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

Mar
29
Mon
2021
Legacy of Resilience: A Holocaust Story
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Lake Washington PTSA Council invites parents and teens to a Holocaust remembrance talk on Monday, March 29 at 6 pm. Daphna Robon will share the story of the survival and resiliency of her parents, Imre Friedmann and Naomi Kraus.

This talk is recommend for parents and high school students.

When: Monday, March 29 at 6PM
Where: Register at tinyurl.com/HolocaustLegacySpeaker
Flyer: Download a flyer to share
Questions: Please email Danit Erlich, Council’s VP of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

Mar
30
Tue
2021
Best Ways to Boost a Child’s Brain
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This is a 2-part workshop on March 23 and March 30.

Staci Danford will talk about how our brains work — and those of children — and then share with parents some simple strategies to help create positive transformation. Staci’s engaging talk will show you how to help your child think smarter, build healthy relationships and let go of limiting beliefs. All parents of elementary and middle school aged children are welcome.

Register for this event at http://bit.ly/BoostBrain2021.

Send questions to Hae Sue Park and Irene Neumann, Parent Ed Chairs

Mar
31
Wed
2021
Wednesday Wellness – Yoga
Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LWPTSA Council is hosting a Wednesday Wellness series this spring for Lake Washington School District families. Join for a free virtual fitness class!

March 31 Session: Yoga with Irene
Register: tinyurl.com/WednesdayWellnessMarch31

Please send questions to VP of Community and Family Engagement at face@lwptsa.net

Apr
14
Wed
2021
Wednesday Wellness
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LWPTSA Council is hosting a Wednesday Wellness series this spring for Lake Washington School District families. All are invited to join for a free virtual fitness class on Wednesdays at 6PM. Participants will be entered into a drawing for three $15 gift cards.

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Please send questions to VP of Community and Family Engagement at face@lwptsa.net

Wednesday Wellness – Strengthening Workout
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LWPTSA Council is hosting a Wednesday Wellness series this spring for Lake Washington School District families. All are invited to join for a free virtual fitness class on Wednesdays at 6PM. Participants will be entered into a drawing for three $15 gift cards.

Please send questions to VP of Community and Family Engagement at face@lwptsa.net

Apr
15
Thu
2021
Lunch and Learn
Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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!

Register for the meeting link at tinyurl.com/4undnht5

2020-2021 Schedule

  • April 15, 2021 – Helping Families Navigate School Transitions
  • May 20, 2021 – Legislative Session Wrap Up

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

 

Apr
16
Fri
2021
Self-Care Series #4
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us the third Friday of the month at 5PM for a one-hour segment on true and tried strategies for maintaining your equilibrium. All are welcome!

The April Self-Care topic is: Gratitude as the Ultimate Mood Enhancer with Staci Danford

Online link will be shared in the council newsletter.

Organized by the Lake Washington PTSA Council with support from the Lake Washington School District. For questions, contact Hae Sue Park and Irene Neumann, Parent Ed Chairs, at parent.ed@lwptsa.net.

Apr
20
Tue
2021
Special Education Group Meeting @ Online
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Yordanos Gebreamlak, Senior Education Ombuds of the Governor’s Office of Education Ombuds will present at the April 2021 meeting on the intersection of disability and race. She will discuss how the lens of disability justice can guide caregiver and student involvement, advocacy, and equity work.

For the meeting link and or questions please contact Council’s Special Education Chairs at special.ed@lwptsa.net

Apr
21
Wed
2021
Creating Healthier Indoor Environments
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join our panel of experts to explore how our environment affects learning, behavior, and health. Learn ways to create safer, healthier, and more inclusive environments in schools and at home.

This event will be held virtually. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd-ypqTsvHdJP9zH55pfZF3pRUwcq7hor

For further information, contact sustainability@lwptsa.net.

Apr
27
Tue
2021
Active Intruder Drills Explained – Safety Webinar
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Council Emergency Preparedness Committee is hosting another safety webinar regarding Active Intruder Drills (aka ALICE drills) conducted in our schools. Join two Certified ALICE Instructors and experts in Criminal Justice, Dr. Brooke Gialopsos and Dr. Cheryl Jonson, as they explain what ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) is and is NOT.

Please send questions to E-Prep Committee Co-Chairs at emergency.prep@lwptsa.net.