Why and How Do We Advocate?

Why and How Do We Advocate?

Advocacy is key to ensuring all students receive equitable resources and opportunities. By using our collective voice, we influence decisions that shape education at every level. Why We Advocate: How to Advocate: Questions? Need help getting started? Email Council’s Advocacy Continue reading Why and How Do We Advocate?

LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2066

The Lake Washington PTSA Council membership, at its Oct. 3, 2024, general meeting, voted to oppose Initiative 2066. The initiative seeks to repeal provisions of Washington law that require major utilities to find decarbonization pathways; repeals provisions requiring major utilities Continue reading LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2066

LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2117

The LWPTSA Council board and membership have voted to oppose Initiative 2117, aligning with the Washington State PTA. This initiative would repeal the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), a vital policy that funds projects improving school infrastructure, clean energy, and student health and safety. Continue reading LWPTSA Council Opposes Initiative 2117

Suicide Prevention Training for Parents & Caregivers

Monday, May 8, 2023 — 7 pm Lake Washington PTSA Council is partnering with Lake Washington School District to host a free educational session for parents and caregivers in the LWSD community — LEARN Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Training for Continue reading Suicide Prevention Training for Parents & Caregivers

Child Safety Talk Recap

On Thursday, May 6, 2021 LWPTSA Council hosted a Child Safety Talk with representatives from Be Smart, No More Under and Redmond Police Department. This summary is submitted by Council’s Parent Education Co-Chair, Irene Neumann. Be Smart with Jenna Johnson Continue reading Child Safety Talk Recap

Recap: Creating Healthier Indoor Environments for Children to Thrive

Thanks to all who attended our April 21 panel presentation, “Creating Healthier Indoor Environments for Children to Thrive”! A huge thanks to our panelists for sharing such relevant and timely information about why we should work on improving our indoor Continue reading Recap: Creating Healthier Indoor Environments for Children to Thrive

Child Safety Talk – May 6

Learn how to keep children safe! Join us to hear expert advice on the topics of: gun safety and gun injury and death prevention water safety awareness and drowning prevention internet and social media safety Representatives from the Kirkland Police Continue reading Child Safety Talk – May 6