GSA Athletics Summer Updates

Dear GSA Families,

Welcome to our Summer Newsletter for the 2024-25 school year! We are thrilled to share exciting updates and initiatives that will enhance our students' experience at Gateway Science Academy.

Firstly, I am delighted to announce the launch of our new weight room project. While we came close in a recent contest to win new equipment, we are forging ahead with plans to transform a space near the gym into a weight room. With your support, we aim to raise $10,000 to equip this facility and provide our students with top-notch fitness resources. Look out for upcoming fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities to contribute to this exciting endeavor.

In addition to our facility upgrades, we are pleased to introduce the revised athletic fee structure for the upcoming year. This adjustment will support the growth and improvement of our athletic programs, ensuring our students continue to receive high-quality coaching and access to well-maintained facilities.

We are launching the GSA Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) to empower our students in leadership roles within our sports programs.

Furthermore, our partnership with Honest Game will provide invaluable resources for navigating the college athletic pathway.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making GSA a hub of athletic excellence and student achievement.

Sports registration is now open in FinalForms! We will be sending tryout information soon. Please visit hs.gsastl.org/athletics for registration and updated schedules.

ALL SPORTS REGISTRATION IS NOW THROUGH FINALFORMS. PLEASE CREATE YOUR FINALFORMS ACCOUNT AND SIGN ALL OF THE FORMS AS PROMPTED BEFORE TRYOUTS.

REMINDER: SPORTS PHYSICALS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE TRYOUTS.

*** Registering on FinalForms does not guarantee the spot on the teams. There will be tryouts for each team.

*** Once you registered coaches will communicate via FinalForms. Please take this action as soon as possible to be notified from important information.

*** Once the students make the team there will be a $75 for high school and $40 for middle school athletics fee due by their second game. The athletic fees are none-refundable. If a student chooses to play all seasons the max will be $150 per year for high school and $80 for middle school student athlete.

*** There will be grade checks weekly and biweekly. Students are responsible all of their classes and must have passing grades from all to play. Use PowerSchool to check grades periodically.

Click for Parent Play book to create your FinalForms account.

I am thrilled to share some exciting news about a new initiative at our school that will greatly benefit our students and athletes.

Recently, we participated in a contest to win new weight room equipment. Thanks to your incredible support, we secured 5lbs to 50lbs dumbbells and a rack, though we came in second place and did not win the grand prize.

Despite not winning all the contest items, our commitment to enhancing our facilities has not wavered. I presented the vision for a new workout room to our Central Office, and they enthusiastically agreed to support us in transforming one of the rooms by the gym into a functional weight room. Working closely with our dedicated coaches and a professional design company, we have developed a comprehensive plan for this space, as shown in the attached picture.

However, bringing this vision to life requires substantial investment. The total cost for the necessary equipment is $10,000. Our goal for this year is to raise funds to cover these expenses. We will be organizing various fundraisers throughout the year and welcome any donations from our generous community.

Please spread the words to your employers to take advantage of this opportunity.

visit hs.gsastl.org/gatorproject

Sponsorship Levels and Benefits:

• Platinum Sponsor - $2,000+ (Become a Platinum Sponsor)

  • Recognition: Logo on a dedicated banner in the gym.
  • Digital Exposure: Logo and link on the school's website.
  • On-Site Promotion: Logo displayed on school TVs for 1 year.
  • Newsletter Feature: Featured article in the school's newsletter.
  • Plaque: Commemorative plaque for display at your business.

• Gold Sponsor - $1,000 - $1,999 (Become a Gold Sponsor)

  • Recognition: Logo on a shared banner in the gym.
  • Digital Exposure: Mention on the school's website.
  • On-Site Promotion: Logo displayed on school TVs for 6 months.
  • Newsletter Mention: Mention in the school's newsletter.
  • Certificate: Certificate of appreciation for display at your business.

• Silver Sponsor - $500 - $999 (Become a Silver Sponsor)

  • Recognition: Name on a shared banner in the gym.
  • Digital Exposure: Mention on the school's website.
  • On-Site Promotion: Name displayed on school TVs for 3 months.
  • Newsletter Mention: Mention in the school's newsletter.

• Bronze Sponsor - $250 - $499 (Become a Bronze Sponsor)

  • Recognition: Name on a shared banner in the gym.
  • Digital Exposure: Mention on the school's website.
  • On-Site Promotion: Name displayed on school TVs for 1 month.

• Gator Sponsor - $100 - $249 (Become a Gator Sporter Sponsor)

• Recognition: Name on a supporters list in the gym.
• Digital Exposure: Mention on the school's website.
• GSA Champion Supporters - $0 - $100 (Become a GSA Champion Supporter)
• Thank you for your support. We will have your name in the supporters list.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and involvement. Together, we can create a fantastic fitness environment that will benefit all our students and athletes. Let's make this dream a reality!

Please visit hs.gsastl.org/gatorproject for more information and donations.

If you have any questions please email the athletic director at salih@gsastl.org

Salih Cavdar

Athletic Director

As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, we want to inform you of an important change regarding our school's activity fees.

Fee Increase Details:

Starting this fall, the activity fees for students will be adjusted as follows:

• High School Students: The fee will increase from $50 to $75.
• Middle School Students: The fee will increase from $25 to $40.

Rationale for the Increase:

This decision was made after careful consideration and is necessary to support the continued growth and improvement of our athletic programs. Over the past few years, we have significantly expanded our extracurricular offerings, resulting in increased costs for equipment, facility maintenance, transportation, and coaching staff.

Benefits of the Increase:

• Enhanced Facilities and Equipment: The additional funds will allow us to maintain our sports equipment and our facilities to a high standard.
• Improved Existing Programs: The increased funding will help us enhance the quality of our current athletic programs, ensuring they are well-supported and can continue to provide valuable experiences for our students.
• Improved Support: More coaching staff will be hired to ensure all students receive the guidance and training they need to excel.

If you need financial assistance, please contact the Athletic Director at salih@gsastl.org.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We believe that this investment in our students' extracurricular activities will greatly enhance their educational experience and provide them with valuable skills and memories.

We have updated our athletic website. You can now visit hs.gsastl.org/athletics to see the team schedules.

We will be creating a GSA Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT). This will be a great opportunity for some of our students to get their voices heard and help them improve their leadership skills. More information will follow in a separate email.

Requirements:

• Students must have a vision for the athletic department.
• Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and pass all their classes.
• Must be able to attend all the meetings. (Meeting dates and times will be announced later)
• Must be playing on a varsity team for at least one season.
• There will be a selection process: students will be asked to present their visions for the Student Athlete Leadership Team.

Gateway Science Academy and Honest Game have partnered to provide students and families with a comprehensive system to navigate the College Athletic Pathway like experts. Honest Game’s industry-leading system provides students and families with personalized academic tracking across FIVE college athletic opportunities (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and Junior College).

Check out Honest Game’s Resources to get started! Watch this 3-minute intro video on how to read your report.

To get started, log in at Honest Game:

• Students: Sign in with GOOGLE Single Sign On, Clever, ClassLink, or with your SCHOOL EMAIL as the username → click “Forgot My Password” to set up your Honest Game password.
• Parents: Sign in with the email you use for school communications → click “Forgot My Password” to set up your Honest Game password.

You will receive an email that looks like the attached image. If you did not receive an email, please check your spam or junk folder.