Calendar

LWPTSA Council has organized a 3 part series for elementary families, parents and guardians to gain confidence to support elementary-aged children while also growing their developmentally appropriate independence and interest in learning.

RSVP for sessions

• Session 1: Tuesday, September 22, 7-8:30pm: Setting up routines and systems that work for parents, kids and your family’s sanity!
• Session 2: Tuesday, September 29, 7-8:30pm: Meltdowns, tantrums, refusal to do work…how do we calm the storm so learning can happen?
• Session 3: Wednesday, October 7, 7-8:30pm: We laid the groundwork, now how do we increase our child’s independence and confidence?

Send questions to parent.ed@lwptsa.net

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

The October Membership Meeting will be held online.

Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/522726077

Or dial in using your phone: (312) 757-3121 with Access Code: 522-726-077

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/522726077

An email with a meeting reminder and agenda will be sent to Emergency Prep Chairs the week prior to each meeting.

• Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/942383605
• Or dial in at: (872) 240-3311 with Access Code: 942-383-605
• New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/942383605

Send questions to the E-Prep Chairs at eprep@lwptsa.net

Lake Washington PTSA Council and Lake Washington School District present a Parent Education event, “Creating Closeness: Simple Steps to Increase Closeness in Families with Teens” with Peter Loft. Join us to learn the latest research and practical strategies on how to create closeness with our teens.

• Presentation on Tuesday, October 6 from 7-8:30PM
• Follow-Up Discussion Roundtable on Tuesday, October 13 from 7-8:30PM

Please RSVP for the events.
Learn more about presenter Peter Loft.

Send questions to parent.education@lwptsa.net

LWPTSA Council has organized a 3 part series for elementary families, parents and guardians to gain confidence to support elementary-aged children while also growing their developmentally appropriate independence and interest in learning.

RSVP for sessions

• Session 1: Tuesday, September 22, 7-8:30pm: Setting up routines and systems that work for parents, kids and your family’s sanity!
• Session 2: Tuesday, September 29, 7-8:30pm: Meltdowns, tantrums, refusal to do work…how do we calm the storm so learning can happen?
• Session 3: Wednesday, October 7, 7-8:30pm: We laid the groundwork, now how do we increase our child’s independence and confidence?

Send questions to parent.ed@lwptsa.net

LWPTSA’s sustainability committee is made up of chairs from PTAs across the district. The committee meets monthly during the school year to work on a wide range of issues.

The October 2020 committee meeting will be held online.

• Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/683167685
• Or dial in at: (571) 317-3112 with Access Code: 683-167-685
• New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/683167685

Most committee meetings are held at the LWSD Resource Center at 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052. Please contact LWPTSA Council Sustainability Chair with questions at sustainability@lwptsa.net

Brown Bag Lunches are short presentations and discussions on topics of interest to all community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays at the LWSD Resource Center (Redmond Town Center). Lunches are open to all.  NOTE: Fall 2020 events will held virtually.

October 2020 Meeting Details

• Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone via: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/396267485
• Or dial in using your phone via: +1 (224) 501-3412 with Access Code: 396-267-485

Fall 2020 Topics

• October 8, 2020 – District Equity Efforts & Policies
• November 19, 2020 – School Options
• December 17, 2020 – Stress, Trauma & Mental Health

Questions?
Contact Yumna A. Green, LWPTSA Executive Vice President, EVP@lwptsa.net.

Lake Washington PTSA Council and Lake Washington School District present a Parent Education event, “Creating Closeness: Simple Steps to Increase Closeness in Families with Teens” with Peter Loft. Join us to learn the latest research and practical strategies on how to create closeness with our teens.

• Presentation on Tuesday, October 6 from 7-8:30PM
• Follow-Up Discussion Roundtable on Tuesday, October 13 from 7-8:30PM

Please RSVP for the events.
Learn more about presenter Peter Loft.

Send questions to parent.education@lwptsa.net

Join the Special Education Group on October 20 for a special presentation:
Understanding Legacy: Disability Rights History in the US by Eric Warwick, Defending Democracy Fellow for the Western States Center.

Eric is a disability rights self-advocate and paraeducator based in Spokane and previously worked on education justice and disability rights issues in the Seattle area. The presentation will discuss disability history and its implications for the present-day movement to build towards disability justice.

What: Understanding Legacy: Disability Rights History in the US
When: Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Where: Join via GoToMeeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/343200021
You can also dial in using your phone at (646) 749-3122 with Access Code: 343-200-021

For questions please contact Council’s Special Education Chairs at special.ed@lwptsa.net