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 you to show your hard work. A chance for you to show your hard work. A chance for you to develop your research skills. A chance for you to develop your research skills. A chance for you to explore the things that interest you and see how it affects the world around you. A chance for you to explore the things that interest you and see how it affects the world around you.

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 do I need to do? You will choose what interests you and make sure that the subject crosses into other subjects you know. You will choose what interests you and make sure that the subject crosses into other subjects you know. You will meet with at least two mentor teachers that will guide you through the process. You will meet with your mentors at least three times. You will meet with at least two mentor teachers that will guide you through the process. You will meet with your mentors at least three times. You will develop your ideas in a way that is unique to YOU! You will develop your ideas in a way that is unique to YOU! You will present your work on the day of the symposium. You will present your work on the day of the symposium.

5. SUBJECTS TO THINK ABOUT! Hmmm… Maybe I can use some of these! Hmmm… Maybe I can use some of these!

6. What do I need to do first ? First you need to fill out an intent to participate form. Choose your partners, or choose to work by yourself. Choose your mentor teachers. Next, choose your topic. Think about the BIG IDEA you want to show about your topic. Then, think about what other subjects your topic can connect with. Finally, have your first meeting with your mentor. They will help steer you in the right direction as you discuss your ideas with them.

7. Important Deadlines Thursday, April 18 You must: You 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 You must: You 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 You must: You 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 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!!!!!

8. 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 If you have any questions about the symposium and what you need to do, contact your mentor teacher, or one of the teachers above! If you have any questions about the symposium and what you need to do, contact your mentor teacher, or one of the teachers above!

9. 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

10. Is there anything else I need to know? You must look You must look professional when you professional when you present your project. present your project. All visitors will be given questions to ask the you. You will be prepared to answer them because you will have the questions in advanced. All visitors will be given questions to ask the you. You will be prepared to answer them because you will have the questions in advanced. There will be awards! There will be awards!

11. SEE YOU SOON! We are so proud of our Mendez Students! We are so proud of our Mendez Students! We CAN’T WAIT to see what you will do! We CAN’T WAIT to see what you will do!