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Weekly Waves

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May 11, 2020

May Membership Meeting

"What does PTSA stand for in 2020?" meeting attendees came up with some interesting answers during the Mentimeter activity.  Reminder: Please send incoming 2020-2021 board member information to LWPTSA Council by emailing secretary@lwptsa.net

Thanks to all who joined our May membership meeting! And to each of our leaders for being a positive force in our community and “Planning to Successfully Adapt” for your communities.

If you have any questions or problems, contact Mindy Lincicome (president@lwptsa.net).

2020 Washington State PTA Convention

Convention starts today with a Virtual Kickoff at 3PM!
Registered participants should have received a Zoom link via email. For questions please email support@wastatepta.org  For additional details and registration, please visit Washington State PTA.

Maslow's Hierarchy to Help Students

Many of us are grappling with the teaching and learning of our own children, including their lack of attention spans.  Our children may also be struggling with how to process the massive amount of change in their lives.  Much of the current advice on helping our children learn at this time revolves around making sure that our children feel physically and psychologically safe, so that they are then in a space where they can be creative and learn. Continue Reading

Training and Roundtables

We have planned many opportunities to learn about a new topic, brush up on information, or discuss current PTA circumstances with other PTA leaders in our area.  Please share this info with your PTA leadership and join us!

Council Roundtables -- bring your questions & ideas, or just come learn from others!
High School PTA leaders -- Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30pm (NEW TIME) (GoToMeeting link)
Middle School PTA leaders -- Monday, May 18 at 12pm (GoToMeeting link)
Elementary PTA leaders -- Wednesday, May 20 at 12pm (GoToMeeting link)

Training Classes -- role-specific training for next year's officers (links to follow)
Presidents: Plan to Succeed:  Friday, May 29 at 10am and Tues., June 2 at 7pm
The Effective Vice-President: Friday, May 29 at 1pm and Wed., June 3 at 7pm
Secretaries: More Than Minutes: Mon, June 1 at 7pm and Fri, June 5 at 10am
Treasurer's Basics: Wed, May 27 at 7pm and Fri, June 5 at 1pm

Questions about any of these gatherings?  Contact Mindy Lincicome, LWPTSA Council President

Council Committee Openings

Council chairs and committees make things happen! We have many council committees seeking members and would love to have you on our team!
  • Reflections
  • Scholarships
  • Basket Auction
  • Founders' Day
  • Parent Education
  • Awards
  • Emergency Prep
  • Special Education
Questions about any of these openings?  Contact Diane Devlyne-Thompson at finnhill.avp@lwptsa.net

Special Education Group May Meeting

The LWPTSA Council Special Education Group is pleased to host our monthly gathering online for May.  Our topic will be "Inclusionary Practices in LWSD", presented by Assoc. Superintendent Mike Van Orden.  We hope you can join us! Questions?  Email the Special Education Group leaders!

Parent Education Events

LWPTSA's Parent Education Committee is taking events online this spring!

LGBTQ Panel Hosted by LWTech - May 26 at NOON
This is a special invitation for LWSD parents to listen in. Parents, caregivers and teens are welcome! If you have questions ahead of time, you can include them in the sign-up below and the moderator will try to put them to the panel during the Q&A segment of the discussion.

If you would like to take part in listening, please sign up here by May 21. A Zoom link will be sent to you for the May 26 panel.

For questions contact Irene Neumann at parent.ed@lwptsa.net.

LWSD Resources During School Closures

Lake Washington School District buildings may be closed, but LWSD staff members have been working around the clock since then to support the families in our school community. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the LWSD Coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
  • Meals: Grab and Go student meals for students are available at six middle school sites across the district. Delivered meals are also available at 29 sites across the district. On Fridays, the district meal delivery will include extra weekend meals. Pantry Packs will distribute weekend packs on Fridays at the middle school meal sites. Check the Pantry Packs website for the latest information in case of changes.
  • Childcare: The YMCA and Bellevue Boys & Girls Clubs are providing care for families in our district that need care. More details and instructions.
  • Remote Learning: Updates regarding instruction, grading, materials distribution and Class of 2020 FAQ.
  • Technology Support: Families in need of laptops can contact Family Technology Access: ftaccess@lwsd.org or 425-936-1322, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
  • Community Resources: Find resources including health, wellness, food, finances, technology, Internet, legal and more.
Have a closure-related question? Please check the Frequently Asked Questions or submit a question.

Lake Washington Schools Foundation

Be the Virtual Bridge Event – Over $200,000 Raised!
Thank you to our donors and sponsors for helping us raise over $200,000 during our 2020 Be the Virtual Bridge Fundraiser. As LWSF continues to serve students and families in our community during COVID-19, these crucial funds ensure that we can continue our important work both now and in the future.  It isn’t too late to watch our event videos, learn about the important work that we do in the LWSD community or make a donation at https://www.lwsf.org/bethebridge.html 

Upcoming Balance in Mind events! 
Balance in Mind is supporting parents and teens with weekly chats. Check one out this week: Pantry Packs Weekend Food Program continues to serve students during COVID-19 
LWSF and Pantry Packs volunteers have been working hard to keep the program providing weekend food to food-insecure students running. Keep up to date on how and where to receive Pantry Packs and how to support the program CLICK HERE. 

Career Connect Washington

Are you looking to get your middle and/or high school students connected to something hopeful, inspiring and future-focused while they learn from home? Every day in May at 3:30PM, starting May 4, students can engage in 30-45 minute live sessions hosted via Zoom and live streamed on YouTube. Students will hear about Washington-based jobs that might align with their interests and goals, and engage in employer-created challenges. Information and recordings of previous discussions will be posted at https://www.careerconnectathome.org/.

May Board To-Do List

  • Work with the treasurer to set mid June deadlines for reimbursements.
  • Plan transition meetings for outgoing and incoming board members.
  • Hold the last membership meeting to complete unfinished business.
  • Approve the budget and approve any changes to the standing rules. Consider updating your budget to allow for 2020-2021 membership pre-sales.
  • Report newly elected officers for 2020-2021 to LWPTSA Council by emailing secretary@lwptsa.net and to WSPTA by emailing support@wastatepta.org.
  • Charitable Solicitations Renewal is due May 31.
  • Was your PTA Incorporated in May? If so, then your annual Corporation Renewal is due on 5/31. The annual corporation report is due regardless of your PTA’s annual income and is separate from the Charitable Organization Registration/ Renewal.

Dates

All in-person meetings are cancelled through June 2020. Events below will be held via online platforms.
  • May 11 - 21: WSPTA Convention
  • May 12, 12:30pm: High School PTA leader virtual roundtable
  • May 18, 12PM: Middle School PTA leader virtual roundtable
  • May 19, 12-1PM: Special Ed Group meeting, "Inclusionary Practices in LWSD" (GoToMeeting link)
  • May 20, 12PM: Elementary PTA leader virtual roundtable
  • May 27, 7PM: Treasurer's Basics training
  • May 29, 10AM: Presidents: Plan to Succeed training
  • May 29, 1PM: The Effective Vice-President training
LWPTSA Council Meeting Dates  | Full LWPTSA Calendar

Corporate Renewals

Due in May: Alcott, Clara Barton, Ella Baker, McAuliffe, Rose Hill El, Inglewood MS, Eastlake HS
Due in June: Carson, Einstein, Franklin, LW High School, Rosa Parks, Redmond HS, Timberline

See full list of LWPTSA incorporation dates
Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8 serves the Lake Washington School District #414.

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