Join us for a celebration of homeschooling, as well as a time to connect with other homeschool families in the Birmingham area. If you haven't already, visit the BHC website at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com to join and explore resources and activities for your students.
Join our administrator for a virtual presentation sharing Essential's policies, procedures, and purposes for supporting homeschooling families. This meeting is presented using the Microsoft Teams application. When you RSVP, you will receive a link to this event. You can choose to view on your web browser as a guest, or open the Microsoft Teams app to view with your Microsoft account. We are unable to help you with technical difficulties, especially during the presentation. We suggest that you explore the Microsoft Teams troubleshooting website for help, and we do know that Apple's Safari web/mobile browser has been known to present issues with this service. A Q&A chat box will be available during the meeting, and we encourage you to ask any questions there. Kristy, our administrator, will address those questions after the presentation. Click HERE to RSVP for this webinar.
Did you know that Birmingham is the home of America's first Veteran's Day? Join families in lining the streets of downtown Birmingham in saluting the men and women of our armed forces. Consider going downtown early to visit the McWane Center, then step outside after lunch and set up chairs to enjoy the parade.
Parents should attend this summit for encouragement and resource!
*It’s the world’s largest Homeschool Picnic!* Homewood Central Park has a very large field to set up picnic blankets, camp chairs, and even portable tables. If you are comfortable with sharing food and eating as a potluck, you can bring your own table to set up at your picnic spot. This is a great way to connect with other families, but we know that health concerns are still prevalent. Thanksgiving crafts and activities will be available, and teens are encouraged to come as well! This event will be held rain or shine. Be wise and safe if there is inclement weather. *BHC events are often sponsored by Essential, and we encourage our families to take advantage of these activities and opportunities to connect and share with the local homeschool community.*
A BHC “Drive In” Christmas December 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm FREE Drive in for Christmas fun! Join us for Christmas activities in the open air. We will meet in the parking lot for tailgate fun and games. Visit the BHC website for more information and to RSVP: https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/a-bhc-drive-in-christmas-2/
Join area homeschoolers for ice skating fun. BHC has secured a group rate of $7/skater to include skate rental for this day. Just let the rink know you are with BHC! If you have a teen, he or she can join BHC Teens for ice cream afterwards.
Join us 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! Please know that a simple box is fine for collecting a ton of greetings – no reason to not come due to lack of time to create a special box. 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. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged for visiting in the open area at this park. Let’s continue to show care and concern for those around us, and abide by health guidelines. For all the details visit the BHC website.
Middle school and high school students should attend to hear about job opportunities in the construction industry (electrical, welding, engineering, etc). Big thanks to one of our Essential moms (Kathy Bowden) arranging this special opportunity!
Join us for the Ultimate Field Trip adventure at the US Space & Rocket Center! Arranged by our own school administrator. Take a look at what is all included with group admission: General Admission Davidson Center for Space Exploration Featured Exhibition ISS: Science on Orbit Rocket Park Military Park Shuttle Park G-Force Accelerator Moon Shot INTUITIVE Planetarium Tour Guide One-hour student lab (geared for grades 4/5 and might require parent assistance for younger students) Lunch will be on your own. You can bring a lunch or eat at their onsite restaurant. When you reserve your group admissions, let us know if you plan to bring lunch for your family – this will allow us to help the restaurant be prepared as needed to serve us. COST: $38/person ages 5 and up – includes admission, planetarium show, tour guide, student lab, and all processing fees. Ages 4 and under can attend for FREE, but they will not be allowed to participate in the student lab. We will try to set up a place for parents and young children to explore while students are in the lab session. AND – note that ages 3 and 4 need to wear a mask while indoors. SOME RULES FOR PARTICIPATION: Just as astronauts brave the challenges of space, we will be facing the challenges presented by COVID-19. Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 transmissions, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is requiring all visitors ages 3 and older wear masks inside the buildings and on simulators regardless of vaccination status. Please remember that there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present. Let’s all do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please reserve your admission on the BHC website BEFORE February 14th!
