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SUMMARY:High School Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to a special\, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates. \nGraduates and their parents should use Graduation Information link on the Member Page to register for participation and admissions. \nAdmissions for friends and extended family are required for attendance.  Please secure your attendance admission BEFORE May 15th.  Admissions may be offered after this date\, but they will reflect additional fees for adjustment charges.  The admission ticket allows us to plan for attendance\, cover photography\, audio/visual\, and cleaning services\, and provide security/insurance for the venue. \nEach attendee is assigned to a reserved seating area with their graduate. You can let us know if you prefer to sit in a general seating area. \nScroll down to see the order form.  Be careful entering your email address and selecting appropriate tickets.  All payments are nonrefundable. You will receive a confirmation email.  Please forward this confirmation to any guests for whom you are purchasing tickets\, so they can show as needed for entry. (The tickets do not have to be printed.  Viewing on a phone will be acceptable.) \nIf you have any questions or issues with ticket purchase\, please use the Contact Us tab above to send us a quick message. \nSmall children ages 5 and under only require a ticket if they need their own seat.  ***Please note that this event can be long for young children.  Consider having some quiet activities for them while sitting in the auditorium\, or have them stay with a sitter for the evening.*** \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/high-school-graduation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Church of the Highlands | Fultondale Campus\, 3250 Lowery Pkwy\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recognition
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SUMMARY:Grades 3-8 Testing
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nRegister your grade 3-8 student for 2026 Achievement Testing 📝 Testing offers insight for you as a parent\, and it can also give clarity for a student’s current academic standing. \nPLEASE NOTE:  This is a 2-day testing process.  Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. \nPlease complete the form below to reserve your student’s participation before April 15th. \nEssential families receive a significant discount on the test administration. \nPlease check out our resource page at https://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. \nMORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: \nWe 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. \nTEST PREP: \nYou 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. \nLOCATION: \nEssential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive \nPark up and behind office building\, and enter through back double door entrance. \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/grades-3-8-testing/
LOCATION:Essential Church School Offices\, 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States
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SUMMARY:State Homeschool Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join homeschool families around the state for this special weekend.  Homeschool Alabama is offering a small and intimate time for inspiration\, encouragement\, and direction in the new school year. \nSomething for families in all stages of homeschooling:  beginners\, committed\, and veterans. \nWatch their social media for more details about the weekend\, but you will not regret taking this time to be refueled with resource and courage for the homeschool journey. \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/state-homeschool-conference/
LOCATION:Faulkner University\, 5345 Atlanta Hwy\, Montgomery\, 36109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Conferences
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SUMMARY:PSAT
DESCRIPTION:FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-11: \nThe PSAT is a test offering assessment in preparation for the SAT college entrance exam.  For high school juniors\, it is also a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program.  You can discover more HERE. \nThis is a digital test\, and you will need to provide a laptop or use a computer onsite. \nRegistration is nonrefundable and is due by Thursday\, September 10th. \nREGISTER HERE\nESSENTIAL FAMILIES ONLY:  Visit your Member Page for discount code.
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/psat/
LOCATION:Faulkner University – Birmingham Campus\, Southlake Parkway\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35244\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flora Meets A Bee
DESCRIPTION:Flora has never quite felt like she fits in — until an unexpected friendship changes everything. Flora Meets a Bee follows a young girl and the unlikely companion who helps her discover that belonging can be found in the most surprising places. Warm\, uplifting\, and gently woven with Spanish language throughout\, this sweet story is a natural fit for classrooms exploring empathy\, friendship\, and what it means to truly see one another. A reminder for every child who has ever felt a little out of place: you are not alone. \nRun Time:\n40 minutes \nBest Enjoyed by:\nAges 4 – 8 years \nStage:\nBCT’s Wee Folks Theatre \nReserve Admissions by Oct 15th \n\nRESERVE NOW\n \nESSENTIAL FAMILIES:  Don’t forget to use your discount code (Look for it on your Member Page)
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/flora-meets-a-bee/
LOCATION:Birmingham Children’s Theatre\, Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum & Train Ride
DESCRIPTION:This event requires a minimum number of attendees\, and we need commitments for this trip by September 7th in order to confirm and hold the reservation. \nThis field trip includes a self-guided tour of the museum and grounds\, as well as a train ride. \nTickets are non-refundable after September 8th. \nESSENTIAL FAMILIES: Please check for your school code before making reservations.  It is on your Member Page! \nRESERVE ADMISSIONS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/heart-of-dixie-railroad-museum-train-ride/
LOCATION:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum\, 1919 9th Street\, Calera\, 35040\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special school performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker! \nBecause this is a special school performance\, the Alabama Ballet is requiring that no more than 1 “teacher” per student attend.  This is not an event for bringing Grandma\, or your favorite Auntie.  In addition\, this is not a performance for young children under the age of 5. \nThis annual performance is very popular\, and we are securing our seats a bit earlier this year due to a new reservation system.  Please complete your reservations and payments by September 7th! \nESSENTIAL FAMILIES: Please check for your school code before making reservations.  It is on your Member Page! \nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:BJCC Concert Hall\, 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
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