JUNE 2022 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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During the last week of school, our students participated in enrichment clusters. In these enrichment clusters, students who share common interests came together to engage in activities and pursue their special interests. Some of these activities included choir, jewelry making, African dance, song, and more! Everything that students did in the cluster was directed toward completing a product or delivering a service related to his or her interest. Our students got the extraordinary opportunity to pursue their extracurricular interests with the help of their teachers! |
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We are seeking talented educators who model our Core Values (Servant Heart, Respectful, Trustworthy, Pursuing Excellence, Collaborative and Dedicated) and who have a true desire and love for teaching. If that is you, or someone you know, register to attend our Educator Career Fair on Saturday, June 11th at 9:00 a.m. on campus.
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Summer Camp!
Who's ready for Summer? Summer at St. Philip's 2022 is fast approaching, and this year's theme is: Believe in your ability to make a difference with hope, education, and action! Camp will be June 13-July 29 (no camp the week of 4th of July).
Weekly activities include Reading Sessions, Financial Literacy, STEM, Dance, Drama, Music, Poetry, Film, Photography, Paintings and Arts & Crafts, Volunteering, Service learning, College & Career exploration, and Entrepreneurship, Exercise Camps and Clinics.
Register your PK2-7th grade students today!
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Last month, 78 youth shoppers and 34 seniors were served at the Mother’s Day Gift Store while moms enjoyed hand massages and student performances. The shop included customized gift cards, plants, flowers, and a variety of gifts for children to choose from. Thank you to GardenLAB for donating plants and to the Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America and the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration for donating to the event and providing volunteers! It was an amazing way to celebrate Mother’s Day!
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Just Heal Bro – Visit from Lamman Rucker and Jay Barnett |
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Last month, the young men of St. Philip’s enjoyed a special visit from Lamman Rucker and Jay Barnett. Mr. Rucker and Mr. Barnett are part of the Just Heal Bro Tour, a national mental health tour designed to help African American men find strength in vulnerability, mental/emotional healing through education and community, and emotional development and tools for resiliency cultivation. Thank you to the men of Just Heal Bro for instilling these valuable life lessons into our youth!
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom |
Enjoy Dr. Flowers’ latest message as he reminds us that while fuel prices are discouraging, our ultimate fuel of faith is priceless!
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On April 28, Cydni Robertson, class of 2003, earned her Ph.D.! Cydni accepted a postdoctoral fellow position at Ohio State University and will begin this part of her journey on August 1, 2022. Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Cydni Robertson!
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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T-Ball
Congratulations to the Saints T-Ball team, who recently received medals for participating in the spring league!
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7 on 7 Football
Mark your calendars to come watch our Saints in the 7 on 7 tournaments on Saturday, June 11 at 10:00am and Sunday, June 12 at 1:30pm. Both games will be held at the St. Philip's athletics fields.
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WE NEED YOU! Volunteers Make the World Go Round |
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Aunt Bette's Community Pantry
Client choice shopping inside the pantry is making a return on June 13. There are expanded volunteer opportunities, which means we need your help! Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry has volunteer slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays 7:45 am-11:45 am, Tuesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:45 pm, and Thursdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Sign up to volunteer.
Volunteers continue to pick up surplus meals daily from Snap Kitchen at Mockingbird/Skillman. These meals are distributed through Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry, and through other nearby partners when our pantry is closed. Please send an email if you are interested in helping with this effort as a substitute driver. Pick-ups are in the mornings.
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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 the month. The task of keeping the garden in constant motion requires several hours of labor. In addition to planting and harvesting, the garden must be routinely maintained, and that is where you can help. Volunteers are needed to weed, plant, harvest, and perform any other duties which lend themselves to the upkeep and general beautification of the garden.
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St. Alcuin Teams Up with Dr. Flowers in Gwen’s Garden
Last month, students from St. Alcuin School volunteered in Gwen’s Garden with help from Dr. Flowers. The garden’s upkeep requires hours of planting, harvesting, weeding, and other forms of labor. Thank you to the students of St. Alcuin – your hard work and servant hearts are greatly appreciated!
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Register to become an Aunt Bette’s Client |
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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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Touring St. Philip’s and Beyond |
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Every couple of months there is a unique opportunity to have a special tour of the campus and the surrounding neighborhood with Dr. Flowers. There is so much historical and current context that Dr. Flowers shares on each of these tours - it is a combination of a walking tour of the school campus and pantry, coupled with a bus tour of the neighborhood. The bus tour highlights the community development work over the last two decades plus current and future plans for revitalization on MLK Jr. Blvd. If you are interested in a tour, please send us an email.
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St. Philip’s hosts monthly Community Meetings on our campus as an opportunity for neighbors to hear about pertinent issues and opportunities and gain valuable information. Every month, Officer Bryan Joseph of the Dallas Police Department presents crime statistics and fields questions. Community meetings are held at St. Philip's on the 4th Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted) - everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Federal Communications Commission Affordable Connectivity Program |
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The Affordable Connectivity Program helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application. You can learn more about the benefits, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.
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Dallas County Community College Workshops |
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Are you interested in starting a small business? Do you need support for your existing small business? Or would you like to learn skills for a related trade? Dallas County Community College District is providing the resources. Click here for more information,
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Review Our School
Tell the world what you think about St. Philip’s School and Community Center. Leave us a review on Niche. Niche is a tool used to make choosing the perfect school for your family easier. Due to our parents' and supporters’ positive reviews, our school has received an A+ overall ranking on Niche. 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.
Scholarship Opportunity for SPSCC Alumni: Looking for a win-win scenario? Review our school on Niche for a chance to win $1,000! Create an account and tell prospective families about your experience at St. Philip's and be entered to win.
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Earn Cash or Tuition Credit for Your Student: You can save money by referring a family or friend! |
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You can earn up to $2,000 tuition credit or $500 cash for your family. In appreciation, for each new student you refer that enrolls and attends St. Philip’s, your family will be awarded through our New Family Referral Program! For new families – be sure to include your referral’s name on your application or enrollment contract and ensure that the referring person fills out the form online. For information about incentives for alumni, current families, or faculty and staff click here.
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Charting Student Pathways |
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St. Philip’s School and Community Center believes in the power of education and the wonderful cohesion of an academic, emotional, and spiritual foundation. We desire for our students to experience and implement in their own lives, a Love of God, Love of Self, Love of Learning, and love of others. The school’s Student Pathway concept serves as an outline to prepare our students to be the future leaders and productive citizens God calls them to be, as they stand on the solid foundation laid by their St. Philip’s experience.
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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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Save the Date: Bingo, BBQ, & the Blues
Bingo, BBQ, & the Blues is returning on Wednesday, October 26. Last year’s event was a blast, and we hope to have even more fun this year! Stay tuned for more details regarding special guests, events, and musical performances!
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Renew Your Membership
If you have been an annual member in the past, it’s time to renew your membership or if you would like to join us (memberships begin at $50) 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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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: Part-Time Latin Teacher | ELAR Teacher (1st-3rd Grade) | Math Teacher, English Teacher, Social Studies Teacher (6th-8th Grade) |Substitute Teacher | Academic Advisor- School Counselor| Groundskeeper | Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Athletics) | Groundskeeper | Parking Lot Attendant | Custodian (Night Shift) | HR Coordinator (Temporary) | Staff Accountant
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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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