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)
Visit Washington State PTA’s website for more information about each of the following opportunities:
Join WSPTA for Focus Day on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Olympia! Come advocate to close the funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools and other vital issues that impact students around the state! All WSPTA members are welcome. Bring your children to join in the fun! We need your stories, we need your voice, we need you!
New Venue: WSPTA reserved space across the street from the Capitol at the United Churches of Olympia (110 11th Ave SE, Olympia) to network with fellow PTA advocates and hear from lunchtime speaker Chris Reykdal, WA Superintendent of Public Instruction. Please note that WSPTA is not in the Columbia Room at the Capitol this year.
The venue will be open from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. The agenda is available on Eventbrite and will be included in the Focus on Advocacy newsletter as updates are made. In addition, we will be offering docent-led tours of the Capitol grounds (limited availability) and box lunches at an additional charge.
We are encouraging members to schedule meetings with their legislators this day (even if you need to schedule remote meetings). It is important to reach out to legislators as soon as possible.
The event is free. Information on the venue and parking can be found here. Register today!
NOTE: A two-hour school delay on the meeting’s originally scheduled date, this meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 18, on Zoom.
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.
Are you starting to plan your budget for the coming year? Join WSPTA as we answer your budget questions and talk about how to build a budget narrative to increase your members’ understanding of your finances.
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.
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit qualified candidates for leadership positions.
‼️UPDATE: Due to school closures and delays, our meeting today is canceled.‼️
Want to Make a Difference in LWSD? Start Here!
Ever wondered how LWSD is structured or who makes key decisions in our schools? LWSD 101 is your opportunity to gain insight into the district’s organization and learn how to effectively advocate with both staff and board members.
🎤 Speakers:
• Lindsey Yocum, LWSD Board of Directors Legislative Representative
• Amy Falcone, Kirkland City Council Member
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to advocate and engage within the school district and with the district board
✔️ How to stay informed about discussions at the district board level and contribute meaningfully
🔹 Hands-On Advocacy Workshop!
This will be an interactive session where you’ll:
🔸 Join small groups to discuss real challenges faced at the school and district levels
🔸 Learn from shared experiences of advocacy successes and best practices
🔸 Engage in scenario-based exercises to master the most effective advocacy pathways—think of this as your roadmap to creating impact!
🚀 This event is open to ALL parents, caregivers and community members! We invite everyone to join, learn and collaborate in shaping the future of our schools. Please help us spread the word!
Are you passionate about creating change in education? LWPTSA Council invites you to attend an upcoming meeting of Advocacy Skills in the Education System (formerly the Advocacy Committee)!
Who Can Participate: All are welcome! We invite PTA leaders, parents, staff and students from across the Lake Washington School District to come experience a meeting.
What You’ll Gain: Discover critical education issues, from classroom-level support to state legislation. Reflect on what matters most to you in education advocacy and gain tools to track, align, and influence state legislation that shapes education in Washington.
Why Attend: Get hands-on tools to guide your advocacy efforts, explore real-life examples of how legislation impacts education in Washington State, and start planning your advocacy strategy to create meaningful change.
Questions? Contact Zahra Eslami & Kameh Saman, LWPTSA Council Advocacy Co-VPs, at Advocacy@lLWPTSA.net. We look forward to seeing you there—let’s work together to make a difference in education!
WSPTA is excited to present the first of an interactive three-part leadership workshop series. Join us as we start the workshops with an overview recognizing different styles of leadership as well as beginning discussions on the types of issues a leader may need to address. The following sessions on March 18th and April 8th, will address some practical tasks involved with many public-facing PTA leadership positions. We’ll work on preparation for presenting and facilitating both virtually and in-person. Come for some great discussions and coaching! It’s recommended you register for all three if interested in attending. Space is limited, so register now!
LWPTSA Council is excited to host our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm, at a new venue: Matts’ Rotisserie and Oyster Lounge in Redmond Town Center (7325 166th Ave NE, Unit F210, Redmond WA 98052).
RSVPs are now closed.
Please dress comfortably and casually. Parking is plentiful at Redmond Town Center, but we encourage carpooling when possible!
Questions?
We hope you will join us in celebrating the legacy of our founders and reflecting on our work and achievements. If you have any questions, please email our team at Founders.Day (at) LWPTSA.net.