It’s Never Goodbye, but always see you later alligator

My journey with Jumpstart is officially over! Even though we are all going different places this upcoming year, both our kids and corps members, there will always be a special bond that unites us together. There is no way that I could summarize what an amazing journey this has been. Instead, I’ve written a little poem that captures our voyage: it’s never goodbye, but always see you later alligator. Regardless of if you are a returning or not, Jumpstart is a community that works together for a common good. Hopefully one day the students we teach will be in the position to also give back. Thankfully we have the wonderful opportunity to plant this seed and watch it grow. I am definitely proud to say I was a Jumpstart corps member. Couldn’t think of any better way to spend my last year as a college student.

“It’s Never Goodbye, but always see you later alligator”

The time has come

To say goodbye

And although some

Will question why

Soon time will tell

That all is well

And back at Sunshine we will be

To share more books

And sing more songs

Recite more poems

And play along

And even though, the song for now is:  “Goodbye Jumpstart”

The journey has only just begun

Time will elapse

Summer will pass

And Jumpstart will be back once more

To sing for the children that we adore: “It’s time to put the books away and come to Circle Time”

Remember that: It’s never goodbye, but always see you later alligator!

-Danielle Jones

Team Leader

Team Kindness