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)
Feb
8
Thu
2024
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free training offered by WSPTA, learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Feb
13
Tue
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Feb 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual

This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington, and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Feb
22
Thu
2024
Nominating Committee (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join WSPTA for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Mar
2
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual

This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington, and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Mar
5
Tue
2024
Effective Budgets & Financial Strategies (Training) @ Virtual
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Building a goal-based budget is key to the success of PTAs. Learn how to assess your PTA’s financial management practices and how to develop and amend budgets. Topics discussed in this class are not covered in the class “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members.” This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council.

REGISTER HERE

Mar
6
Wed
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual

This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington, and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one elected officer per PTA each year.

Register for this free, virtual training here

Mar
7
Thu
2024
Nominating Committee (Training) @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Mar 7 @ 11:15 am – 12:45 pm

Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect committee members, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

This WSPTA-approved training will be led by LWPTSA Council, immediately following our March 7 general membership meeting. No pre-registration is necessary.

Mar
13
Wed
2024
Nominating Committee (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join WSPTA for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so you have the tools to help you recruit the best-qualified candidates for the positions. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee—it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Mar
16
Sat
2024
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Virtual
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free training offered by WSPTA, learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.

Register for this free, virtual training here.

Mar
18
Mon
2024
WSPTA 2024 Legislative Session Recap @ Virtual
Mar 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for a review of the 2024 Legislative Session. Registration is required through the link below.

Unable to attend? This session will be recorded and shared via the WSPTA Advocacy Page after the event.

REGISTER HERE