OCTOBER 2022 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG | |
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Don't miss out on Parent University tonight, October 4, 2022 at 6pm! This free event is open to parents, students and educators. Workshops for students PreK2-7th grade will be provided by the Dallas Fire Department and the Grant Halliburton Foundation. Catch Up and Read will facilitate parent workshops, equipping them with strategies & resources to aid in their child's academic journey. Educational and family vendors, and food trucks will be available starting at 5pm. We can't wait to see you there! For more information and to register visit our website.
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Save the date for our 2nd annual Bingo, BBQ and the Blues event hosted by Friends of St. Philip’s on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6pm. Join us for an evening of fun with special guests and celebrity bingo callers! Table and sponsorship opportunities available here. Individual tickets will become available at a later date.
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Admissions Virtual Open House | |
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Curious about our wonderful school?
The Admissions team along with the Instructional Leadership team will provide a detailed overview of our curriculum, special programs, a day-in-the-life of a student, the admission process and tuition assistance.
This is the time to learn about our new middle school program, sports, and so much more. Tune in to see why this is the place where YOU BELONG!
Register here.
Additional Upcoming Dates:
- November 1,2022 - Applications Open
- November 11, 2022 - In Person Admission Preview
- December 14, 2022 - In Person Admissions Preview
- January 10, 2023 - Virtual Open House
- January 13, 2023 - Priority Application Deadline
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Forest District Fall Community Cleanup | |
Join us for our Fall Neighborhood Community Clean-up on Saturday, October 15, 2022. It's all hands on deck as we beautify our campus and the surrounding neighborhoods! Sign up to volunteer here. | |
The Dallas Volunteer Attorneys Program (DVAP) offers free legal counsel to members of our community. Neighbors can receive FREE legal advice in person at the next clinic on October 18, 2022 on our campus at 5:00p.m. Learn more and apply here. | |
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Fish City Grill Fundraising Event | | |
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Save the date to support St. Philip’s as you dine out for lunch or dinner on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Fish City Grill on Preston Road. A portion of all sales for the day will be donated to the edification of our school and community center. Tell a friend how they can make a difference too! | |
Thank you for being all in with us this North Texas Giving Day! Your gifts to St. Philip’s will ensure a stronger, better tomorrow for our students and neighbors. We are grateful for the continued support of our community. Your help proves that we truly are better together! | |
We extend a special thanks to Texas Instruments for sponsoring STEM Day on September 9, 2022. Members of TI provided multiple stations with activities for students 4th-7th grade to explore innovative ideas in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The robotics station was so popular! Thanks for all you do to support us in developing our students' love of learning. | |
Stay connected with St. Philip’s by following us on social media:
Tag us in your posts and use these hashtags: #StPhilips1600 #YourDestinyIsHere #YouBelong
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Alumna Shanice Jordan, class of 1995, is the owner of Girl Friday Designs Co. She makes unique t-shirt designs and fulfills custom orders too. Check out her Texas State Fair themed designs just in time for the fair! Visit her Etsy store to shop her products.
If you went to St. Philip’s 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 send updates, graduation announcements and contact information to Breanna Turnley.
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Saints Football Homecoming
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Support the Saints football team as they take on the Mustangs Nation, Saturday, October 8, 2022 on our home field. The Homecoming celebrations begin at 10:00a.m. Bring the entire family for a day packed with fun. There will be cheer performances, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks and more! | |
Basketball Registration is Open! | | |
Girls and boys between the ages of 4-12 are encouraged to join the Saints basketball team! Click here to register. | |
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WE NEED YOU! Volunteers Make the World Go Round | |
Ready to make a difference? Become a volunteer coach at St. Philip's! | |
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please email our Athletics Director, Coach Fletcher. | |
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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. | |
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Beautify Gwen’s Garden
We would love YOUR help in Gwen's Garden! We need volunteers to assist with our community garden on the first Saturday of each month. Keeping the garden thriving requires several hours of labor and maintenance. Volunteers are needed to weed, plant, harvest, and perform any other duties which lend themselves to the upkeep and enhancement of the garden. That’s where you come in! Register to volunteer here.
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Thank you to the moms and grandparents that volunteered on North Texas Giving Day! Your assistance was greatly appreciated. For additional volunteer opportunities please click here. | |
Senior Transportation Program | |
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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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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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Review Our School
Tell the world what you think about St. Philip’s School and Community Center by leaving us a review on Niche. Niche is a tool used to make choosing the perfect school for your family easier. Our school has received an A+ overall ranking on Niche and we want to hear from you what makes St. Philip’s amazing. 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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New Family Referral Program | |
Referring a new family to St. Philip’s can get you rewarded! We started this program as a token of appreciation for our current families, alumni, staff and faculty that refer new families to our school. Admissions applications open November 1, 2022. For more information on incentives and program details visit our website. | |
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Friends of St. Philip’s continues to generously support the mission of St. Philip’s through various volunteer opportunities, including the food pantry, athletics, faculty and staff appreciations and tutoring.
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Join Us!
To learn more about becoming a member or to renew your membership 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.
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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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