Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Office Closed
2018-01-15
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open Tuesday, January 16. If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

High School PTAs: Game Development Intent to submit Forms Due January 15
2018-01-15 23:59 UTC
For local PTAs interested in competing in the WSPTA//Game Development Competition, don’t forget the January 15 deadline for the intent to submit forms. Students in grades 9-12 attending a school with a PTA in good standing may participate and share their knowledge of computer science based on this year’s “Gravity” theme. See Game Development for program details and resources.

Region 6 Winter Conference
2018-01-17 18:00 - 21:00
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-winter-conference-tickets-41287434829
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Reflections Entries Due to State Office on January 19th
2018-01-19
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
Each year the Reflections entries are due to the state office; if you are part of a council, please check with your council for entry timelines.
Washington State PTA
c/o State Reflections Entries
1304 South Fawcett Avenue | Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
For more information about this great arts program, visit the Reflections page.

Region 3 PTA and the Law
2018-01-23 18:00 - 21:00
Glenwood Fire Station
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-3-pta-and-the-law-tickets-42104864784
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 6 Winter Conference
2018-01-24 09:15 - 11:30
Northshore Fire Station, Public Meeting Room
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-6-winter-conference-tickets-41709269548
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Region 11 PTA and the Law
2018-01-24 17:00 - 20:00
Foothills Elementary
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-11-pta-and-the-law-tickets-41285586300
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.

Nominating Committee Webinar
2018-01-25 19:00 - 20:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nominating-committee-webinar-tickets-41386422905
Training is vital for your entire board. Please join us for this FREE webinar training opportunity for all PTA leaders.

FOCUS DAY IS JANUARY 29, 2018
2018-01-29 09:00 - 14:00
Focus Day and Advocacy Week will be all about connecting with legislators to advocate on WSPTA priorities.
Learn more information here.

Reminder: Membership Dues ACH Transfer
2018-01-31
If your PTA opted in to participate in the direct debit authorization program, membership dues via ACH transfer will be automatically withdrawn from your PTA’s account on the last business day of each month. Be sure to note in your PTA’s checking account register.

Reminder: Sales Tax Remittance Due
2018-01-31
For PTA/PTSA/councils registered with the Department of Revenue, your PTA/PTSA/council must file a return even if your PTA did not have business activity. If your PTA/PTSA/council had any taxable-type sales, you may file the Sales Tax Remittance Return if your PTA’s gross business activity totaled less than $28,000 and you owe less than $2,000 retail sales tax.
If your PTA/PTSA/council does not meet the above criteria, visit the Washington Department of Revenue webpage to download the appropriate return for your PTA/PTSA/council’s tax classification.
If you do not know the amount of Retail Sales Tax due, take your taxable retail sales and multiply by the combined sales tax rate for your location. For sales tax rates, visit the Department of Revenue website and click on Find Taxes and Rates.

Reminder: IRS 1099-MISC Due
2018-01-31
If your PTA hired an independent contractor and paid $600 or more in the calendar year, your PTA is required to file the IRS 1099-Misc form by January 31. To order official IRS information returns, which include a scannable Copy A for filing with the IRS and all other applicable copies of the form, visit the IRS forms page.

Reminder: Annual Corporation Renewal
2018-01-31, 2018-02-28
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits.
You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter your UBI number and you will be provided with details to your PTA’s corporation registration.

WSPTA Winter Board Meeting
2018-02-03 08:00 - 17:00
Anyone wishing to request a courtesy seat should contact the WSPTA President, ptapres@wastatepta.org.
Location: WSPTA Offices

PTA and the Law Webinar
2018-02-13 19:00 - 21:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-webinar-tickets-42644741570
PTA and the Law is a vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

At-Large Nominating Committee Applications Due February 15, 2018
2018-02-15 23:59
During the 2018 Convention of the Washington State PTA, May 18-20, 2018, at the Vancouver Hilton, three nominating committee at-large positions will be elected for a two-year term. It is the responsibility and privilege of PTA members to consider the qualifications they could bring to this important committee and to submit their name for consideration.
Self-declared nominations to the WSPTA nominating committee are due February 15, 2018 by midnight. The online nomination form is available here.
Candidates who wish to self-declare for election to one of these positions must be a member of a local PTA for at least 30 days prior to their election to the nominating committee and may not serve more than one consecutive term on the WSPTA nominating committee.

Presidents' Day - Office Closed
2018-02-19
In honor of the Presidents’ Day holiday, the Washington State PTA office is closed and will re-open Tuesday, February 20. If you have any questions, please send your email to: support@wastatepta.org.

Region 5 PTA and the Law
2018-02-24 09:00 - 12:00
Bethel Learning Center
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-5-pta-and-the-law-tickets-42945615492
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

Reminder: Membership Dues ACH Transfer
2018-02-28
If your PTA opted in to participate in the direct debit authorization program, membership dues via ACH transfer will be automatically withdrawn from your PTA’s account today – the last business day of each month. Be sure to note in your PTA’s checking account register.

Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Due
2018-03-01
The Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Awards Program recognizes local PTAs, community PTAs, and councils whose level of effort in specific areas help them make a difference in their community. To participate in the Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence Program, the PTA or council must meet the following standards:

The Standards of Affiliation (SOA) contract was completed, signed, and submitted by the October 31st deadline. If the PTA or council was chosen for periodic review, all contract requirements must be in order.
The PTA must be up to date on membership dues payments to WSPTA.
The PTA must have at least 25 paid members (or an approved waiver) by February 1st.
The PTA or council must have a president identified in the WSPTA membership database.

Local PTAs, community PTAs, or councils may apply for the following awards:

Advocacy Award of Excellence
Family and Community Engagement Award of Excellence
Outstanding Communication Strategy
Outstanding Newsletter & E-Blast
Outstanding PTA of the Year
Outstanding Website
PTAs Taking Significant Action
Standards of Excellence

To learn more and for applications (posted January), visit the Local PTA and Council Awards of Excellence page.

PTA Men's Essay Contest Due
2018-03-01
This statewide essay contest explores the important and varied contributions that men make in the lives and education of children – from the children’s perspective. All men involved in a child’s life – fathers, uncles, grandfathers, brothers, step-fathers, mentors, neighbors, pastors, coaches, and friends – impact the children they care about.
For information about the essay contest objective, contest divisions, and participation rules visit the PTA Men’s Essay Contest page.

100% Membership/Staff Applications Due
2018-03-01
100% Membership
To be awarded the 100% Membership Award, local PTAs must have one paid membership entered in the membership database for every child enrolled in the school associated with that local PTA. PTAs must complete an application form by March 1 to be eligible for this award. Recipients of the 100% Membership Award will be honored at the WSPTA convention.
100% Staff
The 100% Staff Membership Award is presented to local PTAs who enroll at least as many school staff members as there are full-time certified employees at the school. This award recognizes the value of teachers as stakeholders, as well as all dedicated staff members at the school, in advocating for all children through PTA membership.
PTAs must complete the applicable application form by March 1. Learn more here about these membership awards including the application forms for download.

Leadership Academy Applications Due
2018-03-01
In gratitude for many hours of service and training, the WSPTA Board of Directors created the Leadership Academy program. The purpose of this program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to join the Leadership Academy program and submit their activity annually to create a record of their leadership in the association.
To learn more about the program itself, the points system, or award levels visit the Leadership Academy page.

WSPTA Scholarship Application Deadline
2018-03-01
It’s that time of year for high school seniors: applying for college and learning how to pay for college.
To help alleviate the pains of paying for college, Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state high schools, with active PTAs within them, who will be starting college (either 2-year or 4-year) in the fall of 2018.
Learn more here about details on requirements and to access the application form. Deadline is by midnight, March 1.

Region 10 Spring Conference
2018-03-10 10:00 - 14:00
Tacoma Police Department Substation Sector 1
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/region-10-spring-conference-tickets-43356515505
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

State-Level Individual Award Nominations Due
2018-03-15
Each year, Washington State PTA (WSPTA) may honor individuals or groups for their state-level service and/or advocacy on behalf of children by presenting them with a WSPTA award. Recipients of these awards further the vision and mission of WSPTA through their service and/or advocacy at the state level. All awards may not be given out every year.
Awards include: Outstanding Service, Honorary Life Membership, Outstanding Advocate, Outstanding Educator, and Friend of Children.
Click here for information on the various state-level awards including the WSPTA Awards Nomination Form.

PTA and the Law Webinar
2018-03-15 19:00 - 21:30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-and-the-law-webinar-tickets-43132315918
PTA and the Law is a vital training for your entire board. Learn about state and federal rules and regulations for running a nonprofit corporation.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.

WSPTA//Game Development Competition Final Project Submissions Due March 15
2018-03-15 23:59
WSPTA//Game Development Competition
Final project submissions are due March 15, 2018.
https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/game-competition/

Cancelled - Region 7 PTA and the Law
2018-03-19 17:30 - 21:00
Everett Community Resource Center
FREE training and leadership development for all PTA leaders! Come learn, network with your fellow PTA leaders, and meet part of your PTA support team.
All Washington State PTA trainings and events are for PTA officers, board members, committee chairs, and interested members only.
