THANK YOU Somonauk Education Foundation!



Cafe 432 was jumping for joy last week when we had a very large box delivered to our room. We all made guesses as to what it could be....some thought it was a new vacuum, others thought it was a box filled with hot chocolate, and others thought it was something for our fish tank. When we opened it, we were excited to see that it was the three air pots that we were wanting! These additional air pots allow us to sell and carry more hot chocolate and coffee.


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It really truly takes a community to help every child reach his or her fullest potential, which is exactly what S.E.F. is helping us achieve.  This program was built to help support and prepare these students for their futures as an adult and to give them real world practice on real world skills. The Somonauk Education Foundation generously purchased the three additional air pots for the coffee cart. Not only did they purchase the air pots for our coffee cart, but also many other items for other teachers throughout the district.  Cafe 432 is so lucky to be apart of , not only a great school, but also a great district  and community. 

Today was the first day where we were able to put these air pots to use. It was the perfect chilly day to start our hot chocolate sales. The customers responded well to the addition because we ran out of  hot chocolate today!  


THANK YOU S.E.F.! 



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  1. UnknownNovember 6, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    These are perfect; what a generous support from your SEF. Congratulations on selling out of your new product on the first day! Great work Cafe 432 team!

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  2. UnknownNovember 6, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Your hot chocolate was delicious! I'm glad you added it to the menu. Everyone is doing a great job with Cafe432. Keep up the great work

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