dbenson512Apr 81 minThe Life and Legacy of Diane BernsteinIt is our great honor to celebrate the life and legacy of Diane Bernstein on May 18th at our Heroes Ball. We lost this dear friend in...
dbenson512Apr 42 minIntroducing Our 2022 Hero of the Year - Gail Arnall!!!We are proud to celebrate Classroom Hero Gail Arnall as our Hero of the Year during our Heroes Ball on May 18th at The Hamilton. It's not...
dbenson512Mar 41 minJubilee JumpStart Around TownOne of our Quetzal (toddler) moms, Yesenia Argueta, was interviewed and featured with little Ilias in a February 21st Washington Post...
dbenson512Mar 42 minOur Classroom Hero in the SpotlightSpring is near and Jubilee JumpStart's season of naming and celebrating heroes is in full bloom. With our Heroes Ball just around the...
dbenson512Feb 41 minNavigating Leadership Growth with CompassJubilee JumpStart has begun a Strategic Alignment project to update our Leadership Structure, including job descriptions and performance...
dbenson512Jan 273 minChild Care Counts: Help That Changes Everything!While childcare costs many Americans more than their monthly rent or mortgage payments, parents struggle to obtain high-quality childcare...
dbenson512Jan 131 minMany Thanks to Our Jubilee JoyStarters! Few things bring us more joy than families who remain part of our family well after their children have moved on to new schools. Quite a...
dbenson512Jan 111 minMore than our stockings were filled, thanks to a wonderful community of supporters!Our neighbors at The Line Hotel -DC raised funds to send all 48 Jubilee JumpStart children home for the holidays. The Junior League of...
dbenson512Dec 3, 20211 minOur Jubilee JoyStarters are making holiday wishes come true! And you can, too!This year we’re launching our NEW Jubilee JoyStarters event. We’re inviting you to join us in adding some joy to the holidays of a JJS...
dbenson512Dec 3, 20212 minOut with the old, in with the new: Two JJS Teachers will enter the new year with new credentials. Last month two of our Infant/Toddler teachers received their Child Development Associate (CDA) certificates, again! Tree Frogs teacher...
dbenson512Dec 3, 20211 minCelebrating New Collaborations with a Few Community PartnersLittle could make us merrier than being part of a national collaborative to design a new early childhood curriculum. We're grateful to...
dbenson512Nov 6, 20212 minWe're Grateful Everyday for The Many Gifts Around Us. Dear Friends of Jubilee JumpStart, Welcome to November, a month that often highlights gratitude. And while we love Thanksgiving and all...
dbenson512Nov 6, 20211 minHonoring Hispanic Heritage at Jubilee JumpStartOur Latin American Teachers were delighted to share stories, music, and food from their native homes with our families and staff during...
dbenson512Nov 4, 20211 minThis Just In. Jubilee JumpStart Has Launched A New Program Honoring Classroom Heroes.That's right. We've launched a new program that honors those who gave impact gifts in the previous year. It's our Classroom Heroes...
dbenson512Nov 4, 20212 minWith These Characters, Who Wouldn't Fall In Love With Books!PNC and a few other JumpStar Readers opened the first chapter by showing up on classroom screens, capturing students' hearts and...
dbenson512Sep 28, 20212 minA Welcome "Rey" of Hope (and Help)Don Bosco Cristo Rey Students Return to Jubilee JumpStart The start of the new school year brings the welcome return of student interns...
dbenson512Sep 28, 20211 minTeachers are Back in School, Too!Nancy, Lead Two-year-old teacher of Toucans class is completing her BA in Early Childhood Education.
dbenson512Aug 31, 20211 minOur 2021 Family ReunionIn early August we had a great summer celebration that reunited alumni, current and new families and staff. After 15 months of only...
Dee Dee WrightAug 31, 20203 minWe're Back to School for Year 2022A new school year begins with a whole bunch of preparation, communication and courage. The shorter word for that is: Transitions! Every...
Dee Dee WrightJul 22, 20202 minOur Delightful Afternoon with Anne Peretz Anne Peretz spilled the tea about her new book - Opening Up: The Parenting Journey, about the program's humble beginnings, and her...