School Connect CAFE
Join a round table conversation with a school principal to learn how you or your organization can work directly with a local school community!
What Is A CAFÉ?
A CAFE is a round table conversation between a school principal and the local leaders of their community in which the partners work together to address the needs of neighborhood children and families. Together, they plan projects that will leverage the assets of the community and bring support where it will make the greatest impact. This village of support has the potential to transform a child’s life, a school’s life, and even the entire community.
Why Participate In A CAFE?
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Expand Your Network
Connect with other motivated leaders to increase your capacity as an individual or an organization
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Increase Your Influence
Connected leaders have larger spheres of influence to maximize positive change
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Make An Impact On A Child
Share your network, resources, and voice at a local school to increase opportunities for children
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Support Your Community
Work together around common goals to better the entire community
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Find A CAFE Near You!
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
- How does a CAFÉ impact local children?
- When and where are CAFÉs planned?
- Do you have to be from a school to join a CAFE?
- How can a business get involved?
- What types of projects/initiatives do you plan at a CAFÉ?
- How do CAFEs connect you to other leaders?
- Are CAFÉ’s virtual as well as in-person?
- Can I participate as an individual?
A CAFÉ helps local leaders leverage the assets of the community and work together to support children and families where they need it most! By funneling this support through local schools, the community knows they are bringing resources to make the greatest possible impact, and outcomes for children begin to change.
How To Get Involved!
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Love Our Schools
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Sponsor a School
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CAFÉ in Action
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Training & Coaching
Find training and coaching to help you reach your goals in ways that fit for your community!
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Teacher Appreciation
Watch
What this partnership between the City of Phoenix, Scottsdale Bible Church, and School Connect accomplished!
Check Out
This collaboration between Agave Farms, Urban Farming Education, Laveen Action Committee, and Laveen School District!
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Who Attends A CAFE?
- school principals
- business leaders
- parent org leaders
- faith leaders
- first responders
- district administrators
- student government
- local clubs & associations
- government leaders
- nonprofit leaders
- school principals
- business leaders
- parent org leaders
- faith leaders
- first responders
- district administrators
- student government
- local clubs & associations
- government leaders
- nonprofit leaders
Join Our Village
Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
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News & Events
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Celebrate the Champions of Education who have made a significant impact on Arizona's youth!
The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth.
What is YOUR favorite Front “Pourch” Rule?
Summertime means TIME spent with your #family, your #friends, and your #team! Tell us your Favorite Front “Pourch” Rule(s) in the comments! Do you never sip alone? Do you observe 5 o’clock somewhere rules? What’s your sip of choice?
Every person who comments with their favorite rule(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to our Brewery Tour Fundraiser!
Fundraising tickets available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Tour schedule available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
#summertime #neversipalone #5oclocksomewhere #frontpourchrules #frontporchrules #community
@frontpourchbrewing @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing
![What is YOUR favorite Front “Pourch” Rule?
Summertime means TIME spent with your #family, your #friends, and your #team! Tell us your Favorite Front “Pourch” Rule(s) in the comments! Do you never sip alone? Do you observe 5 o’clock somewhere rules? What’s your sip of choice?
Every person who comments with their favorite rule(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to our Brewery Tour Fundraiser!
Fundraising tickets available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Tour schedule available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
#summertime #neversipalone #5oclocksomewhere #frontpourchrules #frontporchrules #community
@frontpourchbrewing @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Happy Birthday America! We are so proud of our next generation and cannot wait to see the diversity, collaboration, and innovation you lead with!
#kidslead #united #nextgeneration #leadoutloud
![Happy Birthday America! We are so proud of our next generation and cannot wait to see the diversity, collaboration, and innovation you lead with!
#kidslead #united #nextgeneration #leadoutloud](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Winner winner, chicken dinner! Guess who played Tour Trivia and won? We are pleased to give a shout out to @pete_the_cat_design a local artist who has designed for both Lake Pleasant Brewing and Front Pourch Brewing. You can checkout more gorgeous artwork on Insta!
We LOVE that all 3 breweries on our tour support local artists. Join us Thursday, July 25th: #EngageLocal, #SupportLocal, #IMPACTLocal
https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
#tourtrivia #winner #labeldesign #drinklocal #summerfreedom #brewerytourfundraiser
@lakepleasantbrewing
@frontpourchbrewing
@simplemachinebrewing
![Winner winner, chicken dinner! Guess who played Tour Trivia and won? We are pleased to give a shout out to @pete_the_cat_design a local artist who has designed for both Lake Pleasant Brewing and Front Pourch Brewing. You can checkout more gorgeous artwork on Insta!
We LOVE that all 3 breweries on our tour support local artists. Join us Thursday, July 25th: #EngageLocal, #SupportLocal, #IMPACTLocal
https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
#tourtrivia #winner #labeldesign #drinklocal #summerfreedom #brewerytourfundraiser
@lakepleasantbrewing
@frontpourchbrewing
@simplemachinebrewing](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Help @highland_lakes_school make their Love Our Schools Day project dreams come true!
This innovative school wants to create a makerspace room for their students - a space where students can work collaboratively, creating and learning as they exploring new ideas and concepts!
Would you partner with them and share your talents and resources?
Project Link: https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/highland-lakes-school-steam-makerspace-deer-valley-school-district/
Are you a school who wants to join Love Our Schools Day and invite your community? Sign up!
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our.../submit-your-project/
#loveourschools #ittakesavillage #loveourschoolsday @dvusd @dvusd #makerspace #stemstudents #schoolproject
![Help @highland_lakes_school make their Love Our Schools Day project dreams come true!
This innovative school wants to create a makerspace room for their students - a space where students can work collaboratively, creating and learning as they exploring new ideas and concepts!
Would you partner with them and share your talents and resources?
Project Link: https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/highland-lakes-school-steam-makerspace-deer-valley-school-district/
Are you a school who wants to join Love Our Schools Day and invite your community? Sign up!
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our.../submit-your-project/
#loveourschools #ittakesavillage #loveourschoolsday @dvusd @dvusd #makerspace #stemstudents #schoolproject](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Are you ready for Tour Trivia!?! Which brewery on our tour has a local artist custom design their labels? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a shout out!
Register: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Thursday, July 25 Tour Schedule Flyer: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
Enjoy an Exciting Brewery Tour and Poker Experience! More than just a brewery tour, get a chance to win big at our exclusive poker run. Purchase up to 4 tournament entries and play for a chance to win 50% of the prize pool. Sip on a craft beer at each of the breweries and receive a playing card at each location to build your best hand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour the breweries and potentially walk away a winner! @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing @frontpourchbrewing
#cheers #brewerytour #love #trivia #schoolconnecttribe #drinklocal #instagood
![Are you ready for Tour Trivia!?! Which brewery on our tour has a local artist custom design their labels? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a shout out!
Register: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Thursday, July 25 Tour Schedule Flyer: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
Enjoy an Exciting Brewery Tour and Poker Experience! More than just a brewery tour, get a chance to win big at our exclusive poker run. Purchase up to 4 tournament entries and play for a chance to win 50% of the prize pool. Sip on a craft beer at each of the breweries and receive a playing card at each location to build your best hand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour the breweries and potentially walk away a winner! @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing @frontpourchbrewing
#cheers #brewerytour #love #trivia #schoolconnecttribe #drinklocal #instagood](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)