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Florence Brasser Family Association (FBFA)

Florence Brasser Family Association (FBFA)

The Florence Brasser School has a very active and supportive Florence Brasser Family Association. The FBFA is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and is Brasser Elementary School's equivalent of a PTA/PTO. All parents and guardians of children attending Florence Brasser as well as faculty, staff, and administrators are automatically members of the association at no cost. The mission of our Family Association is to promote the educational welfare of our children.

Florence Brasser Family Association Goals

  1. We provide civic engagement opportunities for families, staff, and the community to connect, listen, and learn from one another and strengthen the Brasser Bear family and community relations. We celebrate strong family-school partnerships as a necessary component to student academic and social emotional success.
  2. We strive to provide events and initiatives that are welcoming, inclusive of diverse backgrounds, and financially accessible.
  3. We work to recognize the contributions of all staff and to celebrate their dedication and professionalism.
  4. We support quality enrichment opportunities for all current Brasser students including, but not limited to: the creative arts, clubs, field trips, guest speakers, and activities both inside and outside classroom hours.

About our events

The Florence Brasser Family Association coordinates numerous activities and programs for our families, school, and community. The FBFA also sponsors community programs and presentations on a variety of topics of interest to parents. The FBFA supports the following activities:

  • Annual Family Directory (Brasser Families can join it here)
  • Holiday Craft Show
  • Family Swim Night
  • Field Trips
  • Fundraisers
  • Presenters 
  • Apple Dumpling Festival
  • Spring Brasser Backyard Bash
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation
  • Volunteer Support

Ideas, questions, or interested in assisting with any of the events above?  Please contact us via email or call/text 585-209-3232.

Monthly Meetings 2025-26

FBFA typically holds its meetings on the second Monday of each month to discuss various initiatives, plan events, vote on specific items, and more. Meetings are held in the Brasser school library and start at 6:30pm. School-aged childcare is available courtesy of Gates Chili High School Peer Leaders.

  • September 8
  • October 6
  • November 10
  • December 10
  • January 12
  • February 9
  • March 9
  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8

Join meetings virtually

Meeting minutes

2025-26 Board

Co-Presidents: Tina Carney and Justine VanNostran

Vice President: Amanda Beauchemin

Treasurer: Amy Roman

Secretary: Greg Roman

Fall Apple Dumpling Festival Coordinator: Corrie Wortman

Craft Show Coordinators: Katie Banta and Becky Manfreda

Apparel Coordinator: Kelly Place

Fundraiser Coordinator: Shelly Bliss

Staff Appreciation Coordinator: Katie Banta

Spring Brasser Backyard Bash Coordinator: Kerry Blauvelt

Teacher Liaisons: Darci Antinelli, Jenny Burke, Kristin Galliford and Leigh Herkamp