Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Welcome to the December Safety Spotlight! As you know by now, this spotlight is an attempt to bridge my professional and service hats. I am a true believer in the power of education and awareness, especially when it comes to human Continue reading December Safety Spotlight
Dec. 3 DEIB Recap DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary Date: December 3, 2025 Location: Zoom Participants: 17 attendees Facilitator: Ilsa Govan Welcome & Introductions Standing Strong for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Objectives Shared Understanding of DEIB Core Definitions Continue reading DEIB Committee Meeting & Workshop Summary
LWPTSA Council is thrilled to see one of our own recognized at the state level! Horace Mann PTSA was just featured in the WSPTA Spotlight for their outstanding work creating an inclusive environment for their students. It is wonderful to Continue reading by WSPTA Spotlight on Inclusion: Mann PTSA Recognized by WSPTA
November’s drills of the month deal with two important safety skills – listening and locking down. As a certified instructor for ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) which is the multi-option response used by LWSD for armed assailants, I find it incredibly important Continue reading November Safety Spotlight
Nov. 5 DEIB Recap A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Courtney Wooten for leading such an inspiring and insightful workshop on allyship. Her thoughtful teaching gave our community new tools to engage with empathy, accountability, and courage. We also want to thank everyone who Continue reading Workshop Spotlight: Building True Allyship with Dr. Courtney Wooten
LWPTSA did not write these protocols. We gathered them from trusted sources to help our families feel informed, supported, and aware of their rights and available resources. RESOURCES: LWPTSA put together 1 page flyers if you want to distribute this Continue reading RIGHTS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN IMMIGRANT AND MIXED-STATUS FAMILIES
The Initial recap posted is at the top and the details of the Q&A are below that. LWPTSA Council successfully hosted a crucial School Board Candidate Forum on October 15, at the LWSD Resource Center. We extend our sincere gratitude Continue reading LWSD School Board Forum DETAILED Recap