principal to attend this yearly event, designed to help lay a foundation for building a strong partnership between our schools and PTAs. Principals are required to attend this event. If your PTA’s president is unable to attend, another board member should be designated to participate.