October Council Membership Meeting Recap
Many thanks to those that attended our General Membership meeting this past Thursday evening! The lovely refreshments were provided by Timberline area PTAs.
Here are the documents shared at the meeting:
Mark your calendars for our next meeting November 7 at 9:45am. See the full 2019-2020 meeting schedule.
Any questions? Contact Mindy Lincicome, LWPTSA Council President
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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. DEADLINE EXTENDED: All LWSD PTAs that complete their board training by November 5 and email secretary@lwptsa.net will be entered into a drawing for WSPTA convention registration.
Here are some upcoming training opportunities -- all are welcome!
- Wednesday, Oct 9, 6:30PM -- "Roles and Responsibilities of the Board" at Kirkland Middle School -- contact Melissa Stone, Kirkland AVP
- Friday, Oct 11, 10AM -- "Treasurer Basics" at LWSD Resource Center -- contact EVP Brandi Comstock
- Friday, Oct. 11, 3PM -- "Managing Your Non-Profit PTA" at Tesla STEM High School -- Contact Jay Pulacode
- Monday, Oct. 21, 6PM -- PTA and the Law Webinar -- Register via WSPTA
- Tuesday, October 22, 7PM -- "Roles and Responsibilities of the Board" or "The Effective VP" at Finn Hill Middle School -- Contact Finn Hill AVP
- Saturday, Nov. 2, 9AM -- PTA and the Law Webinar -- Register via WSPTA
- Saturday, Nov. 2, 12:30PM -- "PTA and the Law" in person! at LWSD Resource Center -- Register here
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 has compiled a Best Practices for Waste Reduction Guide. Please send any questions to LWPTSA Sustainability Chair Stephanie Lecovin.
Interested in representing your school as a Sustainability Chair? Join us at our next meeting.
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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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!
Don’t forget to save the date for our next work session on Saturday, October 12th, 9:30-11am at the LWRC!
Any questions, contact LWPTSA Membership Chair Felice Nightengale at membership@lwptsa.net
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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
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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Legislative Assembly - October 26-27
Attention Presidents! You must submit the names of voting delegates by October 20. All PTA presidents should have received an email on Sept 23 with the instructions for delegate process. If you didn't receive that email, please contact Sarah Kimsey, LWPTSA Advocacy Chair.
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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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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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training is an introductory course for adults that teaches you how to help youth who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. There are two training opportunities in October.
Youth Mental Health Training sponsored by Youth Eastside Services
When: Friday, October 18, 8am - 4pm
Where: Youth Eastside Services @ Crossroads
Cost: $75 per person
Registration: Click HERE
Youth Mental Health Training sponsored by Lake Washington Schools Foundation
When: Sunday, October 20, 9am - 6pm with lunch break
Where: LWSD Resource Center
Cost: $75 per person
Registration: Click HERE
Experiencing financial hardship and can't afford the training? Email: info@lwsf.org
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Angst Screening, Oct 22
Join Lake Washington Schools Foundation for a screening of Angst on October 22. This screening is free to attend by registration is required. Recommended for ages 10+.
When: October 22, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center
Registration: Click HERE
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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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Middle School Survival Guide
Don't miss this Parent Ed Talk: Middle School Survival Guide sponsored by the LWPTSA Council and LWSD. Click here for the flyer to download
When: Saturday, October 26th, 9:30 - Noon
Where: Lake Washington Resource Center
For questions, please contact Parent Education Chair Irene Neumann.
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2 Grant Opportunities for Local PTSAs
The LWPTSA Council has made available two grant opportunities to local PTSAs for the 2019-2020 school year.
Please note that for both grants you must apply a minimum of 45 days in advance of your event.
For questions, please contact Parent Education Chair Irene Neumann.
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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
- Oct 9, 6:30PM: Roles & Responsibilities of the Board, Kirkland Middle School
- Oct 10, 10AM: Sustainability Committee Meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 10, 12PM: LWPTSA Council Brown Bag, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 11, 10AM: Treasurer Basics, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 11, 3PM: Managing Your Non-Profit PTA, Tesla STEM High School
- Oct 12, 9:30AM: Membership chair work session, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 15, 6:30: Special Education Group meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 20: Legislative Assembly voting delegate names due, online
- Oct 22, 10AM: E-prep committee meeting, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 22, 7PM: WSPTA-approved training, Finn Hill Middle School
- Oct 24, 2 times: LWSD Visual Arts Training, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 26, 9:30AM: Middle School Survival Guide, LWSD Resource Center
- Oct 26-27: WSPTA Legislative Assembly, Bellevue College
All LWPTSA Council Meeting Dates
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Corporate Renewals
Due in October: Mead
Due in November: Sandburg, Twain
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