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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

All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings 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.

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.

WSPTA is providing a virtual training about how to run the National PTA Reflections program at your school or council level. A brief overview of the program will be provided along with deadline/timeline review and helpful tips for arranging judging and submitting your winning entries to state. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation. This presentation is geared towards new Reflection chairs but also includes information that experienced chairs will need.

LWPTSA Council’s E-Prep Committee meetings during 2023-24 will be held online via Zoom, except for the October meeting, which will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). E-Prep Committee meetings are from 10 am to noon. An email with a meeting reminder and Zoom link will be sent to e-prep chairs prior to each meeting. Links for online meetings will also be shared in our newsletters and on our calendar at the beginning of the week of each meeting.

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

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!

This virtual training, led by LWPTSA Council, is WSPTA-approved and will count toward your required yearly training hours.

Register for this virtual training here.

Lake Washington PTSA Council, in coordination with Lake Washington School District, is hosting our 7^th annual welcome event for our new and international families. Click for map of event location: 16250 NE 74^th Street, Redmond WA 98052

This is a great opportunity for families to learn about the school district, ask questions, and meet other LWSD families. Whether you’ve moved from a different county or from a different country, this event is for you!

For more information, visit this page.

Bring your kids’ outgrown or unneeded and gently worn orchestra, band or choir concert attire, warm coats and school clothing, and/or browse for new-to-you items in the sizes you need for this year.

• White and black dress shirts
• Dress pants and skirts
• Black dress shoes
• Neckties
• Warm coats and jackets
• Pants (jeans, athletic pants)\
• Shirts (T-shirts, long sleeved, sweatshirts
• ALL SIZES NEEDED

No cost to participate and no obligation to donate clothing in order to receive.

How to Contribute Clothing

Donations can be dropped off at the LWSD Resource Center from Oct. 9 to 13, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, in the marked bin by the PTSA office. PTA leaders may also bring donations to the LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting on Oct. 5 (9:45 – 11:15 am).

All items must be:

• Gently used
• Clean & stain-free
• Not faded or discolored
• In good condition with no damage

Thank you for helping families share resources with one another.