Joyce Preschool Annual ReportA LOOK AT 2018-2019

Letter from the Executive DirectorLAURA TOMPKINS

After completing our 2018-2019 school year, we are ecstatic about what our amazing Joyce students, teachers, and families have accomplished. In September, we opened our 3rd site, an ex-citing expansion with a new partner, Hiawatha Leadership Academies. Located at Hiawatha Acad-emies’ Northrop Elementary School, our new preschool classroom allows us to offer a full-time education option for families. We could not be more impressed with the outcomes we have seen from this addition, made possible by strong support from the community.

Being able to spend more time in the classroom has allowed our bright 3, 4 and 5 year olds to learn and excel at incredible rates, while their families benefited from the flexibility to pursue full-time work or other commitments during the school day.

Joyce’s programming bridges cultures and brings families together to make our community even stronger. To continue meeting the needs of families and making sure our program is accessible to

all, we made the decision to expand our scholarship program, moving to a model which provides scholarship support for 60% or more of our enrolled students each year. With our commitment to providing education regardless of families’ ability to pay comes a strong need for support in the form of scholarship funds, and our new strategic plan emphasizes the fundraising sustainability needed to maintain this level of support for families.

It takes a village to raise a child, and we are so appreciative that you are part of the Joyce village, helping to raise more than 100 children each year across our three sites.

Thank you for your continued support of Joyce’s work!

Laura Tompkins, Executive Director

Hiawatha ExpansionAs our first full-time site offering for families, Joyce - Hiawatha was an unmitigated success in its inaugural year. Teachers were wowed each and every day by how much students were able to grow with extended classroom time, and the year was capped off with three additional weeks of Spanish Immersion summer camp for students.

Prepared GradsOur pride swells each spring when we see Joyce Graduates don pint sized caps and gowns, and it is multiplied in knowing that they, and their parents, are fully prepared to enter kindergarten and launch a successful K-12 career. 96% of Joyce graduates this year were assessed as Kindergarten ready. Regardless of language background, race, or family income, all Joyce students receive quality education that sets them up for a lifetime of success.

Family FridaysReaching an all time high for involvement in the 2018-2019 school year, this unique opportunity once again allowed families to connect across cultural boundaries. Students and caregivers alike used this time to build deep personal relationships while practicing dual language skills. Through Family Fridays, we learn and grow together.

Commitment to ValuesJoyce Preschool provided sliding scale, need based tuition assistance to more than 60% of families in 2018-2019. 100% of Joyce parents were involved in their child’s education experience at Joyce through conferences, volunteering in the classroom, event attendance, or committee work. We maintained a balance of 50% English speaking and 50% Spanish speaking students in the classroom and matched our student makeup with the balance of teachers working with students. Joyce is proud to provide children from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and economic backgrounds with developmentally and culturally appropriate preparation for success in school and lifelong learning.

Highlights2018-2019 YEAR

2018-2019 SUPPORTERSAgra Culture

Gerardo Alcazar

Amazon Smile

Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation

Mary & Jim Anderson

Archana Ashrit

Heather Axtman & Dwayne Toatley

Frank Babka

Barbette

June Thiemann & Dan Bartholomay

Camila Barton

Ann Bauer

Jane and Howard Bergstrom

Joyce & Don Besser

Bethel United Methodist Women

Nancy & Steve Birth

Tara Blackmar

Tom Blackmar & Dave Conkey

Brandon Blakely

Blue Plate

Prairie Bly

Book Club

Claudia Boysen

Brave New Workshop

Breaking Bread Cafe

Bremer Bank

Briggs & Morgan

Patricia Brill

Maline Broburg

Broders

Adam J Brown

Elizabeth Bryer

Burning Brothers Brewing

Barbara & David Burns

Lauren Butterwick

Christy Caez Claudio

Can Can Wonderland

Ms. Jacqueline Cannon

Cantina Laredo

The Cargill Foundation

April & Antonio Cedillo

Susan Chandler

Ann Chester-Jones

Chinook Book

Park Avenue United Methodist Church

Karin Ciano

Cine Bistro

Matthew Clasen

Kelvin Collado

Community United Methodist Church

Minnesota Reading Corps

Costco

Alicia Craig

Pumphouse Creamery

Faegre Baker Daniels

Julie Andrews & Rev. John Darlington

Ms. Lea De Souza

Camillo DeSantis

John Diischer

Tina DiRienzo

Laura Dirks

The Donaldson Foundation

Mr. Dimitri Drekonja

Eastlake Craft Brewery

Colleen & Fritz Ebinger

Edwards Dessert Kitchen

Heather & David Eisenmenger

Ms. Amira Elshareif

Helen Eslinger

Kristen & Cesar Estrada

Excelsior United Methodist Women

Bradley Failor

Gladys Fajardo

Andrew Fox

Melisa & Nathan Franzen

Fulton Brewing

Mary & Clyde Gates

George and the Dragon

Gigi’s Cafe

Good Samaritan Missions Team

Good Samaritan UMC - Men’s Breakfast

Good Samaritan United Methodist Women

Jon Graves

Greater Twin Cities United Way

Walter Griffin

Dan Guerrero

Ms. Dawn Gunderson Taylor

Guthrie Theater

Hagen Graves, Ltd.

Hammermade

Susan & Michael Hangge

Alexander Hansen

Kelly Hansen

Frank Harris

Cathy & Jason Haugland

Nancy Hazelton

REVENUEIn Kind Donations $6,965Additional Fundraising $34,491Individual Contributions $76,311Current Year Grants $116,462Temp Restricted Grants $117,750Tuition and Fees $455,879

Total Revenue $ 807,858

EXPENSESParent Support $8,122Fundraising & Events $14,976Operating $73,219Programming $86,785Salaries & Benefits $645,015

Total Expenses $828,117

SupportersFinancials

THANK YOU SPONSORS, INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, AND GRANTERS WHO MAKE QUALITY, DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION AT JOYCE POSSIBLE. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

In Kind DonationsAdditional Fundraising

Individual ContributionsCurrent Year Grants

Temp Restricted GrantsTuition and Fees

Parent Support Fundraising & EventsOperating Programming Salaries & Benefits

Financials provided represent unaudited numbers as of 7.15.19.For a full financial report, contact finance@joycepreschool.org.Financials provided represent unaudited numbers as of 7.15.19.For a full financial report, contact finance@joycepreschool.org.

Hello Pizza

Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Women

Hi-Lo Diner

Hillcrest United Methodist Women

Hot Indian Foods

Lauren Hubbard

Human Inspiration Works

Brian Hurley

Isles Bun & Coffee

Janet Jacobs

Tim Jacobson

Lisa K. Janzen

Andrea Jauli

Gina Jensen

Valerie Jensen

Michael Jobe

Mary Kaczorek & Bill Graves

Ms. Tracy Kallassy

Kate DiCamillo

Maggie & Jonathan Keller

Julie Graves & Brendan Kelly

Erin Keyes

Sarah Kielsmeier-Jones

Knock, Inc.

Kowalski’s - Hennepin Wine Shop

Kowalski’s Market Parkview

Rachel Madden & John Kraft

L’Occitane

La Dona

Lake Monster

Erika & Carlos Lamboglia

Diana Villella Larson & Eric Larson

Jackie Larson

Ruth Ann & Tom Larson

Emily Lawson

Ms. Jeannine Lee

Lindsey & Nicholas Lee

Jane Lewis & Conrado Aparicio

Kat Lewis & Stacy Schultz

Lisa & Jonathan Lewis

Nancy & Nick Litchfield

Dianne & Bernard Lodin

Lowbrow

Ms. Elizabeth Luoma

René Madrid

Roger Maldonado

Mall of America

The Malt Shop

Margaritaville

Maria’s Cafe

Charles Marks

Florence Marks

Jane Ann & Dr. James Martin

Inti Martinez-Aleman

Lucy & Oscar Mayren

Theresa Mazig

Marcia McConkey

Tamara McConkey

Lauren McNamara

Nicole & Paul Melancon

Anne Melzer & Kevin Collis

Meshbesher & Spence

Robyn Meyer

Luis Michel

Joy Miciano & Steven Gels

Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club

The Minneapolis Foundation

Minnesota Orchestra

Minnehaha United Methodist Church

Minnehaha United Methodist Women

Minnesota Children’s Museum

Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association (MHBA)

MN Nice Cream

Crave

Jennifer L Moebius

Alberto Monserrate

Dan and Jean Moreno

Dr. Patricia Morton

Kristi Murray

Network for Good

Newman’s Own Foundation

Twila Rae & Larry Nicholson

Mrs. Claudia Niemuth

Ellen & Glenn Niemuth

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Women

John Norton

Fernando Nunez

Paola Nuñez Obetz & Christopher Obetz

Erin & Colin Oglesbay

Chelsey Olafson

Maria Ordoñez & Scott Snelling

Carrie Ann Oster

Otto Bremer Trust

Parasole Restaurant Holdings

Park Tavern

Supporters (CONT.)

Thank you to the individuals and companies who’s involvement in Barristers’ Breakfast, Salud, Invest in Our Future Breakfast, and Kermés helped support education scholarships for our young learners.

Angéle & Jim Passe

Pat’s Tap

Ann & David Payne

Pepper Palace

Jamie & Oliver Pérez

Corinne Ertz & Scott Persons

Anne & Stan Peterson

Allyson Candee & Jay Pettis

Pizza Luce - Richfield

Pizzeria Lola

Jennifer & Craig Planting

Kayla Poppe

Natalia Pretelt

Michelle & Douglas Pryce

Pryes Brewing Company

Ruth Quimby Marks

Radisson Blu Gift Cert

Roshan Rajkumar

Deb Ramsden

Senator Patricia Torres Ray

MacKenzie Rayman

Hannah Reeth

Eric Rehm

Michael Reif

Ms. Jessica Reimer

Mr. Christopher P. Renz

Donette Rico

Dana Rindahl

Risen Christ School

Esteban Rivera

Robins Kaplan LLP

Miguel Roca

Paola A. Rouella

Beth & Tom Sather

Dr. Albert Schroeder

Science Museum of Minnesota

Jonathan O. Scott

Sencha Tea Bar

Seward Coop

The Sheltering Arms Foundation

Sheraton Midtown

Think Small

Mary & Richard Snydle

Spalon Montage

St. Joan of Arc Church

St. Genevieve

St. Paul Bagelry

Stages Theatre Company

Colleen & Peter Strand

Strey Designs

Louis Succio

Amanda & Tim Sullivan

Surly Brewing

Deborah Jahn & John Tamminen

Tangletown Gardens

Eric Tangren

Target

Rhonwen & Berker Tas

The Third Bird

Lynne Thompson

Tiny Diner

Ann & Larry Tompkins

Laura & Matt Tompkins

The Toro Company

Trader Joe’s

Marcia & Donald Trevarthen

Sara & Michael Turpin

U.S. Bank

UnitedHealth Group

Carla & Jon Urban

Utepils Brewing

Carolyn & Robert Van Nelson

Laura & Adam Vander Poel

Walser Foundation

Tracy Nordstrom & Kurt Waltenbaugh

Mr. David Weiler

Julia & Bill Weiler

Wendy D. Wells

Ann Hart-Wernz & William Wernz

Lauren & Michelle Wheeler

Winthrop & Weinstine

Wise Acre Eatery

Alexandra Zayed

Elena Zienda

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDiana Villella Larson, Board Chair

Julie Graves, Vice Chair

Carolyn Van Nelson, Treasurer

Fritz Ebinger, Secretary

Conrado Aparicio

Maricela Becerra

Kristen Estrada

Gabriela Hernandez

Carlos Lamboglia

Natalia Pretelt

Timothy Sullivan

Marc Valencia

Laura Tompkins

Carla Urban

We hope we listed all our incredible donors for the 18-19 year. If your name was missed, we apologize! Please contact us to remedy this.

Supporters (CONT.)

Joyce Preschool Annual ReportA LOOK AT 2018-2019