DECEMBER 2021 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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Destiny Sponsorships Available |
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Join us for our biggest fundraising event of the year, featuring a conversation with Shaquille O' Neal! All funds raised will directly benefit services promoting Christian education, senior services, hunger, student engagement, and athletics. Purchase your sponsorships for Destiny today!
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75th Anniversary Merch Store |
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As we celebrate 75 years of Wondrous Works at St. Philip’s, we are excited to share our merch store with you!
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.
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A South Dallas Christmas - Early Childhood Christmas Play |
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Join us on Livestream or Facebook Live on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30pm for our Early Childhood Christmas Play. As Christmas approaches, the tiny tots of St. Philip's have stories to share and songs to sing! We hope you tune in!
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‘Twas! (Da Night Before Christmas) - Lower School & Middle School Christmas Play |
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‘Twas the night before Christmas and there was much angst in the air, as to who would hold traditions when the leaders aren’t there? The question was asked and the game was on, join our lower school and middle school students for a night of unforgettable theater and song! Catch this awesome production on Thursday, December 16th at 6:30pm on Livestream or Facebook Live.
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December Admissions Preview |
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Save the Date for our December 15th Virtual Admission Preview with presentations at 12 pm and 5:30 pm. Choose a time that works best for your family. Our Admissions team will discuss the application process, tuition assistance, and our curriculum which gives students hands-on learning experiences in the areas of math, science, social studies, technology, foreign language, and performing arts. Register here.
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Please join us for our Christmas Chapel on December 15th on Facebook Live or Livestream. We welcome all to join us as we celebrate the reason for the season: Jesus Christ. Please invite your family members and friends to fellowship with us virtually for chapel service.
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Our annual Christmas Store is quickly approaching. Last year, we served over 500 families, nearly four times as many families we served in the past. We expect to serve just as many this year on December 18th. The store is stocked with new items that are graciously donated and staffed by generous volunteers. We invite you, your family, and your friends to be part of this wonderful holiday tradition.
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You are God’s LOVE in action! As the year draws to a close, please consider wrapping your compassionate support around the mighty mission of St. Philip’s by making a meaningful gift during this season of love and joy. Because of your generosity, St. Philip’s will be able to ensure effective expansion of our programs and community reach in South Dallas. Your contribution will translate into the positive transformation of those we serve.
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Stay connected with St. Philip’s by following us on social media. Click on the links for a few highlights, in case you missed them!
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Ribbon Cutting & Unveiling |
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On November 18th we hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Unveiling of newly constructed and recently renovated areas on our expanding campus. The areas of focus included the Maclin Family Legacy Center, Rees-Jones Welcome Center, Dallas Stars Early Childhood Playground, WeCreation Center, Landin Family Literacy Library, and Trammell Crow Library.
This year, we are celebrating 75 Years of Wondrous Works. Each ribbon cutting is symbolic of the many wondrous works birthed through St. Philip’s and the compassionate generosity of several strategic partners. The newly featured spaces are the direct result of St. Philip’s historic We Believe Campaign, now in its final phase. Funding for these projects comes from the generous support of Diana and Todd Maclin, Dallas Stars Foundation, Sapphire Foundation, The Real Estate Council, Rebecca and Robert Landin, and The Rees-Jones Foundation.
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This was the second year we hosted a drive-through Thanksgiving meal to safely serve our community. St. Philip’s partnered with MW Logistics who provided hens, fresh produce, canned goods, and dairy products to add to each Thanksgiving meal. We are grateful to MW Logistics and our volunteers with the Dallas Spurs, Liverpool Supporters Clubs for orchestrating this event, and our daily volunteers for their commitment to our ministry.
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AUNT BETTE'S COMMUNITY PANTRY |
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Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry Volunteers Needed |
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Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry has a few volunteer slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45am-11:15 am and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. All volunteers must wear masks and gloves, maintain safe social distance, and neighbors are required to wear masks upon arrival. Masks are provided on a need basis. Sign up to volunteer.
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Ten 8th graders from St. John’s Episcopal School recently volunteered on campus as part of their service-learning curriculum. They cleaned up trash and debris on the athletic fields and assisted with projects in the Accounting and Admissions departments. The students rotate to serve at various nonprofit agencies throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming a different group of 8th graders on three future service days next semester. We love their energy and positive attitudes!
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Tuition Assistance and New Student Applications are Open! |
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Tuition Assistance and New Student Applications are officially open for the 2022-2023 school year! Share the good news of St. Philip’s with your friends and family. The application process is easy as 5 steps. Make sure to apply before our priority application deadline on January 14, 2022.
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Parents, Review Our School on Niche
Please take a moment to leave a comment about your experience with St. Philip's. These reviews will be seen by prospective families searching for an educational home for their students. View our profile on Niche and scroll to the bottom of the page to leave your review.
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Visit our Admissions Office Virtually!
We are waiting to share the St. Philip’s experience with your friends and family! Share our school with your peers and tell them to visit our Virtual Admissions Office on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm and Thursdays, from 11am to 1pm! St. Philip’s is your destination for future leaders!
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St. Philip’s Students Help Reveal the Logo for the NCAA 2023 Women’s Final Four in Dallas.
A group of our middle school students had the opportunity to help the NCAA reveal the logo for the 2023 Women’s Final Four hosted at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Our students also had the opportunity to participate in basketball drills with Dallas Wings forward, Isabelle Harrison. Thank you to Andrew Dockrill, Director of Events for Dallas Sports Commission, for allowing us this fun experience. Read the full story.
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Photo by Ben Torres, Special Contributor for Dallas Morning News |
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Photo by Ben Torres, Special Contributor for Dallas Morning News |
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Photo by Ben Torres, Special Contributor for Dallas Morning News |
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The Dallas Stars, Enchant ® Christmas Announce a ‘Night of Giving,’ Benefiting St. Philip's School and Community Center |
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The spirit of Christmas is all about giving and bringing joy to others, and the Dallas Stars, Enchant® Christmas and the Dallas Stars Foundation strongly embrace that belief. As part of their ongoing community missions, these three organizations are partnering for an Enchant Christmas ‘Night of Giving,’ benefiting St. Philip's School and Community Center. Proceeds from the Wednesday, December 15 ticket sales and skate rentals will be donated to the Dallas Stars’ legacy project, building a multi-sport athletic complex at St. Philip’s and helping to fund after-school and summer programs for area kids. Throughout the evening, in addition to enjoying the magical holiday experience, guests will have an opportunity to meet the leaders of the school, as well as members of the Dallas Stars Ice Girls squad and beloved mascot, Victor E. Green. To attend the ‘Night of Giving’ and support St. Philip's, purchase tickets here.
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St. Philip’s Receives a Grant from The Village Giving Circle
St. Philip’s School and Community Center is one of the many North Texas area non-profits to receive a grant from The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation. The all-African-American, female, Dallas-based organization, awarded a historic $260,000 to non-profits who positively impact African-American communities. This investment directly into the North Texas metroplex moves The Village closer to its one-million-dollar total giving amount since its founding in 2017. We are extremely blessed to receive this grant that will support our early childhood programs. Thank you to The Village Giving Circle.
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Congratulations to our Saints Cheer Teams! On November 14th, our Flag, MiteyMite, and PeeWee teams participated in the USAYL Cheer & Dance Competition. Our Flag and MiteyMite teams took home 1st place and our PeeWee Team won 3rd place. The girls worked extremely hard. Thank you to our dedicated coaches for leading our girls to victory! |
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We were excited to host a one-day volleyball clinic on our campus on November 13th. 20 girls participated in the clinic, learning all about serving, passing, setting, and other basics to understand the game of volleyball. Thank you to all who participated and especially to our volunteer coaches Toyota Morrison and Tamara Martin. |
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Basketball Registration and Skills |
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Basketball Skills are in full swing with the winter league starting in January. If you haven’t signed up, it’s not too late. Basketball Registration closes December 17th. Registration is $55 for boys and girls ages 3-12. Click here for more information and to register your athletes!
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Four Dates, Four Venues, and Four Times the Fun! |
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What a blessing it was to gather on our campus on November 3 for Bingo, BBQ & The Blues, the inaugural fundraiser for Friends of St. Philip’s benefitting St. Philip’s School & Community Center. More than 310 new and old friends enthusiastically filled the Snyder Activity Center for a special night of fellowship, incredible blues music by Dallas’ own Sam Johnston, Eddie Dean’s barbecue, and fabulous prize-winning bingo.
The sold-out event’s amazing hosts, Chris Arnold and Laura Harris, set the tone for the evening of fun. Celebrity guest callers, including Dr. Terry Flowers, Principal Kellee Murrell, and Marty Turco, were a huge hit.
The event raised approximately $150,000 to support the mission forward programming at St. Philip’s. We are so grateful for the leadership of FOSP Chair, Martha Johnston, and her hardworking committee, who navigated numerous obstacles with creativity and care to make Bingo, BBQ & The Blues a reality. It was well worth the wait.
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General Membership Meeting |
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FOSP looks forward to continuing their service in the South Dallas community as ambassadors for St. Philip’s School and Community Center. If you are interested in joining this effort, the general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 9th. Be on the lookout for more details. |
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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: Substitute Teacher | Maintenance Technician -Facilities | Administrative Assistant
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom |
Read Dr. Flowers’ latest blog entries! Enjoy these inspirational and thought-provoking messages informed by Dr. Flowers’ faith, ministry in education, and work in community development.
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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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How You Can Help
For those who have asked what you can do to support St. Philip’s – PRAY and DONATE. Our needs and that of those we serve continue and grow daily. You can make an online charitable donation here to support our families.
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