February 2023 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG | |
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It's Not Too Late! Tickets and Sponsorships are still Available
JPMorgan Chase & Co. presents the 23rd Annual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, March 3rd. The extraordinary event will feature a conversation with Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe -winning actor Sterling K. Brown. Brown is 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.”
John and Ellen McStay will be receiving the Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award. We will be honoring & illuminating their faith and good works throughout the community.
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GSay's Way Workshop Dedication | |
St. Philip's School and Community Center honors its beloved former Operations Manager, Gonzalo Say, by dedicating the facilities workroom, "GSay's Way Workshop," to his legacy. We are grateful for his enduring presence in our lives and his example of dedicated service. We extend our continued sympathies to his beautiful family, who plays an integral role in the life of the St. Philip's ministry and community.
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The Miller Family Legacy Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, we held a special ribbon cutting for our newly renovated Miller Family Legacy Gymnasium. During the event, we heard from Nakeie Montgomery, one of the country's top lacrosse players, having recently graduated from Duke University and joining the Redwoods of the Premier Lacrosse League. Richie Butler, Roland Parrish, Christopher Haywood Owens, and Bobby Lyle also graced the audience with their kind words and fond memories as we honored the history of athletics at St. Philips and the contributions of the Miller family. This momentous occasion marked the start of development for St. Philip's athletics complexes.
Fun Fact: The Miller Family Legacy Gymnasium is named after David and Carolyn Miller. David, co-founder and managing partner of EnCap, is a two-time graduate and former basketball player of SMU and has a long-standing influence on Dallas athletic programs. He currently serves as President of SMU's Board of Trustees. Carolyn, a former educator, is a devoted community volunteer in many area civic organizations. Together, the Millers have positively impacted the lives of many fellow citizens.
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Parent University
Parent University is a FREE event for parents, grandparents, students, educators, mental health workers, and the DFW community. Attendance is mandatory for all current St. Philip’s parents. Children Pre-K2 through 7th-grade will be place in their designated workshops or groups. This is a no-homework night for students. Food will be available for purchase. Mental Health & Wellness providers and Counselors will be on site as vendors. The vendor application form can be found here. Register today!
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Alumni Chapel
Calling all St. Philip's School and Community Center alumni! Mark your calendars for March 10,2023 for a special edition of the Annual Alumni Chapel. Alumni and their family members will have the opportunity to volunteer after a small reception. We look forward to having your beautiful smiling faces back on campus! RSVP here.
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Special Reading at Interabang! RECAP
Dr. Terry Flowers delivered a remarkable reading of his recently published book "Destiny is Mine!" during a special storytime at Interabang Books. It was an incredible event! Parents and children of all ages heard about our creed's history and what inspired Dr. Flowers to transform it into an inspirational picture book. During the event, St. Philip's students that were present recited our creed with their eyes closed. It was a beautiful demonstration that “Destiny is Mine!” is more than just a book, the creed encourages self-confidence and instills hope. As they recited, “If it is up to be, It's up to me,” so confidently, they inspired parents to purchase a book their children can live by for years to come. Get your copy on Amazon today.
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Lower and Middle's School Spelling Bee
Thursday, January 19th, our students showed off their incredible spelling skills at the spelling bee. They continue to shine and display their talents in remarkable ways. Great job, Saints!
Special congratulations to our spelling bee winners: Lower School's first-place winner, Brielle Handy, and second place winner Ashton McDow. Middle School's first place winner, Naiel Wheeler, and second place winner Jonathan Lax.
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Spring Registration is Coming Soon! | | |
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Soccer, track, 7-on-7 football, baseball, and lacrosse will be returning this Spring! Registration will open in March. For more information about how you can get involved, contact Coach Eddie Fletcher via email.
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WE NEED YOU! Volunteers Make the World Go Round | |
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Ready to make a difference?
If you are interested in serving please sign up here or email our Volunteer Coordinator, Aliyah Green.
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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 gather surplus meals from Snap Kitchen at Mockingbird and Skillman, then meals are distributed through Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry. This service provides pre-portioned, well-balanced meals to the members of our community. Please send an email if you are interested in helping with this effort, or in another capacity.
Want to know how you can get involved in other areas of our organization? Visit our Get Involved page to find out more.
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Our friends from Toyota Motors stopped by Friday, January 13. During their time with us they volunteered in our Miller Legacy Gym and historic playground. We are extremely grateful that they dedicated their time to volunteer with us! Thank you for choosing St. Philip’s School and Community Center. | | |
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We enjoyed having St. John’s Episcopal School 8th grade class volunteer with us on Wednesday, January 25.
During their time with us, St. John’s Episcopal School 8th graders served in our Snyder Activity Center, Miller Family Legacy Gym, and nurse’s office. We are thankful for your gracious hearts and kind spirits while serving on campus with us!
Wondering how you can get involved at St. Philip's School and Community Center?
Visit our website for more information.
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Community
Clean Up Day
We are fortunate to have St. Andrew UMC as a partner in our community development work at St. Philip's. On Saturday, January 14, the team returned for their 6th cleanup and worked around the athletic field and several vacant lots where we plan to build affordable housing. St. Andrew UMC was able to fill two dumpsters to the brim! Thank you, Gold Auto Parts, for supporting these efforts by donating dumpsters.
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Monthly Community Meetings
Want to know more about what's going on in the community? Stay in the loop when you attend our monthly community meetings. You will have the opportunity to hear more about the latest updates, what is happening in the neighborhood, and express your opinions. We meet on our campus every fourth Thursday of the month and would love to see you there! You do not need to call or reserve a spot for this event. Light refreshments will be available. Attend our next meeting on February 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm!
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Register to become an Aunt Bette’s Client | |
Residents may register to become a client of Aunt Bette’s Food Pantry by stopping in on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm. Clients will be provided with appointments to shop every 2 weeks. Visitors from any zip code or clients without an appointment are welcome to stop by during hours of operation and receive a limited supply of emergency food. Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry serves residents from the 75210 and 75215 zip codes. Contact 214-753-5600 for more information or to schedule an enrollment appointment. | |
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We are still accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. The cycle 2 application deadline is February 10, 2023. We have admission staff readily available to assist you with the timely completion of your application and address any concerns you may have. Prospective family tours are taking place every Wednesday. Click here to sign-up and see for yourself what's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Meanwhile, please review the links below to see our virtual tour, classrooms in action and application process:
Virtual Tour
For a Look Inside of our Classrooms
Tuition Assistance
New Family Referral Program
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In 2022, FOSP organized an Employee Family night with food and entertainment, a Back-to-School lunch, and the Faculty and Staff Christmas Party. We also hosted our second annual Bingo, BBQ & the Blues event, which raised over $180,000 to help fund programming. We are gearing up for a busy Spring of 2023! We'll be helping recognize faculty and staff core values and their dedicated years of employment, and donating an end of the year gift, in addition to coordinating, hosting and financing the Visiting Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) during its once-a-decade accreditation visit, March 26-29. FOSP members will host a welcome event and support the visit with hotel accommodations, daily transportation, meals, and snacks. We have over 200 members and are growing! To get started or learn more about getting involved, click here.
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If you have been an annual member in the past, it’s time to renew your membership! If you would like to become a member (memberships begin at $50) please click here.
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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.
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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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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