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Refresh: A Homeschool Moms’ Retreat

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

This retreat will be a time of encouragement and relaxation for homeschool moms in the middle of your busy year.  Take some time to stop and reflect, find inspiration, listen to great speakers, and enjoy delicious food (that you don’t have to cook) at the beautiful Ross Bridge Resort Feb. 27th-March 1st.  Visit www.refreshhomeschoolretreat.com for more details and to register!

$195

Birmingham Homeschool Fair and Curriculum Share

Pelham Civic Center 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, United States

Essential Church School is excited about being an exhibitor at this local informational event for homeschool families, and for potential homeschool families. We encourage you to come and explore all that Birmingham has to offer you.  Share this event with your favorite homeschool resources---coops, tutorials, classes, teachers, gyms, field trips, etc. If you are able and would like to help at our table, please let us know.  The community would probably prefer talking to someone who actually uses our services and hearing about your experiences. Click here for a printable flyer to share with friends and to use to invite your favorite homeschool resource to exhibit.  You can also post on local community boards. Click here to RSVP on the Facebook event page to share event on Facebook. Click here to RSVP on the Eventbrite event page to watch attendance and exhibitors' listing grow!  

Easter Park Day 2015

Veteran's Park 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL, United States

We will join BHC for a party and traditional egg hunt with prizes.  Visit the BHC website for full details.  Bring plastic eggs and a treat to share. Remember to share your photos on our school's photo share site at http://essentialchurchschool.shutterfly.com

Free

Homeschooling Workshop

Chelsea City Hall 11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States

This workshop is for you!  We will cover all the foundational pieces of homeschooling: discussing purpose, giving legal facts, exposing different homeschool methods, choosing curriculum, planning. Visit http://homeschoolingworkshop2015a.eventbrite.com for full details.

Alabama Homeschool Prom 2015

Gabrella Manor 8912 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

Held every year at the beautiful Gabrella Manor! First Thursday in May, this year that is May 7th. 7-11 pm $30 per person. Pay at the door. We have a professional photographer, $25 for basic picture package. Semi formal. Note: most girls do wear a prom dress, boys need a suit, or sport coat, a few will wear a tux. This dance is open to any homeschool student in Alabama and a date. The date does not have to be homeschooled. Snacks and sodas provided... Music provided by DJ (no vulgar music) Off duty policemen to help patrol the grounds. We have plenty of chaperones. If parents feel they simply must stay, they must dress up for the dance and pay to get in. Spread the word to any and all homeschoolers you know. This event is very popular and successful, and there is always room for more! For questions email me at elizabethodonnell@yahoo.com.

$30

High School Graduation Ceremony

Gabrella Manor 8912 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

Our gradautes and their families will share an evening of celebrating and recognizing their achievements.  Families of high school seniors should go their Member Page for details about this night.  The deadline for confirmation of participation is April 15th.

Homeschooling Workshop

Decatur Highway Church of Christ 1750 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, United States

This workshop is for you!  Join us as we review the basics of homeschooling from establishing your purpose to planning your days. Bring a friend and be encouraged to keep going and remember the foundational pieces we all need for the homeschool journey.

2014-2015 Attendance Due

All attendance records for the 2014-2015 school year must be submitted and completed by this date.  This is Essential's only requirement for enrollment and is a requirement of the state law. Attendance records can be: Completed Online (click here to complete now) Uploaded on Member Page Scanned  and sent via email *Those who are delinquent in submitting attendance records will be automatically withdrawn and reported to the local school superintendent for the security of our school.* (This only applies to those enrolled during the 2014-2015 school year)

Homeschooling Workshop

Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Lane, Hoover, AL, United States

This workshop is for you!  Join us for discussions and refreshers on the foundational pieces of homeschooling:  purpose, legal facts, methods, curriculum, and daily planning. Visit http://homeschoolingworkshop2015c.eventbrite.com for full details and to RSVP.

Deadline for 2015-2016 Re-Enrollment

Re-Enrollment is due on July 1, 2016, but we extend the re-enrollment period deadline to August 1st. The Re-Enrollment Form will be posted on your Member Page by May 1st.  You must have completed and reported your 2014-2015 school days before you can re-enroll. The form will lead you through enrolling new students for the school year, changing your address, or withdrawing certain students.  If you have any questions or concerns after completing the form, please contact us.

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