Reflections Student Artists Inspire LWPTSA Council Luncheon Guests With Original Works

Guests at Lake Washington PTSA Council’s annual Founders’ Day Luncheon enjoyed a feast of inspirational art created by talented students who participated in this year’s PTA Reflections art program, at Matts’ Rotisserie in Redmond on Feb. 28, 2025. Each year Continue reading Reflections Student Artists Inspire LWPTSA Council Luncheon Guests With Original Works

LWPTSA Council Honors 2025 Award Winners at Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon

Left to right: Luna Egido Martin (Honorary Life Membership), Trish Lorr (Certificate of Special Service), Carol Nicholson (Outstanding Educator Award), Kristen Dorwin (Outstanding Service Award), Carol Lugtu (Golden Acorn), Zahra Eslami (Outstanding Advocate), Redmond West Little League Challenger Baseball's Julie and Robert Kaskel (Community Outreach Award) and Kelley Osmanbhoy (Community Service Award). Photo courtesy of Heather Wong. Not pictured: Brooke Gialopsos (Honorary Life Membership), Heidi Nguyen (Golden Acorn) and Eric Peterson (Outstanding Educator).

LWPTSA Council was pleased to host nearly 180 guests at our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Matts’ Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge in Redmond, Wash., as we honored the spirit of PTA and the legacy of Continue reading LWPTSA Council Honors 2025 Award Winners at Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon

LWPTSA Council DEI Update: Understanding the Latest Federal Guidance

Wondering what the recent federal directive on DEI means for our PTAs? We have FACTS to provide clarity for our community.

At LWPTSA Council, we remain committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and equitable education system for all students. Recent discussions have raised concerns about how recent federal guidance may impact diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in public schools and in our PTAs. We want to ensure that our community has clarity on what this means for our PTAs, the Lake Washington School District and Washington state. Continue reading LWPTSA Council DEI Update: Understanding the Latest Federal Guidance

LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education

On Monday, Feb. 17, in recognition of WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day 2025, advocates, parents and educators rallied in Olympia, demanding bold, transformative action to strengthen public education in Washington. For those attending from LWPTSA Council, the day began with Continue reading LWPTSA at WSPTA Focus Day 2025: A Bold Call to Action for Public Education

2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff

Apply for a 2025 LWPTSA Council Student or Staff Scholarship! 13 scholarships for LWSD seniors at $1,250 each, and 3 scholarships for LWSD certificated staff at $500 each. Applications due March 14 at 11:59 PM!

The Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to roll out its 2025 Scholarship Program for graduating Lake Washington School District seniors and certificated staff members. This year’s student scholarships, available to seniors at LWSD high schools, will include 13 awards Continue reading 2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff

Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen

Transformative Parenting: Empowering Your Journey With Teens — Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the LWSD Resource Center. FREE EVENT for LWSD parents and caregivers! Presented by LWPTSA Council, featuring Deborah Sleeman and speakers from PEPS. RSVP at http://lwptsa.net/transformative-parenting/

Parents and caregivers: Unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier relationship with your adolescent! Lake Washington PTSA Council presents a comprehensive event designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and confidence to support your teenagers through their most challenging Continue reading Transform and Empower Your Relationship With Your Teen