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Family Association

At EBGIS | EBIHS, the Family Association (FA) is the heart of our school’s community. This volunteer-led group connects families, teachers, and administrators, building a collaborative culture that supports school life and student success.

What Does the Family Association Do?

The Family Association strengthens our community by:

  • Organizing Events: Supporting school-wide celebrations like Laternenfest, Weihnachtsmarkt, Fasching (Carnival), Sommerfest, and the parent-led Gala.

  • Encouraging Volunteerism: Mobilizing parent support for classroom and campus events.

  • Supporting Fundraising: Leading initiatives such as the Annual Fund and Giving Tuesday.

  • Building Class Community: Coordinating teacher appreciation efforts, holiday activities, and family connection events.

  • Representing Families: Ensuring open communication between parents, the school, and leadership.

For questions or to get involved, contact our Director of Culture, Benedikt Gasser, or speak with your grade level Room Parent. We welcome your voice, your talents, and your ideas.

Why Get Involved?

Joining the FA is a meaningful way to:

  • Shape your child’s school experience

  • Fulfill volunteer hours

  • Build relationships with families, faculty, and staff

  • Strengthen the EBGIS | EBIHS community

Family Association Structure

The FA includes:

  • Monthly Meetings: Held the first Monday of each month, open to all families and attended by school leadership.

  • Working Groups: Ten event-based teams focused on planning and executing community-building initiatives. 

  • FA Liaisons: A three-member team that coordinates across working groups and represents families on the School Council.

FA Working Groups

FA Working Groups help bring school events and traditions to life. Examples include:

  • Laternenfest & Weihnachtsmarkt: Support beloved German holiday traditions.

  • Fasching: Bring color and joy to our Carnival celebration.

  • Gala: Organize our largest parent-led fundraiser of the year.

  • Teacher Appreciation: Celebrate faculty throughout the year.

  • Annual Fund: Partner with leadership on school-wide giving campaigns.

  • Read & Play: Enhance our library, Literature Week, and outdoor spaces.

  • EBGIS | EBIHS Ambassadors: Welcome new families and promote the school in the community.

Each group has planning sessions throughout the year. For detailed dates, visit our Community Calendar on ParentSquare.

 

“Joining the Family Association has given us a deeper sense of belonging at EBGIS. It’s not just about volunteering—it’s about building relationships, strengthening our community, and showing our children what it means to be part of something bigger.” - FA, Elementary Parent

 

Family Association Liaisons

The FA Liaisons ensure strong coordination across all FA efforts. They:

  • Represent the FA on the School Council

  • Attend and help facilitate FA meetings

  • Support working groups

  • Collaborate regularly with school leadership

Delegates are elected each fall and typically represent the various program levels
(Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle/High School).

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Family Association Room Parents

  • Liaising between families, teachers, and the FA

  • Organizing class celebrations and community moments

  • Supporting school-wide events and volunteer efforts

  • Helping build a welcoming, inclusive class environment

FA Reps do not handle student discipline, curriculum, or teacher evaluations. Their focus is communication, community building, and volunteer coordination.