It was great to have the 6th graders back at GATE this week! First thing this morning, they started to set up their portfolios on Book Creator to use for student-led conferences. They then worked on a creative writing piece imagining how some of the "wise" notable people we have been studying might use their style of wisdom to solve a problem. The only catch was that the time, location, and problem were selected at random, which has made for some pretty hysterical stories! They will finish this piece of work next week.

This afternoon, the 6th graders worked on the first couple stages of the Launch Cycle for their mechanical costume project. They were able to define the parameters of the project and approve a rubric, imagine their dream costume, and team up with a team of classmates to work with for the next several weeks.

Next week, they will conduct research, build a budget, and work on a blueprint for their design. If all goes as planned, they should be ready to build by the 18th!

I'll have information available concerning conference options after meeting with the GATE Facilitator team on next Monday afternoon. Thanks for your patience!