2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

9:35am CDT

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

This session presents an in-depth overview of our philosophy as well as explicit training instruction for spelling at SBSUM. Rather than memorizing a finite list of sight words, students are taught foundational phonetics and spelling rules that will equip them to independently decipher and spell every word in the English language. Come and learn about the curriculum we use in the spelling years, and how to instruct your student in our materials at home. 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 →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

1st-4th Grade

Grade Levels Grammar
Subject Spelling

10:35am CDT

A Fine Foundation: 3rd and 4th grade Composition

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

High School Room (SE Lobby)

This session will cover the overarching the goals of the later Grammar years (3rd and 4th grade). Parents will review the Progression book targets for 3rd and 4th grade which encompasses the main learning objectives for this stage. The ancient progymnasmata is introduced in 4th grade as students discover the joy of learning to understand, revise and create effective Fables following the great writers before their time. 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 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

1st-4th Grade

Grade Levels 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

11:25am CDT

Campus Fellowship Lunch & Orientation: North

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:25am - 12:20pm CDT

High School Room (SE Lobby)

This session is for NORTH campus families only. Come and learn about North campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.

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 11:25am - 12:20pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

Grade Levels North Campus

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

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-K-4th Grade

Grade Levels All
Subject Arts, Satellite Days

2:25pm CDT

Fathers as Primary Disciple-Makers

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

High School Room (SE Lobby)

Speakers

Jason Schuler

Dean of South Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

Mr. Schuler is entering his 11th year in Education and 1st full year at SBSUM as Dean of South Campus. He has previously served as a teacher, Principal and founder of a multi-campus Christian hybrid school in Alberta, Canada. He holds two degrees in Kinesiology & Education from The... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

Family Leadership

Grade Levels All
Subject Family Leadership

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

9:35am CDT

Alisa Bennett

10:35am CDT

Ligia Castro

11:25am CDT

Kevin Puckett

12:30pm CDT

Hannah Lu

2:25pm CDT

Jason Schuler

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