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Send A Message of Appreciation to NSD Staff 2023

3/18/2023

 
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​Council is gathering messages of gratitude to share with the many Northshore School District Administrators and Staff who work behind the scenes every week to make NSD the great district that it is!

Complete this form to leave a message to let NSD Staff know how much you appreciate them and all that they do for our district. Messages will be shared by Council PTSA with NSD Staff. Please make sure to submit your messages no later than Friday, April 21st.

Note:
Northshore School District will be recognizing May 8 - 12 for 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day will be recognized on Tuesday, May 9. 

Message of Appreciation Form
Click to complete form.

Questions? Email communicationsvp@northshorecouncilptsa.org

Celebrate with Local PTA/PTSA Recognition Awards

3/18/2023

 
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​Does someone in your PTA deserve a shout out?
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WSPTA has a formal volunteer award recognition program allowing local PTAs to award honors for outstanding educator, advocate, student advocate, and volunteer (Golden Acorn), as well as the honorary life membership award.

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!

Local PTAs should appoint an awards committee who will gather nominations, review them, and choose the award recipients. This can be done during a meeting or some PTAs even choose to have the previous year's award recipients chair this committee. Check your Standing Rules as it may say who is on the committee. When the awards committee advertises for nomination submissions, it can be done via social media, newsletters, website, email, or even school flyers. To make it even easier for members to submit nominations, the awards committee can create an online submission form using tools like Google Forms or Survey Monkey. 

For recognizing the award recipients, your PTA can hold a volunteer recognition event or take time during a Membership Meeting to celebrate them. WSPTA offers a variety of items your PTA can order online to celebrate your award recipients including certificates, pins, plaques, and even yard signs!

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Local PTAs may award the following within their local community:
  • Golden Acorn – presented to volunteer(s) in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth in your community.
  • Outstanding Advocate – Honors individuals for their continued and dedicated service to ALL children demonstrating a commitment to speaking up for children in the areas relating to health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
  • Honorary Life Membership – Recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level. This special award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region.
  • Outstanding Student Advocate Award - Recognizes students who have made significant contributions through leadership and service in their school and community.
  • Outstanding Educator – Individuals who go beyond the normal expectations of their jobs to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging.
Learn more about WSPTA Volunteer Recognition Awards

Open Board Position - VP of Events

3/18/2023

 
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​Do you like planning events?
Consider joining the the 2023-2024 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Board. Co-Chairs are welcome.
VP of Events:  Plans and coordinates Council's yearly events including Presidents and Principals Brunch, Reflections Celebration, and Spring Recognition Event.

​Council will continue to seek volunteers for this position with the goal of holding an election at a future General Membership Meeting.


Qualification Requirements​
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. 

Interested? Contact Council Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam for more information. 

​The 2022-2023 WSPTA Reflections Finalists List is Here!

3/18/2023

 
View 2022-2023 Washington State Reflections Winners
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The 2022-2023 WSPTA Reflections finalists list is here! Join us in congratulating the following Northshore Students:
​National Qualifier/
​Outstanding Interpretation
Kerys P. 
Leota Middle School
​Film Production
Middle School
​“Be Yourself”
​Outstanding Interpretation
Adam P.
Timbercrest Middle School
​Literature
Special Artist
​“I am …”
​Award of Excellence
Jadie H.
Timbercrest Middle School
​Literature
Middle School
​“A Letter From Mother Earth”
 
Anika B.
Kokanee Elementary School
​Literature
Intermediate
​“The Power in Our Voice”
​Award of Merit
Avery D. 
​East Ridge Elementary
Dance Choreography
Intermediate
​“Be Brave”
 
Aiden A. 
Wellington Elementary
Music Composition
Intermediate
“The Winter Storm”
Honorable Mention
Finn R. 
​Timbercrest Middle School 
Photography
Middle School
​“The Voice of Creativity”
 
Ethan J.
Timbercrest Middle School
MS Visual Arts
Special Artist 
​“I am Ethan” 
​View Northshore Council PTSA's Virtual Reflections Art Showcase.
Join us in honoring this year's finalists by attending the
WSPTA Reflections Student Recognition Celebration 
Thursday, April 27 
6:30 - 8:00 PM

​​RSVP Here

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.
Learn more about the Reflections program.

Second Notice of Election - 2023-24 Council Officers

3/13/2023

 
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​​Northshore Council PTSA will be holding online elections for nine (9) of the positions on its 2023-24 Executive Committee on Monday, March 20, 2023. 
​Slate of Candidates:
In the 2023 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2023-2024:
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  • For the Office of President: Rachel Fitzgerald
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of Secretary: Claudine Miller
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: OPEN
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Jennifer Drury

The period for self-declared nominations for these positions closed on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Qualification Requirements:
​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.

Each of the slated candidates meets all qualification requirements.

Election Information:
As there is only one candidate per position, the election will be conducted via voice vote at the next General Membership Meeting, on Monday, March 20, 2023. For positions that are listed as "OPEN", no candidate has come forth. Council will continue to seek volunteers for this position with the goal of holding an election at a future General Membership Meeting.

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

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.

​​*A meeting password is required to join. It will be sent to local leaders via email. You can also request the password by emailing 
Council PTSA VP of Communications, Jenn Snyder. 
Questions?  Please contact Northshore Council PTSA Co-Presidents Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam. 

Parent Education: Digital Development with Jo Langford, M.A.

3/3/2023

 
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Monday, March 06, 2023
Maywood Hills Gym
19510 104th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011

​6:30 PM Light Refreshments
​7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Presentation


​Register Here
A talk for parents of elementary school-aged children, featuring: 
  • An overview of development up to age 12, what's appropriate, what's not and how to intervene. 
  • Setting limits, monitoring behavior and starting important conversations around our kid/s' relationship to tech in a connected world.
Sponsored by:
Maywood Hills PTA
Northshore Council PTSA
Crystal Springs PTA
Kokanee PTA

Navigating Teen Mental Health: Cher Anderton

3/3/2023

 

A 2-Part Parent Education Series - Thursdays March 2nd & March 9th

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​Navigating Teen Mental Health: Cher Anderton
Thursdays 7:00PM - 8:30PM​


March 2 - Teen Behaviors and Knowing the Red Flags
March 9 - Supporting Teens Through Transitions & Changes

Each session will have a one-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. 
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The Zoom link for both sessions: 
https://psychnexus.zone .us/j/84932350238

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​Recordings will be made available after each session. 
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 This is intended for middle school and high school parents. Attendance is capped at 300. 

Recordings:
(
Recording Links Available Until April 01, 2023)

March 02 - Teen Behaviors and Knowing the Red Flags

March 9 - Supporting Teens Through Transitions & Changes 


In partnership with Northshore Council PTSA, Woodinville High School PTSA, Canyon Park Middle School PTSA, Timbercrest Middle School PTSA & Kenmore Middle School PTSA.

Northshore Focus on Advocacy Day 2023 Recap

3/3/2023

 
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Northshore PTA members and students in Olympia at Focus on Advocacy Day. 
​On Presidents Day, about 25 Northshore PTA parents and students travelled to Olympia and met in person with three lawmakers that represent our district, Representatives Berg, Donaghy, and Kloba. Joining them was Interim Superintendent Mike Tolley and School Board Director Sandy Hayes. 

Leading up to and during Focus Day, members of Northshore PTSA Council met with all nine Senators and Representatives that cover the large territory of Northshore School District.  These advocates shared the Top Washington State PTA Legislative Priorities including Special Education Funding, Addressing Student Mental Health, Gun Safety and Suicide Prevention, School Safety, and Addressing Critical Gaps in Funding. Specifically, students and their families shared how educational policies and gaps in funding directly impact them. They also advocated for specific laws like raising the cap on Special Education Funding and Universal Highly Capable Screening.  Here is a complete description of Washington State PTA's Platform.  
Read more about Focus on Advocacy Day from WSPTA
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Northshore advocates meeting with Representative Berg.
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Northshore advocates meeting with Representative Donaghy.
Meeting with Rep. Kloba
Northshore advocates meeting with Representative Kloba.
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

Self Declare for 2023-2024 Elected Board Positions

3/3/2023

 
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​Northshore Council PTSA will be holding its 2023-2024 elections online. Since “nominations from the floor” can’t work as they normally would at an in-person meeting, Northshore Council PTSA is opening up the floor virtually by using an online submission form.  If you are interested in joining the 2023-2024 Northshore Council PTSA Executive Board, now is the time to self declare!

​Self Nominations can be done for any elected Council position, but we are especially looking for leaders interested in serving in the following role:
  • VP of Events​
Anyone who would like to nominate themselves for an elected position on
Northshore Council PTSA for 2023-2024 can do so at:
Self Declare Nomination Form
(click above link for form)
Deadline for submission is no later than midnight, Friday, March 10th, 2023
Election Information:

At the close of the self-nomination period, if there is any contested position we will send out an electronic voting method to Northshore PTA/PTSA presidents and vice-presidents. If no position is contested, we will hold the election by voice vote during our next General Meeting, on Monday, March 20, 2023. 

Slate of Candidates:

In the 2023 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2023-2024:
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  • For the Office of President: Rachel Fitzgerald
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of Secretary: Claudine Miller
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: OPEN
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Jennifer Drury

Qualification Requirements
Anyone self declaring for a 2023-2024​ Northshore Council Elected Board Position must meet the following qualification requirements.

​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.


Questions about Self Declaring or Virtual Elections? Contact Council Co-Presidents, Rachel Fitzgerald and Mary Khouzam.

2023 Nominating Committee Report

3/3/2023

 
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Below, please find the report from the Northshore Council PTSA Nominating Committee which lists the nominees for each of the officer positions for the 2023-2024 Executive Committee.

The election will take place during the Northshore Council PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023. WSPTA Bylaws permit the nomination of candidates from the floor* at the meeting before the vote takes place.

*Since meetings are currently held virtually, "nominations from the floor" will be done using an online submission form prior to the meeting. See our post on Self Declaring for 2023-2024 Elected Board Positions for more information.
​Slate of Candidates:

In the 2023 Nominating Committee Report, the following slate of candidates were put forward for 2023-2024:
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  • For the Office of President: Rachel Fitzgerald
  • For the Office of First Vice President: Grace Jurado
  • For the Office of Secretary: Claudine Miller
  • For the Office of Treasurer: Brenae Brix
  • For the Office of VP of Events: OPEN
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Holly Muenchow
  • For the Office of Co-VP of Advocacy:  Terra Droney
  • For the Office of VP of Communications: Jennifer Snyder
  • For the Office of VP of Elementary Support: Diana Christiansen
  • For the Office of VP of Secondary Support: Jennifer Drury
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2023 Nominating Committee Report - Click to Enlarge
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