GIVEAWAY PRIZE
Two (2) lucky readers will win one family registration to the convention.

HOW TO ENTER
Complete the required entry below. Once the REQUIRED entry has been completed, then you may enter two additional times by leaving an extra comment for each bonus entry.

REQUIRED ENTRY
Leave a comment telling us how many years you have been homeschooling and why you enjoy it. Before registering, please be sure you will be able to attend the dates of the convention.

BONUS ENTRY (not required to win)
1) Like Homeschool Roster on Facebook – two additonal entries.
2) Subscribe via E-mail to Homeschool Roster or subscribe via RSS – two additional entries.

If you have already liked Homeschool Roster on Facebook or subscribe to Homeschool Roster, then leave a separate comment for each letting us know.

GIVEAWAY RULES
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and you must be at least 18 years old. The winner will be notified by E-mail and given 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway ends 4/5/12 at 6:00PM CST and the winners will be announced 4/8 on the Homeschool Roster Facebook page.

“Disclosure of Material Connection: GHC provided me with free registration to giveaway on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.“

From the director: A story of hope, strength and the power of friendship

From the director of Angels in the Outfield

Based on the book The Legend of Mickey Tussler, this family-friendly film follows the story of 18 year-old Mickey Tussler, who lives on a farm with his father and mother and who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. He can throw apples at an amazing speed. When a chance meeting occurs with the baseball manager of the semi-pro team the River Rats, Mickey gets a chance to pitch for the team and to prove to his father he can do more than live hidden away on the family farm taking care of his pig Oscar.

See the A Mile in His Shoes movie trailer:

Would you like to win the DVD?

GIVEAWAY PRIZE
one (1) lucky reader will win a copy of the A Mile in His Shoes DVD.

HOW TO ENTER
Complete the required entry below. Once the REQUIRED entry has been completed, then you may enter one additional time by leaving an extra comment for the bonus entry.

REQUIRED ENTRY
Leave a comment and tell us what is your favorite sport to watch (not play). If you want to, but not required, then you can even share your favorite team or player of that sport.

BONUS ENTRY
Like Homeschool Roster on Facebook – 1 additional entry. If you have already liked Homeschool Roster on Facebook, then leave a separate comment letting us know.

GIVEAWAY RULES
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and you must be at least 18 years old. The winner will be notified by E-mail and given 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway ends 4/7/12 at 11:59PM CST and the winner will be announced 4/9 on the Homeschool Roster Facebook page.

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.“

It’s Thursday, so now is the time to make some really fun plans for the weekend to spend time with your family.

1. October Baby

Young Hannah learns that her life is one that may never have happened because it is one that began with a failed abortion attempt. As she seeks answers to so many unanswered questions, Hannah embarks on a journey to piece her life together and learn how to really appreciate life.

Admission: Prices will vary.
Address: Find a theater near you.

Admission: FREE.
Address: Call (901) 537-2500 for more information.

Admission: $8.50 for ages 4+ and $2.50 for ages 3 and under. Skate rental is $2.50. Non-skating parents are FREE!
Address: 10705 Ridgeway Industrial Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654; (901) 881-8544.

Admission: $30/person with a $5 discount for additional participants from the same family.
Address: Landers Center Theater (formerly the DeSoto Civic Center Theatre), 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven, MS; (662) 280-6546.

Certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative, the playground was inspired by how children love to play.

Admission: FREE
Address: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, 500 North Pine Lake Drive, Memphis, 38134; (901) 767-7275.

Do you know of some upcoming weekend family events that Homeschool Roster should share? E-mail Homeschool Roster to let us know. See what other fun and exciting homeschool events and learning opportunities are happening in West Tennessee by visiting the Homeschool Roster Event Calendar.

When the opportunity of becoming a basketball coach at the Catholic all-girls’ Immaculata College opens up, Cathy jumps at the opportunity despite opposition from her husband. It does not matter that the college offers her practically nothing in pay due to it being on the verge of bankruptcy, or that the gymnasium no longer exist due to fire, or that most of the players lack competitive basketball skills. It also does not matter that she receives minimal support from Mother St. John, the president of the college and also the person who hired her to basically be a baby sitter for these young girls.

What matters is that Cathy has a dream and she realizes that unless she does everything possible to fulfill it, she will never be at peace with herself. Cathy sets her aspirations high especially since this is the first year (1971-1972) in women’s basketball that a national champion will be crowned.

Immaculata Mighty Macs – National Champions…impossible, maybe, but Cathy never stops long enough to consider all of the obstacles. She pushes through coaching her team and along the way sparks a confidence in her players, garners support from the students, the nuns at the college, the community, and eventually Mother St. John who rally around these underdog basketball players.

There are heart warming moments like when Cathy and the girls return from a competition, past curfew, and are confronted by Mother St. John. Cathy is immediately apologetic having already been warned about keeping the girls out past curfew. Instead of being chastised, Cathy and the team not only learn they are going to the championship but waiting to greet them is a room full of Immaculata students and faculty with congratulations.

Later, following in another scene as the team is doing a photo-shoot for their new celebrity, the girls gather clothing and accessories for a fellow teammate after the photographer insist she “move to the back” because he thinks she is inappropriately dressed. You see growth in the girls, who all joined the team for selfish reasons, come together as a team on and off of the court.

In regards to the affect her coaching has on her marriage, Cathy is reminded by her assistant coach nun to “keep her eye on the ball,” and she is not talking about basketball. Cathy is determined as a coach and we have to assume that she and her husband resolve their differences because he is later shown, in between his games, warming the bleachers and rooting her on to victory.

This is an inspiring, true story of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Cathy Rush who led The Mighty Macs of Immaculata College to three consecutive AIAW national titles (1972-1974). Also an inductee into the women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, Cathy far surpassed her dreams.

See The Mighty Macs movie trailer:

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GIVEAWAY PRIZE
one (1) lucky reader will win a copy of The Mighty Macs DVD.

HOW TO ENTER
Complete the required entry below. Once the REQUIRED entry has been completed, then you may enter one additional time by leaving an extra comment for the bonus entry if completed.

REQUIRED ENTRY
We are going to make this really simple. All you have to do is leave a comment saying you would like to win the movie.

BONUS ENTRY
Like Homeschool Roster on Facebook – 1 additional entry. If you have already liked Homeschool Roster on Facebook, then leave a separate comment letting us know.

GIVEAWAY RULES
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and you must be at least 18 years old. The winner will be notified by E-mail and given 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway ends 3/10/12 at 11:59PM CST and the winner will be announced on the Homeschool Roster Facebook page.

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.“

Kerry Beck has created a Web site called How to Homeschool My Child for new homeschoolers, but there are probably a few things any homeschooler can also learn regardless of how many years they have been homeschooling. She describes her site as,

With the launch of her new Web site, she also has a few specials for new subscribers. For the next 14 days, new subscribers will receive an E-mail everyday telling them how to get their daily freebie. The first freebie offered today is “83 Ways to Celebrate Valentines.” Do you want your FREE copy? Read more here.

Materials and Meaning
Come and learn how a variety of artists were influenced by their beliefs, materials, geography, media, values, and more and the creativity it inspired.
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Portraits
Learn about the artistic devices used by artists in their portrait drawings.
Read date and time information.

The tours are led for students 6-12, but all students, ages 4-18, are allowed to attend.

Register online to ensure your space because the tours fill quickly. Learn more about the Brooks Museum of Art Home School programs.

Tickets: FREE, but you must register to ensure your space.

Web site: Brooks Museum

Okay you Classical Conversation fans. I know you’re out there and I have some sale news for you. Now, through January 31, you can get deep discounts – up to 70% off – on selected 3rd edition Memory Master products. Some of the featured products include the following:

Foundations Curriculum Guide, 3rd Edition (old edition)
Reg price: $50.00
Sale price: $15.00

Cycle 1 Memory Work Resource CD
Reg price: $30.00
Sale price: $10.00

Cycle 2 Memory Work Resource CD
Reg price: $30.00
Sale price: $10.00

Cycle 3 Memory Work Resource CD
Reg price: $30.00
Sale price: $10.00

Cycle 2 Audio CD
Reg price: $30.00
Sale price: $10.00

The line-up of speakers is incredible as always with a few of our favorites (Andrew Pudewa, Amanda Bennett, Linda Hobar, Leigh Bortins just to name a few) ready to walk across the stage and share their experience, wisdom, and tips of how our families can get the most out of our homeschool experience.

This is a new curriculum purchase year for us so we are going to be spending a lot of time inside the exhibit hall. Take a look at the list of exhibitors and you will see why you should really make a schedule and plan your “attack” before attending this event. We expect to have curriculum overload by Saturday afternoon.

Tickets are available NOW for purchase, but if you want to receive an even sweeter deal, then consider volunteering a few hours and being rewarded with FREE registration for you or your entire family. Yep! That is access to three days of wall to wall homeschool vendors and hours and hours of inspiring homeschool speakers for FREE just as a thank you for your time.

If this sounds like a great deal to you, then complete the volunteer registration form and return it to Great Homeschool Conventions.

Also, there are $10 day passes available which give you access to the exhibit hall only if you’re just wanting to buy curriculum. These passes will be available for purchase at the door each day of the convention.

You just may bump into us in the exhibit hall.

Here are some of the other things you get in the package:

• 36 Molly’s Money Saving Digests E-Books ($178.20 value)
• E-Book: In the Kitchen With Molly ($7.95 value)
• E-Book: Molly Goes Camping ($8.95 value)
• E-Book: Molly Makes $5 Dinners and $3 Desserts ($7.95 value)
• E-Book: Molly Makes $7 Slow Cooker Suppers ($7.95 value)
• E-Book: Organize with Molly ($7.95 value)
• Company’s Coming!-Molly Green MP3 ($4.95 value)
• A Minute with Molly – Living Better on Less Set of 5 MP3s. ($4.95 value)

See what else is included in this great special. This special ends in about one week, so click here now and don’t delay.