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
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 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)
Come learn how to fill out and apply for the Leadership Service Awards. Every WSPTA leader should apply for the Leadership Service Awards as a way to celebrate their work with WSPTA! This also looks good on your resume, and it is not hard to apply for. You receive pins for each level that you complete and if you get Crystal, you get a trophy. Join us to learn more and get your application started.
Visit Washington State PTA’s website to learn more about the following programs:
Nominating Committee 101: This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2025-2026 training requirement.
Feb. 24 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
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The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. 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.
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WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop
March 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Are you running a Reflections program and having some questions or need some inspiration or advice?
Need help advertising the Essay Contest?
Want to apply for an Awards of Excellence but not sure where to start?
Want to apply for a Leadership Service Award but dont know where to start?
Come ask questions and learn about HOW TO SUBMIT Reflections and other applications! These are all drop in so don’t feel like you have to stay the whole time. We want to celebrate the work your students and PTAs do and we want you to know all about the great programs WSPTA offers!
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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 2025-2026 will be a mix of in-person meetings at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) as well as online sessions via Zoom.
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 2025-2026 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.
Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy: Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.”
This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2025-2026 training requirement.
March 4 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy Training (Virtual – Register)
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 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.
Join WSPTA for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!