GSA Middle School

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District Code: KLNR

Device Storage

• All personal electronic devices must be kept in locked lockers at the start of each school day.

• Devices may only be retrieved at dismissal.

Consequences for Violations

1st Offense

• Device confiscated

• Parent/guardian contacted

• Parent must pick up device at end of day

2nd Offense

• Device confiscated

• Parent/guardian contacted

• Parent pickup required

• 1 day In-School Suspension (ISS)

3rd Offense

• Device confiscated

• Parent/guardian contacted

• Parent pickup required

• 1 day Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)

• Device must be checked in/out daily with administration for 1 week

Subsequent Offenses

• Device turned in to office each morning & returned at dismissal (up to 30 days)

• Increased OSS days with each violation

• Continued parent contact

Parent Communication

• Please help your child develop a routine to check messages before or after school.

• If you need to reach your child during school hours, call the main office before 2:00 PM. A staff member will deliver the message.

GSA Families,
If you have not already please take a moment to complete the Media Release Form. This form lets us know whether we have permission to include your student’s photo on our social media pages and in other school promotional materials.

Link: https://forms.gle/ZzPaHMN3qtRH5MXx8

Hello Gator Families! GSA Middle School is excited to share that it is time to begin the CYSP season. Please respond to this form, 25-26 CYSP Interest Form, to let us know if your student is interested in participating in the program this year. Information on the program can be found within the Google Form via the website and slideshow link. Students will be shown this presentation in advisory on Wednesday. We ask that all forms be submitted by Friday, August 29th. Please email questions to Mrs Maybearry at jmaybearry@gsastl.org or to Mr G at egokgoz@gsastl.org.

We would like to announce that starting Monday, August 18, 2025 we are providing early drop off. Students may be dropped off starting at 7am. Students who are dropped off early will stay seated in the gym until the doors officially open at 7:30am. Parents/Guardians do not need to sign up for early drop off.

We will also provide after school care until 4pm for parents to pick up students later every school day. Students who are signed up for after school care will be seated in the cafeteria working on homework or participating in an activity provided by the after-school care supervisor. Students must be picked up no later than 4pm. Students must remain in the cafeteria until they are picked up.

Students who do not comply with these expectations will have the following consequences:

1st time is a conference with the student,

2nd time is a conference with the student and parent

3rd time students will not be allowed to stay for after school care.

Furthermore, parents who do not pick up their student by 4:00 may no longer be allowed to sign-up for after school care and may be removed from the after school care program.

Parents/Guardians MUST sign up their students in order for students to stay for after school care. There are a limited 30 seats available and a waitlist will be used should the slots be filled.

The after school care sign up form will be first come first serve. You will need to sign up only once per semester. There are 30 slots available. You will be put on a waitlist if you were not one of the first 30 to sign up. Should there be greater interest, more seats may be available depending on staffing.

The sign up form is below and open for sign ups.

https://forms.gle/u4nbL4CpFwtV123b7

Dr. Kaya

Principal

Q.Will students be allowed to carry water bottles and how will they be refilled?

A.Yes, students can carry a water bottle. It should have a screw tight lid/flap in order to avoid spills. The drinking fountains can be used to refill them. School personnel will not hand out cups or water bottles. Students need to bring their own water bottle or get a drink from the fountain during passing time.

We’re excited to give our students a new way to track their fitness and learn about heart health — but we need your help! Our goal is to purchase heart rate monitors so students can see their progress in real time, learn how exercise impacts their heart, and set personal goals for a healthier lifestyle.

You can support our project through DonorsChoose, and every donation — big or small — brings us closer to our goal.

Donate here: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/10035737?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=teacher_profile&utm_term=teacher_10035737&rf=page-dc-2025-08-teacher_profile-teacher_10035737&challengeid=22488451

Together, we can give our students the tools they need to build lifelong healthy habits!

8th grade, 1st period

6th grade, period 3 "Art about me - Visual Identity map"

College football season starts this weekend! Get ready to cheer on your favorite team! On Monday, you can wear your favorite football or college shirt, jersey, or sweatshirt with your uniform pants. No hats or face paint allowed. No cost to participate.

Middle School Girl Volleyball tryouts will be held on Tuesday 8/26 and Thursday 8/28 from 3PM-4:30PM. Athletes must be on time, be cleared in Final Forms (gateway-mo.finalforms.com), have a MSHSAA approved sports physical on file, and attend both tryouts to be qualified for the team.

Labor Day

PTO Website

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