2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

9:35am CDT

Setting the Precedent: PreK and Kinder introduction: PreGrammar Years

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

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
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Pre-K-Kindergarten

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten
Audience Kindergarten

1:25pm CDT

Teaching your Child Phonics

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

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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
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Pre-K-Kindergarten

Grade Levels Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
Subject Phonics

2:25pm CDT

All About Kindergarten

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

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Kindergarten is the second phase of our classical PreGrammar program. Students will continue their skills in math and reading while learning to label the parts and systems of the human body. With the Bible as our lens for all subjects, this session will teach you how to navigate the Kindergarten Lesson Plan with our PreGrammar teaching experts. Video Recording

Speakers

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 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
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Pre-K-Kindergarten

Grade Levels Kindergarten
Subject Kindergarten

2:25pm CDT

All About Pre-Kindergarten

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

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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

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