JANUARY 2023 NEWS & UPDATES | WWW.STPHILIPS1600.ORG | |
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St. Philip’s School and Community Center wishes you a Happy New Year!
May this year bring you many blessings, good health, and great memories!
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A Special Story Time with Dr. Flowers | |
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Dr. Terry Flowers, invites you for an exclusive reading of Destiny Is Mine! This event will take place at Interabang Books, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:30 am.
The bookstore is located at 5600 W. Lovers Lane #142, Dallas, Texas 75209
Contact Octavia Mason at omason@stphilips.com
for more information.
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Ms. Wesson reads 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' pop-up book to Early Childhood!
Many years ago, Ms. Wesson received a gift from a second-grade student, Britney English. The book illustrated the 12 days of Christmas in the most beautiful way. Dr. Sherril English - Brittney's mother, gifted her the book, knowing her love for reading
On December 6th, 26 years later, Ms. Wesson had the pleasure of reading the book to our current Pre-K2 students. Forrest, Dr. English's granddaughter, was front and center during the reading. This occasion was a delightful reminder that life is filled with full circle moments!
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23rd Annual Destiny Award Luncheon | |
St. Philip's School and Community Center will host its 23rd Annual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, March 3rd.
We encourage you to join us for a conversation with Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown. Brown is most known for his roles as Christopher Darden in F.X., limited series “The People v. O.J. Simpsons: American Crime Story" and Randall Pearson in the NBC drama series “This Is Us”. You may also know him for his supporting roles in the films Black Panther and Waves.
You do not want to miss this extraordinary experience! Click here for more information about sponsorships and individual tickets.
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We were incredibly blessed to have another successful year serving our community at the annual Christmas Store. Your generous support, allowed us to provide gifts for approximately 167 families with 500 children.
Families chose from an endless selection of coats, some of which were collected during our student council's coat drive. Parents picked from a variety of items like toys, bikes, and so much more! They received free gift wrapping as well.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers made this event unforgettable with their commitment to service and joyful energy. Volunteers from the Junior League of Dallas, the Dallas Stars, Jesuit Dallas, and Miss Texas served as as shoppers, gift wrappers, and Christmas Store helpers.
We extend a special thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Christmas Store!
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1600 Luncheon
On December 13, 2022, we had another wonderful 1600 luncheon where guests got an exclusive look around campus. During a tour led by Anyika McMillan-Herod, guests learned the extraordinary history of St. Philip's School and Community Center. Dr. Flowers presented on the future of the organization, and our students did a fantastic job reciting the creed during their showcase.
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December 19, 2022
By Dr. Terry Flowers
"In our recent chapel service, a parallel was drawn between a reindeer guiding the way for gifts to be given, and a bright star guiding the wise men to the greatest gift! While this bright-nosed deer is not mentioned in the Bible, our students quickly connected to this concept. Jesus came to show the way and to model acceptable behavior and living."
To read the full story visit Dr. Flowers' blog.
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Recycling Program
In June 2022, St. Philip's School and Community Center embarked on a quest to "go green." We enrolled in a Green Business Certification Program open to schools through the City of Dallas.
This program recognizes businesses that prevent waste, incorporate recycling, and promote reuse, reduction, and composting in their daily operations. Since we already follow these practices, we were inspired to apply and become "Green Business Certified."
On September 1, 2022, St. Philip's School & Community Center achieved "Bronze" status from the City of Dallas on the Green Business Score Card for making purposeful strides to reduce our carbon footprint.
We extend a special thanks to Kieairrah Seamster, Operations Assistant, for spearheading this initiative.
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Middle School - Service In Action | |
On Wednesdays, our middle school students spend time volunteering at Aunt Bette's Community Pantry, assisting the community with their grocery needs. Students are learning the value, impact, and meaning of service others. The middle schoolers are becoming more open-minded and are learning to define their personal morals and ethics. At St. Philip's we place an emphasis on community, personal development and excellence in and out of the classroom. | |
Basketball season has begun! We hope to see you on Saturdays starting January 7, 2023.
We're also looking forward to track, soccer, lacrosse and football coming in the spring. Stay tuned for more information about registration in the weeks to come!
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YOU are our best source of referrals! If you know someone who is interested in a career opportunity within our organization that holds these Core Values: (1) Servant Heart (2) Respectful (3) Trustworthy (4) Pursuing Excellence (5) Collaborative, and (6) Dedicated – send them to our website to learn more.
Current Job Opportunities: Operations Support | Custodian | Groundskeeper
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Are You Ready to Serve With Us? | |
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Aunt Bette's Community Pantry
You can make a difference by volunteering at Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry!
Volunteer slots are available:
- Mondays and Wednesdays 7:45 am-11:45 am
- Tuesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:45 pm
- Thursdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
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Each morning, volunteers pick up surplus meals from Snap Kitchen at Mockingbird and Skillman. These meals are delivered to Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry, or one of our partner agencies, depending on the day. This service provides pre-portioned, well-balanced meals to our neighbors. Please send an email if you are interested in volunteering regularly on Thursdays or Fridays, or if you want to be on our “sub” list for other days. | |
New Student Admissions Applications | |
The priority application deadline is quickly approaching! If you'd like to enroll your scholar in a place where they belong visit our website to learn about the application process. | |
Winter Virtual Open House
Have you considered an affordable private school that’ll give your student hands-on learning experience? St. Philip’s offers an engaging curriculum that paves the way to innovative thinking. Our admissions team invites you to learn more about the application process, tuition assistance, and our academic programs during this virtual event on January 10th. You belong here! Register More
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St. Philip's Merch Store
Our merch store offers a variety of apparel and limited edition 75th anniversary items. Every purchase you make at the St. Philip’s Merchandise Store supports the organization’s operational initiatives.
Shop the Merch Store
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Experience Feedback Box
We want to hear from you! We now have an anonymous form that can be submitted electronically to offer feedback regarding your experience, suggestions, or compliments.
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