2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025-2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information

9:35am CDT

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-4th Grade

Company Pre-Kindergarten
Audience Kindergarten
Subject 1st Grade
Area 2nd Grade

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

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 →

Chassidy Parce

Pre-Grammar Academic Coordinator, Second Baptist School University-Model

Chassidy has been teaching Kindergarten for 10 years and has served in education for 15 years. She has completed her Provisional Certification in classical education with SBSUM. Additionally, she a certified teacher in the state of Texas ECP-6. Chassidy and her husband, Freddie and... Read More →

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

Pre-4th Grade

Company 9th-12th, Pre-Kindergarten
Audience Kindergarten
Subject 1st Grade
Area 2nd Grade

12:30pm CDT

Recitation and Rhythm on the Road: Music and Memorization for the Satellite Day

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

High School Room (SE Lobby)

On campus we practice our songs, poetry, chants, and timeline pegs all thtoughout the day as we transition between classrooms and break periods. Come and learn how you can also incorporate this into your home life as well. Listening and singing on-the-go is a wonderful way to keep God's truth in our hearts and minds throughout the week. Come and learn the best tips and strategies for the home. Video Recording

Speakers

Stephanie Cook

Faculty, Second Baptist School

Stephanie Cook has taught music and theatre for 15 years, 10 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 →

Hannah Lu

Faculty

Hannah Lu loves teaching students to "Sing and make music from our heart to the Lord.” (Eph. 5:19) She loves teaching music in the classroom and preparing students for concerts, stage productions, and contests at the Memorial Campus, Tallowood Baptist's children's choir, and in... Read More →

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

Pre-4th Grade

Company 9th-12th, Kindergarten
Audience 1st Grade
Subject 2nd Grade
Area 3rd Grade

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-4th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 1st Grade
Audience 2nd Grade
Subject 3rd Grade
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

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

Pre-4th Grade

Company 9th-12th, Kindergarten
Audience 1st Grade
Subject 2nd Grade
Area 3rd Grade

9:35am CDT

10:35am CDT

12:30pm CDT

12:30pm CDT

1:25pm CDT

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