<![CDATA[BELLEVUE PTSA COUNCIL 2.3

<![CDATA[BELLEVUE PTSA COUNCIL 2.3 - Council\'s Blog]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:31:19 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Webinar: Transformative Family Engagement through Literacy Initiatives]]>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:40:11 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/webinar-transformative-family-engagement-through-literacy-initiatives

Join us Tuesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. PT (1 p.m. EDT) for our Transformative Family Engagement through Literacy Initiatives webinar, where you will learn how to take your literacy initiatives to the next level. The webinar demonstrates how you can integrate the 4 I’s of transformative family engagement to go beyond one-time literacy event nights and implement more inclusive and impactful strategies. Register today.

]]><![CDATA[Facebook Live: The Impact of Remote Learning on Students' Mental Health]]>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:33:41 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/facebook-live-the-impact-of-remote-learning-on-students-mental-healthJoin National Parent Teacher Association and Child Mind Institute on Tuesday, April 13 at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. EDT) live on Facebook as we discuss the findings from our recent poll exploring parent perceptions of learning during the pandemic, their greatest concerns for their children, and how they feel about academics and assessments given the unprecedented circumstances of the past year. Register now to participate: https://pta.zoom.us/.../register/WN_xRY_-Q2-T2GkhBosfpfV5Q.

]]><![CDATA[Save the date: 108th WSPTA Annual Convention]]>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:18:44 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/the-power-of-connection

Convention taking place virtually from May 18-23, 2021. Last year’s virtual convention was a big success, and WSPTA is excited to build upon those ideas this year! Details are still being finalized, but a few things to look forward to this year include:

✔️ Lots of live webinars – take some or all from the comfort of home!
✔️ Subject area panels offering expert advice on a variety of topics.
✔️ Coaching sessions.
✔️ Keynote speakers to inform and inspire you!
✔️ Student celebration!

Registration is $70/person. For those requesting a subsidy, we are offering a reduced price of $35. For more information, visit https://www.wastatepta.org/convention/

]]><![CDATA[Advocacy Zoom Meeting]]>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:20:07 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/advocacy-zoom-meeting

Our Representatives have about half an hour to talk about our WSPTA platform and what they might need to help support them during this year's session. It's not very long! Please join us to hear how we might be able to partner! Have questions? Send them to advocacy@bellevueptsacouncil.com. We may not have spare time for questions, but we are hoping that will be the case!
Dec 17, 2020 02:00 PM PST
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88044508902?pwd=d3owaWNheHRKNmlYU1Z1Rkp4WWk5QT09
Meeting ID: 880 4450 8902
Passcode: 543153
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]]><![CDATA[The Gift of Membership]]>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:29:36 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/the-gift-of-membershipIn a year when it’s so easy to feel isolated, joining PTA can help you feel connected to a larger group in your community — a group with a proud 123-year history. We are thankful for every single PTA member today and always. #PTA4kids #PTA4ALL

]]><![CDATA[Impact of PTA on Student Success]]>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:27:18 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/impact-of-pta-on-student-success

Many PTAs have been struggling with how to share the value of PTA when they cannot host traditional, in-person events and activities. Read more about the impact of PTA on student success on the WSPTA's blog and share these graphics with your community to show how important it is to support PTA.

]]><![CDATA[WA State PTA Focus on Advocacy]]>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:03:06 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/wa-state-pta-focus-on-advocacy

Tuesday, December 8th, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PST

2021 State Legislative Session Update hosted by Washington State PTA’s legislative consultant Marie Sullivan

This pre-session webinar will take a brief look back at successes in 2020 and then look forward at WSPTA’s legislative priorities for 2021, opportunities for testifying, tips for meeting and talking with legislators remotely, and a special “focus” on preparing for Advocacy Week during a pandemic!
[Register here]

]]><![CDATA[Meet with legislators]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:46:34 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/meet-with-legislators

There are two opportunities to engage with Legislators from the 41st District. All WSPTA members are welcome! Please feel free to share this information with your PTSA members. We invite people to submit questions in advance to gloosmore@wastatepta.org. There may be time for additional questions at the meeting as well.

December 3 at 3:00 p.m. PST
Senator Patty Kuderer. Representative Lisa Callan joins at 3:30 p.m.
Other legislators TBD.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89866127331
Meeting ID: 898 6612 7331

December 7 at 7:00 p.m. PST
Representative Tana Senn and Representative Roger Goodman.
Other legislators TBD
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81759536620
Meeting ID: 817 5953 6620

]]><![CDATA[PTA for your child.]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:12:41 GMThttps://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/blog/pta-for-your-child

National PTA has launched a brand new membership campaign and developed a suite of materials to bolster your membership recruitment activities. This toolkit is designed to engage and excite new members and existing members by making the work of the PTA more visible and highlighting the value and impact of PTA.
Learn more...

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