Family & community committee

At FASPS, community is one of our greatest strengths

At FASPS, community is one of our greatest strengths. It is built through the energy, generosity, and connection of our families, volunteers, alumni, and friends. Together, we create a welcoming environment where relationships flourish, traditions thrive, and every family feels a sense of belonging.

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the family & Community Committee (FCC)

Our Family & Community Committee (FCC) plays a vital role in bringing families together and supporting school life through events, volunteerism, and community partnerships.

From patisserie sales to the FASPS Gala & Auction, every contribution—whether time, talent, or participation—directly benefits students and strengthens our community. We welcome all families to get involved in ways that feel meaningful to them. 

Two women smiling at an outdoor event; one holding pink cotton candy, the other holding a coffee cup, with tents and other people in the background.
Two women smiling at an outdoor event; one holding pink cotton candy, the other holding a coffee cup, with tents and other people in the background.

What the FCC Does

Through a wide range of events and initiatives, the FCC helps build the vibrant spirit of FASPS.

  • A young girl with face paint resembling a colorful animal, wearing a leopard print dress, holding pink cotton candy at an outdoor event with a blurred background of people, buildings, and a red and white striped tent.

    CONNECTION & CELEBRATION

    • Monthly parent coffees

    • Annual Kermesse carnival

    • Staff appreciation events

    • Community gatherings throughout the year

  • Children wearing hairnets and gloves working in a food packaging facility, packing noodles into boxes, with shelves of boxes and pallets in the background.

    COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

    • Food drive

    • Partnerships with local Mercer Island organizations 

    • Community service initiatives

  • People smiling standing behind a table with numerous coffee cups, outside near a building with a banner supporting an annual fund campaign.

    SUPPORTING STUDENTS

    • Fundraising for the Cultural Agility Fund

    • Supporting field trips, performances, and global programs

  • Four women smiling and posing together in an indoor setting, with kitchen cabinets and posters in the background.

    BUILDING CONNECTIONS

    • Volunteer coordination

    • Grade-level parent liaisons

    • Welcoming new families

Several people are at a booth with red and blue clothing items, some with white text, on a table. A woman with dark hair, wearing a beige turtleneck sweater and red lipstick, is smiling and talking to another woman holding a coffee cup and wearing a gray jacket. The background has colorful drawings and shirts hanging on the wall.
Several people are at a booth with red and blue clothing items, some with white text, on a table. A woman with dark hair, wearing a beige turtleneck sweater and red lipstick, is smiling and talking to another woman holding a coffee cup and wearing a gray jacket. The background has colorful drawings and shirts hanging on the wall.

Why It Matters

From patisserie sales to the Gala & Auction, every contribution—big or small—helps create exceptional opportunities for students and strengthens the sense of belonging that defines FASPS.

You can participate in a way that works for you—whether that’s volunteering, attending events, or simply being part of the community.

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