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2022-23 Council Reflections Results

1/19/2023

 
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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! We had 215 entries from 27 schools. The students demonstrated creativity and passion while keeping with the 2022-23 theme of "Show Your Voice". 

Judging Results:
There were 57 State Qualifiers who continued on to Washington State PTA for further judging.  There were also 12 pieces that received the honorable Judge's Choice Award.
​Council Results
​State Qualifiers

Click above link for results
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Council Results
​Judge's Choice 
Click above link for results

​2023 Virtual College and Career Fair

1/19/2023

 
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2023 Virtual College and Career Fair
Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

 Register & More Information Here
​Northshore School District is proud to host the 2023 Virtual College & Career Fair on Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This event will be filled with valuable information to help families plan and navigate post high school options, and is intended for all Northshore High School students and families, but is open to all.

Participants can attend 3 live sessions on February 9th. There will be an opportunity for Questions & Answers.

​Over 15 virtual sessions will be offered, and topics include:
  • College Application Process
  • Paying for College
  • Transfer, Tech, and 2-Year Programs
  • Apprenticeships and Career Colleges
  • ...and so much more!

Questions Regarding Registration? Email Lisa Allen at [email protected].

This event is proudly sponsored in partnership with Northshore Council PTSA's Secondary Support and Northshore Schools Foundation.
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Announcing: Round 2 Grant Recipients

1/19/2023

 
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Northshore Council PTSA is proud to announce the recipients of our second round of Educational Speakers & Community Events Grants for 2022-2023!
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​​​Northshore Council PTSA's Secondary Support
2023 Virtual College and Career Fair
February 9, 2023 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Audience: Northshore High School students and families, but is open to all.​
Register Here​  
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Maywood Hills PTA
Digital Development for Families with Elementary School-Aged Students 
​Details coming soon.

Local PTAs/PTSAs interested in partnering with Northshore Council PTSA to host speakers or community events are invited to apply for a Northshore Council PTSA Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant. 2022-2023 grants are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and applications are reviewed by the Northshore Council PTSA. The submission deadline for the third and last round of Educational Speakers & Community Events Grants is Friday, January 27, 2023.

For more information about the grants program, visit our Educational Speakers and Community Events Grant Program page or contact email ​[email protected].

Survey: Meetings with Legislators and Focus Day 2023

1/18/2023

 
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Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury is scheduling virtual appointments with our legislators leading up to Focus Week. Please indicate your interest in participating in any or all of these activities by completing this short survey by February 5, 2023. 

Focus on Advocacy Week is scheduled for February 6 - 10, 2023.  During this week, members can participate in daily calls to actions.  Subscribe to WSPTA Action Network.

Focus Day will be Monday, February 20, 2023 (Presidents Day), in Olympia and members are encouraged to meet with their legislators about our 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities. Washington State PTA is planning speakers and tours.

2023 Legislative Panel Preview
Key leaders of the Washington State Legislature provided a preview of priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. You can watch the 2023 Legislative Panel Preview on WSPTA's YouTube page.

Complete Survey Here
Focus on Advocacy - Q&A "Office Hours" is being offered by WSPTA. This is an open opportunity to have your questions answered by experienced WSPTA Advocates and learn how to best hold effective meetings with legislators. There is no formal program, please just come by and let us help you. Register to receive meeting link. 
  • February 01 | 12pm - 1pm | Online
  • February 01 | 7pm - 8pm | Online
​Would you like to discuss more on how your PTA can participate this year? Please contact Northshore Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury.

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​More on Advocacy: 
  • Previous Advocacy Blog: January 2023 PTA Advocacy News
  • Council's blog post WSPTA Adopts Legislative Priorities for 2022-2024
  • Council's Advocacy Page
  • Questions? Contact Council's VP of Advocacy, Jennifer Drury

Sharing the Love of PTA & Watching Our Membership Grow

1/18/2023

 

WSPTA February Membership Growth Contest

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New Membership Growth Contest: Share the love of PTA and grow by 14 new members between February 1st and February 28th!

By adding members, all PTAs will be automatically entered into this contest. WSPTA Membership contests are held throughout the year. Upcoming contests will be March Member Madness and Spring into Membership.


WSPTA Membership Growth Awards

To highlight the importance of membership growth, Washington State PTA recognizes local PTAs for enrolling more members than they did in the previous year and for continuous growth year over year. As PTAs achieve incremental increases in membership growth, they are recognized for each milestone they reach. Below is the list of Northshore PTAs that have received a growth membership award as of December 31, 2022.
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​2 Years Continuous Growth​
Canyon Creek PTA
Maywood Hills PTSA
Shelton View PTA
Sorenson PTA
Timbercrest Middle School PTSA
Woodinville High School PTSA
Woodmoor PTSA
PLATINUM
Bothell High PTSA
Cottage Lake PTA
Frank Love PTA
Kenmore Middle PTSA
Shelton View PTA
​Sorenson PTA

Timbercrest Middle School PTSA
Woodinville High School PTSA
GOLD
​North Creek High School PTSA
SILVER
Canyon Creek PTA
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Maywood Hills PTSA​
Woodmoor PTSA



​Membership Growth Awards
Membership Growth Awards are calculated monthly (no application needed) and announced via the WSPTA website and social media outlets. PTAs that reach each level receive a digital publicity kit containing graphics and ideas for sharing their achievement.
  • Bronze Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling at least one more member than their previous year’s total membership.
  • Silver Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 105% of their previous year’s total membership.
  • Gold Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 110% of their previous year’s total membership.
  • ​Platinum Award: recognizes local PTAs, in good standing, for enrolling PTA members equaling at least 120% of their previous year’s total membership.
More Membership resources can be found on WSPTA's website.

​Questions? Contact Council's Membership Chair, Kim Ortiz.
Northshore Council Membership Page ​

Upcoming Community News/Resources

1/6/2023

 
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​Community-Based English Classes for Northshore School District Parents

Woodin Elementary School Natural Leaders Equitable Parent Engagement Group is proud to offer community-based English classes for Northshore School District parents. Partially supported through a grant from the Northshore Council PTSA and in partnership with Woodin Elementary PTA.

Class Information:
Instructor Stephanie Sareeram, a Woodin Elementary parent, has been instructing ESL for 20+ years and is enthusiastic about providing an essential program to district families. Inspired by Woodin Elementary's Spanish/English dual language program, the classes are designed to address barriers many families face in understanding the school system, build community, and communicating with staff and families. 


Tuesdays at 5:30pm
January 24 to March 28, 2023
Registration fee: $10.00
Limited to 40 adults


For more information or to register, please contact [email protected].

​Clases de Inglés basadas en la comunidad para los padres del distrito de Northshore

El grupo de Natural Leaders de Woodin Elementary, un grupo de participación equitativa de padres, se enorgullece de ofrecer clases de Inglés basadas en la comunidad para los padres del distrito de Northshore. Con el apoyo parcial de una subvención del Northshore Council PTSA, las clases se ofrecerán en Woodin Elementary los martes por la noche a partir del 24 de enero a las 5:30 p. m. y durarán 10 semanas hasta el 28 de marzo.
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La instructora Stephanie Sareeram, madre de Woodin Elementary, ha estado enseñando ESL durante más de 20 años y está entusiasmada por brindar un programa esencial a las familias del distrito. Inspiradas en el programa bilingüe español/inglés de Woodin Elementary, las clases están diseñadas para abordar las barreras que enfrentan muchas familias para comprender el sistema escolar, construir una comunidad y comunicarse con el personal y las familias. La participación tendrá un límite de 40 adultos.

Cuota de inscripción: $10. Para obtener más información o registrarse, comuníquese con [email protected]​
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​2023 Virtual College and Career Fair

​Save the date for Northshore School District's 2023 Virtual College & Career Fair on Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This event will be filled with valuable information to help families plan and navigate post-high school options. Register Here

This event is proudly sponsored in partnership with Northshore Council PTSA's Secondary Support and Northshore Schools Foundation.
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Northshore Council PTSA is a welcoming organization that works to support our local PTAs and serve the children and youth of our community through advocacy, collaboration, education, engagement, leadership, and mentorship.
Northshore Council PTSA 6.10 
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Bothell, WA 98041-1461
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