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
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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)
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.
- 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
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
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
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
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
Lunch and Learns are short presentations and discussions on topics of interest to all community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays open to all community members. Bring your lunch and join us!
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- Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/653137613
- You can also dial in using your phone: (872) 240-3412 with Access Code: 653-137-613
2020-2021 Schedule
- November 19, 2020 – School Options
- December 17, 2020 – Stress, Trauma & Mental Health
- January 21, 2021 – College & Career Pathways
- February 18, 2021 – Diversity part 1
- March 18, 2021 – Diversity part 2
- April 15, 2021 – Parent Transitions
- May 20, 2021 – Legislative Session Wrap Up
Questions?
Contact Yumna A. Green, LWPTSA Executive Vice President, EVP@lwptsa.net.
The Lake Washington PTSA Council in conjunction with the Lake Washington School District is pleased to invite, Jerry Blackburn of Influence the Choice, to shine light on the impact that substance use has on youth development.
Join us for a discussion with parents and experts on this topic.
Please register for the talk at:
https://understanding_youth_substance_use.eventbrite.com
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: How to Make a Great Pie Crust: Fri, Nov 20 at 10AM or Mon, Nov 23 at 5PM