Join Us in Olympia for Focus Day!

Wondering How You Can Make a Difference in School Funding?
Focus Day 2025 in Olympia  
Monday, February 17

​Washington State PTA's Focus Week & Focus Day are fast approaching! Advocating for education has never been more crucial and WE NEED YOUR VOICE to amplify the call for better funding for all public education in Washington State. 

​Join Northshore Council PTSA as we participate in Focus Day, meet with legislators and make our voices heard.​

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FOCUS DAY CARPOOL FORM

Already Registered? The Northshore PTA Carpool will leave the Bothell Park and Ride at 7:15 a.m.
Do you want to join the Council Carpool? We will be using a Community Van!
IMPORTANT: 
- Students: bring a student ID or Orca Card for a free ride.
- Adults: need an Orca card number for a single bus fare.
You can get an Orca card at: https://www.myorca.com/
Learn more about the Community Van at: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/community-van 
Fill out our FORM to participate in the carpool or to let us know if you'd like to join a meeting with a representative!

​If you have any questions, or want to learn more about Northshore PTA advocacy efforts, please email [email protected].

Still need to Register for Focus Day with WSPTA?  Complete the registration form here!

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​WHAT IS FOCUS DAY & WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER ATTENDING?
Washington State PTA Focus Day is an annual gathering where advocates, parents, students, educators, and community members join forces to voice their concerns, share ideas, and engage in constructive dialogue about the future of education in our state. This is also a school holiday - an ideal time to involve students in the process of local government and citizen action!  It's a day to amplify our collective voice and make a difference! 
 
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Our Legislators want to hear from YOU. They need to hear the stories, experiences, and passion of our students, parents and teachers - it can be the catalyst for positive change in our education system.  
 
MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES & SENATORS
PTA Focus Day provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers. Your face-to-face conversations can be a game-changer and your participation can influence decision-makers and drive positive change.
 
ADVOCATE FOR FUNDING
By attending, you become part of a movement that seeks to shape the educational landscape for the better and you become a crucial advocate for increased funding that will directly benefit our students, teachers, and schools. 
 
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Connect with your community and feel the strength in numbers power that can fuel inspiration, hope and connection within our local and larger community.

​More on Advocacy: 

• Council's Advocacy Page
• Questions? Email Council's Co-VPs of Advocacy, Terra Droney & Holly Muenchow.