ADVOCACY
VEPTSA partners with our community and PTA Levels in advocacy work
SPS Well-Resourced Schools
On September 11, Seattle Public Schools presented the district’s Well-Resourced Schools plan. While Viewlands is not among the schools facing closures, the proposed rezoning options will bring significant changes to our attendance zone. In both scenarios, parts of the current Viewlands attendance zone will be reassigned to other schools, which is difficult news for many families.
VEPTSA remains committed to advocating for all our students and teachers through this challenging time. Please use the accordian below for more information on ways to partner with us in advocacy work.
SPS Well-Resourced Schools Next Steps
Information about SPS Well-Resourced Schools plan can be found on the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) website.
Viewlands Elementary PTSA is communicating with other PTAs and Seattle Council PTA on this matter. The team is working on putting together some community listening meetings, and will put forward plans that we welcome the community’s feedback on.
Viewlands Principal Carrie Wheeler will not be able to provide any additional information than what is provided on the SPS website. We encourage you to reach out directly to SPS with feedback and to also work with VEPTSA. Principal Wheeler currently needs to manage the school year which just started and already has a full plate. Let’s support her and our teachers who are also affected by the well-resourced schools updates.
We will get through this challenge together.
Reach out to VEPTSA with questions or if you would like to partner with us on advocacy work.
We have an advocacy email: advocacy@viewlandsptsa.org.
Thank you to VEPTSA’s Executive team who is hard at work on this matter!
Resources:
- Join the Konstella App where we have a Social Group started to discuss questions, concerns, and work together. In Konstella, select Directory, then select Browse Social Groups, then join the SPS Well-Resourced Schools updates group.
- Read: Seattle Times article on the updates and provide your feedback via their family survey.
- Visit: Fund SPS for ways to get involved by signing petitions, attending meetings, or learning more about how to advocate for fair funding policies.
Stay tuned for more updates from VEPTSA advocacy team!
WSPTA Focus on Advocacy
WSPTA Focus Day in Olympia was January 15, 2024!
You can continue advocating for education in WA state by signing up for WSPTA advocacy alerts, or use the easy forms under each category to quickly compose a message to your state senators about important issues.
WSPTA Legislative Priorities
Here are the 5 Legislative Priorities of WSPTA for 2023-2024:
- Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis
- Addressing Critical Gaps in Education Funding
- Preventing and Reducing Gun Violence and Suicide
- Addressing Funding, Inclusion, and Supports in Special Education
- Building and Maintaining Safer School Facilities.
Central & North Seattle Schools PTA Alliance
Central & North Seattle Schools PTA Alliance (CANSSPA) was formed to address equity in education in Central and North Seattle schools. In 2023, VEPTSA members voted to officially participate in CANSSPA, supporting their 3 pillars: Information sharing and community building, Resource sharing, and Collective advocacy.
School Levies
Seattle voters can vote on levies that help support Seattle Public Schools like Viewlands.
Advocating for Gun Violence Prevention Measures
Viewlands VEPTSA adopted the National PTA position statement on gun violence in May 2018 as we work together towards advocating for the safety of children and youth.
Review the National PTA gun safety and violence prevention position >
Join VEPTSA Advocacy Team!
We are continually increasing our advocacy work at the school, district, and state levels, and welcome all advocates to be involved. Whether it’s making connections within our North Seattle community, letter writing, or testifying at the local/state level—we have a place for you!
If you are a passionate advocate who wants to lift our community needs and support Viewlands at the legislative and other levels, please consider joining the VEPTSA Advocacy Team!
Reach out if you have questions or would like to connect about Advocacy work.
Viewlands Elementary PTSA (VEPTSA)
PTSA unit ID number 6.15.340.
Viewlands Elementary School
10525 3rd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98177
Main School Office Phone: 206-252-4400
Viewlands Elementary School website
Viewlands Elementary PTSA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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