• George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

    BJCC Concert Hall 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States

    Let's enjoy a wonderful holiday tradition together! Essential is offering this field trip opportunity in collaboration with BHC.  Visit the website at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker-2/ Don't forget to use the BHC Discount Code for Essential families - Visit your Member Page for that coupon code.

  • Navigating High School

    Virtual

    We are offering an online workshop focusing on the high school journey.  This is only open to Essential families, because we will be discussing procedures specific to Essential enrollment and Essential’s diploma requirements.  Best for families with students in grades 8-12. Use online form below to RSVP for this workshop.  You must be logged in to complete the form and receive the workshop access information. After you complete the RSVP, please check all your email folders for an email with subject line “Your Tickets from Essential Church School.”  It can take up to 30 minutes for the link to process and be emailed. The virtual link gives you access to the Microsoft Teams meeting.  Microsoft Teams is available as a free app, and you can also access it through Google Chrome as a weblink.  Plan to log onto the meeting about 5 minutes before the workshop begins.  We won't be able to help with log on issues during the workshop.

    Free
  • Canceled Navigating High School LIVE

    Essential Church School Offices 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

    We are offering an in-person workshop focusing on the high school journey.  This is only open to Essential families, because we will be discussing procedures specific to Essential enrollment and Essential’s diploma requirements.  Best for families with students in grades 8-12. Use online form below to RSVP for this workshop.  You must be logged in to complete the form. Plan to bring a treat to share.  We will have sodas, coffee, and water available.  

    Free
  • Black Aviators Tour & Documentary

    Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd St North, Birmingham, United States

    We are excited to be invited to join the Southern Museum of Flight for a FREE tour and screening of a historical documentary about Black Aviators. 9:30- “The Space Race “ Film 10:45- “The Space Race” Q&A 11:15- Black Aviators Tour But, we need your RSVP today - by Friday, February 23rd. This tour is appropriate for students in grades 3-12.   FREE for those participating in both the tour and screening. Younger siblings may need to stay with parent and explore the museum independently if they must attend with older siblings.  This could involve museum admission.  

    Free
  • Navigating High School

    Virtual

    We are offering an online workshop focusing on the high school journey.  This is only open to Essential families, because we will be discussing procedures specific to Essential enrollment and Essential’s diploma requirements.  Best for families with students in grades 8-12. Use online form below to RSVP for this workshop.  You must be logged in to complete the form and receive the workshop access information. After you complete the RSVP, please check all your email folders for an email with subject line “Your Tickets from Essential Church School.”  It can take up to 30 minutes for the link to process and be emailed. The virtual link gives you access to the Microsoft Teams meeting.  Microsoft Teams is available as a free app, and you can also access it through Google Chrome as a weblink.  Plan to log onto the meeting about 5 minutes before the workshop begins.  We won't be able to help with log on issues during the workshop.

    Free
  • Creek Kids Program for Grades 3-5

    Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, United States

    CREEK KIDS PROGRAM – Outdoor Field Trip at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park We have only 40 spots available. Make your reservation today! Offered by Alabama Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Aquatic Education Program and Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Follows Alabama Science Course of Study for 3rd-5th grade Located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla, AL 9 am – 12 pm Wading in the creek, train ride, netting fish & aquatic insects, trail walk, watershed model, and PowerPoint Also includes tour of Ironworks Museum, use of playground & pavilion Tannehill’s entry fee is $5.00 per attendee (we will contact you if this needs to be collected before we arrive onsite) Families coming with other students who are not grades 3-5 can explore the park independently.  The parents and other students cannot participate with the group.

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  • Creek Kids Program for Grades 6-7

    Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, United States

    CREEK KIDS PROGRAM – Outdoor Field Trip at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park We have only 30 spots available. Make your reservation today! Offered by Alabama Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Aquatic Education Program and Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Follows Alabama Science Course of Study for 6th-7th grade Located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla, AL 9 am – 12 pm Wading in the creek, train ride, netting fish & aquatic insects, trail walk, watershed model, and PowerPoint Also includes tour of Ironworks Museum, use of playground & pavilion Tannehill’s entry fee is $5.00 per attendee (we will contact you if this needs to be collected before we arrive onsite) Families coming with other students who are not grades 6-7 can explore the park independently.  The parents and other students cannot participate with the group.

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