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.

  • March 2 (7-8:30 pm): WSPTA Programs/Reflections Workshop (Virtual – Register)
  • March 3 (10–11:30 am): LWPTSA Council Sustainability Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (11 am–12:30 pm): LWPTSA Council DEIB Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)
  • March 4 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 5 (9:45–11:15 am): LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting (Board Room)
  • March 7 (10–12 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (7–8 pm): LWPTSA Scholarship Roundtable (Virtual – Register)
  • March 11 (6–9 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Managing Your Nonprofit  Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 12: WSPTA Scholarship, Essay, AOE, Membership Awards Submissions Due
  • March 17 (6:30–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Council Special Education Group (SEG) Meeting (LWSD Resource Center Board Room)
  • March 21 (9–12 pm): WSPTA PTA & The Law Training Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 23 (1–3 pm): WSPTA Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (12–1 pm):  Lunch & Learn: Enrichment 101 (Virtual – Register)
  • March 26 (5-7:30 pm): Be the Bridge Spring Benefit (Seattle Marriott Redmond – Register)
Sep
7
Sat
2024
Granting for Good (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

From Washington State PTA:

One of the ways local PTAs can support their schools is by running a grant program. Whether granting money to teachers, to the school, or to the school district, we’ll show you the basics of a quality grant program. Unravel all the red tape and keep everything running smoothly! ​

Register here.

Sep
12
Thu
2024
Debit Card and Secured Credit Card Use (WSPTA Roundtable) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

At WSPTA’s annual meeting, membership voted to allow PTAs to use secured credit and debit cards to disburse funds. If your PTA is considering the move to these options, this is the roundtable for you. We will discuss how your PTA knows if it is ready for secured credit and/or debit cards and how to update your money-handling policies and procedures to keep your PTA financially safe. Join us for this discussion, and get your questions answered.

This roundtable is great for new, seasoned, local and council leaders.

Please register here.

Sep
17
Tue
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

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

Sep
21
Sat
2024
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PTA and the Law (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

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

Sep
24
Tue
2024
Presidents & Principals @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Presidents & Principals @ LWSD Resource Center Board Room

We ask each of our local PTA presidents and their school principal to attend this yearly workshop, designed to help lay a foundation for the ’24-’25 academic year. We will cover the purposes and limitations of PTAs and school administrators, conflict resolution, and other topics to help PTAs and schools build strong partnerships.

We have revamped the event this year to be shorter, less repetitive, and with more time for networking.

One principal from each school is required to attend this event. PTA presidents should prioritize attendance. If your PTA’s president is unable to attend, another board member should be designated to participate.

Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free, WSPTA-approved training, 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 ZOOM TRAINING

Sep
25
Wed
2024
New & International Families Welcome Event @ LWSD Resource Center
Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
New & International Families Welcome Event @ LWSD Resource Center

Lake Washington PTSA Council, in coordination with Lake Washington School District, is hosting our 8th annual welcome event for our new and international families. Click for map of event location: 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond WA 98052

This is a great opportunity for families to learn about the school district, ask questions, and meet other LWSD families. Whether you’ve moved from a different county or from a different country, this event is for you!

Community partners will be set up in the lobby from 4-7 pm, and LWSD and PTSA speakers will be in the board room from 5-6:30 pm.

LWPTSA Council would like to support this event by once again providing free child care for participants from 4:45-6:45 pm. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact our FACE VP, Danish Majeed, at FACE@LWPTSA.net.

An agenda and more details will be available soon. For general information about past welcome events, visit this page.

Reflections Leader/Chair Training (WSPTA) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Reflections Leader/Chair Training (WSPTA) @ Online on Zoom

FROM WSPTA:

This annual Reflections training is for local PTA and council Reflections chairs. Whether a returning/veteran chair or brand new to the role, there will be information you will need to run your program this year. We will review the overall Reflections student art program and highlight the several changes to the program during the training.

This training will be recorded and shared after the event.

Register here.

Sep
26
Thu
2024
CANCELED: Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
CANCELED: Managing Your Nonprofit PTA (WSPTA Training) @ Online on Zoom

THIS TRAINING SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED. A new session has been added on Nov. 6.

The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. At this free, WSPTA-approved training, 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.

Oct
1
Tue
2024
Finding Future Leaders and the Importance of Your Nominating Committees (WSPTA Webinar) @ Online on Zoom
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so your committee has the tools to help them find your PTA’s future leaders!

REGISTER HERE FOR THIS ZOOM PRESENTATION