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2022-23 Council Reflections Results

1/19/2023

 
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Congratulations to all the students who made it to the Council Level for judging!!
CONGRATULATIONS to all our talented Northshore artists who participated in Reflections this year! We had 215 entries from 27 schools. The students demonstrated creativity and passion while keeping with the 2022-23 theme of "Show Your Voice". 

Judging Results:
There were 57 State Qualifiers who continued on to Washington State PTA for further judging.  There were also 12 pieces that received the honorable Judge's Choice Award.
​Council Results
​State Qualifiers

Click above link for results
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Council Results
​Judge's Choice 
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​2023 Virtual College and Career Fair

1/19/2023

 
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2023 Virtual College and Career Fair
Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

 Register & More Information Here
​Northshore School District is proud to host the 2023 Virtual College & Career Fair on Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This event will be filled with valuable information to help families plan and navigate post high school options, and is intended for all Northshore High School students and families, but is open to all.

Participants can attend 3 live sessions on February 9th. There will be an opportunity for Questions & Answers.

​Over 15 virtual sessions will be offered, and topics include:
  • College Application Process
  • Paying for College
  • Transfer, Tech, and 2-Year Programs
  • Apprenticeships and Career Colleges
  • ...and so much more!

Questions Regarding Registration? Email Lisa Allen at lallen@nsd.org.

This event is proudly sponsored in partnership with Northshore Council PTSA's Secondary Support and Northshore Schools Foundation.
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Announcing: Round 2 Grant Recipients

1/19/2023

 
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Northshore Council PTSA is proud to announce the recipients of our second round of Educational Speakers & Community Events Grants for 2022-2023!
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​​​Northshore Council PTSA's Secondary Support
2023 Virtual College and Career Fair
February 9, 2023 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Audience: Northshore High School students and families, but is open to all.​
Register Here​  
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Maywood Hills PTA
Digital Development for Families with Elementary School-Aged Students 
​Details coming soon.

Local PTAs/PTSAs interested in partnering with Northshore Council PTSA to host speakers or community events are invited to apply for a Northshore Council PTSA Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant. 2022-2023 grants are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and applications are reviewed by the Northshore Council PTSA. The submission deadline for the third and last round of Educational Speakers & Community Events Grants is Friday, January 27, 2023.

For more information about the grants program, visit our Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program page or contact email ​grants@northshorecouncilptsa.org.

Survey: Meetings with Legislators and Focus Day 2023

1/18/2023

 
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Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury is scheduling virtual appointments with our legislators leading up to Focus Week. Please indicate your interest in participating in any or all of these activities by completing this short survey by February 5, 2023. 

Focus on Advocacy Week is scheduled for February 6 - 10, 2023.  During this week, members can participate in daily calls to actions.  Subscribe to WSPTA Action Network.

Focus Day will be Monday, February 20, 2023 (Presidents Day), in Olympia and members are encouraged to meet with their legislators about our 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities. Washington State PTA is planning speakers and tours.

2023 Legislative Panel Preview
Key leaders of the Washington State Legislature provided a preview of priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. You can watch the 2023 Legislative Panel Preview on WSPTA's YouTube page.

Complete Survey Here
Focus on Advocacy - Q&A "Office Hours" is being offered by WSPTA. This is an open opportunity to have your questions answered by experienced WSPTA Advocates and learn how to best hold effective meetings with legislators. There is no formal program, please just come by and let us help you. Register to receive meeting link. 
  • February 01 | 12pm - 1pm | Online
  • February 01 | 7pm - 8pm | Online
​Would you like to discuss more on how your PTA can participate this year? Please contact Northshore Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury.

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​More on Advocacy: 
  • Previous Advocacy Blog: January 2023 PTA Advocacy News
  • Council's blog post WSPTA Adopts Legislative Priorities for 2022-2024
  • Council's Advocacy Page
  • Questions? Contact Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury

Sharing the Love of PTA & Watching Our Membership Grow

1/18/2023

 

WSPTA February Membership Growth Contest

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New Membership Growth Contest: Share the love of PTA and grow by 14 new members between February 1st and February 28th!

By adding members, all PTAs will be automatically entered into this contest. WSPTA Membership contests are held throughout the year. Upcoming contests will be March Member Madness and Spring into Membership.


WSPTA Membership Growth Awards

To highlight the importance of membership growth, Washington State PTA recognizes local PTAs for enrolling more members than they did in the previous year and for continuous growth year over year. As PTAs achieve incremental increases in membership growth, they are recognized for each milestone they reach. Below is the list of Northshore PTAs that have received a growth membership award as of December 31, 2022.
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​2 Years Continuous Growth​
Canyon Creek PTA
Maywood Hills PTSA
Shelton View PTA
Sorenson PTA
Timbercrest Middle School PTSA
Woodinville High School PTSA
Woodmoor PTSA
PLATINUM
Bothell High PTSA
Cottage Lake PTA
Frank Love PTA
Kenmore Middle PTSA
Shelton View PTA
​Sorenson PTA

Timbercrest Middle School PTSA
Woodinville High School PTSA
GOLD
​North Creek High School PTSA
SILVER
Canyon Creek PTA
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Maywood Hills PTSA​
Woodmoor PTSA



​Membership Growth Awards
Membership Growth Awards are calculated monthly (no application needed) and announced via the WSPTA website and social media outlets. PTAs that reach each level receive a digital publicity kit containing graphics and ideas for sharing their achievement.
  • Bronze Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling at least one more member than their previous year’s total membership.
  • Silver Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 105% of their previous year’s total membership.
  • Gold Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 110% of their previous year’s total membership.
  • ​Platinum Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 120% of their previous year’s total membership.
More Membership resources can be found on WSPTA's website.

​Questions? Contact Council's Co-VP of Membership, Kim Ortiz.
Northshore Council Membership Page ​

Upcoming Community News/Resources

1/6/2023

 
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​Community-Based English Classes for Northshore School District Parents

Woodin Elementary School Natural Leaders Equitable Parent Engagement Group is proud to offer community-based English classes for Northshore School District parents. Partially supported through a grant from the Northshore Council PTSA and in partnership with Woodin Elementary PTA.

Class Information:
Instructor Stephanie Sareeram, a Woodin Elementary parent, has been instructing ESL for 20+ years and is enthusiastic about providing an essential program to district families. Inspired by Woodin Elementary's Spanish/English dual language program, the classes are designed to address barriers many families face in understanding the school system, build community, and communicating with staff and families. 


Tuesdays at 5:30pm
January 24 to March 28, 2023
Registration fee: $10.00
Limited to 40 adults


For more information or to register, please contact info@nlwoodin.org.

​Clases de Inglés basadas en la comunidad para los padres del distrito de Northshore

El grupo de Natural Leaders de Woodin Elementary, un grupo de participación equitativa de padres, se enorgullece de ofrecer clases de Inglés basadas en la comunidad para los padres del distrito de Northshore. Con el apoyo parcial de una subvención del Northshore Council PTSA, las clases se ofrecerán en Woodin Elementary los martes por la noche a partir del 24 de enero a las 5:30 p. m. y durarán 10 semanas hasta el 28 de marzo.
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La instructora Stephanie Sareeram, madre de Woodin Elementary, ha estado enseñando ESL durante más de 20 años y está entusiasmada por brindar un programa esencial a las familias del distrito. Inspiradas en el programa bilingüe español/inglés de Woodin Elementary, las clases están diseñadas para abordar las barreras que enfrentan muchas familias para comprender el sistema escolar, construir una comunidad y comunicarse con el personal y las familias. La participación tendrá un límite de 40 adultos.

Cuota de inscripción: $10. Para obtener más información o registrarse, comuníquese con info@nlwoodin.org​
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​2023 Virtual College and Career Fair

​Save the date for Northshore School District's 2023 Virtual College & Career Fair on Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This event will be filled with valuable information to help families plan and navigate post-high school options. Register Here

This event is proudly sponsored in partnership with Northshore Council PTSA's Secondary Support and Northshore Schools Foundation.
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January 2023 PTA Advocacy News

1/5/2023

 
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The Washington State Legislative Session starts Monday, January 9th, so Northshore Council PTSA is gearing up for Washington State PTA Focus Week: February 20th - 24th. (Update 1/17/23: Focus week is now February 6-10th)  Mark your calendar to join us on February 20th (Presidents Day) to meet with our legislators.  We'll be sharing our Legislative priorities and personal stories to help our lawmakers understand how policies impact our students and families.  In preparation for our advocacy work, sign up for a free zoom with our Legislative Consultant, Marie Sullivan, this Thursday, January 11, 2023. More details below.

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If you have questions or would like to discuss advocacy issues with Northshore VP Advocacy, Jennifer Drury, email her at advocacy@northshorecouncilptsa.org.  

​New Faces, New Budgets: What to Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session 
January 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register for online meeting link
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Join WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan for an interactive discussion about 2022 election results, known and predicted session protocols, changes to committee assignments, and how to best engage with the 2023 legislature.

While the Governor’s proposed two-year budgets won’t be released yet, we also will discuss the November revenue forecast and how the economy may affect state funding decisions, as well share information about pre-filed bills and priorities being discussed by the four caucuses. The 2023 legislative session begins January 9th and runs 105 days.

More information and registration can be found here. 

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​What is Focus on Advocacy Day?
February 20th kicks off a full week of member advocacy! We need WSPTA leaders and members to meet with their state representatives and senators to share the PTA mission and priorities. Let’s make sure the PTA voice is loud and proud on this day! You will be provided with everything you need to know in order to schedule and hold a successful meeting with your legislators. While these meetings would ideally be on Monday (Focus on Advocacy Day), they may need to be scheduled throughout the week to accommodate your legislators’ schedules.
What is Focus on Advocacy Week?
Your actions throughout the week of February 20 - 24th (Update: rescheduled February 6-10th) will be quick and easy, but will make a tremendous impact. It will be so easy that you can take action from home, while waiting for a coffee order, or sitting in your child’s pick-up line!
WSPTA will be asking members to act virtually throughout Focus on Advocacy Week. Each day will focus on an important part of the WSPTA platform. The best way to participate is by subscribing to the WSPTA Action Network so that you receive the daily calls to action for this week and periodically throughout the legislative session. You will be provided with easily customizable messages that the action alert system will automatically send to your legislators. It is easy to do and only takes a few minutes! We also encourage you to share your advocacy work on your personal and PTA social media accounts throughout the week using the hashtag #WSPTAOneVoice.
2023 Legislative Panel Preview
Key leaders of the Washington State Legislature provided a preview of priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. This was an interactive meeting where attendees had the opportunity to learn how policy and budget priorities may align with WSPTA’s adopted legislative platform and get the most current information about how to participate in the process this year. You can watch the 2023 Legislative Panel Preview on WSPTA's YouTube page.
​More on Advocacy: 
  • Council's blog post WSPTA Adopts Legislative Priorities for 2022-2024
  • Council's Advocacy Page
  • Questions? Contact Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury

Second Notice of Election: 2022-2023 Nominating Committee

1/5/2023

 
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​​Northshore Council PTSA will be holding online elections for the three (3) positions on its 2022-23 Nominating Committee on Thursday, January 19, 2023. 

The Nominating Committee is a special committee that holds the key to a successful PTSA. It is responsible for presenting the best-qualified candidates to serve as the elected officers who will lead Northshore Council PTSA in 2023-2024.

The slated candidates are as follows:​
Jane Chiodo
Cherry Holmes
Laura Staneff

The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Friday, December 16, 2022.​
​Qualification Requirements:
  • No person may serve on this committee for more than two consecutive one-year terms.
  • A candidate for the local PTA nominating committee must be a member of the local PTA for at least 15 days preceding their election.
  • For a council nominating committee, the candidate must be a member of a local PTA in the council for at least 15 days preceding their election. 
  • Each of the slated candidates meets all qualification requirements.

Election Information:
As there are only three candidates, the election will be conducted via voice vote at the next General Membership Meeting, on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting Information
Thursday, January 19, 2023
6:30 PM Meet & Greet
7 PM Meeting Begins

Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88665634062​

​Meeting ID: 886 6563 4062​
​Passcode: Available Upon Request


Information about Northshore Council PTSA online elections procedures is available in its Electronic Voting (E-Voting) Policy.

​Questions? Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam. 

*A meeting passcode is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the passcode by emailing Council PTSA Communications VP, Jennifer Snyder.

How to Beat the Winter Blues

1/5/2023

 
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​In our area of the Pacific Northwest, many of us suffer from the “winter blues”, or it's more severe type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Often when the seasons change to fall and winter and the days get shorter and darker, we might feel sad and not ourselves. We may also get into a slump after the fun and festivities of the holidays have ended. This may cause us to have trouble sleeping, overeating, and have low motivation.  

Not only is SAD common in people with depressive disorders, but also those with anxiety, panic and eating disorders, and also ADHD.  SAD affects mostly women, and generally the onset is between ages 20-30 years of age.  This means it may not affect our children as much as us caregivers. We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our loved ones. 

While it is not fully known what causes SAD, research shows that low levels of the brain chemical serotonin plays a large role, as well as high levels of melatonin. Both of these help maintain daily body rhythms, along with sufficient levels of vitamin D. Traditional treatments include light therapy, vitamin D, talking to a therapist, and possibly some medications.
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Here are some more ideas for beating the winter blues:
~Get plenty of sleep
~Keep routines
~Exercise, even a little
~Lean into your relationships
~Sit by a sunny window
~Keep things simple
~Eat a well-balanced diet
~Set reasonable expectations and boundaries
~Do things that make you happy
~Take time for yourself to recharge
~Don’t overschedule
If these coping strategies do not help, consider talking to your doctor or your mental health professional. 
 And remember, there is the new 9-8-8 hotline if you need someone to talk to right away.  ​
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Check out these links for more information:
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (nih.gov)  
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)
  • Tips for Managing the Holiday Blues | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness  ​
  • 7 tips to beat the winter blues | Health & Wellness Services | University of Colorado Boulder​
This article was brought to you by Northshore Council PTSA's Mental Health Committee.
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For past articles and more resources, please visit our Mental Health Awareness page. 

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