A Word from Council
 As this year winds down during these last six weeks of the school year, here is a quick list of things to do before the end of the year.
- Pick your gift! Fill out this quick poll regarding a gift from Council for your PTA to use at your school.
- Elect your officers for the 2021-2022 school year. Send the names and contact information for your 2021-2022 officers to: Secretary@LWPTSA.net and to WSPTA via the memberplanet database.
- Approve a working budget with your membership so that your PTA can do business over the summer.
- Double check this report of PTAs with near-perfect attendance at Council Meetings. We will have a special treat for PTAs with perfect attendance at our virtual meetings this year. If your PTA is missing, email Secretary@LWPTSA.net.
- Brandi Comstock, LWPTSA Council President
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Membership Meeting On Thursday
Our May membership meeting will be held this Thursday, May 6 at 9:45AM.
We will open the floor for nominations and hold elections for the positions of Secretary, Area VP Rose Hill, and Area VP Timberline for the 2021-2022 term. If you are interested or have questions about these roles, please contact Council President Brandi Comstock.
Here are the documents for the meeting:
Got a question? Please email Council President Brandi Comstock at president@lwptsa.net. See the meeting schedule on our website.
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Lake Washington PTSA Council Scholarships
 Lake Washington PTSA Council is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2021 Scholarships. With the support of our local PTSAs, our annual scholarship auction, partners like the Lake Washington Education Association, and private donors, we are able to award two $500 staff scholarships and fourteen $1250 student scholarships.
We had a tremendous pool of very talented and accomplished applicants this year and are honored to be a small part of this tremendous milestone in the lives of these exceptional students and educators.
Staff Scholarships ($500)
- Michelle Shaw, Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments - Juanita and Redmond LC’s
- Sydney Minter, Teacher - Mark Twain Elementary
Student Scholarships ($1250)
- At Large: Emily Taylor, Eastlake High School
- Turn Around: Padget Callan, Eastlake High School
- Dr. L.E. Scarr/Vocational/2-Year: Lance Martin, Redmond High School
- Lake Washington Education Association/Teeley: Keilani Crespi, Juanita High School
- Perseverance:
Isabel Akdeniz, Lake Washington High School
Ksenia Sokolovskaya, Juanita High School
- Eastlake Learning Community Merit:
Daniel Dickman, Eastlake High School
Fiona Wang, Cambridge Program, Juanita High School
- Juanita Learning Community Merit:
Brayden Brackett, Tesla STEM High School
Ritika Managuli, International Community School
- Lake Washington Learning Community Merit:
Huong (Kelly) Tran, Lake Washington High School
Jasmine Yang, Cambridge Program, Juanita High School
- Redmond Learning Community Merit:
Trisha Beher, Redmond High School
Varun Wescott, Tesla STEM High School
Congratulations!
LWPTSA Council 2021 Scholarship Program Chairs: Andrea Stoppani and Reva Ramachandran
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Child Safety Talk
 Learn how to keep children safe! Join us to hear expert advice on the topics of: gun safety, water safety awareness, drowning prevention, internet safety and more. Representatives from Kirkland Police Department, No More Under, and Be SMART will share their insights.
Please send questions to Irene Neumann and Hae Sue Park, Parent Ed Co-Chairs.
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Friday, May 7 is School Lunch Hero Day!
Celebrate the staff who have been providing meals to LWSD students this year.
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The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family
 LWPTSA Council is hosting a two-part workshop with Lewin Education & Consulting on "The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family" on May 11 and 18. The journey is a long one and it's never too early to start the conversations of being anti-racist. As Angela Davis states: “In a racist society, it's not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.”
Please send questions to Irene Neumann and Hae Sue Park, Parent Ed Co-Chairs.
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What I Wish Authors Knew and Readers Gained - Disability Representation in Children’s Literature
Join the Special Education Group for a presentation by Lei Wiley-Mydske on May 18. Lei Wiley-Mydske is the founder of Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library and creator of Neurodivergent Narwhals. The mission of the Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Library is to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion for Autistic people.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations, those needing an interpreter or who have questions about access may email us at specialeducation@lwptsa.net in advance of the event.
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Legislative Lunch and Learn
 Join us for a State Legislative Session wrap up at our last Lunch and Learn of the year on May 20 from 12-1pm. Representatives from the 1st, 45th, and 48th legislative districts are scheduled* to answer questions including:
- Sen. Manka Dhingra
- Sen. Patty Kuderer
- Rep. Roger Goodman
- Rep. Amy Walen
- Rep. Davina Duerr
*Please note that schedules are subject to change.
We are collecting questions in advance, please submit your questions by May 18 at 3pm at https://forms.office.com/r/xb20MLeF3Y If you have more than 5 questions, please feel free to fill out the form a second time.
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Sustainability Panel Recap and a Drawing
 Thanks to all who attended our April 21 panel presentation, “Creating Healthier Indoor Environments for Children to Thrive.” A huge thanks to our panelists for sharing such relevant and timely information about why we should work on improving our indoor air and how to do that at school and at home. If you missed the event or would like to re-watch the presentation, you can watch it until May 19, 2021.
Got questions? Email the Sustainability Chair at sustainability@lwptsa.net.
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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.
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WSPTA Convention 2021
Registration closes at 6:59am TODAY for the 108th WSPTA Convention, taking place virtually from May 18-23, 2021.
Find more details on the WSPTA website.
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WSPTA Advocacy Submission Process Open
 Any PTA member is encouraged to submit an issue, resolution, or legislative principle that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Learn more about WSPTA's legislative priorities here. The submission process is now open. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2021.
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National PTA News & Updates
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation News
It’s not too late to Be the Bridge!
Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to our first-ever live streamed fundraiser last Thursday! As promised we had an event full of laughter and inspiration with a few surprise guests. If you weren’t able to attend, we’ve got you covered! You can watch the recording of the event at www.lwsf.org/2021bethebridgevideos. It’s not too late for you to Be the Bridge! Donate today at www.lwsf.org/bethebridge.
Watch the Social Media Documentary LIKE
Please join us for a complimentary screening of the documentary LIKE, sponsored by Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, to understand the technology behind our favorite social media platforms, why it’s so powerful, and what you can do about it. Interested in hearing more from Executive Producer and Director of the film? Join Balance in Mind on May 5 for a lively discussion on the impact of social media.
Balance in Mind Parent Chats
Register today for the spring session. Chats are held on Wednesdays at 7PM.
- May 5 - Social Media and Mental Health
- May 19 - Sexting: What Parents Need To Know
- June 2 - Understanding Queer Kids Today
Find your Fit Events
- How to Apply to Colleges in Canada, the United Kingdom, & Europe Webinar on May 4 at 7PM - Join independent college counselor Mary Pat O’Neil and guest speaker Cynthia Seidel of On Course College Counseling to learn how applying to international colleges differs from applying to college in the U.S.
- Counselor Is In on May 7 at 4PM
Have any questions you’d like answered by a college counselor? Join Mary Pat O’Neil for a special Q&A session!
To learn more about these events and to register, visit www.lwsf.org/findyourfit.
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LWSD Pathway Forward Update
Learn more about Lake Washington School District's plans for return to in-person services at lwsd.org/pathway-forward.
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Upcoming Dates & Reminders
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May Board To-Do List
- Elect new officers and approve the proposed budget at a membership meeting. Officers must be elected by June 30, but sooner allows time for transitions and training.
- Report new board officers to secretary@lwptsa.net and to WSPTA via the memberplanet database.
- Work with the treasurer to set June deadlines for reimbursements.
- Complete Charitable Solicitations Renewal by May 31.
- Plan transition meetings for incoming and outgoing board members.
- Work with incoming board members to identify candidates for appointed board and chair positions.
- Consider opportunities for volunteer recognition such as the Golden Acorn or other WSPTA individual award(s).
- Was your PTA incorporated in May? If so, then your annual Corporation Renewal is due on May 31. The annual corporation report is due regardless of your PTA’s annual income and is separate from the Charitable Organization Registration/ Renewal, which is also due May 31.
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Dates
- May 3, 6:59AM: Deadline for WSPTA Convention Registration & voting delegate appointment
- May 6, 9:45AM: Council Membership Meeting [GoToMeeting link]
- May 6, 7PM: Child Safety Talk [register]
- May 11, 7PM: The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family, Part 1 [register]
- May 12, 5PM: DEI Committee Meeting
- May 13, 7PM: Sustainability Committee Meeting
- May 18, 7PM: The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family, Part 2 [register]
- May 18, 7PM: Special Education Group Meeting [GoToMeeting link]
- May 18 - 23: Washington State PTA Convention
- May 20, NOON: Lunch and Learn [register]
- May 21, 5PM: Self-Care on Mindfulness and Meditation
LWPTSA Council Meeting Dates | Full LWPTSA Calendar | LWSD Calendar
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Corporate Renewals Due
Due in May: Alcott, Clara Barton, Ella Baker, McAuliffe, Rose Hill El, Inglewood MS, Eastlake HS
Due in June: Carson, Einstein, Franklin, Lake Washington HS, Rosa Parks, Redmond HS, Timberline MS
Due in July: AG Bell, Tesla STEM
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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