 Council Wants to Stay Connected! Council connects and supports Northshore PTA/PTSA leaders in various ways, including:
Please have each member of your 2024-2025 PTA/PTSA board of directors and committees complete the Council 2024-2025 Contact Form as soon as possible. This includes positions such as the executive committee (elected positions), board members, committee chairs, etc. If you serve on more than one PTA/PTSA, please complete the form for each position on which you serve. The information collected in this form is used exclusively by Northshore Council PTSA. There are MANY Ways to Connect with Council:
Facebook Groups for local Northshore PTA Leaders:
If you have questions about how to update contact information or how to connect with Council on social media, please contact our VP of Communications at [email protected].
Please take a few minutes to check the links for your PTA!
Need to update a link? Email [email protected] Northshore School District students in pre-K through 12th grade are invited to participate in the 2024-2025 Reflections Art Program.
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school but in life.
Students must create original works of art in response to a theme -- this year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection". Students submit their completed works of art in one, or all, of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Stay tuned for Reflections Roundtables where you can ask questions, get ideas on how to promote Reflections at your school, and more. Questions? Contact Council's Reflections Chairs, Laura Templeton. For more information about the Reflections program, please visit our Reflections Program page. Open To All PTA Leaders From Preschool Through High School! Connect | Ask Questions | Share Ideas
Come meet your Council VPs of Support*. Ask questions, meet other local PTA leaders, share ideas, and more. Bring a friend or make a new one! Contact Information: VP Elementary Support: Jenn Snyder & Jennifer Drury VP Secondary Support: Rachel Fitzgerald *Vice Presidents of Elementary and Secondary Support are acting as interim officers appointed by the current Council board of directors until officially elected at our September 16th General Membership Meeting. See our call for self-nominations for more information!
 Advocacy Back to School Meetup
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 @ 4 PM - 6pm Bothell Landing Park Open to Northshore PTA leaders and Community Members! We invite you to join us at our back-to-school advocacy meetup. We'll connect and chat all things advocacy and start strategizing for the year to come. Together we can make a difference! Email Co-VPs of Advocacy for questions or more information. Notice: Self Nominations for Northshore Council PTSA VP of Communications, VP of Elementary Support and VP of Secondary Support Are Open Northshore Council PTSA is looking for nominations for our Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Elementary Support, and Vice President of Secondary Support elected positions. These positions were left unfilled at the end of last year. The WSPTA Uniform Bylaws allow members to self-nominate to run for these elected positions.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please complete the Self Nomination Form by midnight on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The election will be held at our General Membership Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024. Qualification Requirements Per the 2023-2024 Council Standing Rules & WSPTA Uniform Bylaws:
Election Information: If there is a contested position at the close of the self-nomination period on September 5, 2024, 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 Membership Meeting, on Monday, September 16, 2024. Brief Description of Positions (for more detailed descriptions, click here) : VP of Communications: Works to facilitate Northshore Council PTSA communications in order to inform, engage, educate and inspire local PTAs and beyond. 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. Want to learn more? Contact Council President, Grace Jurado for more information. Northshore Council will provide Online Meeting Hosting for local PTAs/PTSAs this 2024 - 2025 school year! Online Meeting Hosting can be used by any local PTA/PTSA that wants Council to host a Zoom meeting for them. Please note that max number of attendees is 100 and that this service is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Here is how it works:
Questions? Contact us! You are welcome to attend one or all sessions! |
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Monday, August, 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 🏝 Thursday, August 29, 2024 Topic: Changes to Standing Rules 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM **Office Hours on Thursday, August 29th, will be focused on Standing Rule Changes due to recently voted in WSPTA Bylaws.** Register for Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/NCPTSAOfficeHours |
Stay Tuned: Council will be hosting a Givebacks Roundtable before school starts. Information will be updated here and on our calendar when details are finalized.
Office Hours are the perfect time to connect with Council, ask questions, 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!
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.
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.
Please take a few minutes to check the links for your PTA.
Need to update a link? Email [email protected]
Need to update a link? Email [email protected]
 | With the transition from memberplanet to Givebacks we know some of our local PTAs will be making changes to their websites. Please verify Council has your PTA's most up-to-date online join link, website, and social media pages listed on our website. Council will be promoting membership this coming year by including all Northshore PTAs online join links on our website here! An online join link is a valuable tool for PTAs to use to help people easily become members of PTA. Make your join link clear, and easy to find on the front page of your website. |
BONUS: We'll be promoting online join for all Northshore PTAs/PTSAs at the upcoming
NSD Back to School Resource Fair in August at Pop Keeney.
NSD Back to School Resource Fair in August at Pop Keeney.
Summer Advocacy Meetup
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 @ 4 PM
Bothell Landing Park
Open to the Community! We invite you to join us at our summer advocacy meetup. Together we can make a difference.
Email Co-VPs of Advocacy for questions or more information.
The journey over the past year, marked by tireless advocacy and leadership within PTA, the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation, has been remarkable. Together, the Northshore community has worked diligently to ensure the well-being and education of all children.
Challenges and Triumphs
The road to advocacy is rarely smooth, and this year was no exception. One of the most significant challenges faced was the need for increased school funding in Washington state. Despite this obstacle, the community's focus on progress led to notable achievements through advocacy partnerships. Among these were the retention of the 7-period day in Northshore high schools, increased pay and support for paraeducators, enhanced access to mental health resources, and a reduction in the special education funding gap. Additionally, the passage of laws aimed at reducing gun violence and suicide, along with other policies, contributed to the education and well-being of all children.
The road to advocacy is rarely smooth, and this year was no exception. One of the most significant challenges faced was the need for increased school funding in Washington state. Despite this obstacle, the community's focus on progress led to notable achievements through advocacy partnerships. Among these were the retention of the 7-period day in Northshore high schools, increased pay and support for paraeducators, enhanced access to mental health resources, and a reduction in the special education funding gap. Additionally, the passage of laws aimed at reducing gun violence and suicide, along with other policies, contributed to the education and well-being of all children.
Focus Day 2024 Key Advocacy Milestones
Throughout the year, Northshore PTA advocates made significant strides on their road to advocacy. Key events included:
Throughout the year, Northshore PTA advocates made significant strides on their road to advocacy. Key events included:
- Legislative Assembly (October): Advocates gathered to push for improvements in PTA resolutions and priorities.
- Focus Day (January): A coalition of parents, students, educators, and school board members traveled to Olympia to meet with representatives.
- Community Partnerships: Continuous efforts to build partnerships with administrators, school board members, local PTA leaders, student leaders, and policymakers like the Governor’s Education Policy Office.
- Voter Education and Student Advocacy
Voter education was a critical component of this year's advocacy efforts. Leading up to the November election, the community facilitated opportunities to meet school board candidates, provided resources on voter registration, and organized a candidate forum to discuss important issues.
The advocacy efforts of student advocates were particularly noteworthy. Across the district, students used their voices to drive change. From speaking at school board meetings and writing to legislators to creating clubs and resources for peer involvement, their contributions were invaluable. Notably, the Innovation Lab High School Climate Action Club brought forth a resolution on Washington State declaring the climate emergency, which was endorsed by the Northshore Council.
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Looking Ahead
Reflecting on the advocacy journey, it is clear that the work is far from over. The road to advocacy is long, but with the continued support and efforts of the community, further progress can be made. The focus remains on increasing state funding to reduce budget shortfalls and avoid future cuts, ensuring that Washington state fulfills its paramount duty: education.
Gratitude and admiration extend to everyone for their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to ensuring excellent education for all children in local schools and beyond. As the journey continues, the Northshore community stands united in its advocacy, ready to navigate and overcome any challenges that lie ahead.
Reflecting on the advocacy journey, it is clear that the work is far from over. The road to advocacy is long, but with the continued support and efforts of the community, further progress can be made. The focus remains on increasing state funding to reduce budget shortfalls and avoid future cuts, ensuring that Washington state fulfills its paramount duty: education.
Gratitude and admiration extend to everyone for their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to ensuring excellent education for all children in local schools and beyond. As the journey continues, the Northshore community stands united in its advocacy, ready to navigate and overcome any challenges that lie ahead.
Take Action!
Attend Council's Summer Advocacy Meetup
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 4 PM | Bothell Landing Park
- Check your registration info at VoteWA.gov.
- Online: Register at VoteWA.gov
- By mail: Request a paper form be mailed to you or print your own at sos.wa.gov/elections
- No internet access? Call 1 (800) 448-4881
- In person: Visit a county elections office
- King County Election Information: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections.aspx
- Snohomish County Election Information: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/224/Elections-Voter-Registration
- WA Secretary of State: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections
Write Your Legislators
- Find Your State Representative/Senator
Not sure who your state senator or representatives are? Washington State's website has a handy Find Your Legislator tool. Just type in your address and click on the "Find My District" tab.
Attend a School Board Meeting
- Northshore School Board Meetings - Can't make a meeting? You can stream the meetings and find board materials online to keep up to date on what's happening in our district. Use your voice to speak up for kids. The School Board does want your input!
Be a PTA Advocate!
- Connect with Council's Co-VPs of Advocacy. There will be opportunities to meet in person and online.
- Volunteer to be an Advocacy chair on your local PTA.
- Attend WSPTA's 2024 Legislative Assembly and help set the priorities for next year's Legislative session.
- Participate in WSPTA's Focus on Advocacy Week in 2025.
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