ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP:
Attention:  Headmasters, Administrators, and Curriculum Coordinators.  An Accreditation Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 10:00-2:00, in the Stallworth Dining Room in Russell Hall.  Lunch will be provided.  This workshop will cover the Accreditation Handbook, the role of the visiting team, and issues pertaining to accreditation visits.  If you desire to serve on a visiting team or are scheduled for an accreditation visit this year need to attend.
Please bring your AISA Accreditation Handbook.

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.

School Calendars for 2000-2001 are due in the AISA office now.  The following calendars are needed:

Autauga Academy
Bullock Memorial
Central Park Christian
Dixie Academy
Jefferson Christian
Morgan Academy
North Mobile Christian
Patrician Academy
Riverhill Christian
Springwood School
Sumiton Christian
Victory Christian

Professional Personnel Reports are due in the AISA office as early in September as possible.

School Directory Information is due in the AISA office.  The following directories are needed:

Bullock Memorial
Cathedral Christian
Enterprise Academy
Evangel Christian
Hooper Academy
Jefferson Christian
Marengo Academy
Marion Military Institute
New Life Academy
North Mobile Christian
Warrior Academy

SGA FALL WORKSHOP SET:
The SGA Fall Workshop will be held at Huntingdon College on Tuesday, September 19, 2000.  Registration will be from 9:30 until 10:00 a.m.  in the lobby of Flowers Hall.  The $75.00 annual SGA dues will be collected at the Registration Table.  The meeting will be called to order promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude by noon.  Important district meetings will be included in the program.  Each SGA sponsor may bring the 2000-2001 officers to the workshop (up to 10 people, including the sponsor). Appropriate attire for participants will be jeans and tee-shirts (or other clothing that is normally worn to school).  Tee-shirts with the school or SGA will be great, but not required.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES: Please e-mail us if you need help!
AISA OFFICE - aisa@mnw.net
John Faircloth - aisa@mnw.net
Don Hand - aisa@mnw.net
Don Oswald - doswald@mnw.net
Linda Faust - aisalinda@mnw.net
Abigail Smith - abigail@mnw.net

COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE AISA OFFICE ON SEPTEMBER 6, AT 10:00 A.M.  ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE WILL MEET AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE AISA OFFICE.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS FOR DISTRICT COMPETITION:
We need to receive information concerning district academic competition, leadership, and district competition sites, as soon as possible. Forms were provided to you at the annual meeting.  Districts 5, 6, and 9 have 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: 
"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.

REMINDER:
The Professional Development Day Registration Form was due in the AISA Office by Thursday, September 7.  Please be sure to register by SESSION NUMBER.  Also, it will be helpful if participants' names and choices of sessions are typed or printed clearly to facilitate our making name tags.  Thanks!

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

IMPORTANT:
Professional Development Day Program Addition.
ADD:  B-15 and C-15 AEROSPACE EDUCATION.  Mrs. Sandy Armstrong, Abbeville Middle School, will present a workshop on AEROSPACE EDUCATION.  Mrs. Armstrong is a recognized educator in this field statewide.

"Aerospace Education in the New Millennium"

Session B - Secondary Teachers
Session C - Elem. & Sec. Teachers
Sandy Armstrong - 8th Grade Science Teacher at Abbeville Middle School
*1998 Dr. Wernher von Braun Aerospace Educator of the Year Award
*1999 Christa McAuliffe Nation Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award
*2000 Crown Circle Award for Aerospace Education Leadership State Chairman of Al. Aerospace Week

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.

ATTENTION ALL SCHOOL PERSONNEL! FAXING TO AISA:
Please FAX letter size (ONLY) to the AISA.  Our FAX machine does not accept legal size paper.  Thanks!

REMINDER TO SCHOOLS VISITED FOR AISA ACCREDITATION IN 1999-2000:
Some schools that were visited for accreditation in 1999-2000 have provided documentation to clear Priorities and written responses to the Recommendations of the Visting Committee; however, some schools have not yet provided responses and documentation.  Priorities must be cleared and responses to Recommendations must be provided by August 31, 2000.


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.

ATTENTION! AISA STATE BOARD MEETING:
The AISA State Board of Directors will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Stallworth Dining Room on September 23, 2000.

AISA CALENDAR CHANGES:
AISA Hall of Fame new date March 5, 2001
Elementary Choral Festival new date April 20, 2001

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

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.

TEXTBOOKS FOR SALE:
Lowndes Academy has the following books for sale:
Second Grade Writing with Phonics Manuscript Code #19143 Quantity: 25 Price: $6.45 each.
Third Grade Exploring God's World Code #57312 Quantity:  25  Price $7.95 each
Third Grade Exploring God's World Test Booklets Code #57339 Quantity:  25 Price:  $2.95 each.
Call Art Sullivan at 334-278-3366.

Edgewood Academy has the following books for sale:
Bravo Spanish Textbooks and the Teachers Resource Kit Quantity:  26
Call Larry Pickett at 567-5102.

SCHOOL BUS FOR SALE:
Cornerstone Christian School has a 1980 school bus for sale.  Price $1,990.00.  Call 205-669-7777.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES: 
FOOTBALL SCORES / STATS / RANKINGS:  Enclosed

ELEMENTARY BASEBALL PROGRAM:
Coosa Valley Academy is currently seeking AISA Schools interested in developing an elementary baseball program for students ages 9-12 (grades 3-6).  Please contact Bob or Pam Lovelady at 256-249-1124 after 5 p.m. or email loveladyrw@aol.com  Deadline is 11-11-00.

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.

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
Fill out the AISA Directory for Athletics by September 1.  If you do not have one, we will send it to you.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE:
The Athletic Committee is scheduled to meet in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2000.

ADMISSION PRICES:
The following are AISA  maximum gate prices:
Varsity Football - $4.00/person
Below Varsity Football - $2.00/person
Volleyball - $2.00/person

FOOTBALL STATS:
To participate in the AISA Football Stats, a team must submit information to the AISA office by noon on Wednesday of each week

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 HOME BASKETBALL GAME ON DECEMBER 7TH AND 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

AISA FOOTBALL STATS (WEEK 1)

RUSHING