Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Join the district-wide Sustainability Fair to discover, learn, and share your projects! From student-led poster displays and presentations to Sustainability practices in your culture, book and clothing swaps, and opportunities to connect with community partners, we’re scaling our climate efforts together. Explore interactive booths, Continue reading Sustainability Fair 2026
This week, we’re spotlighting a crucial priority from the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly: Expanding School Construction Funding Options. Every student deserves access to safe, inclusive and modern learning spaces that inspire creativity and academic success. Let’s work together to Continue reading Weekly Legislative Priorities Spotlight: Expanding School Construction Funding Options
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
Have you recently found yourself with old clothes and didn’t know what to do with them? It’s likely, as the average person in the United States discards 80 pounds (36 kilograms) of clothing every year. Unfortunately, 85 percent of clothing ends up in the landfill, even though most of it could be reused, recycled by reclaiming the fabric, or downcycled … Continue reading Sustainable Fashion Tips: Buy Smart, Fix Instead of Nix, and Pass It On!
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
As your PTA/PTSA is electing your board and creating your budget for next year, here are some best practices to support sustainability. Questions? Email Council’s Sustainability Chair at Sustainability@LWPTSA.net.
Saturday, October 14, 2023 — 11 am to 1 pmLWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th Street at Redmond Town Center) Bring your kids’ outgrown or unneeded and gently worn orchestra, band or choir concert attire, warm coats and school clothing, Continue reading Clothing Swap