May Newsletter
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A Message from our Superintendent
Dear Jubilee Nation,
What an incredible year! A special shout out to all parents for their continued partnership and commitment to your child(s) academic success. Congratulations on another academic year in the books. We know the current events that have occurred around the country and most recently, the tragic loss in Uvalde, has left all of us with a heavy heart. Jubilee wants to assure you our number one commitment is keeping our students and staff safe. Over the summer months, we will be reviewing and increasing our safety procedures and plans. As those details become more concrete, we will be sure to provide updates. In addition, Jubilee will be training all staff on the importance of building relationships with students as well as training them on specific behaviors to increase their relational capacity. The health and mental wellness of our community is something Jubilee takes great pride in and will continue to offer the necessary resources for our campus communities.
Something new to look forward to…E-Sports! Every campus is looking for sponsors to help roll out our next tech initiative. We know our gamers will be very excited about this news. I encourage you to help spread the word. More information will be provided very soon.
The Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC) met and shared plans for next year. Jubilee will have students and parents continue to sit on the SAC for the 2022-2023 school year. If you are not involved and are interested, keep an eye out for the interest form we send out at the beginning of the school year.
Have you heard of our newest ambassador group? Jubilee-San Antonio has an amazing group of Jubi-leaders who are learning how to overcome adversity and be leaders in all situations. I am really proud of the students and parents who participated in the end of year meeting. We will look to expand Jubi-Leaders to more campuses this coming year.
Last but not least, I wanted to share Jubilee will be shifting our curriculum focus to better align with state resources. This will help us ensure we are using the appropriate level of curriculum to teach our students to meet state standards.
2022-2023 is around the corner and you don’t want to miss out on all the new amazing opportunities Jubilee has to offer! Refer a friend and secure your spot TODAY!
Happy Summer,
Dr. Kevin Phillips, Superintendent of Schools
Important Dates
2022-23 Academic Calendars Now Available! Click here to access.
Innovation Summer Learning Program | May 31 - July 29
Seniors Turn Alumni
While we still have two graduations to go in our Central and Rio Grande Valley, this last Saturday we graduated 77 students. Congratulations to Jubilee - San Antonio and Jubilee Lake View as they came together for a monumental moment! We are extremely proud of your accomplishments, perseverance, and dedication. Welcome to the Jubilee Academies Alumni.
Remember, it’s about that time!
One down, Two to go | Save the Date!
Thank you families, students and teachers for entrusting us with your child and playing a role in their academic success!
We are looking forward to our next two celebrations. The ceremonies are as followed:
Jubilee-Wells Branch | June 4
Jubilee-Brownsville | June 7
Upcoming Jubilee Events
Join us at Jubilee-Sendero on June 4th for our Family Fun Day!
Bring your friends and family!
Join us at Jubilee- Highland Park on June 4th for our Family Fun Day!
FREE food and games 10am -2pm
Join us at Jubilee - Lake View Univ Prep on June 11th for our Family Fun Day!
Refer a friend and see what great incentives you can qualify for!
Join us at Jubilee- Highland Hills on June 11th for our Family Fun Day!
You don’t want to miss out!
Jubilee - Brownsville will be having their first Coyote Run. Make sure to add the Promo Code when you sign up for $5 discount on your registration. To sign up for the event click here
Join us at Jubilee- Wells Branch on June 18th for our Family Fun Day!
Take Tours and meet the administrators!
Join us at Jubilee-San Antonio on June 18th for our Family Fun Day!
We will be offering an Immunization Mobile. Come and get your students set with anything they will need for the fall.
Join us at Jubilee - Westwood on June 18th for our Family Fun Day!
Join us for Music and Family Fun.
Community News
Congratulations to our District Champs. The championship belt reflected in the photo is a special recognition awarded quarterly to two directors that have proved to be strong leaders, build up their team’s character daily and execute excellence. These two exemplify hard work, dedication and integrity in all they do! Congratulations!
Diana Centeno - Director of Students Services, Jubilee
Carlos Moreno - Director of PEIMS, Jubilee
Our Hearts are with Uvalde
Following the senseless and tragic events in Uvalde, Jubilee Academies counselors are organizing the delivery of books for students and teachers. This is a book that helps with children and grief. The original goal was to send 200 books. Since, we have gone above and beyond due to the many generous donations from staff, families and even the Author, Patrice Karst. They are currently at over 1500 books to give to those at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Our leaders will be making the delivery in person to pay our respects. Thoughts and love are with all the families in the Uvalde community.
CTE & GEAR UP News
At Jubilee-Wells Branch Frost Bank offers an educational financial literacy program to school-aged students. They teach K-12 students age-appropriate information on what money is, where it goes, why to save and what to save for, with an emphasis on saving for college. This is why GEAR UP has teamed up with Frost as a Financial literacy partner. They visited our campus kinder classrooms, and read a book to them. This book was written just for Frost by a local Austinite, and gifted every student with a DIY piggy bank! We will extend these opportunities to every grade next school year.
School Lunch Hero Day
Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Jubilee nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate hard work and commitment, Jubilee schools celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on May 6th. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.
Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
Congrats to these Gems!
Jubilee -San Antonio
Melissa Molina
Catherine Davila
Jubilee -Highland Hills
Cristina Torres
Peter La
Jubilee - Lakeview
Caryn Morales
Margaret Garcia
Jubilee - Highland Park
Deanna Price
Jose Veliz Castillo
Jubilee - Kingsville
Ashley Shortsleeve
Michael Verderber
Jubilee -Wells Branch
Kyle Verdun
William DaMetz
Jubilee - Westwood
Jiwon Rebekah Lee
Greg Weaver
Jubilee - Harlingen
Lorie Puga
Carina Villagomez
Jubilee - Brownsville
Adriana Ochoa
Roberto Coronado
Jubilee - Leadership Academy
Laura Jew
Jubilee - Sendero
Keieshawn Golsby
Jubilee - Living Way
Cynthia Cisneros
Athletics | Playoffs Update!
Jubilee - Highland Hills
On April 16, Jubilee-Highland Hills Track and Field team had 12 Middle School Athletes compete in the TCSAAL Regional Track Meet. 8th Grader, Jacob Williams, qualified for the State Track meet in both the 100 Meter Dash and the 200 Meter Dash.
On April 30, at the state track meet, Jacob finished 7th place in the 100 Meter Dash and 10th place in the 200 Meter Dash. Congratulations to Jacob and all of our other Track Athletes on an incredible season!
Have a Very Berry Summer Smoothie
Try a new delicious treat perfect for a fun summertime breakfast item!
A Look into the Classroom
On May 16 -20, Jubilee students celebrated Multi-Cultural Week. They toured the school and explored over 15 different countries around the world.
Jubilee Anniversaries
The following staff members celebrated milestone anniversaries with Jubilee in May. Their dedication to the district and our students does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by all!
12 Years—
Joyce Aguilar, District Communications Department
Daniel Lopez, District Technology Support
10 Years—
Yvonne Evens, Jubilee Sendero
8 years—
Ana Montano, Jubilee Brownsville
7 years—
Annette Fuchs, Jubilee -San Antonio
5 years—
Christina Diaz Solorio, Jubilee-Wells Branch
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