Membership Meeting On Thursday
Our first membership meeting of 2021 is this Thursday, January 7 at 9:45AM.
Here are the documents for the meeting
Got a question? Please email Council President Brandi Comstock at president@lwptsa.net. The next membership meeting will be Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7PM. See the meeting schedule on our website.
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Support Students - Join Us!
- Finn Hill Area Vice President - you don't need to live on Finn Hill. You just need a willingness to lend a helping hand and support PTAs. The time commitment for this role is approximately 6-8 hours per month. Contact: president@lwptsa.net
- Scholarship Committee Chair or Co-Chairs - help us award scholarships to deserving seniors and LWSD staff. Contact: programs@lwptsa.net
- Founders' Day Committee Members - Calling all organizers, planners or anyone interested in helping re-envision a great VIRTUAL celebration! Contact founders.day@lwptsa.net
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Membership Update
Don't forget to enter members by Tuesday, January 5 to qualify for WSPTA's second membership contest. All PTAs that have earned a Bronze growth award (one more member than 2019-2020) will be entered in this contest. See details on our website.
Membership belongs to each of us, so don’t hesitate to talk to everyone you can! Contact Council Membership Chair Jen O’Donnell at membership@lwptsa.net if you have any questions.
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 Advocacy Roundtable
Calling all Advocacy Chairs and those interested in advocacy! Join us for an online roundtable discussion.
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Sustainability Committee Meeting
 Council's next Sustainability Committee meeting is Thursday, January 14 at 7PM
- When: Thursday, January 14 at 7PM
- Where: Join via GoToMeeting or dial in via (872) 240-3212 with Access Code: 582-754-021
Our Sustainability Committee is made up of chairs from PTAs across the district. If you’re interested in learning about sustainability efforts, we encourage you to attend! Please send questions to Sustainability Chair Stephanie Lecovin.
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 Special Education Group Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 19
(networking starts at 6:30PM and presentation starts at 7PM)
Persons needing accommodations, those who need an interpreter or anyone with questions should email specialeducation@lwptsa.net in advance of the meeting.
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Lunch & Learn: College & Career Pathways
 Bring your lunch and learn with us the third Thursday of the month. The January topic is College and Career Pathways.
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Training Opportunities
Every elected PTA officer needs to attend one WSPTA-approved training class each year. And every board needs to have one elected officer attend PTA and the Law each year.
Here are upcoming WSPTA-approved training opportunities:
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 Celebrate Diversity
The rich diversity in your school communities is reflected in the observances celebrated by various cultures and populations. National PTA’s Center for Family Engagement has created a 2021 Multicultural Calendar to highlight and celebrate the diversity in our PTA and school communities.
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 Protect Your PTA
How do you protect your PTA? This is an opportunity to bring all your insurance questions about coverage, how to evaluate coverage, and how to differentiate between a PTA and school event. AIM CEO, Elgin Allen, and Washington State PTA Executive Director, Andrew Estep, will be available to answer your questions.
When: Wed, January 20 at 7PM
Registration required: register via Eventbrite
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 WSPTA Advocacy
WSPTA is moving to an ongoing “Focus on Advocacy” program to keep members informed and engaged throughout the session, keeping our efforts focused on the mission. Learn more on the WSPTA website.
- Make sure to get the 2021 legislative session in focus by attending this webinar hosted by Washington State PTA’s legislative consultant Marie Sullivan on Tuesday, January 5, 7:00PM.
- If you missed the first webinar (recorded on December 8) as you get ready for the 2021 legislative session, you can access it on WSPTA's YouTube channel.
- Save the dates for Advocacy Week: January 18 - 22, 2021. Subscribe to the WSPTA Action Network so you can participate from home or wherever you may be.
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WSPTA Awards of Excellence
 Any PTA in good standing is eligible to apply for one of the many Washington State PTA's Awards of Excellence. The award application process has changed this year and is completely online. All award applications are due by March 15, 2021. Awards will be recognized at the 2020 convention in May. Details and applications are located on the WSPTA website.
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LWSD Pathway Forward Update
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:00PM, Dr. Holmen will provide information and details about LWSD's Pathway Forward. This live update will be recorded for staff and families that are not able to view the live broadcast. Have a question you want included in the event, or in an FAQ following the meeting? Complete this Microsoft Form to submit your questions.
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation News
 Balance in Mind Winter Parent Chats Start January 6
Register today for the winter session. Chats are held on Wednesdays at 7PM.
- January 6 - Your Family at its Best with Michelle Brode
- January 20 - Body Confidence and Healthy Eating with Rebecca Manley
- February 3 - Talking Consent with Christy Keating
Calling all teens! Join Balance in Mind on Instagram @balance.in.mind
- Mindful moments with Marrie - every second Wednesday of the month at 9PM! How’s your mood? Have stress? Anxiety? Chat with Marrie live for some tips! Instagram/balance.in.mind
- Real Talk – every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:30PM on Instagram live! Listen to young adults share their own stories about life, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, self-care tips, racial issues, gender identity and more. Instagram/balance.in.mind
LINKS Lunch Buddies Update
LINKS continues to support students by operating remotely. Thanks to extra efforts of district staff, students and their mentors are staying in touch through handwritten letters and virtual calls. To learn more about the LINKS program, visit: www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd/links-volunteer-program.
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Upcoming Dates & Reminders
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January Board To-Do List
- Elect a nominating committee at your next membership meeting if you haven't already done so.
- Conduct a winter membership campaign.
- Conduct a mid-year financial review as a best practice. An annual financial review is required by many insurance providers.
- 1099-MISC due for independent contractors.
- Annual Combined Excise Tax form due to Department of Revenue by January 31 to remit sales/use tax (if applicable)
- Consider what WSPTA Awards of Excellence your PTA is interested in applying for this year and assign responsibilities for who will be filling out the application(s) and collecting the supporting documents. The application deadline is March 15, 2021.
- Was your PTA Incorporated in January? If so, then your annual Corporation Renewal is due 1/31. 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
- Jan 5, 7PM: WSPTA Legislative Session Preview, registration link
- Jan 7, 9:45AM: Council membership meeting [GoToMeeting link]
- Jan 14, 2PM: Advocacy Roundtable
- Jan 14, 7PM: Sustainability Committee Meeting
- Jan 18 - 22: WSPTA Advocacy Week
- Jan 19, 6:30PM: Special Education Group Meeting
- Jan 21, NOON: Lunch and Learn on College & Career Pathways
- Jan 22: Council Reflections entries due to WSPTA
LWPTSA Council Meeting Dates | Full LWPTSA Calendar | LWSD Calendar
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Corporate Renewals Due
Due in January: Peter Kirk, Mann, Rose Hill MS
Due in February: Audubon, Kamiakin MS, Redmond El, Rush, Thoreau
See full list of LWPTSA incorporation dates
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About Us
The Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8 (LWPTSA) serves local PTAs in the Lake Washington School District.
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