JUNE 2021 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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Great Things Lie Ahead - 6th Grade Graduation |
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Congratulations to the 6th grade class of 2021 on their graduation from St. Philip’s School and Community Center in the midst of a pandemic! On May 27th, eight students crossed the stage as they prepare to move on to the next chapter of their lives. We are extremely proud of each and every one of you. Destiny is yours!
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Four of St. Philip’s dedicated staff and faculty were celebrated for their cumulative 129 years of service. We want to send our sincerest thank you to Antoinette Ashley, Veronica Burrell, Coach Robert Green, and Shelia Pate, for their commitment to the ministry of St. Philip’s for over two decades each. St. Philip’s has been tremendously blessed by their generous sharing of gifts and expertise in the classroom, in the school clinic, and on the basketball court. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! |
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From left to right: Shelia Pate (27 Years), Veronica Burrell (30 Years), Coach Robert Green (38 years), Antoinette Ashley (31 Years) |
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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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5th and 6th Grade Samsung Presentations |
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Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working on a product design project in technology class called Interstellar Innovation. It meshes the work they were already doing with 3D Modeling and Design, with an initiative among African American professionals within the Samsung corporation to mentor youth. Students presented their projects in a virtual shark tank style boardroom, showcasing vision boards, 3D models, and answering questions from Samsung partners. Thank you to Samsung for allowing our students to be a part of this amazing opportunity. Thank you to Mr. Rice for helping our students think outside the box and become innovative leaders of tomorrow.
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Athletics is Back in Action! |
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Football Registration
We are so excited to be back on the field with our Saints! Football registration is open now through August 14th open for boys ages 3 to 12 years old. The first practice will begin on July 19th, with games starting August 28th. Tell your friends and family the Saints are back!
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Summer Basketball Camp
Join us for a Summer Basketball Camp of skills and fun directed by Coach Mobley of the James Madison High School State Champs. All boys and girls 6-14 years of age can join our camp from June 21st-24th or July 12th-15th from 9am-3pm. Cost is $125/week and lunch will be provided for all athletes.
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Congratulations to St. Philip's alum, Jacobie Thorton, on receiving $730K in scholarship offers. Jacobie is a graduating senior at Cedar Hill High School where he is involved in theatre. He has been nominated for best actor for his role in The Wiz as Tin Man with the Dallas Summer Musical High School Awards. Jacobie will be attending Milliken University to pursue his acting career. Read more: Cedar Hill High senior receives more than $700K in scholarships | wfaa.com
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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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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. With the help of our supporters, we have over $1 Million available for Tuition Assistance to help 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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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!
NEW REFERRAL INCENTIVES! Earn Cash or Tuition Credit for Your Student: You can earn up to $2,000 tuition credit or $500 cash for your family. Refer a family or friend to St. Philip’s. 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! Find out more about incentives for alumni, current families, or faculty and staff 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.
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Join Us for Our Upcoming Admissions Preview |
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Join us for our Virtual Admissions Preview on June 15th at 12:00 pm or 5:30 pm (chose the session that works best for you). We'll have alumni guest speakers and our admissions team ready to discuss our UNPARALLELED educational experience. Come learn why YOU BELONG! Register for the admissions preview today.
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If you can’t make it to our admissions preview, visit our admissions office virtually on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm; 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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Samaritan's Feet Shoe Distribution |
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We would like to thank Samaritan’s Feet and Truist Bank for partnering with us to put on a shoe giveaway. They supplied over 700 hope totes, each with a new pair of new shoes, socks and a handwritten message of hope. 520 families registered to receive the shoes, and the remaining were given away first come, first served. The goal of Samaritan’s Feet is to provide properly fitting shoes for students, so they can have a better focus in the classroom. We will host a 2nd event in early August before school resumes with another 700 shoes! We would also like to send a special thank you to the Dallas Spurs and the Liverpool Supporters Clubs for volunteering to work these events.
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Our annual Mother’s Day Store, held on May 8th was a huge success. It was an amazing time for children to come out and select gifts for their mothers and mother figures in their lives. A special thank you to the ladies from the Church of the Transfiguration who have supported this event for many years, providing volunteers and gift donations.
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On May 15th, 25 volunteers from the Dallas Stars Foundation picked up trash in the neighborhood surrounding St. Philip’s. Following the cleanup, the Dallas Stars Foundation sponsored a Barbeque Community Lunch, serving 150 neighbors and volunteers. Special thanks to Gold Auto Parts for providing the trash dumpster for the cleanup, and to Dr. Pepper for donating the waters and sodas for the combined events. Lastly, we are so appreciative for Chelsea Livingston, Marty Turco, and the Dallas Stars Foundation for their ongoing support of St. Philip’s!
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Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry has been so blessed by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, and the Ivy and Pearl Foundation for their generous donation of 2,600 pounds of food. The Ivy and Pearl Foundation is a Youth Program of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter for young girls between the ages of 13-18. Thank you for your generosity to our pantry and our south Dallas community.
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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-11:15 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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Pantry Volunteers in Action! |
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Baldwin and Crystal Hamilton and their three sons have consistently volunteered in Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry over the last few months. They are super hard workers and make the processes seamless, efficient and fun! The boys are often spotted dancing to the tunes from Kelvin’s speaker. We are fortunate the Hamilton family is committed to serving in the pantry and we look forward to seeing them more this summer!
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Please join Friends of St. Philip’s for Bingo, BBQ, and Blues, their inaugural fundraiser on Thursday September 9, 2021 at 6pm. This fun, casual evening, emceed by Laura Harris from NBC5, will be held at Edison’s Dallas with live blues music, BBQ, and beverages (including complimentary beer & wine). You do not need to be a member to attend – bring your friends!
Your generous support provides vital funding to further the mission of St. Philip’s School and Community Center, specifically for out of classroom experiences and impactful social services. Click here for more information and to purchase your table!
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Beginning Monday, June 7th, construction will start at the front of the building in addition to the current construction at the back of the building. The front entrance and parking lot will be closed off to employee and visitor parking and will only be used by the construction team. The temporary entrance for employees and visitors into the building will be through the Learning Center (Gate 3). Anyone visiting campus should park across the street in the fenced parking lot and walk-through Gate 3 for entry. Signage will be placed throughout exterior of campus to help direct traffic. Thank you for your patience and support. |
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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: Educators for PK2-6th Grade | Custodian - Facilities | 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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