Are you organized, have an eye for detail and enjoy being creative? Then this might be the position for you! The membership director helps the PTSA recruit members through email communication, social in person events, marketing campaign materials and more! This position helps to manage the online school directory and is responsible for uploading membership information to the Washington State PTA's member database. Additionally, they work with the executive board to host general membership meetings. This position can easily be shared with another person - one person working on recruitment and one person working on data entry. This position requires about 5 hours a month on average, and less in the later half of the school year.

The Director of Volunteers oversees some of the services that directly benefit our school community by managing Hearing and Vision testing, Staff Appreciation, School Photos, as well as setting up volunteer opportunities for PTSA events and recognizing volunteers. This position is a wonderful opportunity to get to know Alcott families, and offer something back to our school and community!

This three person committee is elected by the general membership and works closely with the school community to find nominees for officers and board members for the June election. Sign up to let us know if you are interested in nominating yourself to serve on this committee.

Emergency Prep is the liaison between the District EMPREP group and our school to make sure we are organized, informed and prepared. This position works directly with the staff at Alcott to make sure everything is in place and all items and materials are ordered, stocked, current and organized. They also attend meetings and communicate with the LWPTSA Council Emprep team regarding how to better prepare Alcott and the Alcott Community for emergencies.

This position works with the PTSA board, school and LWPTSA Council. It serves as a resource to families that have questions or need information. It meets with the LWSD and school Equity Team with the goal of finding ways for Alcott PTSA to collaborate and partner on equity efforts. Works with other board members to publish information, events and resources to the PTSA website, Facebook pages and newsletter. Tries to organize at least one parent education event/training per year that focuses on a topic that aligns with equity and diversity. Alcott PTSA is committed to building a culture that makes all families feel welcome, part of and engaged in their school communities.

Lake Washington Schools Foundation provides weekend meal packs (pantry packs) for Alcott families in need. This position works closely with the Lake Washington School Foundation (LWSF), Alcott's counselor, and Alcott's primary Pantry Pack driver. You would serve as a driver, transporting packs from LWSF warehouse to Alcott Elementary once a month or as needed. This is a great way to support your community and learn more about the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.

Help us collect photos for the yearbook of events and activities at Alcott.

Bring the Scripps National Spelling Bee to Alcott! Need a volunteer to make the Bee happen. Requires attention to detail, planning and hosting a local spelling bee event for our school.

Work closely with the school and photography company on Picture day to organize and welcome volunteers to help with Picture Day in October.

The Alcott PTSA has some funds to help with 5th grade promotion activities. This position assists 5th grade teachers with promotion planning and use of these funds.

Serve as the school resource for special needs families partnering closely with the district, school and special services team at Alcott. This position should attend the monthly Lake Washington School District special needs meetings and invite other special needs families to attend these.

The Lake Washington School Foundation (LWSF) provides schools and families with programs like LINKS Lunch Buddies, Pantry Packs, Balance and Mind Workshops and Kids Coming Together events. As a LWSF Ambassador for Alcott, you would be the key communication liaisons between our school and the Foundation to help keep our communities informed on upcoming events, activities and more! Sign up to be connected with LWSF and to learn more about this position.