Our Big Announcement from our Executive Director and Board Chair
Dear Jubilee JumpStart family and friends, I’m writing to share some news: After 12 amazing years at Jubilee JumpStart, I will be leaving...
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dbenson512
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Jubilee JumpStart in the News
Stop the press! Jubilee JumpStart made the news twice in September. Did you get it? On September 9th, executive director Dee Dee Parker...
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dbenson512
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Teachers are students too at Jubilee JumpStart!
With the start of the school year, seven Jubilee JumpStart teachers have returned to the classroom as students pursuing degrees in early...
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dbenson512
Sep 2, 20225 min read
Starting Strong with New Support
Part of preparing for the new school year involved restructuring our leadership team and adding a few new supporting roles. These...
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dbenson512
Sep 1, 20222 min read
You're Vital to Our Community and Our School Year
It’s back to school time at Jubilee JumpStart! Our young learners are moving up to their new classrooms and JJS teachers are greeting...
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dbenson512
Sep 1, 20222 min read
An Extraordinarily Smooth Start
Jubilee JumpStart was closed to children and families for one week in August so our center and staff could prepare for the new school...
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dbenson512
Aug 11, 20222 min read
They're School Ready and It Shows!
Summer will soon be moving on, and with it, so will our students who are transitioning to big kid's school. Thankfully the early years...
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dbenson512
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Connecting at the Intersection Retreat
It was an honor to be in the room at the Intersection Retreat hosted by JJS parent and board member, David Epstein and generous JJS...
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dbenson512
Aug 8, 20222 min read
Preparing a Smooth Fall into the New School Year
Summer will soon blaze by, ushering a new school year in with the winds of autumn. Last Friday we said goodbye to our departing students...
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dbenson512
Jun 3, 20222 min read
Inspiring Stories from Everyday Heroes
The evening started with stories about impactful things that happen at Jubilee JumpStart every day and the amazing heroes that bring life...
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dbenson512
May 26, 20221 min read
The 2nd Annual Heroes Ball: A Smashing Success!
Everything was LIVE at the Hamilton during our Heroes Ball. The band was jumping. The sushi boat was rocking. Jubilee JumpStart family...
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dbenson512
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Diane Bernstein
We’re here for a very short time, and we’re here to support other people, to give them love, to put ourselves in their places, and to...
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dbenson512
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Introducing Our 2022 Hero of the Year - Gail Arnall!
What a pleasure it was introducing Jubilee JumpStart's Godmother-in-residence - Gail Arnall - as our 2022 Hero of the Year at our May...
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dbenson512
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Jubilee JumpStart Around Town
One of our Quetzal (toddler) moms, Yesenia Argueta, was interviewed and featured with little Ilias in a February 21st Washington Post...
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dbenson512
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Our Classroom Hero in the Spotlight
Spring is near and Jubilee JumpStart's season of naming and celebrating heroes is in full bloom. With our Heroes Ball just around the...
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dbenson512
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Navigating Leadership Growth with Compass
Jubilee JumpStart has begun a Strategic Alignment project to update our Leadership Structure, including job descriptions and performance...
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dbenson512
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Child 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...
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dbenson512
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Many 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...
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dbenson512
Jan 11, 20221 min read
More 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...
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dbenson512
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Our 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...
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