Community and Family Engagement (CAFÉ) is a school-based program designed to build stronger connections between schools, families, and the community. We believe that when families, educators, and community members work together, every student has the best chance to succeed.
CAFÉ empowers principals to lead school engagement efforts by forming dedicated CAFÉ Teams made up of parents, teachers, and community partners. These teams meet regularly to collaborate on ways to support students and create a positive school environment.
Each school’s CAFÉ team is led by the principal and supported by a CAFÉ Champion—a dedicated staff member who helps coordinate efforts, keep the team organized, and drive initiatives forward.
Teams meet regularly to identify school-specific needs and create action plans. These can include:
- Family Engagement Events (Literacy Nights, Cultural Celebrations)
- Student Incentives and Rewards (Attendance Challenges, Reading Programs)
- Campus Beautification Projects (Serve Days, Classroom Updates)
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation initiatives
CAFÉ operates on the belief that every member of the community has a role in supporting our schools. When families, educators, businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders come together, it creates a powerful network of support that drives student achievement and builds a stronger school culture.
Love Our Schools provides CAFÉ teams with resources, training, and tools to ensure long-term success and continued impact.
✔️ Stronger Relationships: CAFÉ fosters trust and meaningful partnerships between schools and families.
✔️ Shared Responsibility: Everyone—families, schools, and the community—has a role in supporting students.
✔️ Improved Student Success: Engaged families and community support lead to better academic and emotional outcomes.
✔️ Positive School Culture: CAFÉ creates welcoming, inclusive environments where students and staff thrive.
CAFÉ is more than meetings—it’s a shared responsibility to create lasting change in our schools. Be part of it.
Together, we’re building stronger schools and brighter futures!
Lerosen Preparatory⭐
Schools marked with a ⭐ need a dedicated CAFÉ Champion—a passionate community leader who will help bridge the gap between families, schools, and the community.
As a CAFÉ Champion, you will:
Ready to step up and lead?
Join us in creating stronger schools and brighter futures! Sign up here.
Love Our Schools is rallying the community to make Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) unforgettable for the educators who show up for our students every day.
Whether you're an individual, a business, a church, or a community group—there's a place for you on the Teacher Appreciation Squad.
Volunteer
Give your time by helping set up, serve meals, or distribute treats on campus during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Build a Team
Gather a group from your workplace, church, or organization to adopt a school together and coordinate a special appreciation effort.
Adopt a School
Take the lead in celebrating an entire school’s staff by sponsoring meals, providing gift cards, or delivering care packages.
Donate
Support the effort by contributing funds, gift cards (up to $25 each), or items like snacks and self-care essentials.
Every role matters. Every gesture counts.
Complete the form below to join the Teacher Appreciation Squad and help us make a lasting impact on the educators who give so much to our community.
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