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
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
7
Tue
2025
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom

Topic: Climate, Energy & Transportation

REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK

The LWPTSA Sustainability Committee is made up of local sustainability chairs at schools across the district. The committee has worked on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet.

Sustainability Committee meetings for 2024-2025 will be a mix of in-person meetings at the LWSD Resource Center Sammamish Room (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) as well as online sessions via Zoom.

Jan
8
Wed
2025
LWPTSA Council DEI Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom
Jan 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
LWPTSA Council DEI Committee Meeting @ Online on Zoom

Topic: Breaking Barriers — Understanding Systemic Racism with Ilsa Govan, Social Justice Advocate & Author

Kick off 2025 by exploring the roots of racism, privilege and power. Discover how history continues to shape today’s school systems, and learn how shared knowledge can drive real change for students and families.

REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK

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.

Town Hall: School Funding Crisis @ Sammamish High School
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join members of the LWSD community and our Eastside district neighbors for a town hall on the school funding crisis. Together we can strengthen and amplify our efforts to advocate for FULLY FUNDING EDUCATION for all children!
This is a free event; no RSVP required.
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The state of Washington continues to fall short of its paramount, constitutional duty to fully fund basic K-12 education, which has forced:
  • School closures
  • Increased class sizes
  • Program cuts
  • Reduced class periods
  • Staffing cuts
  • Severe shortfalls in special education and transportation
TOWN HALL: SCHOOL FUNDING CRISIS
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from  7 – 8:30 PM
Sammamish High School, 100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue WA 98005
Please come stand with PTAs, school district leaders and teachers from Bellevue, Mercer Island, Lake Washington, Issaquah and Renton to learn more and to ask our legislators to fully fund education.
FREE EVENT. NO RSVP REQUIRED.
Participating organizations: Bellevue School District; Bellevue PTSA Council; Bellevue Education Association; Mercer Island School District; Mercer Island Council PTA; Mercer Island Education Association; Lake Washington PTSA Council; Lake Washington Education Association; Issaquah School District; Issaquah PTSA Council; Issaquah Education Association; Renton Education Association
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

LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ Online on Zoom
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting @ Online on Zoom

All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings, typically held the first Thursday of the month during the school year. Meetings will mostly be during daytime hours, with occasional evening meeting times, and will be a mix of in-person and virtual Zoom meetings. At least one elected leader from each of our area PTA/PTSA units is expected to attend each meeting. Additional leaders are always welcomed.

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.