LWPTSA Council’s E-Prep Committee meetings for 2025-2026 will be held online via Zoom, except for the October and February meetings, 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.

Our Vision: Achieve a whole-community approach of emergency management, set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Association, as it relates to our school communities throughout the Lake Washington School District. The whole-community approach is a concept that emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility, and calls for the involvement of everyone in order to attain a secure, resilient community.

Our Mission:  To provide training, networking and support to emergency preparedness chairs from each school in order to encourage the PTA management of supplies, preparedness education, community engagement and facilitation of drills through building a relationship with the school principal.

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

Reflections Submission Training

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.

• Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:45 – 11:15 am
• Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 9:45 – 11:15 am
• Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 7 – 8:30 pm (Online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 9:45 – 11:15 am
• Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 7 – 8:30 pm (Online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 9:45 – 11:15 am
• Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 9:45 – 11:15 am
• Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:45 – 11:15 am
• Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7 – 8:30 pm (Online via Zoom — Register for link)
• Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 9:45 – 11:15 am

Please join us for the first SEG meeting of the year! 

Roundtables are designed to bring our community together to share information, ask questions, and collaborate. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the process, these sessions are the perfect place to get the support and answers you need. Join other local unit Treasurers for an open discussion on PTA finances. This is a great opportunity to network, troubleshoot common issues, and share best practices. It is the perfect time of year to address your mid-year financial review. Bring your questions about the review process or any other financial topics on your mind.

Register for this Zoom roundtable here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xyslaiiURpeJp83vkBQd9A#/registration

LWPTSA Council invites everyone to join us at noon on Thursday, Jan. 22 for our next Lunch & Learn as we welcome Katy Phillips, Executive Director. This is rescheduled from our November L&L when we had technical difficulties. Katy will share about the mission and the focus areas of the Foundation. She will explain how the programs and funding initiatives are achieving our mission by making a difference in the lives of LWSD students. Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you at lunch!

Register for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ar3Wl7LxRfmb627MpTZbjA#/registrationhttps://bit.ly/May25-LL

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.

As the LWSD Levy election approaches, LWPTSA is organizing sign-waving opportunities in Redmond and Kirkland. If you would like to express your support for schools, this is your opportunity! Dates/Times/Locations below. Sign up today!

Join us in person as we showcase and celebrate the inspirational and original works of art created by student artists from local PTAs who participated in this year’s National PTA Reflections art contest, and see the winning Council-level selections moving on to Washington State PTA judging!

All students and family members, school staff, friends, art enthusiasts and esteemed Reflections judges are invited to this celebration!

Map of LWSD Resource Center
(16250 NE 74th Street at Redmond Town Center)

Art will be on display from Wednesday, Jan. 21, through Monday, Jan. 26, at the LWSD Resource Center for public viewing during business hours (9 am to 5 pm).

Reflections Chairs: For information about displaying and retrieving your students’ artwork, please visit this page.