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. Applications, criteria and more information will be coming soon.  

2000-2001 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE:
Applications for workers' compensation coverage is attached to the end of the LINK. A copy of the application is being mailed to schools that participated last year.

2001 ALABAMA GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY (A.G.S) ESSAY/CALENDAR CONTEST:
Alagasco and A.G.S. have developed a very worthwhile intergenerational project where 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students write an essay about their FAVORITE OLDER ADULT, who is 60 years of age or older. Everyone involved in the past 14 years has been a benefactor in some way. If your are interested in this project, call the AISA office. AISA has winners in this contest yearly. Forms are available in the AISA office. Entries must be post marked no later than Wednesday, October 4.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS FOR DISTRICT COMPETITION:
Districts 1 and 7 have not reported.

ORATORICAL CONTESTS:
District Contests are scheduled for November 2, and the State contest will be held on November 9. This year's topic is: "The Impact of TECHNOLOGY on The American Family." We anticipate great participation.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY UPDATE: NEXT MONDAY IS THE DAY!
"Continuing the Tradition of Excellence in the New Millennium" is the theme selected by the Professional Development Day Planning Committee for this year's conference on Monday, October 2, 2000. The Committee and Teacher Leaders met recently under the leadership of Mrs. Barbara Lindsey, Chairperson, to finalize plans for the "Big Day" on October 2. Dr. Wanda Bigham, President of Huntingdon College, will give the keynote address.

Packets will be available at the Registration Desk for Headmasters (or Designees) to pick up early. Each school packet contains programs, certificates, and name tags for all registered participants from that school. The Registration Desk will open at 7:00 a.m. and the Opening Session will start promptly at 9:15 a.m.

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS:
Teachers please bring ideas and handouts for discussion and distribution in the Roundtable discussions.

PARKING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY:
Headmasters are requested to form car pools to reduce the number of spaces required for AISA personnel on October 2. Please be reminded that there is parking available behind the Embassy Suites Hotel.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY LODGING:
Holiday Inn Group Rate of $79.00 for a king or double and $99.00 for a suite plus lodging tax (currently 10%). Cut-off date is September 22,2000. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Breakfast is included in the rate. Please call Holiday Inn directly at 334-264-2231 or fax: 334-263-3179. Group Rate is under A.I.S.A. Group name.

PDD EXHIBITORS:
Over 100 vendors and/or organizations committed to exhibit on October 2. Please visit their exhibits, and use their goods and services. They are our supporters.

2000-2001 REVISED ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAM SCHEDULE. SEE OUR ACCREDITATION WEBPAGE:
Evangel Christian Academy's visit will be April 10, 2000.

ATTENDANCE REPORTS - Due monthly!

Professional Personnel Reports are due in the AISA office ASAP.

SGA FALL WORKSHOP WAS SUCCESSFUL:
Approximately 375 young leaders from AISA SGA's from 41 schools gathered at Huntingdon College on Tuesday, September 19, for the annual SGA Fall Workshop. This time to share ideas and to plan for 2000-2001 was very beneficial to all participating SGA's. John Lindsey, State President from Abbeville Christian, and all officers and District Representatives did a great job in leading discussions and sharing sessions that will ensure successful projects this year. A great state-wide "Can-a-thon" is being planned by the young people for the Holiday Season. Lease support and encourage the SGA at your school as they serve and lead.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
Please discuss with your student body. Derogatory and/or profane statements used on the AISA By The Spy link (Forum) will not be tolerated. If such improper behavior continues to be used, the link will be discontinued on our AISA Web site. By The Spy has provided us a valuable communication tool and we want to continue to support The Spy and his effort to promote AISA athletic events. Let's support AISA schools in a fun manner.

COMPENDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Headmasters: It is time to ensure that teachers have incorporated all objectives that are tested on Stanford 9 into their Courses of Study and into their lesson plans. Please be sure that the two copies of the Compendium of Instructional Objectives for Stanford 9 have been located at your school, and that teachers are using them in planning for teaching. Skills and objectives tested at a given grade level need to be introduced the year before testing, and taught for mastery (reviewed) the year of testing (before April).

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
I. Please list five (5) people who have provided extraordinary leadership and/or effort, which led to the positive development of your school (since its beginning.)

II. Please list at least five (5) of your most prominent alumni and their achievements and/or accomplishments.

The AISA Hall of Fame Committee is requesting this information. If available, please furnish addresses and phone numbers. Please be assured that this information will be kept in total confidence.

ALABAMA READING ASSOCIATION ALABAMA READING ASSOCIATION:
The Alabama Reading Association will host its 32nd Annual Fall Conference on October 12-13, 2000. The Von Braun Center and the Hilton Hotel in Huntsville will be the sites for the conference this year. In keeping with the conference theme, "Lift Off to Literacy," emphasis will be placed in strands of interest, which will revolve around reading and writing. The primary goal of the Alabama Reading Association is to promote literacy for children and adults in Alabama.

If you have questions you may contact Anne Hamilton at (205) 665-4412 during evening hours, or at (205) 665-6375 during the day. E-mail address is ACHearly@aol.com.

FOOTBALL COACHES:
All teams in the playoffs need to bring with them to the state meeting on October 28, 2000 a team picture, roster, and a picture of their cheerleaders with a list of their names.

ATTENTION VOLLEYBALL COACHES:
All invitational tournaments must be sanctioned by the AISA. Teams playing a team outside the AISA must have these games sanctioned. Teams playing in a non-sanctioned. Teams playing in a non-sanctioned tournament will be fined $100.00.

ATTENTION:
HELP! Name the Football Championship CONTEST. We need an "eye-catching" name for our Football Championship - Triple-Header to be held at Troy State University on November 17, 2000. Fax or E-mail suggestions to the AISA office by August 25, 2000. The winning entry will receive four (4) tickets to the game.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR AISA TEAMS AND ATHLETES - American General Life and Accident Insurance Company of Tennessee will recognize and honor the following:

a. Players of the Year in football and basketball (boys and girls)
b. Provide commemorative banners for all AISA championship teams. These banners will be 4' x 6' in school colors and suitable for hanging. The banners are light weight nylon with sewn on letters. These banners will be delivered within 4-6 weeks after the name of a winner gets to their office. The Alabama Sportswriters Association will determine the Player of the Year. Three AISA football players will be recognized at the awards banquet in Birmingham at the Birmingham Sheraton on November 28, 2000. Basketball Awards Banquet will be held on February 26, 2001, at the Birmingham Sheraton.  

PARKING FEES:
No AISA member school may charge parking fees for AISA sanctioned events.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE:
The Athletic Committee is scheduled to meet in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on October 11, 2000.

ATTENTION WRESTLING COACHES:
All wrestling coaches should plan to attend the scheduling meeting on October 25, 2000 in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. Be prepared to build your regular season and tournament schedule.

ATTENTION:
Cottage Hill Christian School is looking for Junior Varsity games on October 2, October 23, and any Friday night in October. Please contact Bill Shultz at (334) 634-2427 or (334) 634-2566.

ATTENTION AD'S:
Please get your seventh grade Master Pink and Blue Eligibility Forms into AISA if you have not done so. Please keep a copy of the pink and blue masters on file to check eligibility when it is sent in.

BASKETBALL PRACTICE AND GAMES:
See Rules I-E on page 40 in your Athletic Handbook. Be sure to read Rule I-F on page 40 concerning scheduling games.

FOOTBALL STATS:
To participate in the AISA Football Stats, a team must submit information weekly to the AISA office to the attention of Don Hand. Start with the first game, and stay current, if you want your stats published. If you have a question, call the office.

OCTOBER 3:
Winter sports practice may begin.

ATTENTION AD'S:
DO NOT DRESS AN INELIGIBLE ATHLETE. Reference rule II, page 5, and rule XIII, page 19, in your current AISA Athletic Handbook.

EJECTION RULE:
Ad's and Coaches, please review the AISA ejection rule with your players and coaches. Refer. Rule XIII on page 6 of the AISA Athletic Handbook.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Football 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.

CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS LOOKING FOR A HOME BASKETBALL GAME ON DECEMBER 7TH OR 15TH. PLEASE CALL COACH DAVIS IF INTERESTED AT 281-9633.

ATTENTION AD'S, PLAN AHEAD:
The participation format for the following State Tournaments is as follows:

Final Four Basketball Tournament
February 15 & 16 - Class AAA schools
February 16 & 17 - Class AA schools
February 15 & 17 - Class A schools

West Regionals will be held in Selma on February 9-10.
East Regionals will be held at Faulkner University in Montgomery on February 9-10.

Final Four Baseball Tournament
May 9 & 10 - Class A schools
May 10 & 11 - Class AAA schools
May 11& 12 - Class AA schools