NOVEMBER 2021 NEWS & UPDATES | STPHILIPS1600.ORG
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Apply Today for our Expanding Middle School Program! |
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Over the next two years, we are expanding our middle school program. Applications are now open for 7th grade with 8th grade applications opening in fall 2022. We are excited to expand our already excellent program aligning with the tenets of our graduate profile. The comprehensive middle school program will prepare our scholars to meet or exceed the highest academic standards while cultivating the strength of biblical character necessary to change this world and enrich their communities through their actions. Our scholars will use their God-given gifts to serve with empathy, responsibility, and to inspire through leadership. Apply today!
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As the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches, we would like to extend our Harvest Days Celebration in memory of the late Mrs. Gwen Barjon. We are asking St. Philip’s friends and supporters to bring a gift of fresh produce to be donated to our food pantry. A drop-off box for produce donations will be placed in the front of the school Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm through November 19th. Help us meet our goal of 2500 pounds of produce! (Suggested produce: Potatoes, apples, oranges, cabbage, onions, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash.)
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Please Join us for our Veteran’s Day Chapel on November 11th on Facebook Live or Livestream. Our students will wear patriotic accessories with their uniforms to honor our veterans. We will pause to acknowledge and thank the men and women who sacrifice to keep our communities and our country safe. Please invite your family members and friends who are current or former military, police, firefighters or paramedics and allied staff of those fields to join us virtually for a chapel service in their honor.
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We are gearing up for our annual Christmas Store! Every year we offer our community members a chance to shop in the Christmas Store, using “angel tree bucks.” Last year, due to the pandemic, we served over 500 families, nearly four times as many families we served in the past. The store is stocked with new items that are graciously donated and staffed by generous volunteers. We invite you, your family, and friends to be part of this wonderful holiday tradition. For more information on items needed or to volunteer click here.
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November Admissions Preview |
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Our October Open House was a huge success. We look forward to receiving applications from our prospective families in attendance! If you or someone you know missed it, mark your calendar for our November 11th Virtual Admission Preview with presentations at 12pm and 5:30pm. Choose a time that works best for your family. Our Admissions team will discuss the application process, tuition assistance, and curriculum for PK2-7th grade. Register here.
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Our faculty, staff, St. Philip’s families and friends enjoyed a wonderful morning at Klyde Warren Park for Praise in the Park on Sunday, October 24th. We want to thank our chapel committee for organizing Fellowship Sunday, our faculty and staff for participating in our choir, Mr. Rice and our Percussion Ensemble for musical selections, and Mr. and Mrs. Murrell for sharing the word of God.
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We pride ourselves on teaching our students to not only celebrate their own heritage but equipping them to celebrate others as well. Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated from September 15th-October 15th Honoring the culture, traditions, and history of people with Hispanic descent. Click the links below to see our students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
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October’s Girls Night Out was our first in-person event since before the pandemic began. The girls were so excited to see our Junior League volunteers and spend time in each other’s presence. The girls decorated pumpkins, made cards, expressed what they were thankful for and much more. If you would like your daughter to participate in the next girls night out event on November 12th, or any future GNO events, click here.
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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." Slots are full for the month of November, but you can sign up to help for our December 4th date. 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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AUNT BETTE'S COMMUNITY PANTRY |
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Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry Volunteers Needed |
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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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Pantry Volunteer Spotlight |
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We are delighted that our ministry partner in South Dallas, Men of Nehemiah, has signed up to work monthly in the pantry. They serve on Thursdays when the North Texas Food Truck makes its delivery, so there’s lots of heavy lifting and work to be done. Men of Nehemiah is a Christian organization designed to rebuild the lives of men and families that have been torn apart by the vicious onslaught of poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, crime and violence. Thank you to the Men of Nehemiah! We are beyond grateful for these wonderful men with servant hearts.
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Snap Kitchen Volunteer Needed |
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We have a partnership with Snap Kitchen to help support our pantry needs with surplus food on a daily basis. Volunteers pick up daily at Snap Kitchen, Mockingbird and Skillman location, and deliver any available surplus meals to the pantry or one of our partners. We are currently in need of a volunteer for Wednesday mornings to help with this pick up. Please contact Dee Velvin if you are interested in Wednesdays, or if you would like to be on our “sub” list.
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New Student Applications are Open!
New student applications are officially open for the 2022-2023 school year! Share the good news of St. Philip’s with your friends and family. Make sure to apply before our priority application deadline on January 14th to save a spot for students PK2-7th grade. For more information on how to apply click here.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2021 Parent University on October 19th. Our leadership team discussed our early childhood, lower school, and middle school programs. We also shared information about our new 7th and 8th grade program! Please share with your friends and family for our upcoming enrollment season.
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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!
Your destination for future leaders is here! Share our school with your friends and family and tell them to visit our Virtual Admissions Office on Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm and Thursdays, from 11am to 1pm.
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We invite all girls ages 6-12 to join us for a FREE 1-day Volleyball Clinic on November 13th from 10am-1pm. Come out to learn volleyball fundamentals. Register your girls today!
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Basketball Registration and Skills |
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Basketball skills have begun! If you haven’t signed up, it’s not too late. Register your boys and girls for winter basketball league and skills! Registration is $55 for league play and skills, preparing athletes for the upcoming season. All boys and girls ages 3-12 are welcome to participate in skills. Click here for more information and to register your athletes!
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Chase Kennedy Featured as Student Athlete of the Week |
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Congratulations to alum Chase Kennedy, for his feature in the Dallas Weekly as Roland Parrish’s Student Athlete of the Week. Chase is a Senior at The Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD) where he plays Defensive End (WS). He credits St. Philip’s to be where he first honed his natural gifts for football, basketball and lacrosse.
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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 at bturnely@stphilips.com
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WeCreation Center Wishlist |
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St. Philip’s WeCreation Center is expected to open soon and we need your help to purchase items so that the center can be utilized in its maximum capacity. We have created an Amazon wishlist for you to help us outfit the center with necessary items. For monetary donations to WeCreation, please donate through our website and write “WeCreation” in the “notes section.” You may also mail contributions to St. Philip’s School and Community Center, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas, Texas 75215. Please write "Attention: Community Development” on the envelope. 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.
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation |
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Friends of St. Philip’s is a group of men and women committed to supporting St. Philip’s School and Community Center as ambassadors through service and fundraising. At the beginning of the school year, Dee Dee Hoak of FOSP organized a back-to-school luncheon for all employees including a box lunch and a rose as a thank you, for all they do. |
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General Membership Meeting |
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FOSP looks forward to continuing their service in the South Dallas community as ambassadors for St. Philip’s School and Community Center. If you are interested in joining this effort, the general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 9th. Be on the lookout for more details. |
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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 | Substitute Teacher | Maintenance Technician -Facilities | Administrative Assistant
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Dr. Flowers' Words of Wisdom |
Read Dr. Flowers’ latest blog entries! Enjoy these inspirational and thought-provoking messages 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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