Use this list as a starting point and if you are in need, try to call providers ahead of time to check.
 This is a time of uncertainty for the Northshore community as we navigate the COVID-19 outbreak. While government and public health agencies are not recommending full quarantine at this time, it leaves it up to your PTA board to determine what the best course of action is for your PTA with regards to events, services and communications. There is no one right answer-- but we have put together a list of resources, information and considerations to help your board as you work together to make decisions about how to best serve your community and goals. Public health Agency Recommendations: (as of 3/11/2020): Washington State Governor issues
Public Health - Seattle & King County: (3/13/2020)
Snohomish Health District recommendation: https://www.snohd.org/498/COVID-19-Info-for-Community-Organization
WA Department of Health: Recommendations for Events and Public Gatherings (3/4/2020)
Considerations: Beyond recommendations from public health agencies, you may also want to consider:
Additional Resources: Northshore School District COVID-19 Coronovirus – updates and resources page Washington State PTA Guidance: Local City Government Pages: Washington Nonprofit Institute:
REAL TALK: COVID-19 & 2020 Fundraising (3/13/2020) - Webinar for non-profits presented by Ariel Glassman & Talia Silveri Wright (Seattle-based consultants who specialize events and strategic fundraising):
If you have questions, please reach out to Council leaders and ask questions. Council is here to help!
 Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in the "Hidden in Plain Sight" experience on Wednesday, February 26th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at Northshore Middle School (12101 NE 160th St, Bothell, WA 98011). Space is limited, so reserve your FREE ticket today! The “Hidden In Plain Sight” initiative helps parents spot signs of at-risk behaviors, using an interactive display of a teenager's bedroom. After walking through the display, participants will learn more about adolescent development and common signs of substance use provided by professionals in treatment, law enforcement, substance abuse prevention and other parents. This exhibit educates and empowers parents to communicate with their children about at-risk behavior that could lead to substance use disorders. A strong parent-teen relationship is the most effective tool to prevent youth substance use. Looks can be very deceiving - Especially if you don’t know what to look for. Come to a “Hidden in Plain Sight” exhibit and learn what to look for and what to do if you do find something. Please consider sharing this event with your PTA/PTSA community!
  Kenmore Elementary PTA and Northshore Council PTSA are working together to present the movie "Angst." This movie is for parents and caregivers to help us navigate anxiety in our students and ourselves. It provides hope and help! This FREE film screening and discussion event will be on Tuesday, February 11th, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Kenmore Elementary Gym (19121 71st Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028). The movie is 55 minutes and will be followed by a moderated panel discussion afterwards. The YMCA will be providing child care on campus for children ages 3 and up. If you are interested in attending, please reserve your tickets through Eventbrite to help us plan (please include a note in your reservation if childcare is needed): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/angst-movie-screening-tickets-88561470743 To learn more about the movie, visit: https://angstmovie.com/ Please consider sharing this event with your PTA/PTSA community! Kenmore Elementary PTA Event Info: kenmorepta.org/free-angst-film-screening-and-discussion-february-11th/ Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/577550536166745 Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/angst-movie-screening-tickets-88561470743   We invite you to join us on Thursday, January 16, 2020, for a special FREE screening of the documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” at the North Creek High School Theater at 7:00 p.m. The event will feature a viewing of the film (presented in English with Spanish subtitles), followed by a moderated discussion. The film is 55 minutes long and appropriate for ages 10 and up. "Angst" producers, Scilla Andreen and Karin Gornick, have one goal: to start a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. Through candid interviews, they utilize the power of film to tell the stories of many kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope. The film also includes a special interview with Michael Phelps, a mental health advocate and one of the greatest athletes of all-time. In addition, the documentary provides discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition. Tickets are not required, but they help us plan and guarantee entry. Reserve your ticket at: This event is co-sponsored by North Creek High School PTSA, Skyview Middle School PTSA and Northshore Council PTSA.  Please consider sharing this event with your PTA/PTSA community!
 Inspired by Community Serve Day, an annual event held in August, the Frank Love PTA decided to take it to a new level in their community. Born was the idea of Love 4 Frank which would work to bring the community together to beautify Frank Love Elementary four times a year. The first event was held in November. Over 25 adults and kids came out and worked together to accomplish tasks across campus. They fixed the drainage of a leaky faucet, repainted the faucet, prepared a flower bed for the students to plant 700 tulips bulbs in the next few weeks, and they raked and removed 10 huge garden bags of dead leaves from the exterior walk way/parking lot. The coolest project though was the “cupping project.” PTA members worked together to install 42 feet of of fence cups along the entrance to their lovely school to spell out the school name. The project cost $500 but the end result was an eye-catching and colorful welcome when you drive up to the school. Frank Love PTA also hopes the project helped make a better connection with their immediate neighbors and the sign shows pride! If you have questions, reach out to the fabulous Frank Love PTA co-Presidents, Holly Batstone and Kelli Galloway.  BEFORE: This photograph shows the perimeter fence around Frank Love Elementary before the "cupping project."  AFTER: The chain-link fence at the front of Frank Love Elementary now features an eye-catching cup mural.  Join us on Monday, December 9, 2019, in the Northshore Middle School Library starting at 7pm for a special presentation that will help you navigate and understand your student's special education rights. Scott Raub, Special Education Parent & Community Liaison, Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), will present and then answer questions about the "Notice of Special Education Procedural Safeguards for Students & Families"—a document provided to families at IEP meetings. This event is for parents/guardians and interested community members. If there are questions you know you want answered, please submit them ahead of time to specialed@northshorecouncilptsa.org so we can be sure they are addressed. You are encouraged to bring your copy of "Notice of Special Education Procedural Safeguards for Students & Families" (the booklet given at IEP meetings). The booklet is also available for download on the OSPI website and is available in multiple languages (including Arabic, Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukranian, and Vietnamese): Note: no childcare is available; children who can work/play quietly are welcome. For questions, accommodations or translator contact specialed@northshorecouncilptsa.org. Download the flier below: 
This event is brought to you by the Northshore Special Education Representatives and Northshore Council PTSA. Please consider sharing this event with your PTA's community!  Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/277254799866921/
We are fortunate to live in a community with many resources available to help families in need of assistance. Below is a resource list for local free meals and food stability options. Hopefully this list will be a help both for people in need as well as those who may be interested in giving back to the community during this holiday season.
Community Meals in North King/South Snohomish Counties:
Food Stability Resources & Food Banks in North King/South Snohomish Counties:
(ID and proof of residence required at all locations)
Northshore Nourishing Networks offers regularly updated printable lists for community meals and food stability resources (food banks) on their website: www.nourishingnetworks.net/networks/northshore/.
Dyslexia – 6:45 – 7:30pm Local experts and advocates, Sam Ames and Aileen Hammar, will give an overview of dyslexia and provide an update on the work of the NSD Dyslexia Committee. Best Buddies – 7:35 – 8:30pm Student Taylor King and staff advisor Jessica Lorenz will share information about the Best Buddies one-to-one program for students with and without disabilities at North Creek High School. Attend one or both presentations! We look forward to seeing you there! If you have questions or need special accommodations, please contact specialed@northshorecouncilptsa.org. Download the flyer:
 Core to every PTA's mission is the overarching vision to make every child's potential a reality. Every child has needs that extend beyond the classroom and sometimes families might need additional supports in order to meet those needs. Helping to connect families with resources available in their community can be a wonderful way for local PTAs to offer their support.  Crystal Springs PTA printed a brochure titled, "Emergency Food & Housing Resources," and made it available in their school's main office. Crystal Springs PTA has taken this idea to heart and developed a great tool for their families. It is a brochure titled, "Emergency Food & Housing Resources." They have compiled a listing of community resources that families can reference in times of need and have put it all together in a handy brochure. Included are food stability resources, emergency housing options, and more, with details and contact information for each. Crystal Springs PTA printed the brochure and then partnered with their school office to ensure that the brochures are available and can be shared with interested families. The brochure they have created is available for download below. In addition, Crystal Springs PTA has shared the original MS Publisher file. It is editable so that your PTA can easily customize it for use in your community.
This is a wonderful way to help families who may be in need! Crystal Springs PTA's thoughtful approach to serving their community and their sharing spirit are great examples of what makes us #PTAProud!
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