Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Hi! I’m Dr. Brooke Gialopsos and am one of the Co-Presidents for Council as well as a Criminal Justice Professor at Seattle University. My research and service are largely focused on school-based violence. I have a great working relationship Continue reading September Safety Spotlight
On March 24, 2025, LWPTSA Council, in partnership with Lindsey Yocum (LWSD School Board Director) and Amy Falcone (Kirkland City Councilmember), hosted an impactful Advocacy Skills in the Education System session focused on how families can advocate within the education Continue reading LWPTSA Advocacy Skills in Education System: ‘LWSD 101’ Session Recap
The launch of LWPTSA Council’s newly rebranded initiative, “Advocacy Skills in the Education System” (formerly the Advocacy Committee) was a resounding success! In partnership with the LWSD Board of Directors, our inaugural session on Jan. 27 laid a strong foundation Continue reading Advocacy Skills in the Education System: A Powerful First Step
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
LWPTSA Council’s E-Prep Committee Chair, Brooke Gialopsos, wishes to remind local PTA leaders that the following schools are due this year to refresh their emergency food and water supplies: Supplies are provided by LWSD (not LWPTSA). Check with your associate principal Continue reading 2024 Emergency Supply Reminder
Explore These Community Advocacy Opportunities With the LWCLC With the kids back in school and the temperature dropping, the LWSD levy campaign is kicking into full gear! As a volunteer-run organization, the Lake Washington Citizens Levy Committee relies on parents, Continue reading Support the LWSD Levy Campaign
Whether you’ve just joined our community from another country or from another county, you are invited to a special event: The Lake Washington PTSA Council, in partnership with the Lake Washington School District (LWSD), is looking forward to co-hosting our Continue reading New & International Families — We Have an Event to Welcome You!