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

Dec
12
Thu
2024
Easy Opportunities for Civic Engagement — Training @ Online on Zoom
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Dec
14
Sat
2024
WSPTA Programs Roundtable w/ Q&A @ Online on Zoom
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Are you ready to submit your applications for the Student Programs (Essay Contest, Scholarships), Awards of Excellence (AOE) or Leadership Service Award? Do you have questions or need assistance?

Join WSPTA’s Programs Roundtable to have your questions answered.

Members of the WSPTA Programs Committee will available to provide a brief overview of the application process for all WSPTA Programs, provide tips for a successful submission, and answer any questions you may have.

Dec
17
Tue
2024
What to Expect in the 2025 Legislative Session (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for an overview of what to expect in the 2025 legislative session, including post-election changes in the legislature, known session protocols, and how to best engage with the 2025 legislature during this long session.

REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK

Dec
19
Thu
2024
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Effective Learning Strategies at Home @ Virtual on Zoom
Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Effective Learning Strategies at Home @ Virtual on Zoom

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

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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.

Jan
9
Thu
2025
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

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

2025 Legislative Session Preview: Legislator Panel (WSPTA) @ Online on Zoom
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WSPTA has changed the date of this event from its original date (Jan. 8) to Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to panelist availability. The time will remain the same.

Join Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan and leaders of the Washington State Legislature for a discussion about priorities during the 2025 Legislative Session.

Confirmed speakers coming soon. 

Register here for the Zoom link