2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

10:35am CDT

Essential Eloquence: Why classical students memorize, analyze and create poetry

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

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Speakers

Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model

Zarah Parker has taught multiple humanities courses for three years at SBSUM. She has also taken on the role of Academic Coordinator for Upper School at the Memorial campus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Zarah is a published poet and an avid reader of any... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
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5th-12th Grade

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

1:25pm CDT

All About 2nd Grade

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

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This session is a thorough review of second 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

Sara Paradoski

Faculty

After earning a degree in Elementary Education, Sara worked in education for many years, both public and classical. She has taught several different grades, including 1st, 2nd 3rd and 5th. Through the professional development on campus and at home, Sara has completed the requirements... Read More →

Megan Stivers

Lower School Academic Coordinator - North Campus

Megan Stivers holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in educational leadership. Her academic background strongly supports her dedication to academic excellence and leadership in the lower school. Megan has been married to Chase Stivers for eleven... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
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1st-4th Grade

Grade Levels 2nd Grade
Subject 2nd Grade

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

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

10:35am CDT

Zarah Parker

1:25pm CDT

Sara Paradoski

Megan Stivers

2:25pm CDT

Chassidy Parce

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