A big shout out goes to the PTAs that achieved membership of 100% or higher by January compared to last year. As of January 2024, the following PTAs attained a membership of 100% or greater compared to the previous year.
WSPTA Membership Contests: It's never too late to encourage the community to join your PTA. WSPTA has a few membership contests coming up to incentivize membership.
Additional Membership Resources: Council's Membership page - Find more tips and links to past articles. WSPTA Membership page - Membership resources and leadership guides available. Questions? Contact Council's Membership Co-Chairs, Kimberly Ortiz and Allison Torgesen
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!
Questions? Email Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald at president@northshorecouncilptsa.org. Save the Date - View calendar for future meeting dates. Missed a meeting? Read a recap of the meeting. UPDATE: 3/19/24: The winning PTA from our Donut Forget to Complete Your SOA Contest was randomly selected at our General Membership Meeting on March 18, 2024. Congratulations Woodin PTA! Your PTA was selected to receive donuts for your next PTA Board Meeting. SHOUT OUT to the following PTAs for submitting your completed SOA forms for the contest:
What is the Standards of Affiliation (SOA)? It is a checklist of 13 items that every PTA should do annually. Completing this checklist will help local PTAs ensure their independent nonprofit business remains current with all IRS, state, insurance, and PTA requirements. We encourage you to include your entire board of directors in this work, to keep your membership up to date with your progress, and to record progress in meeting minutes.
Questions? Email vpsupportel@northshorecouncilptsa.org Congratulations to all the students who made it to the Council Level for judging!! CONGRATULATIONS to all our talented Northshore artists who participated in Reflections this year! The students demonstrated creativity and passion while keeping with the 2023-24 theme of "I am Hopeful Because..." Judging Results: There were 51 State Qualifiers who continued on to Washington State PTA for further judging. There were also 9 pieces that received the honorable Judge's Choice Award. SAVE THE DATE:
2024 Reflections Reception Thursday, March 14, 2024
We are excited to share that the Northshore Council PTSA is a proud sponsor of the Northshore School District's 2nd annual Virtual College and Career Night. 2024 Virtual College and Career Night |
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Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in this year's Reflections program! We appreciate your dedication and the incredible effort students have put into the art submissions, each reflecting this year's theme: "I am hopeful because..."
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an in-person celebration for all the submissions received on March 14th, 2024. This will be our first in-person celebration since the onset of the pandemic, and we are looking forward to sharing this special event with you. More details will be coming out soon. Stay tuned!
If you haven't already done so, please collect the original artwork from the students. To ensure that your artwork is displayed beautifully, please follow these submission guidelines:
Visual Arts
- Each artwork should be mounted on a rigid backing, such as cardstock or craft paper.
- When mounting your artwork, feel free to choose a color that complements your piece. If you're extending the mounting beyond the artwork to create a border effect, please ensure that it doesn't exceed one inch on all sides.
- The student's name should be clearly written on the bottom right corner of the artwork.
- Print or write clearly the artist's statement on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.
- Ensure that the school's name is clearly displayed on the bottom left of the artwork.
- You may submit the original 3D art as created by the student.
- In case the 3D art isn't available for any reason, please print the photograph of the artwork that was submitted in 5”x7” or 8”x10” or 8.5”x11” sizes.
- Please make sure that the name of the student and school’s name is visible.
- Print or write clearly the artist's statement on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.
- Please make sure the photograph is printed in 5”x7” or 8”x10” or 8.5”x11” size.
- Each photograph should be mounted on a rigid backing, such as cardstock or craft paper.
- When mounting your artwork, feel free to choose a color that complements the picture. If you're extending the mounting beyond the photograph to create a border effect, please ensure that it doesn't exceed one inch on all sides.
- The student's name should be clearly written on the bottom right corner of the artwork.
- Print or write clearly the artist's statement on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.
- Ensure that the school's name is clearly displayed on the bottom left of the artwork.
- For typed submissions, please ensure that the printing is done on one side only for ease of display.
- If your submission is handwritten, you may submit the original literature as is.
- In either case, make sure that the student's name and school's name are clearly visible.
- Additionally, print or write the artist's statement clearly on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.
- No need to submit the entry again, we have your music entry.
- No need to submit the entry again, we have your film entry.
- No need to submit the entry again, we have your dance entry.
- We will be available at Caffe Ladro (18610 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011) on March 5th, 2024, and March 7th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please use the sign-up sheet provided to inform us of when you will be dropping off your artwork. If these dates are not convenient for you, please send us an email, and we will work with you to find the best way to collect your art. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4DADAD2DABF58-47348232-reflections
- We kindly request that a volunteer from your school visit the venue on March 14th between 7:30-8:00 pm to pick up all the artwork once the reception concludes. To ensure a smooth process, please share the volunteer's name and phone number with us by email so that we can coordinate the pickup of your school's artwork. Thank you for your cooperation. Location for the Reception will be announced soon.
Council has maintained a bulk mailing permit available for local PTAs to use, although it hasn't seen much use in recent years. We are conducting a survey to gauge the necessity of renewing the bulk mailing permit or letting it lapse. During the last General Membership meeting, a motion was passed to cancel the bulk mailing permit, with an amendment allowing Council to renew it based on survey results indicating a need from local PTAs. To share your input, please complete the survey here. |
Each mailing must contain no less than 200 identical pieces or 50 pounds. Contents must be the same in each mail piece. No personalization other than name and address can be placed on any piece. Bulk mailings must be properly prepared and presented to a Postal Unit equipped to process Standard Mail.
Contact the Nominating Committee to learn more about the positions or read more here.
Continue reading below for a recap of the meeting.
- Council Office Hours
- The remaining scheduled Coucil Office Hours for the school year have been cancelled, however, Council leaders can set up 1 on 1 meetings with local leaders to answer questions or concerns! Email us to set up a meeting!
- WSPTA Upcoming Deadlines
- WSPTA Programs have upcoming February deadlines for their student programs for the Essay Contest and Scholarship Program. The Awards of Excellence applications are due in March. Also, the applications for 100% Staff Membership Award and 100% PTA Membership Award are due in March. Visit the WSPTA website links for specific deadlines.
- School Board
Director Elisabeth Sotak is our new liaison. Welcome Director Sotak! - Community Partnerships & Volunteer Coordinator - Marco Garcia
Northshore School District's 6th Annual State of Our Schools will be on the morning of Feb 7th. Northshore School District is in need of a few volunteers from 6:30 am to 7:30 am to help with set-up. Treats will be provided and volunteers are welcome to stay for the event. E-mail Marco Garcia if you are able to volunteer.
- Bulk Mailing Permit Survey
- Council has maintained a bulk mailing permit which has been available for local PTAs to utilize. It has not been used much, if at all, the last few years. A survey is being conducted to help determine if there is a need to renew the bulk mailing permit or let it lapse. A motion passed to cancel the bulk mailing permit with an amendment that council can renew the permit if it is determined from the survey that there is a need to renew the permit from the local PTAs. Complete survey here.
- Seeking Grants Proposal Committee Members
- Holly M. volunteered to chair the committee. Council is seeking two or more local PTSA leaders to join her in researching and formulating the grant. The grant is about trying to achieve more equity in the PTSAs. Council would like to appoint volunteers to the committee during the next board meeting in February. Contact Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald, if you would like to volunteer for this committee.
- Letter to School Board and Superintendent Tolley
- Diana C. presented a draft letter to be presented to the school board and Superintendent Tolley regarding concerns about the 2024-25 budget cuts. The letter was drafted by a committee formed at the December 2023 board of directors meeting. A motion passed to amend the letter and it will be read and emailed to the Northshore Council Board and Superintendent Tolley. The letter will be signed by Northshore Council PTSA Members and Board of Directors. Read letter here.
- Membership
- Please encourage people to become members of their local PTA. The Great PTA Sign Up Day is January 31. WSPTA goal is to increase membership across the state by 5000 members.
- Nominating Committee
- If you would like to nominate yourself to be part of the 2024-2025 Northshore Council PTSA Board, please contact the committee by emailing nomcom@northshorecouncilptsa.org or complete the nomination form by January 31, 2024. We have many key positions open. Also, looking for a Co-VP of Events. Learn more about the positions.
- Events
- First meeting of the Reflections Reception Committee is being held on January 18. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Melissa B. An in-person Reflections Reception to celebrate our Northshore students will be held on Thursday, March 14. More details coming soon.
- Reflections
- There were 211 entries from across the district. We have 51 entries moving up as state qualifiers.
- Advocacy
- Focus Day was Monday, January 15, 2024. Northshore was represented by 25 leaders, students, NSD staff, and school board directors. They traveled to Olympia to meet with legislative representatives and senators and advocate for our students and schools.
After the meeting was adjourned, membership was invited to join Co-VP's of Advocacy Terra Droney & Holly Muenchow to discuss how to continue the advocating momentum after Focus Day.
We hope to see you at our next March 18, 2024 at 7PM via Zoom. Register for Zoom meeting link.
Northshore Council PTSA is seeking two or more local PTA/PTSA leaders to collaborate in researching and crafting a new Council grant focused on promoting equity within PTAs across the district. This grant will be in addition to our current grant program. Council's Co-VP of Advocacy, Holly M. will be leading the committee. Council would like to appoint members of the committee at its next board meeting on February 05, 2024.
If you are interested in learning more or ready to sign up, please contact Council President, Rachel Fitzgerald.
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