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.
- 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)
Please join us for the first SEG meeting of the year!
Lunch & Learn: LWSD Sustainability Initiatives — Feb. 19
LWPTSA Council invites everyone to join us at noon on Thursday, Feb. 19 for our next Lunch & Learn as we welcome Hannah Ljunggren, Associate Director of Sustainability and Resource Conservation, for a conversation on the district’s sustainability initiatives, current actions, and long-term roadmap. Bring your questions, concerns, and sustainability wins to share during a Zoom lunch session.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12 pm to 1 pm
WHERE: Zoom — Register
TOPIC: Lake Washington School District Sustainability Initiatives
SPEAKER: Hannah Ljunggren, Associate Director of Sustainability and Resource Conservation
Lunch & Learn consists of virtual sessions held on select Thursdays during the school year, where we share short presentations, followed by Q&A, on topics of interest to our PTA and school community. Lunch & Learns are always free to join. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us!
Questions? Email LWPTSA Council Executive Vice President Ayesa Kaur at EVP@LWPTSA.net.
Register for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ar3Wl7LxRfmb627MpTZbjA#/registration
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.
Come learn how to fill out and apply for the Leadership Service Awards. Every WSPTA leader should apply for the Leadership Service Awards as a way to celebrate their work with WSPTA! This also looks good on your resume, and it is not hard to apply for. You receive pins for each level that you complete and if you get Crystal, you get a trophy. Join us to learn more and get your application started.
Visit Washington State PTA’s website to learn more about the following programs:
Nominating Committee 101: This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
This official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2025-2026 training requirement.
Feb. 24 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Nominating Committee Training (Virtual – Register)
This presentation will help participants understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best qualified candidates for the positions.
Register below
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. 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 below
Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy: 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 official training will be led by LWPTSA Council, and will count toward your 2025-2026 training requirement.
March 4 (7–8:30 pm): LWPTSA Led Effective Budgets and Financial Strategy Training (Virtual – Register)
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!
PTA and the Law – Only 3 classes left this year!
March 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We are winding down the school year and this is one of your last chances to take PTA and the law!
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 PTA officer each year.
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Managing Your Nonprofit
March 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. 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 below