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SUMMARY:Kindergarten Graduation 2026
DESCRIPTION:This special day typically 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. \nEssential families with enrolled kindergarten students should check their Member Page for the Kindergarten Graduation link in order to secure a discount code.\nEssential Church School offers this special ceremony for the general homeschool community. \nFor your graduate to participate\,\nNEEDED BY APRIL 1 \nOrder any needed caps/gowns/tassels by April 1st.  We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel.  Our group order helps keep cost low. \n\nORDER NOW\n\n  \nNEEDED BY MAY 1 \n\nPay the graduation fee and let us know graduate’s full name for diploma and preferred name for cake.  Space is limited.\nEmail 3 pictures of your graduate to us by May 1st.  Make sure you include at least 1 baby photo.  Email to info (at) essentialchurchschool.org\nInvite family and friends to join us for this special day!\n\nFAQS\nWhat does the graduation fee cover?  Event space coordination\, personalized cake reception\, graduate gift\, and printing costs. \nWhat 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. \nWhat 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. \nDO NOT CONTACT the church for information about the graduation.  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 Essential Church School. \n\nABOUT THE DAY \nPlan 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 with photos and examples of work from the school year.   Each graduate will receive about 2 feet of table space.  Space will be marked on the tables when you arrive. \n***Please note that helium balloons are not allowed.*** \n\nAre you enrolled with Essential Church School?  Please visit the school website for kindergarten graduation registration information before completing forms.  Essential members get a discounted rate. \n$30 / Graduate Registration (Family/Friends attend for FREE)
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/kindergarten-graduation-2026/
LOCATION:Church of the Highlands | Greystone Campus\, 1701 Lee Branch Lane\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recognition
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SUMMARY:BHC Easter Park Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Easter egg hunt and community park day! Teens and dads are invited to “hide” the eggs for us\, and we divide the park up for age appropriate hunts. \nAll participants are encouraged to bring a few eggs to share\, and don’t forget a container for collecting eggs! \nSCHEDULE\n130 – Teens/Dads hide eggs\n200 – each area (grades PreK-K\, 1-3\, and 4+) lines up to begin their respective hunts\n230 – students search their eggs for prizes\, and any unwanted eggs are collected for the next year’s event \nWe do suggest that you talk with your students about prizes before attending. Let them know that we celebrate with those who find the special eggs\, and we are willing to share with those who may not have been as fortunate. \nRSVP on the BHC website \nIf this is a rainy day\, we will still gather under the main pavilion at the park for a modified activity and time together. \nFREE EVENT
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/bhc-easter-park-day-2025/
LOCATION:Cahaba Lily Park\, 3200 County Road 52\, Helena\, AL\, 35080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Activities
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 13 @ 6 as we make a perfume roller and lip gloss. The cost for this event is $15. Bring a snack to share. Email Mandy at  1homeschoolmom23@gmail.com to RSVP.
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/homeschool-moms-night-out-2/
LOCATION:Essential Church School Offices\, 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States
CATEGORIES:For the Parent
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SUMMARY:BHC Valentine's Day Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a valentine swap and valentine box competition judged by the teens – which makes this a perfect family event! \nBring snack and drink to share. \nBox Judging begins at 1:30pm \nValentine Swap begins at 2pm
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/bhc-valentines-day-party-4/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, 4800 Valleydale Road\, Hoover\, AL\, 35242\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating Day
DESCRIPTION:Join area homeschoolers for a day on the ice! \nPay at the door for skaters only – most parents will gather as spectators in the stands.
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/ice-skating-day/
LOCATION:Pelham Civic Center\, 500 Amphitheater Road\, Pelham\, AL\, 35124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Activities
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SUMMARY:BHC Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join other moms for a time of crafting and fellowship. \nBring your own white pumpkins and a snack/drink to share. \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/bhc-moms-night-out/
LOCATION:Essential Church School Offices\, 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States
CATEGORIES:For the Parent
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SUMMARY:BHC Homeschool Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of activity\, community\, and summer refreshment! \nMore details at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/bhc-homeschool-field-day/
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/bhc-homeschool-field-day/
LOCATION:McCallum Park\, Rosemary Lane\, Vestavia Hills\, AL\, 35216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Activities
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