Advancing SBS

ADVANCING

SBS A GIVING GUIDE FOR TIME, TREASURE & TALENT

DIRECTOR OF

ADVANCEMENT DYANNE KIMMEL

The Advancement opportunities at Second Baptist School point to the heart of this institution: community. Because of the generosity of our community in donating their time, talent and treasure, SBS is stronger in every way. Your gifts, both tangible and intangible, support our faculty and strengthen our tradition of excellence, whether in the classroom or on the field, around our own neighborhood or across the globe.

We look forward to partnering with you through these opportunities and sharing with you the distinction of the Second Baptist School community.

To meet the Office of Advancement and view this year’s major events calendar, please scan the QR code below.

TIME, T & TREA

TALENT ASURE

TIME & TALENT

LOWER SCHOOL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PRE-K AND BRIDGE GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM TIME FRAME | One time March DESCRIPTION | Assist with setup and decorating for the program.

Serve as a hostess with other moms during the reception.

FIRST GRADE GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM TIME FRAME | One time October DESCRIPTION | Assist with setup and decorating for the program.

Serve as a hostess with other moms during the reception.

SECOND GRADE GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM TIME FRAME | One time - February DESCRIPTION | Assist with set-up and decorating for the program. Serve as a hostess with other moms during the reception.

FOURTH GRADE GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM TIME FRAME | One time - April DESCRIPTION | Assist with set-up and decorating for the program. Serve as a hostess with other moms during the reception.

TEACHER TREATS - PRE-K/BRIDGE TIME FRAME | One time DESCRIPTION | Be on the list to bring teacher treats for your child’s grade.

TEACHER TREATS TIME FRAME | One time DESCRIPTION | Once a year, each grade provides a lunch-time treat to the lower school.

To sign up, click Volunteer button on the Resource Board.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FOOD FOR PROJECT BASED LEARNING | FIFTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | At end of semesters DESCRIPTION | Work with a committee purchasing and distributing snacks for the fifth grade students at the end of each semester.

BIRTHDAY CLUB | SEVENTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Facilitate birthday club orders and delivery to lower school and middle school students throughout the school year.

TEACHER TREATS TIME FRAME | One time DESCRIPTION | Once a year, each grade provices a lunch-time treat to the middle school.

HONOR | ACHIEVEMENT ROLL TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Help assemble and distribute gifts to recognize honor/achievement roll students.

EXTREME EAGLE WEEK TIME FRAME | One time - October DESCRIPTION | Help with decorations, communications and planning alongside the Parents Association for this fun middle school spirit week.

To sign up, click Volunteer button on the Resource Board.

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UPPER SCHOOL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

TEACHER TREATS TIME FRAME | One time DESCRIPTION | Each grade provides the upper school faculty a lunch-time treat once a year.

HONOR | ACHIEVEMENT ROLL TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Help assemble and distribute gifts to recognize honor/achievement roll students.

GIFT TO SENIORS | ELEVENTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | One time DESCRIPTION | Package and distribute class photos to students at senior dinner.

GRADUATION RECEPTION | ELEVENTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | One time - May DESCRIPTION | Assist with planning graduation reception for senior class.

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP INAUGURATION LUNCHEON | ELEVENTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | One time - April DESCRIPTION | Plan food and decorations to celebrate junior class luncheon.

SENIOR CLASS DINNER | TWELFTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | One time - May DESCRIPTION | Assist with the end-of-year Senior Dinner.

SENIOR LUNCHES | TWELFTH GRADE PARENT TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Organize three (3) senior lunches during senior year.

To sign up, click Volunteer button on the Resource Board.

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ALL SCHOOL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SECOND FUND DESCRIPTION | The Second Fund Cabinet is led by the Chairmen couple and consists of grade level and leadership giving representatives. Our goal for Second Fund is 100% participation from families, just as faculty has achieved for many years. The cabinet promotes the importance of supporting Second Fund and reaches out to families directly, primarily through email, to encourage participation.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER DESCRIPTION | The Underwriting Committee is led by the Chairmen couples and financially supports the luncheon. Committee members reach out to fellow SBS parents and friends for their support, attend a letter signing meeting and serve at the registration table or the underwriting reception.

EAGLEFEST DESCRIPTION | As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, EagleFest is a day dedicated to fun while raising money to grow our Faculty Endowment Fund. The day is filled with a parade, Blue/Gold competitions, a family picnic, an amazing auction, upper school volleyball and football powder puff games and an awesome carnival. The EagleFest committee meets regularly in the spring semester.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION DESCRIPTION | The Parents Association is the framework for volunteers that supports the general needs of the School at all levels. It encompasses upper school, middle school, lower school, library, technology, communications, arts, athletics, spiritual life and more. The committee is responsible for recruiting volunteers for specific jobs throughout the year under their area and working with the school to execute the related events.

To sign up, click Volunteer button on the Resource Board.

8 | TIME & TALENT

ALL SCHOOL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

EABC MERCHANDISE SALES TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Sell Eagle merchandise at various events.

LIBRARY TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Duties include re-shelving books, helping students make selections and assisting in special projects. Time and dates are flexible.

MAIL OUT SUPPORT TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Assist with various school-wide mailings and projects throughout the year. Notifications will be sent out for each project.

ARTS TIME FRAME | Ongoing DESCRIPTION | Assists in various areas of the visual and performing arts. Time and dates vary throughout the year.

BOOK FAIR TIME FRAME | One time - October DESCRIPTION | Assist in various aspects of the Book Fair including decorating, sales assistance, set up and tear down.

To sign up, click Volunteer button on the Resource Board.

9 | TIME & TALENT

TREASURE

TREASURE SECOND FUND TIME FRAME | November - December DESCRIPTION | Second Fund is the primary annual fundraising effort supporting SBS. Proceeds contributed to Second Fund by parents, grandparents and friends go directly to enhance and improve the educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. Second Fund allows SBS to continue the momentum in various programs and initiatives that work to raise the bar for the benefit of our students.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON TIME FRAME | October DESCRIPTION | All proceeds from the luncheon go directly to pay for Christmas gifts for SBS faculty members.

EAGLEFEST TIME FRAME | April DESCRIPTION | Money raised from EagleFest supports the B. Jane Hursey Faculty Endowment Fund, strengthening Second Baptist School for the future.

ARTS PATRON TIME FRAME | Annual DESCRIPTION | A gift to the Arts makes a difference to our students and faculty by providing programs, events and supplies needed to enhance the SBS Arts experience. Every student is nurtured in the arts, beginning in lower school and developing according to each student’s interests and talent into middle and upper school.

EAGLE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB TIME FRAME | Annual DESCRIPTION | Membership in the EABC provides financial support to enhance the SBS Athletic experience.

Equipment, uniforms, spirit activities and playoff expenses are all possible because of the support of EABC, allowing SBS to sustain its pursuit of excellence in athletics, making a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

PLANNED GIVING If you are interested in making a legacy gift, please contact Dyanne Kimmel, Director of Advancement. By naming Second Baptist School as a beneficiary of your will, your legacy will impact generations to come.

Visit secondbaptistschool.org/give to make a gift.

11 | TREASURE

Our

PASSION is to bring every student into a

personal relationship with Jesus Christ while equipping them to do with excellence that which God has called them to do.

The MISSION of Second Baptist School is to equip students to think critically, live biblically and lead courageously to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

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