GEAR UP

COHORT 2030

WELCOME!

What is GEAR UP?

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

May Parent Workshop: 5.19

Presentation Link:

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Students don't forget about the two summer programs GEAR UP is hosting this summer!

1. District Science 1st Camp: Drones and Rovers: (only 15 slots) If you went to the camp on May 9th you cannot attend this one as it is on the same topic. To sign up, ask you Science teacher to recommend you.

Date: June 11th (one day event)

Time: 9:00 - 2:00 PM

Location: District PLC

2. Math Acceleration Summer Program: June 2nd - 26th. Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM- 12:30 PM. Ask your math teacher if you qualify.

Reach out to Ms. Garza if you have any questions!

Have a GREAT SUMMER!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK:

7th Grade GEAR UP Teachers

Friday, May 9th , 2025

And that’s a wrap for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎💫

On behalf of our GEAR UP coordinator, Ms. Garza, a huge thank you to all of our amazing 7th grade GEAR UP teachers and staff for their hard work and dedication. 7th grade has truly been a blast because of YOU! We hope you enjoyed your cosmic fruit bowls — you’re out of this world! And that’s a wrap for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🚀🍓🍇🛸

Student Conference: Next Gen Leaders: Money, Mindset

& Leadership 5.6

This Tuesday, some of our GEAR UP students had the opportunity to participate in a transformative event designed to inspire them as future leaders. With a focus on leadership, financial literacy, and personal growth, the event provided our students with the tools to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and enhance their financial knowledge—all within an engaging and motivational environment. Our students had a fantastic time! A special thank you to our 7th-grade teacher for recommending our students to be a part of this incredible experience!

ALL About the Katz : 4/24

So proud of my GEAR UP students! 🎉 At this month’s All About the Katz event, our GEAR UP booth was a hit—sharing goodies, resources, and lots of great information. Even more impressive, our Student Leadership Council led school tours with confidence and enthusiasm. Huge shoutout to all our students for doing such an amazing job representing the program! #GEARUP #StudentLeaders #AllAboutTheKatz

APRIL: PARENT WORKSHOP

🌎💚Thank you to all the amazing parents and students who joined us for our April GEAR UP Parent Workshop! It was a fantastic way to celebrate Earth Day while nurturing the future of our 2030 cohort students. 🎓

A BIG shoutout to our wonderful presenters — Ms. Cari Salinas, College Readiness Specialist, and Mrs. Eunice Leija-Rico, CCMR Advisor — for teaming up with B. Garza MS as we guide our 7th graders toward a bright future. 🎈☁️

🚀📚 B. Garza Middle School is proud to be CCMR connected! #GEARUP #CCMRConnected #FutureReady #BGarzaPride

7th Grade Parents!

Our NEXT Parent Workshop is coming up on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the school library .

Reminder: This workshop counts as one of the required meetings to attend the 'All Aboard College Trip to San Antonio, Texas on May 21st!

Stay connected with all things GEAR UP by following our GEAR UP website and B. Garza social media on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Have a wonderful Easter Break!

— Ms. Garza, GEAR UP Coordinator
argarza@wisd.us 📩 🐣🌸🌼

Author Visit: April 30th, 2025

7th Grade GEAR UP Students – Don’t Forget!
Sign up for our exciting Author Visit before the deadline: April 25th! 📚

Spots are limited, so make sure to register through the GEAR UP Google Classroom. 💻

If you have any questions, contact me at argarza@wisd.us.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

UTRGV IDEAL LOGIC LINK: 🔽

https://apps.ideal-logic.com/utrgvk12

Presentation from Parent Workshop

March 26, 2025 ⬇️

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

***DEADLINE FOR THE 'ALL ABOARD' SAN ANOTNIO GEAR UP TRIP IS

APRIL 4TH @ 4:00 PM ! ***

MAKE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM TO MS. GARZA AND THAT YOUR PARENTS FILLED OUT YOUR IDEAL LOGIC PAPERWORK BY THEN.

REMEMBER Only 40 students will be selected, and the selection process will be based on several factors. Here are some of the requirements:

Parents must attend at least two Parent Workshops/meetings this semester (attendance in every workshop/meeting is documented).
Students must submit a teacher recommendation form (post on our GEAR UP Google Classroom). DUE APRIL 5TH by 4:00 PM.
Students must be passing all classes and provide an up-to-date report card.
Students must have no current referrals or behavior incidents.

Email me if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation, looking forward to this trip!

Respectfully,

Ms. Garza

📩argarza@wisd.us

B. Garza Presentation for 3.26.pptx.pdf

GEAR UP Parents,

Thank you for the amazing turnout at our last workshop, we had over 100 guests! We are excited to announce that our next Parent Workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30 PM in the BGMS Library . We’ll have special visitors from Weslaco High School, so you won’t want to miss it!

As March comes to an end, here are a few important things to keep in mind:

Next Parent Workshop: April 22nd, 5:30 PM at BGMS Library
Author Visit (presented by GEAR UP): April 30th, 5:30 PM at BGMS Library (Flyer will be posted this week)

DEADLINE ALERT: "ALL ABOARD" SAN ANTONIO GEAR UP TRIP

Deadline: April 5th at 4:00 PM
Only 40 students will be selected for the trip
Steps for filling out the Ideal-Logic paperwork are posted above.
Our College Trip will be on May 21st, so all paperwork must be submitted ahead of time to ensure approval.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at argarza@wisd.us .Thank you for your continued support!

Looking forward to all the exciting things happening with GEAR UP at B. Garza Middle School.

Respectfully,
Ms. Garza

GEAR UP Parent Meeting Announcement!

7th grade parents, our Parent Workshop for this month is happening this Wednesday, March 26th, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at our school library 📍. This will be a mandatory meeting as we will be filling out important paperwork for our students to attend out-of-town trips, discussing CTE pathways for our students and TSI Testing.

Documents needed:

Medical insurance information (if your child has insurance) 📋
A working email address for the parent 💻
An email address for the student (the school email is fine) 📧

Please stay informed with GEAR UP updates by following our GEAR UP website and B. Garza's social media on Facebook and Instagram.

B.Garza Instagram 📲: bgms_katz_official

We can't wait to see you this Wednesday!

Ms. Garza – GEAR UP Coordinator 📩argarza@wisd.us

Happening at B. Garza Middle School:

GEAR UP Lessons: March

GEAR UP lessons continue! This past week, Ms. Garza, our GEAR UP coordinator, met with some of our 7th graders to explore different career pathways they can begin in high school and discussed key considerations for post-secondary education. Students learned about the requirements for various careers and the potential salaries for those fields. #ChooseYourPath

Yesterday, our GEAR UP students attended the first GEAR UP trip of the year! They had the incredible opportunity to visit UTRGV and participate in this year’s FESTIBA, a Festival celebrating International Books & Arts! It was an unforgettable experience—getting autographed books and immersing themselves in creativity and expression. Our students gained new insights, inspiration, and made valuable connections with fellow artists and writers. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things they bring back! #GEARUP #FESTIBA #ArtsAndLiterature #StudentSuccess #CreativeMinds #CollegeReadiness

This week, we hosted our first Parent Workshop with GEAR UP! ♥️🎉 A BIG thank you to all the parents who joined us to learn, connect, and support their students’ academic journeys. 🤝 Together, we’re building a strong partnership to help our students succeed ⚙️🧡✌🏻. Stay tuned for more workshops and opportunities to get involved! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. A. Garza, our GEAR UP Facilitator, at argarza@wisd.us 📩.

#ParentEngagement #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #Teamwork

📢 Calling All 7th Grade Parents! 📢

Our first Parent Workshop with GEAR UP is just around the corner! We invite you to join us next Tuesday, February 25 at 5:30 PM in the school library📍.

This workshop is designed to help parents navigate the school portal 💻 to check grades, attendance and to provide other useful tips for staying connected with your child's education.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our GEAR UP Facilitator, Ms. Arcelia Garza, at argarza@wisd.us 📩.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🛠️⚙️

📢¡Llamando a todos los padres de séptimo grado!📢

¡Nuestro primer taller para padres de GEAR UP está a la vuelta de la esquina! Te invitamos a unirte a nosotros el próximo martes 25 de febrero a las 5:30 p.m. en la biblioteca de la escuela📍.

Este taller está diseñado para ayudar a los padres a navegar por el portal de la escuela 💻 para verificar calificaciones, asistencia y brindar otros consejos útiles para mantenerse conectados con la educación de su hijo.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra facilitadora de GEAR UP, Ms. Arcelia Garza, por argarza@wisd.us 📩. ¡Esperamos verte allí! 🛠️⚙️

'Careers' Tapple: February Lesson - Career Pathways

⚙️🧡 GEAR UP lessons continue, and this Friday’s session was a FUN one! Our 7th-grade GEAR UP students went head-to-head in an exciting game of 'Careers' Tapple, navigating through a variety of career paths. Students teamed up, brainstormed, and prepped for this challenging yet enjoyable competition. A huge CONGRATS to our winners, who earned a Croc charm of their choice! 🐊🏆

GEAR UP lessons will continue each month, ensuring our cohort is more than ready for high school and their post-secondary education. Stay in touch and reach out to our GEAR UP Facilitator, Ms. A. Garza, at argarza@wisd.us 📧 if you have any questions. Go Katz! 🐾 #GEARUP #CollegeBound #CareerLinked #UTRGV ✌🏻

GEAR UP Lessons: January

GEAR UP lessons are in full effect! This past week, Ms. Garza, our GEAR UP facilitator, met with all our 7th graders to walk them through the tools and platforms they'll be using, along with some exciting updates for the semester ahead. We're so excited for the journey and all the amazing things in store! #GEARUP #7thGrade #NewBeginnings

GEAR UP Launch! Parent Meeting 🚀✨

GEAR UP has officially been launched at B. Garza Middle School ! On Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 2025, B. Garza Middle School hosted their first parent GEAR UP meeting. Parents were introduced to the GEAR UP Program and learned about all the exciting opportunities available.

A big thanks to our event donors, Sam’s Club McAllen, HEB Weslaco on North Texas, and Dr. Rodriguez and Mrs. Rodriguez from Vision Source !

If parents have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our GEAR UP Facilitator, Ms. A. Garza, at argarza@wisd.us.

GEAR UP Goals/Objectives:

Ms. A. Garza, GEAR UP Facilitator

Contact: 956-969-6774 Ext. 34025

Email: argarza@wisd.us

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