This event is NOT organized by Essential. But, it is open to all area high school homeschool students. It is a beautiful venue and a traditionally well orchestrated experience for our high school students. Full details at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-prom/2018-05-03/
Please join us for food and fun! An event for the whole family! Visit BHC at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/end-of-the-year-swim-party-2018/ - log on and reserve your admissions ASAP.
We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 in Gardendale. PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2-day testing process. Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. Please complete the form below to reserve your student's participation before April 13th: MORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: We are offering the Iowa Assessments Form E, which is the most up-to-date test available to our school. This test assesses a broad array of skills in these areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension • Language (Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage and Expression) • Math (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, Computation) • Social Studies • Science • Sources of Information (Maps and Diagrams, Reference Materials). Students mark answers on a bubble sheet. Each section is timed. Test results are thorough and highlight strengths and weaknesses.
We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 in Gardendale. PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2-day testing process. Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. Please complete the form below to reserve your student's participation before April 13th: MORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: We are offering the Iowa Assessments Form E, which is the most up-to-date test available to our school. This test assesses a broad array of skills in these areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension • Language (Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage and Expression) • Math (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, Computation) • Social Studies • Science • Sources of Information (Maps and Diagrams, Reference Materials). Students mark answers on a bubble sheet. Each section is timed. Test results are thorough and highlight strengths and weaknesses.
Kindergarten Graduation Sunday, May 20, 2018 1pm or 4pm McWane Special Events Center Please RSVP by March 1st to be included with our group order for caps/tassels! Love this time of year! I hope you will join us for a special time of honoring our kindergarten graduates. Make sure you review the information and respond by March 1st to keep your overall costs low. (You do have until May 1, 2017 to rsvp and pay graduation fees) Cap & Tassel We recommend that every graduate have a cap & tassel. We encourage our graduates to choose whatever color they like. In the past families have gone with the complete cap/gown set. We must have your order by March 1st for group order. PLEASE NOTE: Essential will provide the diplomas for all families. You can simply order a tassel if you already have access to a cap/gown. Payment for your order will be due by March 1st. Order your supplies on the BHC website. Graduation Fee We are asking for a $20/family fee to cover the costs of the reception (personalized cake & punch) and for the venue. This is due by May 1st. We do open this event up to other area homeschoolers, and we will charge a $30/family fee for non-ECS families. ECS families should use the BHC website to RSVP and pay the fees. Use the coupon code ESSENTIAL1718 to get the Essential graduation rate. McWane Center Admission The McWane Center will be open on Sunday afternoon, and we have negotiated a group admission to allow your families to explore the center when we are not celebrating together. You can purchase the Adventure Hall tickets on the BHC website by May 1st. RSVP NOW CLICK HERE to be redirected to the BHC website. You will have to log on or create an account with BHC to see the forms. Remember you will want to RSVP and pay graduation fees for this event by May 1, 2017.
Kindergarten Graduation Sunday, May 20, 2018 1pm or 4pm McWane Special Events Center Please RSVP by March 1st to be included with our group order for caps/tassels! Love this time of year! I hope you will join us for a special time of honoring our kindergarten graduates. Make sure you review the information and respond by March 1st to keep your overall costs low. (You do have until May 1, 2017 to rsvp and pay graduation fees) Cap & Tassel We recommend that every graduate have a cap & tassel. We encourage our graduates to choose whatever color they like. In the past families have gone with the complete cap/gown set. We must have your order by March 1st for group order. PLEASE NOTE: Essential will provide the diplomas for all families. You can simply order a tassel if you already have access to a cap/gown. Payment for your order will be due by March 1st. Order your supplies on the BHC website. Graduation Fee We are asking for a $20/family fee to cover the costs of the reception (personalized cake & punch) and for the venue. This is due by May 1st. We do open this event up to other area homeschoolers, and we will charge a $30/family fee for non-ECS families. ECS families should use the BHC website to RSVP and pay the fees. Use the coupon code ESSENTIAL1718 to get the Essential graduation rate. McWane Center Admission The McWane Center will be open on Sunday afternoon, and we have negotiated a group admission to allow your families to explore the center when we are not celebrating together. You can purchase the Adventure Hall tickets on the BHC website by May 1st. RSVP NOW CLICK HERE to be redirected to the BHC website. You will have to log on or create an account with BHC to see the forms. Remember you will want to RSVP and pay graduation fees for this event by May 1, 2017.
We encourage all Essential families to attend this local convention. When registering, don't forget to enter "EarlyBird" promo code for extra $10 discount when registering before April 30th. Make plans to be at this premiere event of the school year! Explore the exhibit hall to find resources Sell and buy used books/curriculum at the Used Book Sale Be encouraged and inspired by the workshop speakers Enjoy the atmosphere of homeschool families connecting together AND - Essential families who forward us their Eventbrite registration email get a $25 credit towards 2018-2019 tuition! Here at Essential we value the education of our families as much as the education of their students. This is why we encourage you all to attend this local event that is packed full of encouragement and resources for your homeschool journey. Next year we look forward to partnering with CHEF to offer the Birmingham Homeschool Fair again. Watch for details about this special event being planned for April 2019.
Please visit your Member Page to make sure your 2017-2018 online record is complete, or download/print our Printable 2017-2018 Attendance Record to mark and send to our office by June 30th.
We are closing our offices from July 13-25.
Legacy Lions Volleyball Clinic and Tryouts If you haven’t heard, it is that time of year! Homeschool families, this is your chance to have your student athlete play Volleyball! The Legacy Lions are excited to be holding our first Volleyball Clinic for the 2018-2019 school year. If your student is ready to play or is just curious, this is your chance to find out more. Clinic Time: Thursday - July 19 and Friday - July 20 Place: Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Who: Homeschool athletes who are interested in the sport of Volleyball. Must be age 12 in 2017 up to age 18. Cost: $20/player or $35/household For More Information: Athletic Director – apatkinson74@gmail.com The Legacy Lions are excited to offer Homeschool sports to all eligible students, regardless of Church/Cover School affiliation. We would love the opportunity to provide your student the environment to discover, develop and/or grow their Volleyball experience! Everyone is welcome!!
