Washington State PTA Special Education Committee Roundtable
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Special Education Committee would like to invite leaders of Washington State Special Education PTAs, Special Education Representatives both at the council and school levels and community special education parent’s groups to a roundtable to network and share ideas from across the state.

PTA & The Law
2023-04-06 18:00 - 21:00
Last chance for PTA & The Law class for 2022-2023. This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.

Sales Tax Form Due to DOR
2023-04-17

Understanding WSPTA Proposed Bylaws Amendments for Annual Business Meeting
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:00
Join us to learn more about the proposed WSPTA Bylaws Amendments you’ll be voting on at your upcoming Annual Business Meeting! If you’re a new or veteran delegate, this is your opportunity to hear about the proposed amendments, why they have been submitted and ask questions to inform your vote. Hope to see you there!

2023 WSPTA Essay, Game Development and Scholarship Awards Celebration
2023-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is a virtual student awards celebration for our essay, game development, and scholarship winners. We will hear the student authors’ winning essays and view game programs with a live chat feature so the audience can congratulate students as their work is featured.

2023 State Legislative Session Debrief
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
The session has wrapped up, hear our Legislative Consultant’s summary of how things went.

Reflections Student Recognition Celebration
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
This year’s WSPTA Reflections Student Recognition Celebration will be a virtual program. Our award-winning students’ artwork will be shown with live hosts guiding attendees through activities and a live chat feature so the audience can congratulate students as their artwork is displayed.
The 2022-2023 Washington State Reflections Winners are up and we will be posting entries in the coming weeks.

Issues/Resolutions/Principles Draft Submissions Due
2023-05-01
For consideration at Legislative Assembly in October.

WSPTA Board Meeting
2023-05-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, WA
The next WSPTA Board meeting will take place once May 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (estimated end time).
Times and dates are subject to Change.
Hilton Bellevue’s address is 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA.

Spring Conference
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07 | Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, WA
Spring Conference is everything you’ve loved about previous in-person Conventions. This fully in-person, 2-day event will be held at the Hilton Bellevue on May 6th and 7th. We will gather to network, learn and celebrate the year together. Registration fees for this event are $150.00 per person with some subsidized rates available.
Registration for the Spring Conference can be found here.

Additional informational pages have been published:
General Information – This page contains the tickets and registration links, code of conduct and more.
Speakers and Schedule – This page contains a list of speakers and the schedule for the Spring Conference.
Sponsors and Exhibitors – This page contains the sponsors who helped make the Spring Conference happen and the exhibitors who will be at the conference.

National Teacher Appreciation Week
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-12

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00

Charitable Solicitation Act Registration/Renewal
2023-05-31
Report to the Secretary of State’s office. Received by – not postmark date.

Money Talks: from the State to the District, how school funding works in Washington
2023-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join this webinar to gain an understanding of how our schools are funded, what drives the budget decisions our buildings are facing, and how decisions made at different levels of government impact our classrooms.
ASL Interpretation will be available during this webinar and this webinar will be recorded.

Juneteenth - Office Closed
2023-06-19

Independence Day – Office Closed
2023-07-04

Council and Service Committee Sneak-Peek
2023-08-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This event is for Council leaders and Service Committee members only.
Join us for a brief event where you will get the scoop on upcoming dates, an introduction to state directors, training options for your councils, and meeting your Region Director. We hope this helps as your PTA works on their summer planning for the upcoming year!

Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtables
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
This event is sold out, but a second Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtable will be held on September 7, 2023. To register for the second Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtable, visit Eventbrite.
Do you have questions about how to navigate memberplanet? Join Robert Montenegro and WSPTA Membership Director, Jenn Talingo, in walking you through and answering any questions you may have.

Autumn Leadership Launch
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-26 | Virtual
WSPTA will be remotely hosting the 3rd annual Autumn Leadership Launch (A.L.L.) on August 25-26, 2023. There will be more details to come closer to the event.

PTA Day at the Park
2023-08-27 13:10 - 15:40 | T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States
PTA Day at the Park is SOLD OUT!
We’re excited to see you this weekend at the Mariner’s Game! Be on the lookout for our welcome on the scoreboard in the 3rd inning.
Please remember to download your tickets before Sunday. Here are step-by-step instructions:

Go to https://am.ticketmaster.com/mariners/
Sign up with the exact e-mail address used to purchase
Once you’re in, click the three dash marks in the top left corner
Click on “My Events”
Select event
Add ticket to apple/android wallet

If you need assistance, please reach out to the Box Office at (206) 346-4001 or TicketHelp@mariners.com. You can also go up to the Box Office window when at the game and get assistance there.

Labor Day – Office Closed
2023-09-04

Membership/memberplanet Help Roundtables
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:30
Due to popular demand, we have added a second Membership Roundtable. Do you have questions about how to navigate memberplanet? Join Robert Montenegro and WSPTA Membership Director, Jenn Talingo, in walking you through and answering any questions you may have.

PTA & The Law
2023-09-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-23 09:00 - 12:00
This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year.

Reflections Leaders Training
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:00
We are providing a virtual WSPTA training about how to run the National PTA Reflections program at your school or council level. A brief overview of the program will be provided along with deadline/timeline review and helpful tips for arranging judging and submitting your winning entries to state. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation and we will be recording the September presentation for those that are unable to attend. This presentation is geared towards new Reflection chairs but also includes information that experienced chairs will need.

Managing your Nonprofit PTA
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:30
The financial management of the PTA is the responsibility of the entire board of directors. Learn the basic financial skills to manage and track PTA funds, online accounts, legal obligations to maintain your tax-exempt status and other considerations. Recommended for all elected officers and board members.

Region 5 Fall Link Up and Learn
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Pierce County Skills Center, 16117 Canyon Rd East, Puyallup, WA, 98375, United States
Region 5 Fall Link Up & Learn is an opportunity for local leaders to come together, network with each other, and attend training classes to strengthen their PTA knowledge and leadership skills.
We plan to offer the following classes:

PTA Boards and Admins – Building Productive Relationships
Managing Your Non-Profit
Navigating a Meeting

Refreshments will be offered.

Reflections Leaders Training
2023-10-07 09:00 - 10:30
We are providing a virtual WSPTA training about how to run the National PTA Reflections program at your school or council level. A brief overview of the program will be provided along with deadline/timeline review and helpful tips for arranging judging and submitting your winning entries to state. There will be a question-and-answer session at the end of the presentation. This presentation is geared towards new Reflection chairs but also includes information that experienced chairs will need.

Nominating Committee
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for this presentation to understand the importance of the nominating committee, how to elect them, and methods of organization so they have the tools to help them recruit the best-qualified candidates for the position. Come learn the basics and why this is such an important committee it’s part of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws and Standards of Affiliation!

Bylaws Amendment Recommendation Deadline
2023-10-15
The WSPTA governance committee has opened the window for member-submitted amendments to the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws. Submissions are due by 11:59 pm on October 15, 2023.
