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
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)
Visit National PTA’s website for more information and to enroll in the School of Excellence program.
NOTE: This meeting has been rescheduled from the original date (Oct. 2) to honor the Rosh Hashanah holiday. If you registered previously, you do not need to register again. The Zoom link will remain the same.
Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 7 pm. During the 2024-2025 year, meetings will be held online via Zoom.
DEI chairs and other interested leaders from PTAs and PTSAs in the Lake Washington School District are invited to these monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues and advocacy initiatives that impact our students and families.
This month as we kick off our 2024-25 Lunch & Learn series, we want to know: What topics do YOU want to learn about with us this year? Join us on Zoom at noon on Thursday, Oct. 17, and let’s brainstorm and discuss together.
The Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and discussions on topics of interest to all community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us! Event links will be shared on our website calendar, social media and newsletters close to the event dates. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.
Join WSPTA to discuss financial reporting, document storage, and non-signer statement reviews. This roundtable is aimed at treasurers and others from your board of directors that have financial questions, including your non-signer that reviews your bank and online payment statements each month.
NOTE: This class was originally scheduled on 10/12 but moved due to a conflict.
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.
LWPTSA Council presents a webinar: Learn About LWSD’s Active Assailant Protocols, on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 7:30 pm, via Zoom.
Topics include:
- Various active assailant protocols with specific focus on the multi-option response protocol ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) used by LWSD
- How multi-option preparedness is useful and consistent with other emergency preparedness responses
- What ALICE is and is not
- Why the term “drill” is problematic
- 2024-2025 emergency procedure terminology changes and drill schedule
- How parents can facilitate discussions on the topic
- How to manage our fears of active threat situations
Featuring Dr. Brooke Miller Gialopsos (Seattle University), Sheila Kembel (LWSD School Safety & Crisis Manager) and Dr. Cheryl Lero Jonson (Xavier University)
The 46th Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly will take place October 26-27, 2024, in person at Seattle Pacific University. Delegates will discuss, debate, and vote on new issues and resolutions, including the adoption of WSPTA’s 2024-2026 Legislative Platform and Top Five Issues.
Find complete information about Legislative Assembly on WSPTA’s website: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/legislative-assembly-2024/
Join Washington State PTA Corporate Finance Committee members as we talk about 990 filings and insurance. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about these incredibly important topics.
This month, we have a special workshop titled, “Every Child Belongs: Creating Inclusive Playgrounds Together.” Our guest speakers from the LWSD Equity & Family Engagement Team, Pablo Ortego and Na’eemah Webb, will lead the session. Let’s work together to create welcoming and inclusive play spaces for all children!
Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 11:30 am. During the 2024-2025 year, meetings will be held online via Zoom.
DEI chairs and other interested leaders from PTAs and PTSAs in the Lake Washington School District are invited to these monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues and advocacy initiatives that impact our students and families.