School Board Candidate Panel
All LWSD school board candidates running in November’s election have been invited to attend a mixer and panel as a part of the October GMM. This is an opportunity to get to know the candidates. Please submit your candidate questions here.
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Time: 6:30 - 7 pm mixer, 7 - 7:30 pm intros and Q&A
Where: Lake Washington Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052
Candidate Panel:
- All candidates will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves and their platform at the beginning of the membership meeting.
- The Q&A will focus on the contested seat with the two candidates answering three questions. The questions will consist of crowd-sourced questions from across the school district. The top 3 topics will be selected and candidates in contested seats will be given equal time to respond to each.
Please submit your candidate questions here.
Questions? Contact LWPTSA Advocacy VP, Sarah Kimsey
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Council Membership Meeting Thursday
The October membership meeting will be held this Thursday evening, October 3 at the LWSD Resource Center in Redmond Town Center. The meeting will begin immediately after the School Board Candidate Panel at 7:30PM.
We encourage you to review meeting documents prior to coming to the meeting. To save resources we provide one copy per table available for reference, or you are welcome to print and bring your own.
When: Thursday, October 3 at 7:30PM
Where: LWSD Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052
See the full 2019-2020 Council Meeting schedule.
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Membership News
Are you receiving the WSPTA Membership Database Newsletter? If not please email support@wastatepta.org The September 25 issue had information about the updated format for membership cards in memberplanet. Also new as of last week, when you bulk upload members into memberplanet using an Excel file you can send them a link to download their membership card at the same time!
Questions? Need a copy of the membership newsletter? Contact Felice membership@lwptsa.net or ask in person at the member meeting on Thursday, October 3.
Don’t forget to save the date for our next work session on Saturday, October 12th
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Scholarship Basket Themes Due Oct. 3
 Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a basket theme. Please submit your Basket Auction Themes to council by October 3rd.
Helpful Hints for Great Baskets:
- Network with your board and membership to collect items or donations for the basket
- Aim for a basket value between $150-250 (There have been exceptions.)
- Consider creative containers that are not baskets. We've seen everything from a flower pot, to a mixing bowl, to a wheelbarrow to a backpack.
- Fun themes make for great baskets. Popular past basket themes include Seahawks, Minecraft, gardening, Italian cooking and gift cards.
Baskets should be turned in by the November 7 Membership Meeting. The scholarship basket auction will be held on December 5, 2019. All proceeds from the event support post-high school learning opportunities for Lake Washington students and continuing education opportunities for LWSD staff.
Questions? Please contact us at auction@lwptsa.net
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Scholarship Assessments Due November 7
We are looking forward to another successful scholarship program this year, and your participation is key! Our scholarship program is largely supported through our basket auction and through an annual assessment from each local PTSA. Each PTSA is assessed $125 towards this program annually. Local PTSAs please use this invoice to submit assessments.
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Training Opportunities
Every elected PTA officer needs to attend one approved training class each year, and at least one officer from each PTA needs to attend PTA & The Law LWPTSA Council is working through our AVPs to make training accessible and personal -- we're coming to you! Once your board is trained send an email to secretary@lwptsa.net. All LWSD PTAs that complete their board training by October 31 will be entered into a drawing for WSPTA convention registration.
Here are some upcoming training opportunities -- all are welcome!
- Friday, Oct 4, 9:30am -- "The Effective VP" at Ella Baker Elementary -- contact Mindy Lincicome
- Wednesday, Oct 9, evening (tentative) -- "Roles and Responsibilities of the Board" at Kirkland Middle School -- contact Melissa Stone, Kirkland AVP
- Friday, Oct. 11, 3:30PM -- "Managing Your Non-Profit PTA" with Tesla STEM PTA -- Contact Jay Pulacode
- Monday, Oct. 21, 6PM -- PTA and the Law Webinar -- Register via WSPTA
- Saturday, Nov. 2, 9AM -- PTA and the Law Webinar -- Register via WSPTA
Got a question? See the full list of 2019-2020 board and committee contacts.
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LWPTSA Sustainability Committee - Oct 10
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The LWPTSA Sustainability Committee is made up of local chairs at schools across the district. The committee has worked on a range of issues, including food recovery, waste reduction, composting, green cleaning, no-idle zones, herbicide-free schools, and most importantly, engaging and supporting students in their efforts to combat climate change and create a livable planet.
When: October 10, 2019 from 10am-11:30am
Where: LWSD Resource Center.
To RSVP or for questions, please contact LWPTSA Sustainability Chair Stephanie Lecovin
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Council Brown Bag - Oct 10
 All are invited to our first Brown Bag of the year on Thursday October 10. Matt Gillingham, Associate Superintendent of Student and Community Services, will discuss what the district is doing to address social and emotional needs of its students. Bring your lunch and learn!
Topic: Social and Emotional Learning
When: Thursday, October 10 at 12PM
Where: LWSD Resource Center Board Room
Find the 2019-2020 Brown Bag schedule on our website.
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 UNSPOKEN Documentary Screening, October 15
Join the LWPTSA Council Special Education Group for a screening of UNSPOKEN, a groundbreaking point-of-view journey into a non-fluent speaker's world. Co-directed by autistic teen making disability history, UNSPOKEN challenges societal judgement surrounding autism and shifts the dialogue around autism towards one of inclusion, self-advocacy and human rights for all. Watch a trailer for the documentary
The event opens at 6:30pm with networking. The screening starts at 7pm. Following the screening there will be a facilitated audience discussion. Download a flyer with details to share.
When: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
6:30 – 7:00: Parent networking & opportunity to meet Director of Special Services, Dr. Shannon Hitch and Associate Directors
Where: Lake Washington School District Resource Center
16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond (at Redmond Town Center)
Meeting flyer to download
Complimentary student care (under 21) is available for meeting attendees from LWSD. To sign up, please email specialservices@lwsd.org at least a week prior to the meeting date. Include your child’s name(s), age(s) and any significant behavior notes. Please use the email subject line: Childcare at PTSA meeting.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about access may email us at specialeducation@lwptsa.net. If you would like to request an interpreter, please let us know.
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Emergency Preparedness (E-Prep)
The first Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting of the year will be held October 22nd from 10am - noon in the Sammamish Room at the LWSD Resource Center. We hold four meetings throughout the school year for E-Prep Chairs.
Find more info about e-prep including meetings and resources here:
http://www.lwptsa.net/emergency-preparedness/
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Visual Arts Training Session
The LWSD Teaching & Learning Department is offering an Art Docent Workshop on Thursday, October 24th. This hands-on workshop will provide art volunteers the opportunity to create a fall-themed clay LWSD Art Docent Program project, while gaining practical instructional tips.
When: Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 – 11:30 or 12:30 – 2:00 (sessions are identical)
Where: LWSD Resource Center, Board Room
RSVP: By completing this Doodle poll
Questions? Please contact Karen Ollerenshaw, LWSD K-12 Arts Specialist
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Legislative Assembly - October 26-27
Registration is open now! WSPTA's Legislative Assembly will be conveniently located at Bellevue College from October 26th-27th. If you’ve never attended this event before, you’ll likely find it exciting and energizing! You will discover the power PTA has to advocate for every child – the whole child – regardless of race, creed, gender, or zip code. Whether you choose to watch and listen to the debates or stand up and voice your opinion is up to you. Either way, you’ll be part of our grassroots advocacy in action. Learn more and register NOW!
Don't forget every LWPTSA Council PTA that participates in Legislative Assembly will be entered to win one admisssion to the WSPTA Convention in the spring of 2020!
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Networking for Advocacy Reps
Please have one member from each PTSA join our LWPTSA Advocacy Networking Group on Facebook. Advocacy works best when ideas come from the local level, use this group to ask questions, brainstorm, share challenges and celebrations! Got questions? Contact LWPTSA VP of Advocacy Sarah Kimsey at advocacy@lwptsa.net
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October Board To-Do List
- Elect a nominating committee if you didn't already do this in September.
- Appoint a Financial Review Committee
- Review the WSPTA Standards of Affiliation checklist and assign tasks.
- Attend WSPTA Legislative Assembly October 26-27 at Bellevue College.
- Complete all board training by the end of October.
- Was your PTA Incorporated in October? If so, then your annual Corporation Renewal is due on 10/31. The annual corporation report is due regardless of your PTA’s annual income and is separate from the Charitable Organization Registration/ Renewal.
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Dates
- Sept 30, 10AM: Special Education Chair Training, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 3, 6:30PM: Candidate Mixer & Panel, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 3, 7PM: LWPTSA Council Membership Meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 10, 10AM: Sustainability Committee Meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 10, 12PM: LWPTSA Council Brown Bag, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 11, 3:30PM: Managing Your Non-Profit PTA, contact for location
- Oct 12, 9:30AM: Membership chair work session, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 15, 6:30: Special Education Group meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 22, 10AM: E-prep committee meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 24, 2 times: LWSD Visual Arts Training, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 26-27: WSPTA Legislative Assembly, Bellevue College
All LWPTSA Council Meeting Dates
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Corporate Renewals
Due in TODAY, September 30: Blackwell, Lakeview, Muir, Wilder
Due in October: Mead
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