Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
November’s drills of the month deal with two important safety skills – listening and locking down. As a certified instructor for ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) which is the multi-option response used by LWSD for armed assailants, I find it incredibly important Continue reading November Safety Spotlight
The Initial recap posted is at the top and the details of the Q&A are below that. LWPTSA Council successfully hosted a crucial School Board Candidate Forum on October 15, at the LWSD Resource Center. We extend our sincere gratitude Continue reading LWSD School Board Forum DETAILED Recap
LWPTSA Council successfully hosted a crucial School Board Candidate Forum on October 15, at the LWSD Resource Center. We extend our sincere gratitude to candidates Angela Meekhoff, Susan Hughes, Aspen Richter, and Kim Martin for their thoughtful participation and engagement Continue reading LWSD School Board Forum Recap
As indicated last month, this Safety Spotlight is designed to offer some general school safety and emergency preparedness information for parents and families. In the month of October, students and staff had their annual earthquake drill at 10:16am on 10-16, Continue reading October Safety Spotlight
Hi! I’m Dr. Brooke Gialopsos and am one of the Co-Presidents for Council as well as a Criminal Justice Professor at Seattle University. My research and service are largely focused on school-based violence. I have a great working relationship Continue reading September Safety Spotlight
On March 24, 2025, LWPTSA Council, in partnership with Lindsey Yocum (LWSD School Board Director) and Amy Falcone (Kirkland City Councilmember), hosted an impactful Advocacy Skills in the Education System session focused on how families can advocate within the education Continue reading LWPTSA Advocacy Skills in Education System: ‘LWSD 101’ Session Recap
The launch of LWPTSA Council’s newly rebranded initiative, “Advocacy Skills in the Education System” (formerly the Advocacy Committee) was a resounding success! In partnership with the LWSD Board of Directors, our inaugural session on Jan. 27 laid a strong foundation Continue reading Advocacy Skills in the Education System: A Powerful First Step