Family Association Home > Family Association Welcome to GCCS Family Association! At Genesee Community Charter School, we value the strong partnership between families, educators, and the wider community in creating an enriching and inclusive learning environment. The GCCS Family Association (FA) plays a vital role in supporting our mission of providing experiential, community-centered education for youth within the city of Rochester. Our Purpose The purpose of the Family Association is to: Foster community and connections among GCCS families Support both campuses to assist educating our children Assist GCCS leadership as necessary What We Do The Family Association collaborates with families to: Organize community-building events like Movie Night, Spring Fling, Seabreeze Day, and the End of Year Picnic. Raise funds to support classroom projects, annual student trips, and experiential learning opportunities Advocate for student and school needs Membership Membership in the Family Association is open to parents or guardians of currently enrolled GCCS students. Get Involved Whether you can contribute time, skills, or resources, there’s a place for you in the Family Association: Volunteer: help with events, projects, or classroom activities Attend meetings: general meetings are held twice per year Donate: help fund trips and educational supplies Stay Informed Stay informed about school happenings and Family Association updates through email and backpack mail. Each class also has their own private Facebook page for you to join. Contact Us Have questions, ideas, or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at gccs_FA@gccschool.org.