Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:
- Lake Washington School District Calendar
- Washington State PTA Calendar
- National PTA Events and Calendar
- National PTA’s 2024-2025 Multicultural Calendar | Calendario Multicultural
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 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 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)
Visit National PTA’s website for more information and to enroll in the School of Excellence program.
LWPTSA Council presents a webinar: Learn About LWSD’s Active Assailant Protocols, on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 7:30 pm, via Zoom.
Topics include:
- Various active assailant protocols with specific focus on the multi-option response protocol ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) used by LWSD
- How multi-option preparedness is useful and consistent with other emergency preparedness responses
- What ALICE is and is not
- Why the term “drill” is problematic
- 2024-2025 emergency procedure terminology changes and drill schedule
- How parents can facilitate discussions on the topic
- How to manage our fears of active threat situations
Featuring Dr. Brooke Miller Gialopsos (Seattle University), Sheila Kembel (LWSD School Safety & Crisis Manager) and Dr. Cheryl Lero Jonson (Xavier University)
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.
Join us on February 11 for National Safer Internet Day, a day focused on promoting safe and responsible internet use for children and young adults. In honor of this day, Washington State PTA champion Betty Gibbins will present an overview of the National PTA Digital Safety Program—PTA Connected. PTA Connected is a series of digital safety programs empowering parents and leaders with the tools to keep kids safe online and be tech-savvy.
Discover free resources from partners such as TikTok, AT&T, Google and Discord, and learn about upcoming in-person workshops for parents and students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on digital safety in your community!
Everyone in the LWSD community is invited to join us for our February Lunch & Learn, where we will welcome Dr. Shannon Hitch,
LWSD Executive Director of Special Services, to discuss special education in our schools. Where can families find the most current information and prepare their children to get the most out of the special services our schools offer? Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you on Feb. 20!
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.