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February 19, 2001

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the following selectees of the AISA Hall of Fame:

The Hall of Fame Reception, Induction Ceremony, and Banquet will be held on March 5, 2001, at the Montgomery Civic Center.

Dress:  All inductees and on-stage guests are asked to dress formally (black tie and tux for men.)

Reception:  The reception will begin at 6:15 p.m.  Each inductee will have a table and are designated for receiving guests.

Banquet and Induction Ceremony:  Inductees and special guests will be seated on stage.  The banquet festivities and induction ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.

ATTENTION:
Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program - Grants awarded to Alabama Teachers.  Please call Abigail @ AISA office for information.  (334) 263-9115/9116.

BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL WINNERS!
CONGRATULATIONS!

SUMITON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EDGEWOOD ACADEMY

ESCAMBIA ACADEMY

FEBRUARY

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
Our winter meeting be February 23rd at the Governor's House Hotel in Montgomery.  Our schedule for the day will be as follows:

8:30 a.m.            Refreshments

9:00 - 9:41 a.m.  Business Meeting

9:41 - 9:59 a.m.  Break

9:59 a.m.            Speaker
                          Open Discussion
                          Lunch

Please try to attend and be a part of our association.

Sincerely,

Buddy Sumner
Headmaster, Wilcox Academy

ATTENTION:
AISA MANDATORY TESTING GRADES ARE 2, 5, 7, AND 9.  
This includes OLSAT testing.

TESTING MATERIALS REMINDER:
If you have not received testing registration materials for use in April of 2001, please call Mrs. Rebecca Wicketts at 1-800-228-0752, Ext. 5629, IMMEDIATELY!

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS: WANTED! - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS
A Blue Ribbon school exemplifies excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction. A Blue Ribbon Award will be given by the AISA to schools that meet certain criteria.  Click on Blue Ribbon Schools on our Newsletter page for the Criteria and Application.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
Blue Ribbon Criteria - Add to #3 Criteria AISA Complete Battery overall average score is higher than the school's local ability overall average.

2000-2001 REVISED ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAM SCHEDULE. SEE OUR ACCREDITATION WEB PAGE.

ATTENDANCE REPORTS - Due monthly!

ACADEMIC NOTES

Student Honor Band
Congratulations AISA Honor Band Students.  
Please forward the $10.00 fee to Mrs. Faust at AISA before the Band Festival.

SEE ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR DATES OF ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS - FESTIVALS, ETC.
Choir and Band dates have changed.  See below.

STATE MATHEMATICS COMPETITION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY!
Great individual and team performance marked the AISA State Math Competition on Wednesday, February 21.  Congratulations to Morgan for winning the team competition (AGAIN!) and to Jamie McNeill of Morgan Academy for being the Highest Individual Scorer.  The test was more difficult this year, but AISA math students and teachers rose to meet the challenge! Winners follow:

Team Results

High Individual Scorers

STATE SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITION IS SET:
The State Science Fair will be held on Thursday, March1, at Huntingdon College in Delchamps Center (Gymnasium).  The gym will be open for project set-up from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

ATTENTION: (Technology Fair) 
Schools wishing to participate need to immediately contact Betty Carol Swindle or Mrs. June James (Typing) at  Morgan Academy, ASAP.  (334) 875-4464.  FAX (334) 875-4465.

ATTENTION CHORAL DIRECTORS:
Information packets have been mailed to those who attended the October meeting or who have been in touch with the Honor Chorus Coordinator.  If you would like to participate in the AISA Honor Chorus, please fax Marguerite Clayton at 334-821-0876 (Lee-Scott Academy).  The deadline for registration is February 15.

ATTENTION CHORAL AND BAND DIRECTORS:
The Music Association met on Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at Huntingdon College.  the following actions were taken:

MUSIC (BAND, SECONDARY CHORAL AND ELEMENTARY CHORAL) FEES DUE:
Music (Band and Choral) Fees are due February 15, 2001.  Fees should be paid to Mrs. Linda Faust, AISA Office.  The fee schedule follows:
Elementary Chorus (only) - $50.00
Secondary Chorus (only) - $70.00
Elementary Chorus and Secondary Chorus - $100.00
One Chorus and Band  - $100.00
All Three Groups - $130.00
Honor Chorus  (per participant) - $10.00
Band (only) - $70.00
Honor Band (per participant) - $10.00

SGA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TO MEET:
The officers and the seven elected district representatives will meet in the AISA Conference Room on Tuesday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m. (AISA office).  Plans for the SGA sponsored competitions and the SGA Spring Convention will be finalized.

ATTENTION:  
Art Teachers:  Change in Academic Handbook
p.74-4.  Each district will enter only the  first place winner in the state competition.
p.81-90 Only submit one (1) entry to the State Art Competition.

ATTENTION:
Academic District Coordinators/Host School Academic Coordinators/Local School Sponsors.
Please read p.3-6 in the Academic Handbook and the section that covers your Academic Competition/Festival/Show/or Contest.  It is very important that you know and understand rules and regulations of each Academic event.  You may review/copy academic competition rules.  Go to Academic Page of the AISA web site.  Click on Academic Handbook.  Headmasters have a copy of the Academic Handbook.  Call Don Oswald, AISA Academic Director, if you have a question.

REMINDERS CONCERNING UPCOMING EVENTS IN ACADEMICS AND ARTS:

February 21 - State Math Contest at Huntingdon College in Large Private Dining Room, Russell Hall.  (Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.)

March 1 - State Science Fair at Huntingdon College in Delchamps Center (Gymnasium).  The gym will be open for project set-up from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

March 6 - District Scholars' Bowl Competitions (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the District Competitions are completed)

March 13 - State Scholars' Bowl at Huntingdon College

March 16 and 17 - Secondary Band Festival and Honors Band at Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, AL

March 21 - State Technology Fair at Morgan Academy, Mrs. Betty Carol Swindle.

April 6 and 7 - Secondary Choral Festival and Honors Chorus at Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, AL

April 18 - District Art Show

April 19 - State Accounting Contest at Fort Dale Academy, Mrs. Pat Skipper.

April 20 - Elementary Choral Festival at Hooper Academy

April 25 - State Art Show at Huntingdon College

IMPORTANT REMINDER CONCERNING SAT TESTING:
All headmasters, guidance counselors, and teachers in AISA are reminded of the need for careful and professional test security as we approach the April testing date.  Be very sure that tests are kept securely locked until the day of testing, tests and answer sheets should be collected and secured, as soon as testing concludes each day.

It is appropriate to have in-service sessions to prepare for testing.  These sessions should be used to ensure that teachers are very familiar with the directions for administration, the procedures for testing, and with timing and other considerations.  Under no circumstances should teachers have the actual test that students will take, except on the days the tests are administered.

Be reminded that all of us should take the necessary steps, however, to ensure that all students have been taught for mastery all skills on which they will be tested in April.  The Compendium of Objectives, the Practice tests, and the various test-prep materials are are appropriate and necessary for use at this time.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES

SEE THE ATHLETIC PAGE FOR THE ALL STAR LIST, ALL TOURNAMENT LIST, and THE FINAL FOUR WINNERS

ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAMES:
Congratulations to each player selected as an AISA All Star.  The AISA All Star Games will be played at Huntingdon College on Saturday, February 24, 2001.  The ladies will play at 1:00 p.m.  and the men to follow.  ATTENTION AD'S AND COACHES:  Encourage your fans to support their All Stars by attending this fine event.

VACANCY:
Marengo Academy is accepting applicants for a Head Football Coach and Athletic Director.  Contact Kathryn Friday at (334) 295-4151.

COACHES:
Troy University will be offering a Strength-Conditioning clinic for coaches on February 24.  Call Coach Lee Hicks at 334-670-5711.  The cost is $25.00 per coach.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Baseball and Softball Coaches - Call your game results into the Montgomery Advertiser at 1-800-488-3579, The Birmingham News at 1-800-283-4024, and/or your local media. Try to get scores on the wire service.

ATTENTION  COACHES:
Ron Ingram of the Birmingham News requests that you call your games in on a regular basis and update him every Monday a.m.  He needs your record, scores, etc. for state ranking and outstanding player purposes.

You may:

Call at 1-800-283-4024
FAX at (205) 325-2425
Email to RIngram@BhamNews.com

Coaches, let's publicize our programs and players.  Thanks!

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS (TENNIS-BASKETBALL-GOLF & SOFTBALL COACHES):
The AISA office has information for you on room rates for playoffs and championship games in Montgomery.

BASEBALL GATE PRICES:
AISA admission to Varsity games are:

Varsity - $4.00 Adults / $3.00 Students

BASEBALL
Macon-East Montgomery Academy will host a baseball and softball tournament on April 7, 2001.  If interested in participating, call Coach Glynn Lott at (334) 277-6566.

REQUIRED BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RULES CLINICS ANNOUNCED:
Required Baseball and Softball Rules Clinics will be held on the following dates at 6:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  There is a $25.00 fine for schools failing to attend a clinic.

ATTENTION COACHES:
A Pitcher has to rest two days after he pitches 7 innings.  Example:  If he pitches on Monday for 7 innings he must rest Tuesday and Wednesday.

SOFTBALL
Faith Academy is hosting a Softball Tournament on March 30-31, 2001.  Coach Head needs 2 more teams.  
Call Coach Head at 334-633-7267.

TRACK
Morgan Academy will be hosting track meets on the following dates:  March 19, April 9, and April 16.  Entry fee is $30.00 per school per meet.  Call Coach Robinson for specific information at (334) 875-9466.  A Scratch Meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. prior to each event.  The field events will start at 1:00 p.m.