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)
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.
Join us as we discuss the upcoming change from a 7-period day to a 6-period schedule in LWSD high schools. How will it affect our students, their graduation pathways and class choices? What steps are the district taking to prepare for this big change? Hear from our guest, LWSD Deputy Superintendent Scott Beebe, and bring your questions and concerns.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK*
*Update (1/9): Due to an unprecedented response, we have reached the maximum number of participants for this Zoom session.
LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.
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.
WSPTA Region 2 (that’s us!) PTA leaders have an upcoming in-person opportunity to attend free training classes, including “Managing Your Nonprofit PTA,” “Nominating Committee,” “Easy Opportunities for Advocacy” and more.
Register here. Questions? Contact ptareg2@wastatepta.org.
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.
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit qualified candidates for leadership positions.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS ZOOM PRESENTATION
This class has been organized by leaders in Region 6 but is open to all Washington State PTA leaders to attend.
Are you starting to plan your budget for the coming year? Join WSPTA as we answer your budget questions and talk about how to build a budget narrative to increase your members’ understanding of your finances.
Everyone in the LWSD community is invited to join us for our February Lunch & Learn, where we will welcome Dr. Shannon Hitch,
LWSD Executive Director of Special Services, to discuss special education in our schools. Where can families find the most current information and prepare their children to get the most out of the special services our schools offer? Bring your questions and concerns, and we’ll see you on Feb. 20!
LWPTSA Council’s Lunch & Learn series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community, 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.
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee for your PTA, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit qualified candidates for leadership positions.
‼️UPDATE: Due to school closures and delays, our meeting today is canceled.‼️
Want to Make a Difference in LWSD? Start Here!
Ever wondered how LWSD is structured or who makes key decisions in our schools? LWSD 101 is your opportunity to gain insight into the district’s organization and learn how to effectively advocate with both staff and board members.
🎤 Speakers:
• Lindsey Yocum, LWSD Board of Directors Legislative Representative
• Amy Falcone, Kirkland City Council Member
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to advocate and engage within the school district and with the district board
✔️ How to stay informed about discussions at the district board level and contribute meaningfully
🔹 Hands-On Advocacy Workshop!
This will be an interactive session where you’ll:
🔸 Join small groups to discuss real challenges faced at the school and district levels
🔸 Learn from shared experiences of advocacy successes and best practices
🔸 Engage in scenario-based exercises to master the most effective advocacy pathways—think of this as your roadmap to creating impact!
🚀 This event is open to ALL parents, caregivers and community members! We invite everyone to join, learn and collaborate in shaping the future of our schools. Please help us spread the word!
Are you passionate about creating change in education? LWPTSA Council invites you to attend an upcoming meeting of Advocacy Skills in the Education System (formerly the Advocacy Committee)!
Who Can Participate: All are welcome! We invite PTA leaders, parents, staff and students from across the Lake Washington School District to come experience a meeting.
What You’ll Gain: Discover critical education issues, from classroom-level support to state legislation. Reflect on what matters most to you in education advocacy and gain tools to track, align, and influence state legislation that shapes education in Washington.
Why Attend: Get hands-on tools to guide your advocacy efforts, explore real-life examples of how legislation impacts education in Washington State, and start planning your advocacy strategy to create meaningful change.
Questions? Contact Zahra Eslami & Kameh Saman, LWPTSA Council Advocacy Co-VPs, at Advocacy@lLWPTSA.net. We look forward to seeing you there—let’s work together to make a difference in education!