Calendar

Lake Washington PTSA Council’s calendar is below. Here are additional links to find district, state and national events of interest:

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)

Upcoming Events

Sep
22
Tue
2020
Elementary Parent Ed: Remote Learning Series #1 @ Online
Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Sep
23
Wed
2020
Presidents and Principals 2020 @ Online via Teams
Sep 23 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

All PTA/PTSA presidents are invited to kick off the year with their principal at this workshop.

Video conference details will be sent closer to the date to all PTA/PTSA presidents in Lake Washington PTSA Council. Please make sure we have your contact information by emailing secretary@lwptsa.net

Got a question? Please email Brandi Comstock, LWPTSA Council President at president@lwptsa.net

New Family Welcome Event – Part 2 @ Online event
Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This year we will offer two shorter virtual welcome events on September 16 and September 23. Join us and learn about: navigating the LWSD school system, resources, and support available from the district, PTSA and how you can be involved, the Pacific Northwest culture and activities, relocation challenges, as well as how to support your child through transition.

Part 2 on September 23 will focus on: Navigating the School System and Academics in Lake Washington School District. Download the agenda.

Live captions will be available in Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.

If you have questions please contact FACE@lwptsa.net .

Region 2 Fall Conference @ Online
Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Washington State PTA’s Region 2 Fall Conference will be held over two days, September 23 from 4:00-8:00 pm and September 24 from 12-4:00 pm. A Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to registrants closer to the conference.

Register and get the schedule here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-fall-conference-tickets-118048154207

Region 2 website: https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/pta-regions/region-2/

Got questions? Email the Region 2 Director(s) at ptareg2@wastatepta.org

Sep
24
Thu
2020
Region 2 Fall Conference (Day 2) @ Online
Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Washington State PTA’s Region 2 Fall Conference will be held over two days, September 23 from 4:00-8:00 pm and September 24 from 12-4:00 pm. A Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to registrants closer to the conference.

Register and get the schedule here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-2-fall-conference-tickets-118048154207

Region 2 website: https://www.wastatepta.org/pta-leaders/pta-regions/region-2/

Got questions? Email the Region 2 Director(s) at ptareg2@wastatepta.org

Sep
29
Tue
2020
Elementary Parent Ed: Remote Learning Series #2 @ Online
Sep 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Oct
1
Thu
2020
General Membership Meeting @ Online via GoToMeeting
Oct 1 @ 9:45 am – 11:15 am

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

Oct
6
Tue
2020
Emergency Prep Committee Meeting
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Creating Closeness in Families with Teens @ Online
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Oct
7
Wed
2020
Elementary Parent Ed: Remote Learning Series #3 @ Online
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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