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2022-2023 Reflections Virtual Art Showcase is Live!

2/28/2023

 
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Please join us in celebrating our student artists with the launch of the Northshore Council PTSA's 2022-2023 Reflections Virtual Art Showcase. It includes all of our Council Qualifiers.

This is a multi-media Showcase event! Guests are able to view the dance and film pieces, listen to the music compositions, read the literature pieces, and view the photography and visual arts pieces.

We hope that you will be able to celebrate with your student and share this showcase with friends and family!

​​All 216 Northshore PTSA Council Qualifier student artworks are on display.


​Click here to view Council's Judging Results.

Bonus Grant Cycle: Apply Today

2/7/2023

 
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​Apply Today! Grant Applications Due March 24, 2023.
Great News! Council has added an additional grant cycle! Do you have an idea for a community event or an educational speaker to bring to your school community this spring? Partner with Council and apply for a grant to help offset the cost.

The Northshore Council PTSA’s Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program is designed to help support local PTAs in hosting relevant and timely speakers for our district families and to encourage them to create engaging events for our community.

ALL local PTAs, within the Northshore School District and in good standing, may apply for a grant through a simple application process. The deadline for this last round of grants is Friday, March 24, 2023!
 
Not sure what to apply for? Check out some of the programs supported through this grant program on our past recipients page.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
More Information
Learn more about Northshore PTSA's Educational Speakers & Community Events Grant Program.

Questions? Email ​grants@northshorecouncilptsa.org

Reflections Update: Council Online Showcase Coming Soon!

2/7/2023

 
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Please join us in celebrating our student artist with the launch of the Northshore Council Reflections Online Showcase on Monday, February 27. It will include all of our Council Qualifiers and will be found on our website under the Reflections tab. 

The 2023-2024 Reflections theme is "I Am Hopeful Because..." Please spread the word so student artists can start working on their new pieces! 

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  • THANK YOU to this year's Council level judges: Greg Fry, Oceana Dunsire, Colleen Robson, Kali Robson, Amanda Rice and especially our student judges, Amelie F., Joyin A., Evelyn L., and Meagan M., from Woodinville High School. 
  • A HUGE SHOUT OUT out to all our Northshore PTAs/PTSAs Reflections Chairs for running your programs and celebrating student artists!
  • MANY THANKS to Council Reflections Chair, Jasmine Lee Fry, for organizing this year's Reflections program, and supporting our local Reflections Chairs.
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Questions? Contact Council's Reflections Chair, Jasmine Lee Fry.
​For more information about the Reflections program, please visit our 
Reflections Program page. ​

General Membership Meeting - Monday, March 20

2/6/2023

 
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Northshore Council PTSA General Meeting
Monday, March 20, 2023
6:30 PM Meet & Greet
7 PM Meeting Begins


Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85481338083?

​Meeting ID: 886 6563 4062​
​Passcode: Available Upon Request
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Please join us for our membership meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023 via Zoom!

Meet & Greet:
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Join us before the meeting, at 6:30PM, to chat with Council and other local PTA Leaders! Come say hi, ask questions, or just hang out for social time before the meeting.

Guest Speaker: 

 Juliana Fisher, NSD Director of Food & Nutrition Services
There will be a brief presentation with time for Q&A. Presentation will cover how funding & revenue for Child Meal Programs works (they are a self-supporting program), what NSD learned during the COVID waivers and offering free meals, current legislation being pursued in WA State, and what their department focus is this year.

Meeting Agenda:
In addition to our regular business, we will be electing our 2023-2024 Executive Board and draw a winner for the Donut Forget - To Complete Your SOA Contest.

Second Notice of Election:
update 3/13/23

As there is only one candidate per position, the election will be conducted via voice vote. Click here to see the slate of candidates, and qualification requirements.
Council meetings will build your PTA knowledge, give you the opportunity to network with other PTA, school district and community leaders, and they can be a lot of fun, too. Each PTA may send up to 4 voting representatives - but we encourage ALL who are interested to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Anxiety - What is it?

2/6/2023

 
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It can save your life, or paralyze you. It can push you to prepare for a test, or it can spiral around in your mind preventing you from doing your daily activities.  

Anxiety is a normal reaction to different situations in our lives.  It is our warning system that alerts us to danger to prepare us to react and get to safety. Anxiety can even be helpful to motivate us to prepare for work, a speech, a move, or even a party!  

When the fear and distress of anxiety gets in the way of our daily lives, it may be an anxiety disorder.  

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the United States. Nearly 20% of all adults have an anxiety disorder, while 7% of kids will experience anxiety each year, and that number is rising.  Anxiety can be caused by genetics, the environment (traumatic events or illness), or a combination. Treatments, including medication, therapy, and relaxation techniques, can be quite effective. When youth, especially, get appropriate treatment, it can make an enormous difference in the trajectory of their lives.  

There are several types of anxiety, according to NAMI and Mental Health America:
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder - GAD produces chronic, exaggerated worrying about everyday life which can consume hours each day, making it hard to concentrate or finish daily tasks. A person with GAD may become exhausted by worry and experience headaches, tension, or nausea.

Social Anxiety Disorder - More than shyness, this disorder causes intense fear about social interaction, often driven by irrational worries about humiliation (e.g. saying something stupid or not knowing what to say). Someone with social anxiety disorder may not take part in conversations, contribute to class discussions, or offer their ideas, and may become isolated. Panic attacks are a common reaction to anticipated or forced social interaction.

Panic Disorder - This disorder is characterized by panic attacks and sudden feelings of terror sometimes striking repeatedly and without warning. Often mistaken for a heart attack, a panic attack causes powerful physical symptoms including chest pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath and stomach upset. Many people will go to desperate measures to avoid an attack, including social isolation.

Phobias - We all tend to avoid certain things or situations that make us uncomfortable or even fearful. But for someone with a phobia, certain places, events, or objects create powerful reactions of strong, irrational fear. Most people with specific phobias have several things that can trigger those reactions; to avoid panic, they will work hard to avoid their triggers. Depending on the type and number of triggers, attempts to control fear can take over a person’s life.

OCD - Repeated, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts or rituals that seem impossible to control.

PTSD - Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event such as war, rape, child abuse, natural disasters, or being taken hostage. Nightmares, flashbacks, numbing of emotions, depression, and feeling angry, irritable, distracted, and being easily startled are common.
If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, there is help! Talk to your doctor or health care professional.  
As always, take care of yourself first so that you can care for your kiddos.
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Crisis Resources:
www.nami.org
www.mhanational.org
www.apa.org
www.veteranscrisisline.net/
www.samhsa.gov/find-help
hotline.rainn.org
www.loveisrespect.org/
www.thetrevorproject.org/

In a Crisis, call or text 9-8-8   OR   text 'TALK' to 741741
​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. 

E-Prep Chair Meeting - February 28

2/6/2023

 
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E-Prep Chair Meeting Tues., February at 11 am.
​You are invited to join Council's Emergency Preparedness
​(E-Prep) Chair meeting!

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​Anyone in PTA/PTSA is welcome to attend our meetings, and we encourage all local PTA/PTSA E-Prep chairs to attend as well as PTA/PTSA Presidents and/or Vice Presidents or delegates.

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88540779232
Meeting ID: 885 4077 9232
 Passcode: *Available upon request*
​For more information about E-Prep or to request meeting access, please contact Council's Emergency Preparedness & Safety​ (E-Prep) Chair, Robin McKenzie.

More information is available on our E-Prep Program page. 

Seeking Leaders for 2023-2024!

2/2/2023

 

​Northshore Council is Looking for Awesome Leaders!
Put all the PTA/PTSA knowledge you have to good use by becoming a Northshore Council Executive Team Member.

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Click image for Nomination Form.
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Northshore Council PTSA is made up of volunteers from our Local PTAs and community that have chosen to use their skills to assist our community. The Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates for Northshore Council PTSA's 2023-2024 Executive team. Positions include:
  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • First Vice President
  • VP of Advocacy
  • VP of Events
  • VP Elementary Support
  • VP Secondary Support
  • VP of Communications
Learn more about the job description for each position as well as qualification requirements below.

Are you ready to nominate yourself or someone else? Click here for the Nomination Form.
Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at nomcom@northshorecouncilptsa.org

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​When you serve on Council you are a RESOURCE to local PTA leaders; a communication LINK between districts, PTAs, and parents in the community; a MENTOR to future leaders; and a VOICE for children we all serve.

​Qualification Requirements
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Per the 2022-2023 Council Standing Rules:
All Candidates:
  • Any position may be held jointly by two (2) people, except the role of Treasurer. 
  • Nominees must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Nominees must be a current member of at least one local PTA that falls within the Northshore Council PTSA membership area. 
Candidates for the office of President and First Vice President shall also:
  • Have two years of elected officer experience on Northshore Council PTSA; 
-OR -
  • Have served as President of a local PTA for at least one year and have one year of serving in an elected position on Council or higher.
Candidates for the offices of VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support shall also:
  • Have served in PTA a minimum of 2 years, with one year as a local PTA President and one year in a board position at the educational stage that they are going to support.

Brief Job Descriptions of Council Positions  For a more detailed job description, click here.

President: The President has many important jobs including serving as the official contact, communicator and representative of Council. They oversee and coordinate the work of the executive board, preside over meetings, are ex-officio members of all committees (except Nominating Committee) and are designated as an authorized signer for checks, contracts and authorizations for payment. But, most importantly, they work to connect PTAs which in turn helps them support families, schools and the community to work towards overall student success.
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1st VP: Must be familiar with the Council president’s duties and responsibilities. Act as an aide to the president and perform the duties of the president in his or her absence. Is in charge of advertising and organizing the Council Grant Program and yearly Awards.
 
Treasurer: Is the authorized custodian of the funds of the association and receives and disburses all monies in accordance with the budget as approved by the  membership.

Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PTA. Also responsible for taking attendance and monitoring quorum at meetings.

VP of Events: Plans and coordinates Councils yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration and Spring Recognition Event.

VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond.

VP of Advocacy: Help to educate local PTA's and disseminate information about current WSPTA and National PTA legislative priorities.

VP of Elementary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local elementary PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's.

VP of Secondary Support: Act as a conduit of information for local secondary (high school and middle school) PTAs. Helps to answer questions local PTA's may have and works to recognize and celebrate local PTA's.

Nomination Form
Questions? Contact Council's Nominating Committee at nomcom@northshorecouncilptsa.org

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