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We Need Your Help – Sign Waving Events on 1/29 and 2/5

News Posted by lakptsawebsite on Jan 23, 2018 in Advocacy, Past Events

Come show your support for the upcoming LWSD bond and levies on January 29 and February 5. This will raise awareness, generate excitement, and show the power of our numbers as we come out in force to support the bond and levies!

We will be waving signs before school from 8:15-9:00AM in front of the school, at the corner of State and 68th and at the corner of 6th and 68th. Kids are welcome and encouraged with an adult. We will have some signs available at the event or your child can make a sign. Sign up here to let us know you’re coming or just show up. Most importantly, WEAR RED!

Need more information about the LWSD Bond and Levies? Visit vote4lwsdkids.org or LWSD.

Don’t forget to wear something RED and vote YES by February 13 for the LWSD Bond and 2 LWSD Levies.


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2018 LWSD Bond and Levies

News Posted by lakptsawebsite on Nov 27, 2017 in Advocacy, Board

The Lakeview PTSA voted at the November 16, 2017 member meeting to endorse the 2018 LWSD Bond, 2018 Capital Projects Levy and 2018 Educational Programs and Operations Levy.

Lakeview PTSA encourages all Lakeview families and friends to vote YES for the three LWSD initiatives on February 13, 2018.

Why do we need a bond? For the past 7 years our district has added 700 students each year. LWSD is now the third largest school district in the state! As a result our schools are bursting at the seems. The 2018 Bond includes building a new elementary school in the Kirkland area and an addition at LW High School.

Why should I vote yes for the levies? These levies pay for many things we might consider basic yet the state does not fund. The Capital Projects Levy pays for building maintenance (playgrounds, heating, roofing, security, fire protection, etc)  and technology (computers, printers, software, etc). The Educational Programs and Operations Levy pays for substitute teachers, nurses, ELL staff, Special Education staff, transportation staff as well as staff for Quest and preschools.

The Bond and 2 Levies will not raise the tax rate and will actually go down from $3.16 to $2.93 per thousand AV.

Here are things you can do to help:

  • Register to vote no later than January 15! Encourage your friends to register to vote! It only takes five minutes and you can do it online: www.vote.wa.gov
  • Like the campaign Facebook page and invite your friends to like it: www.facebook.com/VoteForLakeWashingtonKids
  • Spread the word to your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues, even if they don’t have kids in school. Here are the top reasons to vote yes
  • Here are 3 one-page fact sheets about the bond and two levies.


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PTSA on Houghton & Everest Center Re-zoning

News Posted by lakptsawebsite on Mar 20, 2017 in Advocacy, Community

4/13/2017 Update: It’s not too late to email the City Council and the Houghton Community Council. Here is a simple quick email you can personalize.

3/29/2017 Update: See the letter from the Lakeview PTSA to the Kirkland City Council

Lakeview Elementary PTSA members voted in a special meeting on March 20, 2017 to oppose the proposed re-zoning of the Houghton & Everest Neighborhood Centers. For information on the proposed re-zoning please see: http://www.houghtoneverestcenter.com/ or city website: www.kirklandwa.gov/he6th

Why did the PTSA take a position on this re-zoning?
The re-zoning proposal does not consider educational impacts but merely defers that to the Lake Washington School District. It will continue to put pressure on our schools with respect to overcrowding. Lakeview is already overcapacity and will have classes in the shared spaces next year. The school district cannot keep up with current City growth and zoning. A negative impact on schools affects all kids living nearby now and in the future.

What is the project timeline?

  • March 23, 2017 – Open House & Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Commission & Houghton Community Council. 6 PM – Open House. 7 PM Public Hearing. City Hall (123 5th Avenue)
  • March 27, 2017 – Houghton Community Council Meeting – Recommendation to City Council. 7 PM, City Hall
  • April 13, 2017 – Planning Commission Meeting – Recommendation to City Council. 7 PM, City Hall
  • April – May 2017 – City Council and Houghton Community Council Final Decisions

What can I do?


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Announcing Lakeview Nutrition Program

News Posted by lakptsawebsite on Nov 30, 2016 in Advocacy, Board, Community

Following on the Heels of this Fall’s wonderfully successful Lakeview ASB Snack/Food drive to support Hopelink and families in need, the Lakview PTSA would like to introduce the new PTSA Lakeview Nutrition Program.

The Lakeview Nutrition Program will collect donations to support the existing Lakeview Snack Programs and Pantry Pack Program. This program is designed to supplement and assist with students nutritional needs, as well as to ensure that ALL our kids learn with their tummies full. 1 in 7 Lakeview students need help meeting their daily nutritional needs (14%). Our goal is to facilitate, support and improve access to food, so no one in our Lakeview community goes hungry.

As a very first step we invite the Lakeview community to bring snack items (see list below) or a monetary donation to any future Lakeview event. Starting at Multi-Cultural Night on December 1, 2016, there will always be a donation bin present at Lakeview events, so you can help neighbors in need.

If you have any questions or would like to help end hunger in our community, please contact Lale Giray or Karee Oliver.

Snack Item Donations Requestedthankyouapple
Individually Packaged:
Crackers
Goldfish
Fruit Snacks
Dried Fruit / Nuts
Granola Bars / Protein Bars