OCTOBER 2021 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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Dr. Cornell West and Dr. Robbie George are coming to St. Philip’s |
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You don’t want to miss Dr. Cornell West and Dr. Robbie George at St. Philip’s! Join us on Facebook Live for our October 8th chapel at 8:15am. Tune in to our Facebook page to watch these two academic and intellectual giants as they address our student body during chapel and host a Q&A.
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Please join us for our Homecoming on Saturday October 9th! Come out at 9:00am for our pep rally before the first game. Our cheerleaders will be there to support our Saints to Victory. Football games begin at 10:00am with the last game starting at 4:30. We will also have a DJ on site and face painting, we hope to see you there! #LetsGoSaints
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St. Philip’s School and Community Center is your destination for future leaders! Join us for our Virtual Admissions Open House on October 14th at 5:30 pm. We will discuss everything you need to know about our new 7th and 8th grade program, our curriculum, and the admissions process for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn about our unparalleled education, how we develop Christ-Centered, Intellectually Driven, and Culturally Aware students. Register here.
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We welcome you to join us for Parent University on October 19, 2021, at 5:45 pm. This is a great time to learn about our early childhood to middle school program and to hear more about our NEW 7th and 8th grade program! This event is a requirement for all St. Philip’s parents, but ALL families in the DFW community are welcome to attend! The sessions will be engaging and educational. We encourage you to invite a friend to join us to learn why their child’s journey for an unparalleled education starts here at St. Philip’s. Stay tuned to this page for details and links to the virtual event.
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Please join us for Praise in the Park on October 24, 2021, at 10:00am. This will be held at Klyde Warren Park Stage Area: 2012 Woodall Rogers Fwy, Dallas, Texas 75201
Social Distancing will be enforced. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets to sit on. We look forward to seeing you all there for a morning of worship and fellowship!
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Bingo BBQ & Blues - New Place. More Space! Tickets and Tables Available Now! |
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We are excited to announce our new venue for Bingo BBQ, & the Blues, the rescheduled inaugural fundraising event for Friends of St. Philip’s. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd from 6-10pm at Klyde Warren Park with Laura Harris of NBC 5 and Chris Arnold from the Mavericks as emcees. Music will be provided by Nashville blues musician, Sam Johnston. Local "celebrity" callers will be on hand to make bingo even more fun. If you already purchased a table or individual tickets, your purchase will be honored at the rescheduled event. Tickets and Tables are available for purchase here.
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ICYMI: North Texas Giving Day - 09/23/21 |
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We have awarded you MVP of North Texas Giving Day. Way to go! Thank you for getting in the game and helping us exceed our $150,000 goal. Your compassionate support empowers us to continue to transform lives through FAITH, EDUCATION, and SERVICE. Together, we are impacting South Dallas and the world for the better!
If you missed your chance to get in the game, it’s not too late. You can still make a gift toward North Texas Giving Day here. Please select North Texas Giving Day in the dropdown box.
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Gwen’s Garden Volunteers Needed |
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We need your help in St. Philip's School and Community Center's Garden "Gwen's Garden" this weekend, October 9th. Volunteers are needed every first Saturday of the month to weed, plant, harvest, and perform any other duties which lend themselves to the upkeep and general beautification of the garden. The garden provides fresh, organic vegetables to Aunt Bette's Community Pantry. Students, teachers, and volunteers plant and harvest these vegetables with the hopes of providing nourishment to those who would not otherwise have access to fresh, organic food. Sign up for our next garden clean up here. Contact Tia Stevens with any questions you may have.
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Remembering Clarence Brown |
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Clarence Brown, board member, donor, and dedicated supporter of St. Philip’s School and Community Center. On behalf of St. Philip’s, we would like to send our deepest condolences to Shonn Brown and family for their loss. Clarence pushed equal education opportunities for black children to help narrow the gap in achievement, and we are blessed to have had such an inspiration on our board. We are eternally grateful for Clarence’s generous support to our organization throughout the years. May his soul rest in perfect peace, as his life here on earth was truly a light to everyone he encountered.
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VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS IN ACTION |
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St. Michael's Annual Coat Drive |
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It’s that time of year again! St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is hosting a coat drive from now until October 31st for our annual Christmas Store as they have for the last three years. Last year, over 400 coats were collected, cleaned, and donated! They are looking for gently used coats of all sizes, with a special need for coats 4T-14. You can drop off coats at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas Texas or email Christi Morrow.
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Pantry Volunteer Spotlight |
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Since June of 2019 Dr. Jackie Longshaw has been volunteering in Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry every Wednesday, which is her day off. She lives in the community and is a pediatrician at Pediatrics Southwest in DeSoto. Jackie’s passion for St. Philip’s has deep roots as her children are both graduates of St. Philip’s. Jackie works tirelessly inside the pantry, and as a seasoned volunteer, she mentors and manages other volunteers, and when asked why she loves her Wednesday mornings in the Pantry, Jackie says “it was like coming back home.” Thank you, Jackie for your faithful service to St. Philip’s and the community.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Pantry, learn more here.
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Beehive Installation Provides Honey for Community Residents |
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Through a 3-year grant from Capitol One Bank, and a partnership with Alveole Urban Beekeeping Company, St. Philip's School and Community Center has been selected as an urban beekeeping site. Alveole will provide educational workshops for our students to learn about bees, beekeeping, how bees make honey, and how they are a benefit to the urban ecosystem. Over the course of the grant, honey will be harvested on site from the hives, bottled, and donated to our school's food pantry for community residents to enjoy. The journey and updates of our beehive happening can be viewed here.
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St. Andrews Pruning Project |
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Recently St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano sent a team of 12 volunteers to tackle a large pruning project on our campus. This delightful and hardworking group worked in the heat for over 3 hours cleaning the bushes, vines, and trees in the alleys surrounding our athletic fields. With their chainsaws and clippers, they filled up two dumpsters which were donated by Gold Metal Recyclers. After the cleanup, St. Andrew UMC provided a BBQ lunch which was enjoyed by the volunteers as well as many of our neighbors. Thank you so much to our friends at St. Andrew UMC for their commitment to St. Philip’s and the community!
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Young Guns Create at the WeCreation Center! |
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Great things are happening in the WeCreation Center! As part of their support in our revitalization efforts in the Forest District, The Real Estate Council's (TREC) Young Guns helped us create rolling desks in St. Philip's WeCreation Center. WeCreation's vision is to serve as an inviting and culturally relevant gathering space that inspires and equips individuals and organizations while facilitating collaboration on complex community topics. We are thankful for all the partners that came together to make the vision of WeCreation possible!
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Applications Open Soon!
Mark your calendars! New student applications will open November 1st for the 2022-2023 school year! Tell your friends and family to prepare for our priority application cycle for PK2-7th grade. For more information click here.
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Parents, Review Our School on Niche
Please take 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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Visit our Admissions Office Virtually!
We are excited to talk to you about our unparalleled education and why You Belong! Visit our Virtual Admissions Office on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm and Thursdays, from 11am to 1pm. Bring any questions you may have! Click here to find out more.
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Saints Winter Basketball - Registration is Open |
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It’s time to sign your boys and girls up for winter basketball league and skills camp! Registration is $55 for league play and skills camp, preparing athletes for the upcoming season. Boys and girls ages 3-12 are welcome to participate. Skills camp begins October 28th and league play beings January 15th. Click here for more information and to register your athletes.
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Aunt Bette's Community Pantry |
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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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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: Executive Assistant | Admission Associate | Substitute Teacher | Parking Lot Attendant | Maintenance Technician -Facilities | Custodian- Facilities
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom |
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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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