Calendar

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

Training Opportunities

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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
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
6
Tue
2020
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

Oct
8
Thu
2020
October Brown Bag Lunch @ Online via GoToMeeting
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

Oct
13
Tue
2020
Creating Closeness Roundtable Discussion @ Online
Oct 13 @ 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
20
Tue
2020
Special Education Group Meeting @ Online
Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Oct
24
Sat
2020
WSPTA 2020 Legislative Assembly @ Virtual - Online
Oct 24 – Oct 25 all-day

For details and registration information, visit www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/legislative-assembly/

Nov
11
Wed
2020
Council Crafting Corner
Nov 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for some social time and small group events with Council volunteers.  Sign up for any and all topics that pique your interest. Get to know a small group of people and do something fun for yourself. Email president@lwptsa.net with questions.

Sign up: Crafting Corner: Wed, November 11 at 5PM

Nov
12
Thu
2020
Council Connection: Turkey Cupcakes
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for some social time and small group events with Council volunteers.  Sign up for any and all topics that pique your interest. Get to know a small group of people and do something fun for yourself. Email president@lwptsa.net with questions.

Sign up: Make Turkey Cupcakes: Thursday, November 12 at 7PM

Nov
17
Tue
2020
Special Education Group Meeting @ Online
Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join the Special Education Group for their monthly meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

  • Parent networking starts at 6:30pm
  • Meeting and presentations start at 7:00pm

Join via Zoom link or dial 253-215-8782 with meeting id: 998 0907 7968

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