From the Elementary Assistant Principal

Exciting things are happening in our senior kindergarten classes!

With the addition of several iPad2’s for kindergarten, students are getting their hands on these fabulous educational tools.  Teachers have searched the App Store for applications that complement the topics the students are learning.  Math exercises, comprehension activities, basic sight word drills, and much more are available for preschool in a fun format. Students are able to use the touch screen to play games while they learn important age-appropriate skills.

The teaching staff is amazed and thankful for the student engagement level the iPads have brought to their classrooms.  Teachers are learning about the capabilities of this unique classroom technology device.  This has enabled them to provide a fresh approach to daily practice in important areas while maintaining a playful atmosphere for five and six-year-olds. 

Thanks goes to Emily Hopkins, who serves as SBEC’S technology integrator, for assisting the kindergarten teachers in helpful training and wonderful ideas for their students.

Cathy Laster

Elementary Assistant Principal

From the High School Principal

Genesis 1:26
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness… 

Because we are made in the image of God, every student, every teacher, every staff member of SBEC is a special individual. Each is unique in their gifts and talents and each is worthy of respect and encouragement. As we heard in chapel on January 12^th, God has a unique plan for each student and we try to provide a curriculum that nurtures the student. SBEC exists in part to help students realize what their talents are and to help them develop those talents in a safe environment where failure can occur. Our faculty and staff are ready to assist in student explorations and to pray with and for our students.

With the start of the second semester, seniors are determining their post high school plans, the spring musical Oklahoma is in rehearsal, and basketball is in mid-season. These activities, as well as the academic program, are designed to provide opportunities to help our students flourish. We want each student to reach his or her God-given potential. Since a student’s particular calling may not be known until after graduation, a varied curriculum is provided so that the student will be equipped for whatever God calls for them.

It is easy now to think ahead to spring break or even graduation and miss the daily joys that God places in our path. I try to encourage students to not look too far down the road but to enjoy each day that God provides and to experience His joy. The month of May comes soon enough. For now we will enjoy today.  

Sam Wrigley

High School Principal

A Word From Our Director of Development

January, 2012 brings a new year, new semester, and a chance to begin anew. We enjoy every beginning of a new year. New students have enrolled and our current students have the opportunity to score better than they did last semester.

January also is the month in which we begin our enrollment process for the 2012-2013 school year. For prospective parents and students who want to know more about the school, SBEC will host an Open House on Sunday, January 8, 2012, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Information about our school and personal tours will be available. Families can talk with school administrators and teachers and learn the many benefits of an SBEC education in a relaxed setting with light refreshments. Our school is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school with opportunities in drama, band, and choir for elementary and high school students. In addition, there are seventeen different high school boys and girls athletic teams as well as competitive 5^th and 6^th grade and elementary intramural athletic programs for all students. You may come and go or stay as long as you wish. For more information, contact our Admissions Director Sheila Sheron at 662.349.5127.

We have great news for our enrolling families. SBEC will be offering online enrollment beginning later this month. This web-based advancement in the admissions process confirms our commitment to being a leader in the integration of technology.

For our elementary students, “MUM's the word!” Elementary parents and students are looking forward to "Move Up Mornings" (MUM) in January. Families will be able to "move up" to their child’s grade for next year to hear from the teachers of their next grade level about the exciting and fun things prepared for them. The dates are:

January 10, from 8:30 - 9:15 A.M. for grades Senior K through 2

January 10, from 2:15 – 2:45 P.M. for Junior K afternoon classes

January 12, from 8:30 - 9:15 A.M. for grades 3-6

There is much to be excited about as we begin this new year.

George Carnall

SBEC Director of Development