Standing Committee Member.  

Two-year commitment. Working with a system provided by the WSPTA, prepares a school year membership module for renewal of memberships. 

Coordinates staff and family hardship subsidy, organizes consent forms data and submit for payment to utilize the allocated budget. 

Manages membership dues on the website platform. Attends PTA activities to promote membership and volunteer activities, preparing flyers and communication as needed. 

Writes articles for the newsletter, prepares applications for State PTA membership awards, if applicable. 

Attend Board of Directors meetings.

Work with the Advocacy Chair to determine our membership/school legislative priorities and attends council legislative meetings, reports at monthly Board meetings, assist in writing articles for newsletters, and attends both Legislative Assembly and Focus Day.  

Attend Board of Directors meetings. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the PTA President at president@lfppta.org

The Communications Committee is looking for a Dolphin Blast coordinator. You would join a team of amazing PTA volunteers who coordinate all the PTA communications. Working with the other members of the committee as well as Co-Presidents, this position fills a key role in coordinating the PTA’s newsletter which serves as a resource for the LFP elementary community about the important events and updates from the PTA, school, and broader Shoreline community. 

The Dolphin Blast goes out 2-4 times per month (based on the availability of the volunteer), with special Blasts needing to go out when needed, with each email involving 1-2 hours of volunteer time. Be a part of the fun in providing important information for our community! 

Are you passionate about making a difference in your school community? The Nominating Committee plays a critical role in the success of our PTA by recognizing and recruiting the best-qualified individuals for elected PTA positions.

Here's your chance to get involved! The committee members are elected by our PTA members and will take on essential tasks, including confidential meetings, reviewing nominations, and searching for the most suitable candidates for leadership roles in our PTA.

Your dedication can shape the future of our PTA and contribute to our school's success. If you're interested in learning more about the nominating committee, please don't hesitate to reach out to our PTA President at president@lfppta.org.

Family Engagement is a shared effort of families, schools, and community leaders to advance programs, practices, and policies that empower every parent/legal guardian to make their child’s potential a reality.  

Position Responsibilities: 

• Conduct an assessment of the demographics of our school (race, culture, ability level, etc.) and examine previous representation of these groups in the PTA.

• After identifying under-represented groups, review previous PTA activities and messaging to analyze opportunities where inclusion can be improved. 

• Create opportunities to listen to families (surveys, focus groups, listening sessions) to learn specific ways they would like to be more engaged with their child’s learning. 

• Work in collaboration with the FACE Chair (and other board or committee members as appropriate) to design new initiatives that will help our PTA connect with unreached families. Use feedback from all groups to develop a realistic plan for improving engagement of unreached families. 

• Work with PTA board and committee leaders to infuse family engagement practices into existing activities. 

• Serve as a representative of the LFP PTA to the Shoreline PTA Council’s DEI/FACE Committee and share information with our PTA. 

• Perform additional duties as defined. 

The fundraising committee has three open roles, read below to learn more: 

1. Winterfest Chair: Fall through Early December. In coordination with the Fundraising Chair, plan and coordinate the annual school winter market held at the school, including: soliciting vendors, making and distributing flyers, promoting within the community, and overseeing all aspects of the event including volunteers. 

2. Camp Orkila: Each year a team of 4th grade parent volunteers join forces to raise funds for their grade’s 5th grade camp. Beginning in 2024, the PTA will run the fundraising as part of their overall fundraising activities. 

Our school partners with Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) to provide some students with food bags for the weekend. The bags need to be picked up and the empty boxes returned. Sign up to help here! 

Thank you! If you have questions, email Family Advocate Susie Moore or call her at 206-393-1332.

Volunteers are essential to keeping the shop organized and well stocked. Helpers will sort and hang clothes - find a friend and sign up to help out together, once a year, or once a month! Sign up here!

Questions? Email The WORKS at theworks@shorelinepta.org