March 2023 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG | |
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Recap of the 23rd Annual Destiny Award Luncheon presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Our Annual Destiny Award Luncheon was an illumination of faith, service, and education! On Friday, March 3rd, friends, family, and supporters of St. Philip’s School and Community Center gathered at the Hilton Anatole for a spectacular student showcase, inspiring conversation and celebration of service. Thanks to your contributions, we exceeded our fundraising goal! Donations totaled over $1.2 million, directly benefiting services promoting our Christian education, senior services, hunger, student engagement, and athletics.
The luncheon featured a moderated conversation between Bruce DuBose and Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor, Sterling K. Brown. In awe of our student's excellence and the tremendous support received, Mr. Brown left us with a message "Our words are not merely descriptive, but they are creative... To create this village, it's not just about education... We're talking about everything for a community to thrive... And such a major part of that, [is] to know that not only do these students see themselves, but that you all see them."
In the spirit of celebration, Ellen and John McStay, were presented with the 2023 Mona & David Munson Humanitarian Award for their faith and good works throughout the community. We extend a special thanks to everyone who gave their time, treasure, and talent to make this year's Destiny Award Luncheon successful.
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Our 7th-grade students became entrepreneurs and presented the successes and challenges they encountered while being business owners in their 2023 rendition of Black Wall Street. They delivered their presentations during the Social Studies Fair and the Annual 23rd Destiny Award Luncheon presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
"Learning about Tulsa Black Wall Street as an economic beehive and matching the students in the role of an entrepreneur allowed them the learn about how business, health and community are related. It was important because seeing African Americans in a light as successful business owners gives students the hope that it can be done again despite the massacre that occurred in 1921." - Mrs. Stephanie Givens, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
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Apex Fun Run
We partnered with apex leadership co. for the annual fun run fundraising event! Through this partnership, our students experienced a week of fitness combined with fundraising and leadership events events focused on character building.
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First Grade African American Heritage Program
First grade students delivered a performance honoring notable black figures in honor of Black History Month. They performed Lift Every Voice, the African- American national anthem, and ended the program with High School Musical's "We are all in this together," representing that we are truly better together. If you missed it, you can still watch it here!
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Rock your Natural/Afro Day
What better way to spend the last day of Black History Month than to represent your heritage with a natural hair day? Staff, faculty, and students did just that in a special celebration after chapel, orchestrated by our incredible Admissions team.
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Check out the latest issue of The 1600 Magazine!
The winter edition of the 1600 Magazine is here! Learn more about how we're shaping young minds and view our 2022 annual report. Read the magazine here.
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom
Read Dr. Flowers’ latest blog entry. Enjoy this inspirational and thought-provoking message informed by Dr. Flowers’ faith, ministry in education, and work in community development.
Read the Blog
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Paul Bryson Tournament
Please join us for our 17th Annual Paul Bryson Basketball Tournament from March 10th - 12th. 4U-12U boys and girls teams will play games throughout the weekend. The Paul “PBO” Bryson Invitational Basketball Classic was established in 2005 in memory of one of St. Philip’s most dedicated parents and Community Center volunteers. This annual tournament honors Mr. Bryson’s noble legacy and raises scholarship funds to support the education of children in the community. His daughters, Tiffany and Candice, both college graduates, were the first beneficiaries of this unique fundraiser. You can find the tournament schedule here.
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Spring Registration is Open!
Soccer, track, 7-on-7 football, and baseball registration is now open. To register or find more information click here.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Coach Fletcher at 214-421-5221 ext. 117 or efletcher@stphilips.com
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Saints Athletics Sneaker Ball Banquet
You're invited to join us for the Inagural Sneaker Ball Banquet! It will occur in St. Philip's Snyder Gym on April 2nd at 2:00 pm. This event is free to all Community Center Athletics participants. Tickets are $10 (ages 13 and up), $5 (ages 12 and under). Proceeds go toward the SPSCC Athletics programs. Register here for an afternoon of fun with dancing and well-deserved awards.
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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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North Texas Honda
North Texas Honda, stopped by and showed love on Valentine's day! Their team passed out roses and gifts of gratitude to our amazing volunteers and staff, and presented our very own Angelyn Page with a special personalized "thank you". We're so grateful for meaningful relationships like these. Thank you, North Texas Honda!
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Shred Day
Do you have any documents that could lead to identity theft or information you do not want to get into the wrong hands? Handle your sensitive information with care by bringing them to be safely shredded by professionals. All members of the community are invited to bring their unneeded paper to be disposed of! During this event you can also learn about the services Maple Mark Bank, the event sponsor, offers to care for your hard-earned money!
For more information contact Jorge Perez at jperez@stphilips.com.
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Snap Kitchen
You can make a difference in our community when you volunteer with us and Snap Kitchen! We are looking for transporters to help us deliver pre-packaged meals to Aunt Bette’s food pantry, Cornerstone Kitchen, and The Bridge Homeless Shelter Recovery Center. Transporters are needed on Monday’s, Thursday’s, and Friday’s. For more information or to sign up click here.
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Senior Shopping Trip
The Senior Transportation Program is back! Seniors are taken shopping for groceries and other goodies twice a month. The outing lasts about two hours, giving seniors the opportunity for fellowship and taking care of basic needs. This is just another important way we are serving our community. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please contact Jackie Bradford.
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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 March 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm!
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We are still accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year! 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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We invite you to become a member as 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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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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