Ms.Downs

GEAR UP Site Coordinator @ Shotwell Middle School College and Career readiness✨📚

[Shotwell Middle School - Aldine ISD @ShotwellMS_AISD]

Awesome things are happening at Shotwell Middle School!! More photos from Career Day! 💚🦈💛 @DrKimJohnson07 @DrCrystalWatson

[Shotwell Middle School - Aldine ISD @ShotwellMS_AISD]

Last Friday, May 1, our scholars had the opportunity to explore future careers, ask questions, and learn from professionals across different industries. Thank you to all of our guest speakers for inspiring the next generation of leaders! 💚🐬💛 @DrKimJohnson07 @DrCrystalWatson

[Shotwell Middle School - Aldine ISD @ShotwellMS_AISD]

💰📈 Learning about money and the real world!

Today, our students had an amazing time at the Junior Achievement Finance Park field trip! They stepped into the role of working adults by creating budgets, making financial decisions, and learning how to manage money.

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

🎓Shotwell MS 8th Grade Families: Join us for UT Austin GEAR UP w/ The ScholarBudget! 📅 Thurs, March 5 | ⏰ 5:30 PM | 📍 Plummer Middle School. Learn debt-free college options—dinner & prizes included! @ShotwellMS_AISD

Register Here: https://t.co/CppWhB1w4Z

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

Field trip mode: activated 🚍✨ Check out the tours we did at Texas State University & Wonder World Cave! #GEARUPworks

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

✨🏈Calling 8th grade @ShotwellMS_AISD students and families - join us for free food, fun and school spirit at the next football game!

Students, bring your family so they can learn more about GEAR UP and enjoy free food! 🍔

📆Oct. 14
⏰4:30-5:30
📍Smith Stadium

[Aldine ISD @AldineISD]

🚀 Gear Up is here! 🚀

Aldine ISD has officially launched the GEAR UP Grant for the Class of 2030 🎓. This powerful program will give our 8th graders the tools, support, and opportunities they need to be fully prepared for college and beyond.

We’re excited to see how this journey helps students dream big, achieve more, and build brighter futures! #AldineStory

Read more 👉 https://t.co/ToYR1XFOWx

[Crystal Watson, Ed.D. Proud Grambling State Alumni @DrCrystalWatson]

What a time!! A Pep Rally for all 3,722 eighth graders in @AldineISD . Thanks so much to GEAR UP for being more than a program but a promise to provide our scholars with the tools, support and the opportunity to dream big about their future colleges and careers!

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

Sharks, next week is GEAR UP week!!
Get ready for:
👕Dress up days
🍽️8th Grade Lunch Takeovers
✨Fun prizes
🚪Teacher door decorating contest
🙂‍↕️Exciting news for upcoming GEAR UP events ‼️
@ShotwellMS_AISD

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

@ShotwellMS_AISD @DrKimJohnson07 @DrCrystalWatson #GEARUPworks

[Shotwell Middle School - Aldine ISD @ShotwellMS_AISD]

"Shotwell math teachers are leveling up! 📊🧮 After receiving training from Texas Instruments, they’re preparing dynamic classroom demonstrations to bring math concepts to life for students. #SharkStrong #STEM #MathInAction" @DrKimJohnson07 @DrCrystalWatson

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

Our students loved learning more about HBCUs 🤩 and getting the chance to watch live marching band performances at National Battle of the Bands!! Sharks be on the lookout for more GEAR UP trips this year✨🦈

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

Get ready for 8th grade with a fun and engaging summer math camp!🤩
Learn through hands-on challenges, team games, and exciting activities — plus prizes!

July 21-25 @ the MOC
Sign up NOW - spots are limited!
@ShotwellMS_AISD @GEARUP_AISD

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

Are you a rising 8th grader at @ShotwellMS_AISD? Join us for a FREE Discovery Day with HMNS for hands-on activities, new friends & a fun adventure! Questions? Contact [email protected]

📆JUNE 24
📍Plummer MS
⏰8:00 AM-3:00 PM (Lunch Provided)
👉Register now (link in bio)

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

First GEAR UP field trip at Texas A&M University with Shotwell students 🤩 Looking forward to more field trips in the future!!

[Mrs. McCray-Johnson @NdMccray]

What an awesome launch party yesterday at Plummer MS @gearupwithdowns Thank you to our Shotwell Sharks and their families who showed up! #BeMoreDoMore @ShotwellMS_AISD

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

🚨Attention 7th graders & family🚨
Join us at our Gear Up Launch Party for Shotwell🚀
🗓️May 15
⏰5:30-7pm
📍Plummer Middle School
Dinner first-come first-served! Make sure to RSVP using link in the bio!!

[Ms.Downs @gearupwithdowns]

Hey Shotwell Sharks!! 🦈 I am your new GEAR UP coordinator, Ms. Downs. I’m super excited to work with y’all! ✨📚