This was our children's first political rally!  It was powerful for them to have such an intimate experience of our government in action.  They also got to experience the importance of Freedom of Assembly, allowing them to make a connect with so many of the political gatherings that are happening in our communities.  I urge you to head down to Olympia to let your legislators know our "paramount duty" is education while giving the kids an irreplaceable civics lesson!

PTA Call to Action: Go to the Rally in Olympia, Feb. 20th!

Ride a free tour bus chartered by our LWPTSA Council - join fellow parents and PTA members across Washington for the annual Focus Day in Olympia, the rally on the Capitol steps!

On Monday Feb 20th school is closed for Mid-Winter Break over President’s Day - bring your kids and friends!  Busses leave at 7:30 AM SHARP from the Redmond Town Center eastern parking lot off 170th Ave NE, at the former Larry's/Top Food grocery store, between Cost Plus and Bartell Drug.  Busses will return at about 4:00 PM.  More bus info at Lk Wa PTSA Council, and Focus Day event info at WSPTA.

Your help is needed to shape 2012 Washington’s legislative priorities in another very difficult economic climate. Join in the public rally, meet with legislators, receive updates on key issues, and network with fellow advocates - we do make a difference when we show up at the Capitol with many WSPTA friends!

Going?  Please confirm your bus seat RSVP via e-mail – provide your last name, the number of adults and kids, and whether you would also like to join others meeting with your legislators.

Please also register with Wa State PTA so they may know how many people to expect. You can also purchase optional brown bag lunches from this site.  Dress for cold weather, we’ll go rain, snow or shine (additional general info from past Focus Days).

Questions? Contact Jason Rothkowitz, advocacy@lwptsa.net

(written by Bryon Shutz, legislative advocate & LWSD father)