2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026-2027 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information

9:35am CDT

The Gift of Reading: Navigating the Learn to Read Program

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT

The comprehensive session is a beautiful overview of the robust reading program at SBSUM. Parents will learn how to teach reading to students of all early reading levels while examining the goals and intentions of the learning process. Learn-to-Read transitions seamlessly to Read-to-Learn as parents create a home environment that lends to a love of reading quality literature with skill for the purpose of developing wisdom. Video Recording

Speakers

Ligia Castro

Dean of Lower School - Memorial

Ligia and her husband, Alex, have been married for 21 years and share a passion for crossing cultural barriers to share the love of Jesus. They are a SBSUM family with their daughter entering 10th grade and their son entering 7th! Ligia's passion for teaching is fueled by a deep love... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
L321

Pre-K - 3rd

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten
Subject Reading

9:35am CDT

Setting the Precedent: PreK and Kinder introduction: PreGrammar Years

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT

L327

The PreGrammar (PreK and Kindergarten) years are formative. Children at these ages are amazed and wonder at God's creation daily. Come and discuss the important considerations for spiritual, physical, emotional, and social formation at this age. Video Recording

Speakers

Lana Kates

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

For the last 15 years, Lana has had the opportunity to work with families in education, children's ministry and women's ministry. In recent years, she has taught Third Grade at SBSUM and obtained her provisional classical teaching certificate. She is currently the Lower School Academic... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
L327

Pre-K-Kindergarten

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten
Audience Kindergarten

10:35am CDT

Conceptual Math Levels A/B/C/D

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building

Our Right Start math program emphasizes understanding math concepts prior to memorizing math facts. This Asian approach to teaching math in the early years serves students well for years to come as they learn to think of math as a language that can be expressed with practice. The daily engagement in math games helps students to master these concepts in a developmentally appropriate format. Come and learn to teach math through play rather than with merely worksheets and flashcards. Video Recording

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building

Pre-K-4th Grade

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Subject Math

12:30pm CDT

Satellite Days with Only Child and First Borns

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

J-High Room (SE Lobby)

Everything is new with a first born! it can also be rich and thorough approach to a satellite day which will undergo many flexible transitions in later years as subsequent children are added to the family. Likewise, families with an only child have unique opportunities in a University-Model of which to take advantage, and also some pitfalls. Video Recording

Speakers

Kevin Puckett

Dean of Campus - North Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

Kevin is beginning his eleventh year in Private Christian School administration and his fifth year as Dean of North Campus at SBSUM. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and a Master of Arts in Biblical Theological Studies from Western Seminary... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

Pre-K-4th Grade

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grammar
Audience 2nd Grade
Subject Satellite Days
Area 4th Grade

1:25pm CDT

Maximize your satellite day: guide for teaching multiple children in Pk-4th grade

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

Juggling between multiple children, grade levels, and lesson plans? Let those that have been there and done that give you some tips to bring some sanity and strength to your satellite day as you learn to take advantage of the multiple students in your care and the beautiful ways God has designed the home to fit together as one learning unit. Video Recording

Speakers

Stephanie Cook

Faculty, Second Baptist School

Stephanie Cook has taught music and theatre for 16 years, 11 of those at SBSUM. She is passionate about teaching students to use their God-given instrument and talents to worship Him with excellence. She holds Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music. Stephanie loves cheering on... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

Pre-K-4th Grade

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grammar

1:25pm CDT

Teaching your Child Phonics

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT

L332

Speakers

Alisa Bennett

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Memorial

Alisa has served in the church volunteering in Sunday School and VBS throughout her life. She continued her love of teaching children in Dallas area public schools until she had her own children. In her search to find a good education for their own children, the Lord brought her family... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L332

Pre-K-Kindergarten

Grade Levels Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
Subject Phonics

2:25pm CDT

All About Pre-Kindergarten

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT

L330

Pre-Kindergaten at SBSUM is hands-on with lots of memorization, movement, and foundational skill building. Students begin the journey of building strong habits and routines. In this session parents will learn how to partner well with on the satellite day to build strong building blocks in bible, reading, memorization and math. Come and learn about how to navigate your PreK lesson plan with our Pre-Grammar teaching experts. Video Recording

Speakers

Rhody Raines

West Campus Academic Coordinator, Second Baptist School; University-Model

Alisa Bennett

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Memorial

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
L330

Pre-K-Kindergarten

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten
Subject Pre-Kindergarten

9:35am CDT

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12:30pm CDT

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2:25pm CDT

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