2025 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025-2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information

10:35am CDT

All About 5th Grade

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

It's finally time to wear a blazere 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 thier education. Come and learn how to navigage 5th grade curriculum and weekly communications.

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 →

Lacey Thompson

Faculty, Second Baptist School University Model

Mrs. Thompson began her teaching career nearly two decades ago teaching post-graduate and baccalaureate students while also homeschooling her own children. Mrs. Thompson was thrilled to begin serving the Cypress campus where her children attend by teaching Rhetoric and Logic courses... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
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5th-8th Grade

Company 5th Grade

12:30pm CDT

NEW FAMILIES: First quarter with Logic & Rhetoric School

Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

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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.

Speakers

Blaine Spencer

L&R Instructor, Second Baptist School University-Model

Blaine Spencer has been part of Second since 2021. Blaine is an experienced Christian educator who has been serving in Christian schools since 2017. Blaine has a Master’s of Arts in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a Bachelor’s of Arts from the University... Read More →

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 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
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5th-12th Grade

Company 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

1:25pm CDT

The Gift of Reading

Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT

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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 develeoping wisdom.

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 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Pre-4th Grade

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

2:30pm CDT

Latin: Purpose & Practice in L&R

Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT

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We will discuss the Top 10 practical reasons to learn Latin 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.

Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
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5th-12th Grade

Company 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

2025 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off