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The LWPTSA Sustainability Committee is made up of local sustainability chairs at schools across the district. The committee has worked on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet.

Sustainability Committee meetings for 2025-2026 will be a mix of in-person meetings at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052) as well as online sessions via Zoom.

Making Your PTA More DEI

DEI is part of every PTA’s work in service to families and students. These are not just buzzwords, but fundamental ideas that will ensure that your PTA is able to bring all voices to the table. In this session, you will learn some terms and definitions and some practical strategies for increasing this work in your PTA.

This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2025-2026 training requirement.

Feb. 4 (11–12:30 pm): DEIB Training in Lieu of DEIB Committee Meeting (Virtual – Register)

LWPTSA DEIB and Eastside for All Collaboration Presentation

Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 11:30 am. During the 2025-2026 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.

All local PTA leaders are invited to attend our monthly membership meetings, typically held the first Thursday of the month during the school year. Meetings will mostly be during daytime hours, with occasional evening meeting times, and will be a mix of in-person and virtual Zoom meetings. At least one leader from each of our area PTA/PTSA units is expected to attend each meeting. Additional leaders are always welcomed.

In-person membership meetings will be held at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center in Redmond Town Center. The LWSD Resource Center address is: 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052. Zoom meeting links for our online meetings will be available in the Weekly Waves newsletter that all local PTA leaders receive.

Roundtables are designed to bring our community together to share information, ask questions, and collaborate. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the process, these sessions are the perfect place to get the support and answers you need. Join other local unit Treasurers for an open discussion on PTA finances. This is a great opportunity to network, troubleshoot common issues, and share best practices. It is the perfect time of year to address your mid-year financial review. Bring your questions about the review process or any other financial topics on your mind.

These informal gatherings are designed to bring our community together to share information, ask questions, and collaborate. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the process, these sessions are the perfect place to get the support and answers you need.

Come learn about the Awards of Excellence program and the Leadership Service Award (LSA)! We will share tips and tricks on how to apply for both, walk through FAQs, and review important dates.

Learn about the new awards for 2025-26 and how your PTA can apply for them. This session is designed to help you navigate the application process with confidence. There will be a Q&A session at the end, so bring your questions.

Register for this Zoom roundtable here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jZ4cwTxLQ565GdOJdYZ4lA#/registration

These informal gatherings are designed to bring our community together to share information, ask questions, and collaborate. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the process, these sessions are the perfect place to get the support and answers you need. Come learn about the Awards of Excellence program and the Leadership Service Award (LSA)! We will share tips and tricks on how to apply for both, walk through FAQs, and review important dates. Learn about the new awards for 2025-26 and how your PTA can apply for them. This session is designed to help you navigate the application process with confidence. There will be a Q&A session at the end, so bring your questions.

As the LWSD Levy election approaches, LWPTSA is organizing sign-waving opportunities in Redmond and Kirkland. If you would like to express your support for schools, this is your opportunity! Dates/Times/Locations below. Sign up today! 

LWPTSA Council’s E-Prep Committee meetings for 2025-2026 will be held online via Zoom, except for the October and February meetings, which will be held in person at the LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA 98052). E-Prep Committee meetings are from 10 am to noon. An email with a meeting reminder and Zoom link will be sent to e-prep chairs prior to each meeting.

Our Vision: Achieve a whole-community approach of emergency management, set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Association, as it relates to our school communities throughout the Lake Washington School District. The whole-community approach is a concept that emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility, and calls for the involvement of everyone in order to attain a secure, resilient community.

Our Mission:  To provide training, networking and support to emergency preparedness chairs from each school in order to encourage the PTA management of supplies, preparedness education, community engagement and facilitation of drills through building a relationship with the school principal.

Please join us for the first SEG meeting of the year!