FEBRUARY 2022 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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Limited Tickets and Sponsorships Available! |
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Hurry and get your tickets and sponsorships for the 22nd Annual Destiny Award Luncheon on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. There is a limited space to attend our signature fundraising event, featuring a conversation with The Parrish Family Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker, Shaquille O’Neal, for some of the best pointers in this game called life. We are honored to have the four-time NBA Champion, 15-time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA Finals MVP and Entrepreneur sit-down for a conversation with Avery Johnson as our moderator. For the first time in ten years, the Destiny Award Luncheon will not be hosted on St. Philip’s growing campus. Instead, it will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas- Landmark Ballroom, allowing for more supporters to attend than ever before. All funds raised will directly benefit services promoting Christian education, senior services, hunger, student engagement, and athletics. Purchase your sponsorships, tables, and tickets today!
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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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Twas! (Da Night Before Christmas) - Lower School & Middle School Christmas Play |
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In December, we had to postpone our lower and middle school Christmas play due to unforeseen circumstances. Our students are back and better than ever, ready to showcase their talents on February 17th. ‘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 February 17th at 6:30pm on Livestream or Facebook Live.
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1st Grade Heritage Program |
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Join our first graders via Facebook Live on February 28th as they put on their Annual Heritage Program called Walking in Memphis by Anna L. Pechak. The program will begin immediately after chapel. Each student will do a short presentation on the famous African American they chose.
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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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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom |
Read Dr. Flowers’ latest blog entry about the unimaginable dangers in schools and how you can choose your child's school SMARTLY. Enjoy this inspirational and thought-provoking message informed by Dr. Flowers’ faith, ministry in education, and work in community development.s
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We are beaming with excitement and pride for Kristin Tucker, St. Philip’s class of 1991. Kristin is set to work with Jada Pinkett Smith and Oscar-Winning Director Matthew A. Cherry as a screenwriter for a new Netflix drama ‘Redd Zone’. Read the full article on Deadline.
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We would like to send a huge congratulations to alumna, Maya Skinner, for her new role as a local TV News Anchor for KOMU 8 News in Columbia, Missouri. Maya graduated from the University of Missouri’s Journalism School in 2018.
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If you went to St. Philip’s or participated in Athletics at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, we want to hear from you! We would love to stay in touch and continue to support you in all your future endeavors. Please send updates, graduation announcements and contact information to Breanna Turnley.
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AUNT BETTE'S COMMUNITY PANTRY |
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We need your help to provide pre-packaged boxes of staple foods, along with bags of produce, dairy and frozen meats, for curbside distribution to our clients. 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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For the second year in a row, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas has committed to sending four seniors to Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry every Wednesday morning as part of their Commitment to Justice program. The senior service experience provides Jesuit students the opportunity to understand more deeply the systems of oppression and injustice that deny others their basic human rights and how they have knowingly and unknowingly contributed to such systems. We are so appreciative of the hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment from these fine young men.
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A big thank you to our friends at St. Andrew United Methodist Church who returned for their 3rd community cleanup project on MLK Day. This hard-working team of 19 volunteers spent all morning pruning trees and cleaning up debris in the alleys around St. Philip’s athletic field and playground, as well as around two other lots owned by St. Philip’s. Three large dumpsters were filled to the brim! This continued cleanup project is so important as it contributes to the beautification of the neighborhood. Special thanks also to Gold Auto Parts Recyclers who continues to provide dumpsters for beautification projects.
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Cycle 1 Application Deadline - February 11th! |
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We have over $1M in Tuition Assistance to make private school affordable for your family! New Student Applications are open for the 2022-2023 school year! Make sure to apply before our cycle 1 application deadline on February 11th to reserve a seat for your student!
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A+ Ranking on Niche! - Review Our School
Choosing the perfect school for your family can be very difficult, but Niche is a tool used to make the decision easier. Due to our parents and supporters’ positive reviews, our school has received an A+ overall ranking on Niche. Thank you for all your amazing reviews and continued support to achieve such an honorable ranking. If you haven’t already, please consider taking 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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It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to join or renew your Friends of St. Philip’s membership (starting at $50), valid through December 2022. We encourage you to be involved by joining our expanding Board, assisting with faculty/staff appreciation events, or volunteering in Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry. You can join or renew here . Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration and support of St. Philip’s School and Community Center.
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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 Technicians -Facilities | Academic Advisor- School Counselor| Administrative Assistant
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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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