MAY 2021 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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We are beyond proud of all our students, faculty, and parents as we approach the end of this this challenging school year! It’s been L.I.T (Loving, Innovative, Together)! From this year forward, we should all be moving into the future with more purpose, vision, passion, and hope than ever before. Great Things Lie Ahead here at St. Philip’s School and Community Center. |
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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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Our 6th grade class of 2021 will celebrate their graduation commencement on Thursday, May 27th at 6:00pm in the Snyder Activity Center! The commencement speaker for the ceremony is Mariah Burdette, St. Philip’s Class of 2013. Mariah is currently a junior attending the University of Southern California, where she is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers and 3D printing for everyone. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in professional sports data-analytics, product manufacturing, or as an Imagineer at Disneyland.
(COVID-19 safety protocols will be enforced, and the graduation ceremony will only be open to parents and a limited number of guests for each graduate.)
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Our Librarian, Ms. Jackson, ignited a campus-wide campaign on Integrity. The campaign was started to help students remember to always be the best person they can be, even when no one is watching. Each hallway was named one of the six pillars of character to help keep everyone on task. The 6th Graders chose Fairness Boulevard as their hallway as a reminder to always play by the rules, take turns, share, and be open-minded. Stay connected with us on social media to see which pillar of character the other grade levels are focusing on for the remainder of the school year. |
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Sign your students up for one of our summer programs at St. Philip’s!
Our in-person Early Childhood Summer Camp (for rising PK2 through Kindergarten) is designed to reinforce content taught throughout the school year and creates a space to apply and explore learning in a fun way. June 14-July 23rd, 8am-3pm
Our Summer Virtual Tutorial Program (for rising 1st-6th grade students) is designed to reinforce content taught throughout the school year and creates a space to build a better understanding and further explore content. June 14-July 23rd, 9am-11am
All students are welcome! Register today as spots are limited!
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ALUMNI GAME NIGHT! Calling all Alumni to join us for a special virtual game night on Thursday, May 13th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Join your fellow St. Philip’s alums for an evening of fun and friendly competition. Prizes up for grabs! Register here for the Zoom link.
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TELL US WHAT YOU'RE UP TO! If you were a student 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 email updates and contact information to Breanna Turnley.
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Alumni Accepted into the Spanish Honor Society at Bishop Dunne Catholic School.
Congratulations to Dorian Ross, St. Philip’s class of 2016 for being accepted into the Spanish Honor Society at Bishop Dunne Catholic School. Ross credits his passion for language and cultures to our 1st-6th Grade Spanish Teacher Senor Perez.
“Due to fact that St. Philips and you allowed me to explore another language, I have made sure that I excel for the last 3 years of high school I have been in advanced Spanish where I have been the only black person in the class and I make sure that none of the Hispanic peers have the opportunity find reasons why I shouldn’t be there.”
Ross says he recently realized that he wants to study medicine in college to become a doctor to help lesson the health disparities in not only the African American community, but also other minorities and knowing Spanish will help him conquer this mission.
“I have used my favorite line of the St. Philip's Creed not just in my academics but all aspects of my life, and the line also gave the courage and motivation to continue my academic excellence. ‘Success is my right - failure my option. I have the voice. The consequences I will accept, for I made the choice. Look at me! Great things lie ahead. Judge me not by what you've been told, But by what's in my head’ ”
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Investing in Your Child's Future |
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We want all children to receive an unparalleled education where their Love of Self, Love of God, Love of Learning, and Love of Others is nurtured and developed. In order for us to help that mission come to fruition, we are excited to announce that this year we have over $1 MILLION available for Tuition Assistance to make a St. Philip’s private school education more affordable for families. Apply before our July 2nd application deadline!
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We Love Referrals from our Friends and Families! |
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR! You are our best ambassadors; help a family you know learn more about our school by sending them to our Why St. Philip’s page. If you know families who are interested send them to apply here!
YOUR REVIEWS MATTER: Word of mouth from happy students and parents is the best way to spread the good news about St. Philip’s School & Community Center! Reviews on various websites help promote our school. Information and links to share your experience can be found here.
EARN TUITION CREDIT FOR YOUR STUDENT: The highest compliment our parents can pay us is the referral of family or friends. In appreciation, for each new student you refer that enrolls and attends St. Philip’s, your family will be awarded a $200 tuition credit through our referral program!
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Join Us for Upcoming Admissions Events |
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New Family Welcome Celebration on Campus - May 14th from 5:30-7pm
Meet and Greet at Klyde Warren Park - May 15th from 1-3pm
Meet and Greet at the African American Museum - May 22nd from 1-3pm
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If you can’t make it to our special admissions events, visit our admissions office virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11am to 1pm. Click here to find out more.
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Uniform Donations
If your student has outgrown their St. Philip’s uniforms and PE attire, please consider donating them back to the school. We will be accepting new and gently used uniform donations throughout the month of May. A donation box will be placed near the main entrance of the school.
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Girls Night Out - May 7th |
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Join us for our last Girls Night Out of the year on Friday, May 7th! We will be going to Klyde Warren Park to have a picnic for the girls to see each other and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. This fun-filled virtual mentorship and networking program is for young ladies in 1st - 12th grades. If you are interested in signing up for our next Girls Night Out event, sign up here.
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Our Mother's Day Store is being held Saturday, May 8th at 10:00am as a drive-thru event. All children are welcome to stop by and pick up free gifts to give their mothers on Mother's Day. Find out more here.
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Join Us for Our May Community Meeting
Please join us for the next Virtual Community Meeting on Thursday, May 20th, at 6:00pm.
Topics:
- AARP Ride 50 plus transportation program which assists in scheduling rides for seniors as well as other services.
- A new GoLink Program with DART
- A Community Police Officer will give an update on crime stats and discuss issues and concerns.
Follow us on social media for ways to join the meeting or contact Mrs. Walker
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Aunt Bette's Community Pantry
Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry has a few volunteer slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45am-11:15am. All volunteers must wear masks and gloves, maintain safe social distancing, and neighbors are required to wear masks upon arrival. Masks are provided for those without one. If you are interested in helping out, sign up here. Sign up to volunteer.
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Pantry Volunteers in Action! |
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SMU Students Volunteer in the Pantry: In the fall we were blessed to have two friends from SMU (both named Sophia!) volunteer on multiple occasions in the Pantry. As they near the end of their freshman year, they came back and brought their friend, Alex, to see the Pantry and volunteer with them. These delightful and hard-working young adults are part of Hilltop Scholars, an academic service group at SMU. Thank you Sophia, Sophia, and Alex for your time and your positive energy. We hope you have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Target Employees Serve in The Pantry: Employees from the Target store on Beltline in Carrollton had a blast volunteering in the Pantry. As part of the store’s ongoing commitment to serving the community, they decided to serve at Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry. Among the volunteers were the store manager and the warehouse receiver who were pleased to witness first-hand, the impact their weekly donations have on the neighbors in South Dallas. We are so thankful for our partnership with Target.
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Prayer Committee
A joyous welcome to our newest FOSP board member, Felecia Burns. Felecia, former SPSCC parent and chaplain and director of Sisterhood at Austin Street Center, joins Friends as our Board Chaplain. As advocates for our St. Philip’s community, we know the power of prayer and are excited to expand our ministry with a new prayer committee. To join our prayer committee or to submit a prayer request, send us an email.
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Join Our Team
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: Custodian - Facilities | Philanthropy Grant Writer | Chief Financial Officer | Senior Accountant
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom |
Read Dr. Flowers’ latest blog entry! Enjoy this inspirational and thought-provoking blog 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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