Proudly serving the school communities
of the Everett School District
& its 27 local PTAs
of the Everett School District
& its 27 local PTAs
Our Vision:
To be a meaningful and vital resource to PTAs and our community partners.
To be a meaningful and vital resource to PTAs and our community partners.
Our Mission:
To support, empower, and guide our PTAs to be successful.
To support, empower, and guide our PTAs to be successful.
COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS
The Council office will be open for office hours on every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
We are here for you! No appointment needed. We are located on the 1st floor of the CRC by the Atrium.
Please stop by to say hello! Community Resource Center: 3900 Broadway, Everett 98201.
The Council office will be open for office hours on every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
We are here for you! No appointment needed. We are located on the 1st floor of the CRC by the Atrium.
Please stop by to say hello! Community Resource Center: 3900 Broadway, Everett 98201.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
WSPTA ESSAY CONTEST
Have you heard about the WSPTA Essay Contest? The theme this year is: People Making a Difference in Children’s Lives
The WSPTA Essay Contest is for students of all ages to write an essay about an influential role model that has had a profound impact on their life. The objective is to help celebrate the people that are most important in influencing the lives of children around the state of Washington. For WSPTA Essay Contest Instructions and Applications Form, please visit this link.
If questions, see the WSPTA website or contact our Programs Chair, Christa Bicket.
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PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
Applications are being taken for the free Spring 2020 Parent Leadership Training Institute and Children's Leadership Training Institute at Everett Community College. Space is limited - apply now! Classes begin Saturday, February 22 and end May 16. Apply here!
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WSPTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall. Qualified student applicants can learn more details and submit an online scholarship application via this link.
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PTSA COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT
Everett PTSA Council is planning ahead for next school year!
At our March 18 Membership Meeting, Everett PTSA Council will elect officers for the 2020-2021 Executive Committee positions. If you would like to get involved at the Council level, or if you know a local PTA leader who might be interested in joining Everett PTSA Council, please complete this Nomination Form. The PTSA Council's mission is to support, encourage, and empower Everett PTAs to be successful. We hope all current and former local PTA leaders will consider serving on this district-wide team to provide a valuable resource for our local PTAs. Nominees will be contacted by a member of the Nominating Committee to discuss positions available and interest.
If you have questions, please contact our Nominating Committee (Craig Willis, Denise Constantineau, Valerie Ungren) at everettcouncilnomcom@gmail.com
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Friday, February 28, 2020
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Thursday, May 21, 2020: Everett PTSA Council Awards Celebration
PTA is a volunteer organization. Each year, PTAs have the opportunity to recognize and thank their volunteers through individual awards. The culmination of these awards is the Everett PTSA Council Awards Celebration.
Please use this linked document as a suggested timeline that will assist your PTA in organizing the nomination process, presentation and celebration of your Golden Acorns, Outstanding Educators, Outstanding Advocates, Outstanding Student Advocates and Honorary Life Recipients. Please keep in mind deadlines for nominations, ordering awards, presentations and especially RSVP for the celebration. The Everett PTSA Council looks forward to recognizing your honored guests at this event.
WSPTA ESSAY CONTEST
Have you heard about the WSPTA Essay Contest? The theme this year is: People Making a Difference in Children’s Lives
The WSPTA Essay Contest is for students of all ages to write an essay about an influential role model that has had a profound impact on their life. The objective is to help celebrate the people that are most important in influencing the lives of children around the state of Washington. For WSPTA Essay Contest Instructions and Applications Form, please visit this link.
If questions, see the WSPTA website or contact our Programs Chair, Christa Bicket.
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PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
Applications are being taken for the free Spring 2020 Parent Leadership Training Institute and Children's Leadership Training Institute at Everett Community College. Space is limited - apply now! Classes begin Saturday, February 22 and end May 16. Apply here!
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WSPTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall. Qualified student applicants can learn more details and submit an online scholarship application via this link.
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PTSA COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT
Everett PTSA Council is planning ahead for next school year!
At our March 18 Membership Meeting, Everett PTSA Council will elect officers for the 2020-2021 Executive Committee positions. If you would like to get involved at the Council level, or if you know a local PTA leader who might be interested in joining Everett PTSA Council, please complete this Nomination Form. The PTSA Council's mission is to support, encourage, and empower Everett PTAs to be successful. We hope all current and former local PTA leaders will consider serving on this district-wide team to provide a valuable resource for our local PTAs. Nominees will be contacted by a member of the Nominating Committee to discuss positions available and interest.
If you have questions, please contact our Nominating Committee (Craig Willis, Denise Constantineau, Valerie Ungren) at everettcouncilnomcom@gmail.com
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Friday, February 28, 2020
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Thursday, May 21, 2020: Everett PTSA Council Awards Celebration
PTA is a volunteer organization. Each year, PTAs have the opportunity to recognize and thank their volunteers through individual awards. The culmination of these awards is the Everett PTSA Council Awards Celebration.
Please use this linked document as a suggested timeline that will assist your PTA in organizing the nomination process, presentation and celebration of your Golden Acorns, Outstanding Educators, Outstanding Advocates, Outstanding Student Advocates and Honorary Life Recipients. Please keep in mind deadlines for nominations, ordering awards, presentations and especially RSVP for the celebration. The Everett PTSA Council looks forward to recognizing your honored guests at this event.
PTSA COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Council Membership Meetings bring together representatives from our local PTAs to share information and vote on PTA business. Each local PTA is asked to have at least one representative from their PTA Board of Directors attend (more are welcome!). We host WSPTA Approved Trainings following our Council Membership Meetings. All PTA leaders in the Everett School District are welcome to participate in our meetings and stay for the training!
Membership Meetings & Trainings to be held at the Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center (CRC): 3900 Broadway.
Upcoming PTSA Council Membership Meetings & Training Opportunities:
Wednesday, January 29, 2020: Membership Meeting
Our Council Board Members and Committee Chairs will provide updates to those in attendance. Also, Dr. Sally Lancaster, Assistant Superintendent for the Central Region, will provide updates from the district and will be available to answer questions.
Before the Council meeting, the Citizen's Committee will have a 15-minute presentation and Q&A session to describe an overview of what the upcoming School Bond includes and provide the rationale for what is included in the School Bond.
After the meeting, we encourage attendees to join us for an Open Round Table discussion, which is an opportunity for our local PTA leaders to discuss with our Council and other PTA peers any topics and issues related to PTA.
PRE-MEETING CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE PRESENTATION AND Q&A: 6:30 - 6:45 PM
COUNCIL MEETING: 6:45 - 7:30 PM (feel free to come earlier than 6:30 PM for introductions and to get meeting handouts)
POST-MEETING OPEN ROUND TABLE: 7:30 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Everett Community Resource Center (CRC) - 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA
Council Membership Meetings bring together representatives from our local PTAs to share information and vote on PTA business. Each local PTA is asked to have at least one representative from their PTA Board of Directors attend (more are welcome!). We host WSPTA Approved Trainings following our Council Membership Meetings. All PTA leaders in the Everett School District are welcome to participate in our meetings and stay for the training!
Membership Meetings & Trainings to be held at the Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center (CRC): 3900 Broadway.
Upcoming PTSA Council Membership Meetings & Training Opportunities:
Wednesday, January 29, 2020: Membership Meeting
Our Council Board Members and Committee Chairs will provide updates to those in attendance. Also, Dr. Sally Lancaster, Assistant Superintendent for the Central Region, will provide updates from the district and will be available to answer questions.
Before the Council meeting, the Citizen's Committee will have a 15-minute presentation and Q&A session to describe an overview of what the upcoming School Bond includes and provide the rationale for what is included in the School Bond.
After the meeting, we encourage attendees to join us for an Open Round Table discussion, which is an opportunity for our local PTA leaders to discuss with our Council and other PTA peers any topics and issues related to PTA.
PRE-MEETING CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE PRESENTATION AND Q&A: 6:30 - 6:45 PM
COUNCIL MEETING: 6:45 - 7:30 PM (feel free to come earlier than 6:30 PM for introductions and to get meeting handouts)
POST-MEETING OPEN ROUND TABLE: 7:30 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Everett Community Resource Center (CRC) - 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA
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2019-20 Everett PTSA Council Officers President-Jen Hirman VP Membership-Amanda Cabana Treasurer-Jonelle Radford Co-Secretaries-Valerie Ungren and Christa Bicket Board of Directors Advocacy-Lizzy Sebring Communications-Craig Willis Programs-Christa Bicket Family and Community Engagement (FACE)-Brooke Fiscus Reflections-Emily Hotchkiss and Vanessa Dilley Shoe Fund-Amanda Cabana Special Ed Liaison-Valerie Cunningham Member at Large (North)-OPEN Member at Large (Central)-Brooke Yule Member at Large (South)-Denise Constantineau Region 7 Representative-Laura Peterson Ad Hoc Committee Chairs Recognition/Award Celebration-Heather Morrow and Kristy Mothersbaugh Are you interested in joining our team or would like to learn more about what we do? We would love to hear from you! Please email us: everettptsacouncil@gmail.com |
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Click here for our Council eBlasts!
For 2019-2020, our Council eBlasts will be sent out twice a month. We are also adding several position specific Facebook pages to encourage networking among our local leaders. Be sure to read for important information, dates and updates and share with your leaders. Make sure your PTA leaders are input in memberplanet to receive important information - Council eBlast, Leadership News, emails, and much more. |
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Everett PTSA Council Office is located at the Everett Public School's CRC (Community Resource Center Building) 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 We are on the 1st floor by the Atrium - stop by to say hello! Click here for directions |