NEXT GENERATION GEAR UP
Community Monthly Newsletter - December 2023
NXT Gen GEAR UP is a one-stop resource designed to help Class of 2024 & 2025 students and parents plan for post-secondary success. Students will have access to TSI/SAT/ACT resources, college requirements, financial aid, armed forces, scholarships, career exploration, ASVAB testing, and so much more. We are here to help guide and motivate our students to succeed in life and encourage them to reach their highest potential.
Each month NXT Gen GEAR UP will have a theme to foreshadow College/Career/Military Readiness (CCMR) for our Class of 2024 & Class of 2025 cohorts.
Financial Reality Fair
Next Gen GEAR UP & College Driven GEAR UP in partnership with Texas Trust Credit Union presents:
The Financial Reality Fair.
The fair was designed as a hands-on simulation where students experienced financial awareness and challenges they might face as they begin navigating life on their own or in the “real world.
Through this interactive experience, Seniors gained a deeper understanding of financial literacy, learned how to make informed financial decisions, and begin their journey towards financial empowerment and freedom.
This is the Real World
Housing, Transportation, Savings, Entertainment, Child Care, Meals, Technology, Clothing, Personal Care, and Financial Counseling.
Transportation
The Wheel of Reality
Class of 2024 & 2025 Scholarships
City of DeSoto MLK Art & Essay Competition
City of DeSoto’s 2nd Annual MLK Art & Essay Competition and Performance.
The Essay/Art contest has been extended to December 10th, 2023 for all entries to be submitted.
Winners will be announced the week of December 18th, 2023.
The Award Ceremony and Art Show will be Friday, January 12th, 2024
Class of 2024/2025 Scholarship Lists
Student/Parent/Community Resources
Student Resource Linktree
This QR code will provide the following resources for students: Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas NXT Gen Open Lab Signup, Scholarship List, and more.
**Linktree will be updated throughout the school year**
Community Service Opportunities
12/5 - Teen Snow Globe Making
Calling all Teens!
The DeSoto Public Library has partnered with the Dallas Museum of Art to bring FREE reoccurring art classes on the first Tuesday of every month.
These fun-filled classes will integrate art pieces or current art exhibition discussion and art making.
Target Audience: Teens Ages 13-18
Event Date: Saturday, December 5th
Event Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
For more information contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663.