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Summer Board Retreat

6/22/2022

 
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Council recommends local PTA leaders do two important things this summer:
  1. Take time to rest and recharge. Check out our Practicing ​Mindfulness for Summer article for some tips & resources.
  2. Hold a Summer Board Retreat for your PTA. Read on to learn more!

A board retreat can be a powerful way to kick-start your PTA's new year. If fact, it can be such a powerful tool that Washington State PTA considers having one to be a PTA best practice
Why have a board retreat?
A retreat is more than just a regular meeting; it is an opportunity to:
  • Get to know the members of your board
  • Plan and strategize for the year
  • Set expectations and responsibilities
  • Energize and engage
  • Create a shared vision
  • Develop specific strategy or plans
  • Provide social support
  • Improve communication and cohesiveness
  • Build trust

There are many things to consider when planning for your retreat. While board retreats can take place in person, many PTAs may find it best to plan a virtual retreat, which adds a few more items to that list.
  • Set aside ample time. A minimum of a half-day (4 hours) is recommended; a full day (8 hours) including a group social activity is even better. You can split the retreat into more than one session, if needed. Virtually, be mindful that it's hard to keep everyone's attention when sitting in front of a screen for long periods of time. Stopping for even a 5 minute stretch break can help regain everyone's focus.
  • Get it on the calendar early. Summer plans can make it a challenge to find an effective date. Parents need time to arrange child care.
  • Find and/or reserve a location. Get away from the school! Consider adult comfort, potential interruptions, access to restrooms, internet access, and other necessities. Virtual meetings mean online with participants each connecting from their home or office. Consider a platform and the technology that is most accessible to everyone you are meeting with when you plan your retreat.
  • Trouble Shooting Technology. Many platforms offer a technical testing page to help resolve any issues before your meeting begins. If it's the first time using a particular online platform, test out the features you may want to use ahead of time, such as screen sharing, co-hosting, or closed captioning. Though many of us are familiar with online meetings these days, it can be helpful to have a step-by-step guide written out on how to join your meeting for anyone new to online meetings.
  • Make it as mandatory as you can. Every person plays a role in the group's dynamic; even one person missing makes  a difference.
  • Engage with other board members to set a purpose for the retreat. Have them answer the following questions ahead of developing the agenda:
    • This retreat will be successful for me if...
    • This retreat will be successful for our PTA if...
    • The 3 most important goals for this retreat should be...
    • Share ideas for possible agenda items that would help us to meet the goals above
  • Arrange for food and drinks. It doesn't need to be fancy, but keep folks fed and hydrated so that they can focus on the work. This can be part of your retreat budget. Ask about and accommodate dietary restrictions. Virtually you won't need to provide these items, but it's a great idea to remind your team to feel free to eat and drink so they can stay focused.
  • Have a set-up and clean-up team.
Team Building
Great retreats also include a few key social elements that serve as ways to allow board members to connect, bond, and get to know each other, all of which work to help build a more cohesive team:
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  • ​Include at least one “getting to know you” activity.
  • Have name tags, if even one member of the group is new. For virtual meetings, ask that all participants use their correct name when signing into the meeting.
  • For a virtual retreat, get everyone chatting with a whimsical poll - such as "does pineapple belong on pizza" or "what superpower would you want". Menti.com is an easy tool to use for creating a live poll.
  • Include a group social activity, such as a potluck or bowling. There are activities you can do to energize your online meeting as well.

​​The extended nature of a retreat means that a board can have time for conversations and discussions with more breadth and depth. Consider some of the following discussion areas and questions as you build your board retreat agenda:
  • What norms do we want for our board? Consider creating your own Standards of Conduct (example from Council).
  • Build your calendar (check both the Northshore School District Calendar and WA State PTA's Multicultural Calendar for conflicts)
  • Develop a communication plan for the year
  • Start planning your Membership Campaign
  • Brainstorm
  • Strengths of our PTA?
  • Challenges of our PTA?
  • Opportunities?
  • How can we connect, welcome, and inspire our community?
  • What do you want people to say about your PTA's achievements at the end of the year?
  • How will you work together?
  • What does success look like?
  • What resources, training, or other outside help do we need to succeed?


Finally, remember that some of the most important work will happen after the retreat ends as ideas are put into action. Take time through the year to reflect and check-in with one another regarding discussions, action items, and progress toward goals.

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Additional Resources:
  • Summer Membership Planning Ideas - Check out our article from 2021 with ideas and tips from Council for planning your Membership Campaign.
  • Council's Summer Office Hours - Join Council members online on Wednesday, July 13th between 12pm-1pm to ask us questions and get support!
  • Online Meeting Hosting  - Learn about this service which will be returning in 2022-2023 for any local PTA/PTSA that wants Council to host a Zoom meeting for them. More details coming in Fall of 2022.
  • WSPTA Board Retreats Article 
  • WSPTA Leadership Guides - Handbooks for officers, running after school programs, advocacy, membership, FACE and more.
  • WSPTA pre-recorded training webinars - Trainings on transitions, effective meetings, secretary, treasurer basics and more. Login credentials can be found in the latest Leadership News email from WSPTA.
  • WSPTA Virtual Meetings - Virtually taking care of business while still using best practices.
  • Bellevue PTSA Council Summer Retreat Planning Tips
  • In-Person Icebreakers and Virtual Icebreakers - Articles from MindTools on designing an icebreaker activity specifically focused on meeting your objectives and appropriate to the group of people involved.
  • The Best Ice Breaker of All Time - An article that argues for the importance and value of ice breakers.

As always, Council is here to help your PTA have a successful year! If you ever have questions, you can reach out to us anytime via email. Find a list of Council Contacts here.

July 13th, 2022 • Summer Office Hours

6/9/2022

 
Summer Office Hours • Wednesday, July 13th @ 12pm
This summer, Council will be holding Office Hours on Wednesday, July 13th, from 12:00PM (noon) to 1:00PM. This is the perfect time to connect with Council, ask questions about the upcoming year, or even just stop in to say hello!

This time is designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders as you begin to navigate membership, programs, and managing your organization for the upcoming year. We hope you will join us!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86598668645

Meeting ID: 865 9866 8645
Passcode: *available upon request*

If you have questions and need to connect with Council prior to this, please visit our Contact Page for a list Council Officers and their emails.

Practicing Mindfulness this Summer

6/8/2022

 
Mindfulness for Summer
Phew! We’ve made it through another year! Oh, how we all could use time to recharge our bodies and minds. Our kids have gone through the wringer this year, with changing Covid protocols, school shootings, and other unpredictable events. These things quickly add up and take their toll on our mental health.

School is almost out, making this a good time to focus on recharging our bodies and minds. These upcoming summer months are a great time to revisit some mindfulness and self-care practices.  

Mindfulness practice is an excellent (and simple!) way to ground ourselves in a busy world, to stay fresh, and to simplify our lives. Who couldn’t use that? When you focus on right now, this very moment and not the past or what is coming up tomorrow (or even in the fall), you can be more open-minded, intentional, have gratitude and grace.  


Color Mindfulness
One way to practice mindfulness is to start your day with a purpose. When you set an intention, it is more likely that your actions, words, and responses, especially during tough moments, will be more mindful and compassionate. This practice is best done first thing in the morning, before turning on screens or checking social media.

​Here are some additional mindfulness exercises to try:
  • Mindful Breathing: Sit comfortably or lie down on your back. Take slow, deep breaths, noticing your lungs expanding. Release the breath slowly. Repeat at least 4 more times. As you breath in and out, you can try imagining going up a hill and then back down a hill, swinging in slow-motion, or visualizing colors using Color Mindfulness.
  • Mindful Observation: Step outside for a few moments. Focus on a flower, a cloud, or the trees in the distance. Notice only that item, as if it were the first time you’ve ever seen it.
  • Mindful Awareness: Pay attention to what you are doing and focus on one task at a time - do not multi-task. Ever forget where you set your phone? It’s probably because you set it down while walking through the house to do something else.
  • Mindful Listening: Listen without judgement or other influences. Listen to your child, your friend, your partner. Listen to nature.
  • Mindful Immersion: Be fully present and immersed in what you are doing. Don’t think of the past or the future. Just the here and now.
  • Mindful Appreciation: Find gratitude in and appreciation for every day things. These can be small things such as the smell of rain that watered your garden or the electricity that turns your coffee pot on in the morning.

Remember: the purpose of these mindful exercises is to be intentional and focus on one thing at a time. By doing so, you will see improved balance and happiness in your daily lives.


Self Care for Parents
Self Care for Students
​​Help your students to care for themselves, as well, over summer break. When they observe you practicing self-care, they will be more likely to do the same. 

Students need to find creative ways to connect with friends, spend time outdoors, and relax.  Lastly, make sure they know how to reach someone if they need to talk or connect in times of distress or loneliness.  ​
Self Care for Parents
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As we prepare to part until the fall, remember that as parents we need to take care of ourselves before we can effectively care for our families.

Practice self-care and self-compassion. Remember to take breaks to relax throughout the day and week. Treat yourself to a good night's sleep and nourishing meals. Go outside to enjoy the sunshine - a 20 minute walk is a great way to do this.
Self Care for Students

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Reference numbers to have handy:
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK

​Starting July 16th, Dial 988 for
Mental Health Emergencies

Summer is the perfect time to slow down and smell the roses, as the saying goes. Play that extra board game with your kids before bed. Jump on the trampoline with them after lunch. Take a walk with your partner at sunset. Notice the little things that bring you joy. By being intentional and focusing on one thing at a time, you will see improved balance and happiness in your daily lives.  

Be mindful. You, your family, and your mental health deserve it.

Mindfulness Websites, Apps, and Resources:
www.headspace.com
www.calm.com
www.smilingmind.com
www.mindfulnessdailyapp.com
Seattle Children's 5 Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Children and Teens

Mental Health Websites:
www.nami.org - National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nimh.nih.gov​ - National Institute of Mental Health
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
www.afsp.org - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention​
Mental Health Informational Flyers:
  • Mental Health in Washington
  • What is Telemental Health?
  • Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events
  • My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
  • Warning Signs of Suicide
This article was brought to you by Northshore Council's Mental Health Committee. 

Celebrating Local PTA 2022 Awardees!

6/7/2022

 
2021-2022 Local PTA/PTSA Award Winners
Awards are a great way for PTAs to show their community how much they appreciate them and to celebrate the dedication of those who support your PTA's mission and goals!

Many PTA's do this through WSPTA's formal volunteer award recognition program which allows for local PTAs to award for outstanding educator, advocate, student advocate, and volunteer (Golden Acorn), as well as the honorary life membership award.

Because volunteers are at the heart of everything PTA, Council is excited to share in the celebration of our local Northshore PTA Award Winners!

Please note, we know this is a busy time of year and many PTAs have not yet had the chance to submit their award winners to us for recognition. If you would like to add to our list, email communications@northshorecouncilptsa.org.

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Canyon Creek Elementary PTA
  • Golden Acorn: Foram Shah
  • Golden Acorn: Nancy Tangen
  • ​Honorary Life Membership: Bruce Denton
  • Outstanding Advocate: Christy Deer
  • Outstanding Educator: Maddy Rodgers
  • Outstanding Educator: Deanna Roland

Canyon Park Middle School PTSA
  • Golden Acorn: Popcorn Friday Volunteers 
(Michelle Falsis, Nikki & Ray Gagner, Carmel Percy)
  • Outstanding Advocate: Julie Brock
  • Outstanding Educator: Cheryl Klemz
  • Outstanding Educator: Colin White

Cottage Lake Elementary PTA
  • Golden Acorn: Venece Lyman
  • Golden Sailboat: Audrey Wilde

Leota Middle School PTSA
  • Golden Acorn: Carol Dillingham
  • Outstanding Advocate: Matthew Warhol
  • Outstanding Student Advocate: Liam Vanderkolk
  • Outstanding Educator: Tianna Flowers
  • Outstanding Educator: Tracy Westberg

Innovation Lab High School PTSA
  • Golden Acorn: Cathy Jones
  • Outstanding Educator: Dr. Stacey Hutchison
North Creek High School PTSA
  • Golden Acorn: Hanisha Bakshani
  • Outstanding Advocate: Dr. Gregory Cox
  • Outstanding Educator: Melanie Damson
  • Outstanding Educator: Christopher Estefani

Shelton View Elementary PTA
  • Golden Acorn: Allison Anderson
  • Golden Acorn: Cheryl Stanford
  • Golden Apple: Lynn Dunne
  • ​Golden Apple: Amber Purvis
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Skyview Middle School PTSA
  • Golden Acorn: Bushra Yassir
  • Outstanding Advocate: Jennifer Celms
  • Outstanding Educator: Jeremiah Campbell
  • Outstanding Educator: Tanya Subcleff

Woodin Elementary PTA
  • Golden Acorn: Antonio Gordivas 
  • Golden Acorn: Victoria Kramer
  • Honorary Life Membership: Deb Murphy
  • Honorary Life Membership: Jenny Peterson
  • Outstanding Advocate: Jen Anderson
  • Outstanding Advocate: Danielle Lewis
  • Outstanding Educator: Nancy Hernandez
  • ​Outstanding Educator: Nancy McQueen
Congratulations!! 2021-2022 Local PTA Award Recipients
Updated 7.6.2022

5/16/22 General Membership Meeting Recap

6/6/2022

 
Recap: 5/16/22 General Membership Meeting

​​​Last month Council held their 5th and final General Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year.

We appreciate all the local leaders from across the district as well as community and school partners who took the time to attend!


Continue reading below for a recap of this meeting.
Council Business:
The meeting kicked off with an approval of minutes from our March 21st general meeting, before moving on to hear the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April from Council Treasurer, Serena Xu.

Next on the agenda were updates from Council President, Jane Chiodo, which included:
  • Information on Northshore School District's student-led Mental Health Awareness talk at North Creek High School on May 18, 2022 6-7:30pm in the NCHS Commons. Link to RSVP was available in the latest issue of Council's eNews.
  • Introduction of the incoming board members and thank you to all the outgoing board members. Click here to see the list of volunteers who were elected to Council for 2022-2023 during our previous membership meeting.
  • Reminders about our two open elected positions - Secretary & VP of Events. If you are interested in taking on either of these positions, please email president@northshorecoucilptsa.org. Our board of directors can appoint someone to the position temporarily. The election process will begin in the fall with the goal of holding the election at our first general membership meeting which will take place in September.
  • Submitting local award winners to Council for recognition. We would love to highlight local PTA award winners to our communities. Please fill out our google form & let us know who your recipients are.
  • Information on connecting with Council over the summer.
    1. Check our calendar and June eNews for summer office hours.
    2. Follow Council on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for latest updates.
    3. Visit our Contact Us Page to email us any time with questions.

Our VP of Communications, Rachel Fitzgerald, then shared with everyone the importance of updating the contact information for positions being filled for next year in your PTA. If you are an officer next year, please update your contact information before July 1st, 2022. This information will be used to contact you by council board members that want to support your PTA. It is also how you will be on the list to receive communications from council, including the council newsletter, that will keep you updated on events and happenings in our district. Remember to update officers in memberplanet as well!
2022-2023 PTA OFFICERS - CLICK HERE TO UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION WITH COUNCIL
Thank You Dr. Reid!
The Council business portion of our meeting ended with a farewell for Dr. Michelle Reid who will be leaving Northshore School District at the end of June to serve as the Superintendent of the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia.

Jane Chiodo read a letter with messages of appreciation from Council leaders for all that Dr. Reid has done for our district over the years. Click here to read the thank-you letter.

District and Community Reports:
  • Marco Garcia, NSD Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator, reminded us about the 2022 Community Serve Day taking place Sunday, August 21st and let us know about the CP & Dorothy Johnson awards ceremony which the district would be holding on Thursday, May 26th at 6p.m. He also let us know that the Connections newsletter would continue to have a dedicated section for district wide updates from PTA and to email him if there was anything we wanted included in future newsletters.
  • School Board President, Jackie McGourty, gave an update explaining the current state of the interim superintendent  search and that they planned to announce by June 1. She also talked about the School Board's refresh of the strategic plan.
  • Representing the Northshore Schools Foundation, Hanisha Bakshani, gave updates about the Skills4Life podcasts, their grant program, and encouraged anyone who might be interested to learn more about the foundation and become an ambassador for their school.

​After the updates were given by the community partners there was a reminder to the local PTA attendees to please remember to fill out the end of year survey from Council. This survey lets us know how we can better serve your PTA with your valuable feedback. We will be taking survey responses up until midnight on Friday, June 17th.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE END OF THE YEAR FEEDBACK SURVEY FOR COUNCIL
2021-2022 Council Award Recipients
​Last, but certainly not least, the evening ended with our 2021-2022 Spring Recognition Event! This event was hosted by First Vice President and Awards Committee Chair, Mary Khouzam. 

The event included performances from the Woodinville High School String Quartet and the Canyon Park Middle School Advanced Drama Class. Two of Northshore's Reflections artists were also able to showcase their submissions which received awards from National PTA!

The highlight of the event was celebrating all the achievements of our local PTAs/PTSAs that make us #PTAProud. Council would also like to celebrate the local award winners in a future blog. To include your local recipients, please complete this form.

During our Spring Recognition, Council was also honored to present this year's Council Recognition Awards.
Congratulations to the following eleven (11) individuals:
🌟 Golden Acorn: Diana Christiansen
🌟 Golden Acorn: Jennifer Drury
🌟 Golden Acorn: Rachel Fitzgerald
🌟 Outstanding Educator: Steven Hopkins
🌟 Outstanding Educator: Peter Schurke
🌟 Outstanding Advocate: Clark Combs
🌟 Outstanding Student Advocate: Esther Kim
🌟 Outstanding Service: Jane Chiodo
🌟 Outstanding Service: Melissa Kline
🌟 Outstanding Service: Pauline Wray
🌟 Honorary Life Membership: Tracy Jokisch

Click here to learn more about each of our 2021-2022 Council Award Recipients.

Special thanks to Council Members Jane Chiodo, Jennifer Drury, Rachel Fitzgerald, Mary Khouzam, and Claudine Miller for their work to make this event a success! Many volunteer hours were spent reviewing nominations, selecting recipients, organizing the slideshow, arranging for student entertainment, and surprising the award winners - all to make our 2022 Spring Recognition Event a memorable one!!
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We want to thank all the volunteers, district employees, and community members who attended this meeting and all the previous meetings held this year. We hope you will continue to join us for our General Membership Meetings in the 2022-2023 school year.

​For a full list of our upcoming meetings and events, check out our Calendar.

2021-2022 Advocacy Recap

6/2/2022

 
Advocacy Recap
​As we wrap up another school year, Council would like to take a moment to recap some of the amazing advocacy work that has been done this year.

​We also want to thank all of our local PTA Advocacy Chairs, for the work they do at their school and within their community to advocate for all children, and our PTA members, who help strengthen our voice by being a part of the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the country!


In October, PTA delegates came together for the 43rd Annual WSPTA Legislative Assembly. During this event, PTA delegates were able to learn, listen, debate and vote on additions to our grassroots legislative platform.

​Three new resolutions and two amended resolutions were approved during the 2021 Legislative Assembly!

New resolutions:
  1. Improving Literacy and Educational Outcomes (18.42) - adopted
  2. Increasing Access and Affordability of Post-Secondary Education (18.43) - adopted as amended
  3. Improving Outcomes for Children and Youth in Highly Mobile Populations (2.27) - adopted as amended
 
Amended resolutions:
  1. School Construction Bond Reform (18.20) - amendments adopted
  2. Student Assessment and Testing (18.13) - amendments adopted

The 60 day 2022 Washington state legislative session ran from January 10th to March 10th. This included the February 2022 Focus Week where PTA Members advocated to elected officials about WA State PTA's Top 5 Legislative Priorities for the current legislative session. 

Some key accomplishments from this year's legislative session include:
  • SHB 1590 will provide school districts with enrollment stabilization funds for the 2021/22 school year equal to half of their enrollment decline from the 2019/20 school year. It will also allow school districts to use 2019/20 enrollment levels to set limits on levy funds collected in 2023.
  • 2SHB 1664 will increase state funding for nurses, social workers, psychologists, and counselors in phases through the 2024/25 school year. Note: Northshore already pays for a lot more nurses and social workers than are funded by the state, this increase in state funding will not necessarily lead to an increase in these staff positions, but it will add some money to NSD's budget. It is a step in the right direction. 
  • E2SHB 1153 will require most school districts to adopt a language access policy and procedures that will help them engage with non-English speaking families.
  • ESHB 1699 will temporarily allow school districts to rehire retired school staff without jeopardizing their retirement benefits. This may help with our current staff shortage problem.
  • SSB 5933 establishes a school seismic safety grant program that will help schools make renovations to increase safety in case of earthquakes and tsunamis.
  • ESSB 5078 will limit the sale of high-capacity magazines to no more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

The end of the legislative session means it’s time to start looking and planning ahead. Here are a few actions you can take before the school year is over:
  • Thank your legislators! We’ve had some great wins this session, so it’s always a good idea to send legislators an email thanking them for their work.
  • Organize a Voter Registration Drive - It’s never too early to register to vote, especially since in Washington State, 16 and 17 year-olds can pre-register and automatically receive their ballots when they turn 18. And 17 year-olds can vote in a primary election, as long as they turn 18 by the time of the general election. Organizing a high school voter registration drive is easier than you think, particularly when you partner with the League of Women Voters Seattle/King County. They have a wealth of information on how to conduct a drive, and often are able to help you on-site with registration forms, signs, buttons, and stickers.
  • Organize a Candidate Forum - This fall, the whole WA State House and half of the Senate are up for re-election this fall, so consider holding a candidate forum. Candidate forums are a great way to get your community engaged in the electoral process, and to voice your issues to the candidates. WSPTA has a Candidate Forum Toolkit to help you have a successful event.
  • Connect with Advocates Across WA State - Want to hear what’s going on with advocacy in other regions across the state? Have information or insights to share? Or are you just looking for an online advocacy community? Join the FB group WA State Parent Legislative Chairs.
  • Save the Date for the 2022 Legislative Assembly, October 15th & 16th - At the 2022 Legislative Assembly, delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our platform. This year is especially important as we will be voting on a new Top 5 to focus on over the next two years. Check with your local PTA about including a budget line to send delegates to the 2022 Leg Assembly if you don't currently have one.

If you would like to learn more about Council's Advocacy work or how you can get involved, visit our Advocacy page.

WSPTA Reflections Ribbons Have Arrived!

6/1/2022

 
Reflections Ribbons Pick Up
Council has received ribbons for all state qualifiers from Washington State PTA. These are for all participants who advanced from the Council level to the WSPTA level for judging.

If you are the Reflections Chair or President for your local PTA/PTSA, please contact Jasmine at reflections@northshorecouncilptsa.com to arrange for pick up.
Remember to check out our 2021-2022 Reflections Virtual Art Showcase featuring all 267 Northshore artists who qualified for Council!

To learn more about Reflections and how to promote the PTA program at your school, visit our Reflections page.

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