2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

9:35am CDT

Reading Pagan Literature: What It Means to Plunder the Egyptians

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

Twice in the book of Exodus, God calls his people to plunder silver and gold as they depart from captivity in Egypt. Reflecting on this fact, the early Christian writer Augustine urges God’s people to plunder truth from pagan literature. Come and learn how Augustine’s reflections can inform a beneficial Christian engagement with pagan books.

Speakers

Wesley Young

Academic Specialist, Second Baptist School University-Model

Mr. Wesley Young is a graduate of the Honors College and School of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University (now Houston Christian University). Previously, he attended a classical Christian school in Nacogdoches, TX, where he developed a passion for the gospel and its proclamation... Read More →

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

5th-12th Grade

Grade Levels 9th-12th, 5th-8th
Subject Literature

11:35am CDT

Campus Fellowship Lunch & Orientation: West

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT

J-High Room (SE Lobby)

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

Speakers

Dr. Daniel Blair

Dean of Campus - West

Daniel comes to us with experience teaching Christian education in both the traditional and classical models. After spending the last two years as the seventh-grade Bible teacher at the Woodway Campus, Daniel is transitioning into the role of Dean at the West Campus. He holds a Bachelor... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

Grade Levels West Campus

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

All About 1st Grade

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

J-High Room (SE Lobby)

This session is a thorough review of first grade curriculum and how to navigate your lesson plan and materials at home. Parents are encouraged to attend even if they have taught a child enrolled at SBSUM in this grade level in the past, as currciculum is enhanced and revised every year. Video Recording

Speakers

Candace Bourgeois

Faculty

This school year will be Candace’s 10th year in education. She currently serves as a Grammar teacher at the North campus. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Candace is a Grammar teacher at the North campus. She has been married to her husband Jeremy for 10 years. They... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

1st-4th Grade

Grade Levels 1st Grade
Subject 1st Grade

2:25pm CDT

Derivatives to Dialogue: How to Navigate Greek and Latin in the Grammar Phase

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

J-High Room (SE Lobby)

Greek is taught in 1st and 2nd grade as a foundational to the English language. Latin is introduced in 3rd and 4th grades as an additional support for helping students to understand the way the English language has been constructed, which will aid them in mastery for the years in English language arts for years to come. Come and learn how to teach Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes at home with the supporting materials in your satellite lessons. 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 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

1st-4th Grade

Grade Levels Grammar
Subject Greek, Latin

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

9:35am CDT

Wesley Young

11:35am CDT

Dr. Daniel Blair

12:30pm CDT

Kevin Puckett

1:25pm CDT

Candace Bourgeois

2:25pm CDT

Lana Kates

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