Meeting Notes for September 28, 2021 Meeting @ GOOGLE PARK

 

Attendees:   

Jennifer Davis, Andrea Patzer, Kim Biddle, Tamar Ghelman, Amel Qudsia, Renee Hesky, Immacule Bikundwa, Michael Barrington, Elizabeth Barrington, Emily Roush, Amy Miller, Joey Smith, Kevin Beto, Joel Rambacdini, Elizabeth Lyons, Tana Eng, Samira Derogari, Kelly Knapper, Lorelle Klinger, Paige Brashen, Barbara Hurtado, Jody Isaacson, Jessica Morrison, Krissy Bernstrom,Jurac, Soiv, Judy Beto, Gemma Aronchick, Laura Onv, Grace Brown, Meli Tchou, Deepa Marayanan, Vy Nguyen, Eva Chow

<ACTION FOR PARENTS>

  • Join Lakeview PTSA via Membership Toolkit -- Also includes access to Lakeview Parent Directory (opt-in)!
    • A: No, at the end of the school year your account will go inactive.  Beginning of the new school you will use the same account to update your information/re-activate.  This helps keep information up-to-date year over year.
    • Q: Do you need to join every year?  
  • Seeking Volunteers for Open Positions and Upcoming Events -- please reach out to Andrea Patzer & Jennifer Davis president@lakeviewptsa.org if you are interested and need more information.
    • Ms. Frazier is also looking for Parent Volunteers to help with Math Materials, School Dismissal, Outdoor Lunch Support and Room Parent. Email hfrazier@lwsd.org or call the office 425-936-2600 if you are interested!
    • Make sure you are an approved Lake Washington SD Volunteer, go here.
  • 2021 Reflections Program is NOW OPEN “I Will Change the World By”! Deadline for submission is Nov. 2. More info here.
  • Don’t forget to add Lakeview Parent Teacher Student Association via AmazonSmile! Amazon will donate 0.5% of the eligible purchase price at no extra cost to you!
  • Don’t forget to download Boxtops App too! Scan your receipt vs. having to send in your boxtops.

<ACTION FOR PTSA>

  • Share Calendar of Events on Website and other communications; include Event Descriptions and Volunteer description/time commitment -- helpful for new Lakeview parents.
  • Add Lakeview Class Facebook Pages links to PTSA Site so parents can easily join group.
  • Next Meeting with Ms. Frazier | Discuss Fall Festival Box Setup for Teachers, is this something we can do?

MEETING NOTES

Review Board & Open Positions

 

  • Academic chair still needed

 

Budget Review/Approval

 

  • <PLEASE ADD>

 

Calendar Review

 

  • <Add Link to Calendar of Events & Sign-Up Sheet>

 

  • Dec | Giving Tree
  • Jan | Virtual Dance Party
  • Feb | Family Game Night
  • Mar | Choir Concert / Science Fair
  • Apr | TBD Dance Party (in person?)
  • May | Bike to School / Teacher Appreciation
  • Next PTSA Meetings: Nov 9, Jan 11, Mar 8, May 10
  • In-person events are TBD due to COVID, but we welcome any ideas in how to make events virtual if we have to!

 

  • Q: Any plans Multi-Cultural Night?
    • A: Ms. Frazier drives this event.
  • Q: Will Ski Bus still be occurring this year?
    • A: Unofficially “yes”, Lakeview parent is organizing activity, but must provide your own transportation.  Update – ski bus school allotment full and no ski bus for Lakeview
  • PTSA (Andrea & Jennifer) will be meeting with Ms. Frazier every other Friday during the school year to discuss topics.
  • If you are looking to volunteer, please make sure you have completed the form for Lake Washington School District and approved via Raptor. Go here.

Other Discussion Topics

  • 2021 Reflections Program is NOW OPEN “I Will Change the World By”! The Reflections program is a National PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to creatively express themselves through their own original works of art created around a specific theme.  Deadline for submission is Nov. 2.  More info here.
  • Last year we had various virtual events for the kids: Reptile guy, BMX, magician, etc.  Looking to do similar event this year.  If you have any ideas please share!
    • Pacific Science Center, Seattle Aquarium, Zoo Raptor Events are some we could look into.
  • PTSA Purchases
    • Kids will continue to eat outside in the fall/winter.  PTSA purchased large banners to tie along the chain-link fence to help block out wind/rain. Cost was ~$800
    • Looking to continue to purchase school supplies year over year.  Cost ~$7500-$10,000.
  • Monthly Leopard Tales Newsletter will be starting up again.  Rachel will be driving.
  • Lakeview will no longer celebrate Halloween at school per Ms. Frazier parent Sway message sent on 9/25/2021.
    • Kevin Beto: Working with Tonya Davidson (PTSA Teacher Liaison) to get Room Parent information/list
    • Discussed having some sort of “Fall Festival”.
    • Lorelle Klinger: Thinking about having a “teacher box setup” where the kids can celebrate, potentially order in bulk for savings.  Looking to also establish Room Parent Community.