JUNE 2020
NEWS & UPDATES
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom
Our nation and the world are encountering undeniable darkness however,
The Light
remains
. Read the inspiring message to our community in Dr. Flowers latest
blog post
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Finishing Out Strong!
Congratulations to our students, faculty, and staff for successfully making it through the end of the school year! The last quarter of the year took a turn no one expected but we persevered. Teachers quickly adjusted to a new way of teaching as Distance Learning pushed our teachers to find new methods to get through to our students. Although it wasn’t easy, students and parents adapted to a new way of doing school online. Everyone worked hard, gave their time, and stayed steadfast and immovable in this difficult time. Thank you to our St. Philip’s families and friends for standing by us.
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Congratulations Class of 2020!
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What a year it has been! Our 6th grade class (the self-named “Quarantine 16”) has shown grit and resilience in a big way as they closed out the year. We cannot wait to see what lies ahead for these bright and brave students.
Middle School Acceptances
- Alcuin
- Bishop Dunne Catholic School
- Canterbury Collegiate Academy
- Episcopal School of Dallas
- George Bannerman Dealy Montessori Vanguard and International Academy
- Greenhill
- W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
- The Hockaday School
- Home School-Acellus Academy
- Lakehill Preparatory School
- The Oakridge School
- Parish Episcopal School
- St. John's Espiscopal School
- St. Mark's School of Texas
- Trinity Christian Academy
- Tyler Street Christian Academy
- The Winston School
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Amidst the challenges, we were able to hold our
Passing of the Torch
ceremony virtually this year. This event honors our 6th graders as they move on to middle school while passing the leadership of St. Philip’s to the 5th graders. If you missed it, you can check it out below. Congratulations to both our 5th and 6th grade students!
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Where there's a will, there's a way!
While our campus was closed, we knew it was important to continue
starting each morning with Chapel
. To do so, several folks prepared homilies that were available on our social media channels, including
Dr. Flowers
and our St. Philip’s faculty,
Mr. Yow and Mr. Francois
. We would like to send a special thanks to our guest speakers,
Pastor Brown
of Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dallas and
Coach Johnson
, former faculty member of St. Philip’s, now Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Jarvis Christian College. We are eternally grateful for your gift of sharing God’s word. If you missed them, you can watch previous chapel services
here
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And the Grammy goes to....
If you missed the
5th & 6th Grade Music Production Showcase "Futuristic Soul"
live listening party where our 5th and 6th graders showcased their original music to music industry professionals, watch it now! The
panelists included Mr. Lee Williams, Caleb Sean, Marcus “MavTraxx” Roberts, and Gino “LockJohnson” Iglehart
, who were very impressed with the work the students put into each song including artwork, lyrics, and instruments.
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Grab and Go Lunches
Independent Community Uplift is providing
fresh meals to children every weekday until August 7th.
Children 18 and under are welcomed to pick up a free meal Monday-Friday from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the parking lot across from our faculty and staff parking lot. If you have questions, please
email
Mrs. Maryland.
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Welcome Aboard!
We are delighted to announce that
Dr. Richard Wesley
has joined the SPSCC family as CFO. John Ralston is retiring, and we thank him for his service. Dr. Wesley relocated from the state of Illinois. Welcome to the great state of Texas Dr. Wesley!
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Aunt Bette's Community Pantry
Recycle Your Paper or Plastic Bags!
We are always in need of paper and plastic shopping bags for Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry. Please feel free to drop off your bags at our pantry on Monday 8am-12 pm or Tuesday 1pm-4pm. (Or, starting July 1st during our Summer Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8am-12pm)
Aunt Bette's Community Pantry is one of the few pantries still operating during this coronavirus pandemic. As a reminder, we have modified our operations in accordance with current social distancing guidelines. Our pantry is operating with a "low touch" assembly and distribution model where we are providing pre-packaged boxes of staple foods for curbside distribution to our clients. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who make it all possible!
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Some Summer Reading for You
The latest edition of The 1600 Magazine features St. Philip’s alumni who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle, along with updates about how our school and community center continues to be a beacon of light through it all. View the digital version
here
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Thank you to
Metropolitan Press
and an
Anonymous donor
for making the printing and production of this issue possible through their generous sponsorship.
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Got Milk?
We were honored to be a host site for the
Mayor’s Milk Initiative
. Dallas Mayor, Eric Johnson, partnered with us to provide free milk to 162 families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to Borden Dairy for providing milk, to St. John’s Episcopal School for bringing dairy and produce, to community health workers from Baylor Scott & White for passing out information on where to get tested for Coronavirus, and to all of our volunteers for making the day a success.
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Become a St. Philip’s Family
We are accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year! If you or a someone you know wants to join our St. Philip’s family,
apply today
! Although our doors are not physically open, you can take a
virtual tour
of our campus anytime. To learn why YOU BELONG, you can also pop in during
virtual office hours
with our Director of Admissions, Taylor Hall, Monday-Friday, from 10am to 11am.
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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
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Our needs and that of those we serve continue and grow daily. Please consider signing up to volunteer (see information below) OR make an online charitable donation
here
to support our families.
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