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Brown bag lunches, Reflections, Basket auction, etc

LWPTSA Council DEI Update: Understanding the Latest Federal Guidance

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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→

2025 LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available for LWSD Seniors and Certificated Staff

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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

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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→

January 2025 Lunch & Learn Summary: The Shift to a 6-Period High School Day

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Updated Jan. 24, 2025 Lake Washington School District Deputy Superintendent Scott Beebe joined LWPTSA Council and local families on Jan. 16, 2025, to share information about next year’s switch to a six-period high school day. Mr. Beebe shared background information Continue reading January 2025 Lunch & Learn Summary: The Shift to a 6-Period High School Day→

RSVP for Our 2025 Founders’ Day Luncheon

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LWPTSA Council cordially invites each of our local PTAs to RSVP for a group of up to 4 guests for our 2025 Founders' Day Luncheon! Feb. 28, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm, at Matts' Rotisserie. RSVP at http://LWPTSA.net/founders-day

Local PTA leaders: Plans are in motion for our LWPTSA Council Founders’ Day Luncheon, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm, at Matts’ Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge in Redmond Town Center! Please mark your calendars, and budget for up to four attendees Continue reading RSVP for Our 2025 Founders’ Day Luncheon→

Congratulations to Our Reflections Theme Search Finalists!

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We couldn’t be prouder of these five LWSD students whose thoughtful and thought-provoking ideas for a future Reflections theme are moving on from WSPTA to National PTA consideration! All 5 out of 5 state finalists are from our council area! Continue reading Congratulations to Our Reflections Theme Search Finalists!→