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
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Pre-4th Grade

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

10:35am CDT

All About 5th Grade

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

L321

It's finally time to wear a blazer and come on the third day! 5th graders are enthusiastic SBSUM students and eager to thrive in Logic school. SBSUM has many tools to help you at home as they learm to take more ownership of their faith, their person, and their education. Come and learn how to navigage 5th grade curriculum and weekly communications. Video Recording

Speakers

Dr. Audrey Fontanot

Faculty, Second Baptist School University-Model

Dr. Fontanot began her academic journey with a bachelor's degree in French and an MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, later earning a Doctorate in Business from Grenoble École de Management in France. After two decades in the medical equipment and oil and gas industries... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L321

5th-8th Grade

Company 5th Grade

12:30pm CDT

NEW FAMILIES: First quarter with Logic & Rhetoric School

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

L321

If you are new to 5th-12th grade this session is for you! Come learn how to best assist and supervise your child onthe satellite days as well as what to expect in terms of materials, communication, grading, and more! This is an orientation for new families with children entering the Logic and Rhetoric phases of our program. Video Recording

Speakers

Chris Walter

Dean of Upper School - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

Christian Walter worked as a public high school history teacher for over twenty years before joining SBSUM in 2022. He has also worked as an adjunct history professor as well as a CollegeBoard AP exam grader and developer. He holds a BA in History, an MA in Teaching, an MA in School... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
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5th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

2:25pm CDT

Classical Languages: Latin & Greek Purpose & Practice in Logic & Rhetoric

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

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We will discuss the Top 10 practical reasons to learn classical languages such as Latin & Greek as well as how to assist your student in their study skills at home. A classical distinction on your child's diploma is attainable with the emphasis on two years of classical languages. Come and learn more about this unique and enriching feature of Classical education. Video Recording

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 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
L321

5th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

9:35am CDT

Ligia Castro

10:35am CDT

Dr. Audrey Fontanot

12:30pm CDT

Chris Walter

2:25pm CDT

Wesley Young

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