Join our BHC teens for dinner and a movie on Thursday, February 7. They will meet at the AMC Classic Theater on Lorna Road. Tickets are usually $3.50. After the movie, they will go to Jack’s for dinner. Watch the BHC website for specific details.
Opportunities for grades 4-12
Join us and BHC for perhaps the largest valentine swap in the world! (And…we are not exaggerating) Get creative with your valentine boxes. There will be prizes awarded for the most creative ones! Valentine boxes should be dropped off by 1:45 so that they are ready for valentine delivery and judging. Valentines may be delivered any time between 2:00-2:45. Please prepare at least 50 valentines to deliver! If you want to create more, that’s fine; we’ve found that 50 is about right in order to have plenty to give out. Also, bring a snack and drink to share! Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged for visiting in the open area at this park. If you win a prize for your valentine box, don’t forget to find a BHC representative to get a goody from the prize box. *NOTE: Our group’s monthly events are often well attended and are a general celebration of the local homeschool community. If this is your first event or if you want connection, please make sure you stop a mom with a BHC tshirt or visor and let her know! We will be excited to help you get connected.
Today is the final day to register for BHC Science Fair. Details at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/science-fair/
BHC is offering a science fair open to all homeschoolers. Please consider joining them for this special celebration of science! Details and registration is available at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/science-fair/
Our teens will practice being Ninja Warriors at Next Levl on 280. We will meet up on Friday, March 8. Please arrive no later than 1:45 to have plenty of time to prepare to start the activity at 2:00. A waiver must be filled out for all participants. You can do this at their website (https://nextlevl.pfestore.com/waiver/) or upon arrival. Admission is $21 for 1 1/2 hours. Gripper socks must be purchased on-site (price to come).
A collaboration of Birmingham Homeschoolers Community and CHEF of Alabama, this event will bring together 2 key elements: An exhibit hall full of resources, activities, and support for homeschooling families A convention of workshops and sessions featuring national and local speakers on subjects that will enhance the homeschool experience for families at all stages of homeschooling Mark your calendars, join the Facebook event page, and watch for more information as speakers are confirmed, online registration opens, and exhibitors fill the Exhibit Hall. April 26-27, 2019 Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel http://birminghamhomeschoolfair.com
We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices. 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 1st. Essential families receive a significant discount on the test administration. 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. TEST PREP: You can purchase and have your student go through a practice test. Amazon.com offers several test prep books, and Essential families should also explore our school library for resources.
We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices. 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 1st. Essential families receive a significant discount on the test administration. 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. TEST PREP: You can purchase and have your student go through a practice test. Amazon.com offers several test prep books, and Essential families should also explore our school library for resources.
BHC, along with Essential Church School, offers a kindergarten graduation for all area homeschool families. This special day includes a slideshow of our graduates, a personal recognition by parents, opportunities to share accomplishments through presentations and table displays, and a special cake reception for family and friends. For your graduate to participate, NEEDED BY MARCH 1 Order any needed caps/gowns/tassels by March 1st (click here for options). We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel. Our group order helps keep cost low. Order Graduation Supplies Now NEEDED BY MAY 1 Pay the graduation fee and RSVP below with graduate’s full name for diploma and preferred name for cake. Space is limited. Email 3 pictures of your graduate to us by May 1st. Make sure you include at least 1 baby photo. Order any McWane Adventure Hall tickets needed. (Adventure Hall admission is NOT included in graduation, but family/friends will be able to attend graduation without admissions.) Invite family and friends to join us for this special day! Reserve Your Graduate's Participation HERE Upload Your Graduate's Photos HERE Confirm Your Reservation HERE ABOUT THAT DAY Street Parking is free. The McWane parking garage requires purchase of a parking token ($5). Graduation fee includes ONE (1) parking token per graduate. Attendees will enter through the Event Center entrance. Adventure Halls are NOT included, but you can secure special group tickets here by May 1st. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up your displays. In the past, parents have used presentation boards to display their graduate’s accomplishments. Each graduate will receive about 2 feet of table space. Space will be marked on the tables when you arrive. Please note that helium balloons are not allowed inside McWane. DO NOT CONTACT MCWANE for information about the graduation or group Adventure Hall tickets. They are only providing our event space. They are not handling ANY of the graduation details or group arrangements. All questions should be directed to BHC at info@birminghamhomeschoolers.com. Are you enrolled with Essential Church School? Please visit your Member Page for kindergarten graduation registration information before completing forms. FAQs What does the graduation fee cover? Event space rental, personalized cake reception, printing of programs, a security guard, and 1 parking token per graduate. What do graduates usually wear? Most graduates wear “church” clothes with a cap, gown, and tassel. We encourage all graduates to have at least a cap/tassel. What do parents normally say at presentation of diploma? We have parents come up with their graduate to present the diploma. Most parents share about the things that make them proud of their graduate, but often it is a simple handoff and hug. Please plan to keep your presentation to 3-5 minutes.
