1. Mendez GATE Symposium 2013 THEMESSAGE

2. What is a Symposium? A chance for our Honors students to show what they are interested in. A chance for our Honors students to show what they are interested in. A chance for our students to show their hard work. A chance for our students to show their hard work. A chance for the students to develop their research skills. A chance for the students to develop their research skills. A chance for our students to explore their subject matter and see how it affects the world around them. A chance for our students to explore their subject matter and see how it affects the world around them.

3. THEMESSAGE Our symposium focuses on the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Our symposium focuses on the ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the message (theme) resulting from this project and how might this message contribute to society? What is the message (theme) resulting from this project and how might this message contribute to society?

4. What does my child need to do? The student will choose what interests them and make sure that the subject crosses into other disciplines. The student will choose what interests them and make sure that the subject crosses into other disciplines. The student will meet with at least two mentor teachers that will guide them through the process. The student will meet with at least two mentor teachers that will guide them through the process. The student will develop and execute their ideas. The student will develop and execute their ideas. The student will present their work on the day of the symposium. The student will present their work on the day of the symposium.

5. Important Deadlines Thursday, April 18 Student must: Student must: Have project chosen with main topics and connected disciplines Meet with Ms. Romeo or Ms. Cabrera about project Meet with both Advisors at least once Thursday, May 2 Student must: Student must: Finish the research needed for project Decide on how the project will be presented Meet with both Advisors at least twice Thursday, May 18 Student must: Student must: Finish all aspects of the project (research, findings, media, presentation) Rehearse at least three times, at least once in front of their advisor Meet with advisors at least three times Must bring project to Ms. Romeo or Ms Cabrera Intent to Register form must be turned into Ms. Romeo or Ms. Cabrera by Monday, April 15!!!!! Monday, April 15!!!!!

6. What do I need to do as a parent? Make sure you and your child attend the symposium.

7. When and Where is the Symposium? Thursday, May 23, 2013 Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:00 through 7:00 p.m. 5:00 through 7:00 p.m. Mendez Gym and other classrooms Mendez Gym and other classrooms

8. Is there anything else I need to know? The students must look The students must look professional when they professional when they present. present. All visitors will be given questions to ask the students. We encourage you to ask these questions, as the students will be prepared to answer them. All visitors will be given questions to ask the students. We encourage you to ask these questions, as the students will be prepared to answer them. There will be awards given to the participants. There will be awards given to the participants.

9. Grade Level Chief Advisors 6 th Grade Ms. Hyatt rm. 214 6 th Grade Ms. Hyatt rm. 214 7 th Grade Ms. Cabrera rm. 202 7 th Grade Ms. Cabrera rm. 202 8 th Grade Ms. Romeo rm. 215 8 th Grade Ms. Romeo rm. 215

10. Thank you! Any Questions? Any Questions?