Education

Love our Schools Week is back this year on November 7th – 12th and we are excited to love on our students, parents, staff and administrators, and facilities! Each day has a different focus:

Monday - Prayer at every school
Tuesday - Projects to encourage teachers
Wednesday - Projects for students
Thursday - Projects to support parents
Saturday - Facility beautification projects

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Sponsor

On November 4th, 2023 the whole community of Costa Mesa will come together to show our appreciation and care for our local, public schools. You can make a difference in our kids by volunteering, hosting a project, or sponsoring the day. Be a part of making sure that our schools know that our community cares about them!

VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: 9-12

CELEBRATION LUNCH: 1-2
Free activities: DJ, Bounce house, Face painting, T-shirts, Lunch, Illusionist, & Balloon artist

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Sponsor

Why connect to school communities?

School communities are the hub of the neighborhood! All the strengths, challenges, and needs of children and families are represented at the local school. By connecting around schools, we can build a village of support that can change outcomes for Costa Mesa children – helping every child have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to reach their potential!

Ways to
get involved

Have questions about getting involved? Contact Terrilee today.

Get Your Questions Answered

Weekly School Prayer Walk – Wednesday at 7:00am
Elementary School Literacy and Recess Volunteers – Work with kids weekly in the classroom or connect with them outside during their lunch recess
Love Costa Mesa Education Initiative Team – We meet every other month to discuss what is happening with school partnerships in the District and collaborate around what is coming up and how we can move the initiative forward.
CAFEs (Community and Family Engagement) – Quarterly community roundtables at specific schools to support their strategic goals

CAFÉ (Community and Family Engagement)

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.

We've joined forces with School Connect, extending their successful model to Costa Mesa schools through our Education Initiative. Learn more about School Connect and their impact at schoolconnectaz.org

FAQ's

Initiative Leader

Terrilee has lived in Costa Mesa for 34 years, raised her 3 children here and is now helping her 7 grandchildren also recognize what is great about our city. Having worked in the Newport Mesa Unified School district for 13 years and then as an Executive Assistant for 12, she is passionate about using her gifts, skills, and experience to help engage more of our community to help our schools be all they can be in order to impact future generations.

Contact Terrilee