THIS. IS. CRAZY.
Today is the last 20-time and I still remember when I started the project. It has been a quite the adventure. I actually learned so many life lessons during this project and I am thankful that. When I started this project I wanted to start a culture club but after many things I had to let go of that idea. During this time I had health problems that made me realize the importance of taking care of myself and the importance of life. Even though I wanted to start a culture club my overall goal was to do something that would help others and create a lasting impact. So when I started a transition program called Freshmen First I knew that I would be able to help others and bring change for the betterment.
I think this project has changed me in so many ways. I have found an even stronger passion in helping others and meeting new people. I met so many wonderful people and I know I'll meet more next year. I am excited to take this journey. The best part is the fact that my project doesn't end. I think this project will be a positive influence on the freshmen, their parents and the mentors. This project creates unity and gives a sense of belonging. Helping others is such as great feeling.
Through this project I learned how to deal with people who have different personalities. I learned that my health and my life are much more important than a project. If it is in my destiny I might fail many times but one day I will succeed. The learning that occurred in this project was hard because at the beginning there was so much freedom and not enough direction. But the best part of this project was the fact that I discovered a new me. I failed many times this year including in this project but I succeeded in other ways. This project taught me that it is okay to not be perfect all the time and sometimes our imperfections are what make us perfect.
I think this project was a failure turned success. I had to start over about two weeks in but everything happens for a reason and this new project is something I fell in love with. Students who will be doing this project next year will have a lot of fun but I can say one thing to them, do something you love. This makes the project so much fun. I think my passion in life is helping others and bringing positive change and this project helped me do that for sure.
This project helped me with my independent learning because this is what college will be like. It is always good to be independent in life. I think something that I feel everyone needs to know is how thankful I am for the support from my family, friends and teachers throughout this project. This project would not have been where it is without them. Everyone helped me when I was having trouble and walked with me to success. I love my family, friends and teachers so much!!!
The best part of this project is the fact that my journey does not end here. I get to continue something I love and hopefully Freshmen First will be here after I leave. Thank you to everyone!
With love,
Vrushangi
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Actualización
Hola Amigos,
Hay una semana completa para la escuela. Este año fue muy difícil para mí. Estoy feliz para una cosa ahora, mi proyecto de veinte tiempo va a continuar después de este año Mí gol en este verano es completar mi plan para Freshmen First. ¡¡El año próximo año es mi “senior year” y estoy muy emocionada!! Ayer yo hablé con Sra. Bonotto porque yo pensé que mi presentación final era martes pero mi presentación es lunes. Esta es un razón que estoy nerviosa. Una otra razón es que hay una límite de tiempo y no estoy seguro si puedo hablar para cuarto a cinco minutos. Y tener miedo que cuando hablar en frente de mi clase no voy a hacerlo bien.
Hay una cosa que va a bien. Yo completé mi PowerPoint para este proyecto. Yo completé más rápido de lo que pensaba. Mis fotografías son pistas para mi cuando yo voy a presentar. Pero este proyecto es muy diferente de otras proyecto que he tenido este año. En el proyecto todo el Power Point tiene fotografías y no hay palabras. Pienso que este tipo de presentación es difícil y este es mejor razón porque estoy nerviosa. Es muy importante que yo saco una nota buena en este proyecto y para la nota final en la clase de Español tres. Si no saco una nota bien entonces afectado mi GPA y mi autoestima.
En este proyecto hay muchas cosas que necesito hablar. Pienso que otros estudiantes pueden aprender de mis errores. Mi gol para este presentación es sacar una nota buena y informar mi clase que este proyecto dáme muchas lecciones en mi vida. Estos lecciones son muy importantes.
Yo tengo un idea para la primera reunión de estudiantes que son mentores y freshmen. Los mentores y los freshmen pueden encontrar durante la primera semana de clases en el próximo año. Cuando ellos encontran los mentores pueden introducir entre sí. Ellos pueden hacer “icebreakers” De esta manera el primer encuentro no será incómodo. Los mentores debería tener los freshmen excitados para la nueva escuela y eventos como magazine drive, semana de espíritos, partidos de fútbol americano y el desfile/la danza de Homecoming. Estos eventos son muy largos cuando la escuela comienza y es importante que los freshmen sepan acerca de los eventos. Espero que este plan funciona bien y todos los personas les gustan. Muchas personas especialmente a los padres de los freshmen esperan mucho de mi y este proyecto. Eso es intimidante y emocionante al mismo tiempo para mi.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Flashback to Freshmen Night and More!
Hi everyone,
Yesterday was such a busy day regarding this project and I was a bit overwhelmed but everything worked out fine. There is a famous line in one of my favorite Indian movies and I can really relate to it right now.
"Just like the movies watch, in our lives everything becomes fine till the end.... a happy ending." So I just need to tell myself not to panic and that everything will be okay. This is one of the last times we will be blogging for 20-time and for me it's crazy to think that everything is coming to an end, this project and junior year. Time flies when you are doing something you love and I can proudly say that I fell in love with my 20-time project.
So yesterday I did something crazy. In order to get ready for freshmen night I printed 300 copies of m flyer in color! I'm sure I killed like 40 trees. Just hitting the print button was painful, it felt so weird to do something like this. But I made sure with 5 staff members because no way would I be able to pay $300 for the unauthorized printing.
After school I also went to the Key Club meeting to talk about Freshmen First. I gave them a little synopsis on the program and said that any incoming junior or senior would be welcome. The Key Club board was so nice. They made a separate sign up sheet just for my program. Sadly, I couldn't stay for the whole meeting to see who signed up but I picked up the sheet today and I am really happy with the mentor list.
I arrived at school early because I was speaking to the parents about freshmen night. The teacher that was running the parent portion of the night is one of the best English teachers at Dow and she encouraged me so much before I went on to speak. Even when she introduced me she told the parents that they should be thankful for me and my program and that I was a great student. I was so honored, I have never felt so happy. I have my speech to the parents and at first my voice was shaking but then I looked at my parents. They both had smiling faces and my confidence levels shot up. I finished really strong and the cafeteria roared with applause. I got to spend the rest of the night with the freshmen helping them get around to each of the designated areas. It was a lot of fun!
When I came home my parents told me how many people had come up to them to tell them that my program was great. My parents were so happy and proud. That was a great moment for me. Seeing the glowing faces of all my family members was bigger than an award I could get. I knew they were proud of me, especially after all the struggles. I feel proud even as I write this blog. Failure is the key to success and my failures at the beginning of this project are what brought to one of the most proud moments of my high school career! I can't wait to see where this project takes me.
Now I really have to sit down during the weekend and plan everything in detail. I have a lot of ideas in my head but I actually have to think about an organization system and how I will implement the ideas. This part of the project will be hard. I have to pick the dates and time for the meetings as well as the purpose of each meeting. It is hard to do without the school calendar for next year but I think even if I have tentative dates it is better then having nothing. I also have to prepare and meet with the mentors before the end of this year. So much to do and so little time. I am glad to say that even though the year is coming to an end for school so many new things are beginning. This should be an exciting journey for everyone.
Shout out to the parents and the freshmen! I know coming to high school can be a life changing event for a whole family but I am hoping Freshmen First can relieve the stress a little.
Yesterday was such a busy day regarding this project and I was a bit overwhelmed but everything worked out fine. There is a famous line in one of my favorite Indian movies and I can really relate to it right now.
"Just like the movies watch, in our lives everything becomes fine till the end.... a happy ending." So I just need to tell myself not to panic and that everything will be okay. This is one of the last times we will be blogging for 20-time and for me it's crazy to think that everything is coming to an end, this project and junior year. Time flies when you are doing something you love and I can proudly say that I fell in love with my 20-time project.
So yesterday I did something crazy. In order to get ready for freshmen night I printed 300 copies of m flyer in color! I'm sure I killed like 40 trees. Just hitting the print button was painful, it felt so weird to do something like this. But I made sure with 5 staff members because no way would I be able to pay $300 for the unauthorized printing.
After school I also went to the Key Club meeting to talk about Freshmen First. I gave them a little synopsis on the program and said that any incoming junior or senior would be welcome. The Key Club board was so nice. They made a separate sign up sheet just for my program. Sadly, I couldn't stay for the whole meeting to see who signed up but I picked up the sheet today and I am really happy with the mentor list.
I arrived at school early because I was speaking to the parents about freshmen night. The teacher that was running the parent portion of the night is one of the best English teachers at Dow and she encouraged me so much before I went on to speak. Even when she introduced me she told the parents that they should be thankful for me and my program and that I was a great student. I was so honored, I have never felt so happy. I have my speech to the parents and at first my voice was shaking but then I looked at my parents. They both had smiling faces and my confidence levels shot up. I finished really strong and the cafeteria roared with applause. I got to spend the rest of the night with the freshmen helping them get around to each of the designated areas. It was a lot of fun!
When I came home my parents told me how many people had come up to them to tell them that my program was great. My parents were so happy and proud. That was a great moment for me. Seeing the glowing faces of all my family members was bigger than an award I could get. I knew they were proud of me, especially after all the struggles. I feel proud even as I write this blog. Failure is the key to success and my failures at the beginning of this project are what brought to one of the most proud moments of my high school career! I can't wait to see where this project takes me.
Now I really have to sit down during the weekend and plan everything in detail. I have a lot of ideas in my head but I actually have to think about an organization system and how I will implement the ideas. This part of the project will be hard. I have to pick the dates and time for the meetings as well as the purpose of each meeting. It is hard to do without the school calendar for next year but I think even if I have tentative dates it is better then having nothing. I also have to prepare and meet with the mentors before the end of this year. So much to do and so little time. I am glad to say that even though the year is coming to an end for school so many new things are beginning. This should be an exciting journey for everyone.
Shout out to the parents and the freshmen! I know coming to high school can be a life changing event for a whole family but I am hoping Freshmen First can relieve the stress a little.
La Noche de "Freshmen"
Hola Amigos,
Estoy muy emocionada ahora porque la noche para los estudiantes de primer año fue muy fantastica. Ayer el dia se fue bien. En mi clase de Español, yo imprimí 300 folletos. Nunca he imprimido asi tantas papels. Despues de la clase, yo fui a la clase de la profesora que me ayudaria en la noche. Yo mostro mis folloetos a ella y ella le gusta. Despues de este yo le di mis folloestos a un miembro de la oficina.
Después de la escuela yo fui a Key Club. Este club es muy bien en mi escuela y todos los estudiantes en este club son buenas personas. Esta programa es muy bien para mi escuela porque habrá más participación de estudiantes.
En la reunion yo vi a muchas personas que yo conzco y las personas que son miembros de NHS. Yo hablé sobre Freshmen First y les dijen que este programa necesita mentores que son buenas personas y bien con los freshmen.
Cuando yo llegué a mi escuela, yo fui a la biblioteca porque después de mi discurso yo tenía que ser voluntaria para NHS y Student Leadership. Yo regresé a la cafeteria y la professora de inglés me dijo que mi discurso sería segundo. En este momento yo estaba nerviosa porque había muchas padres en la cafetería. Pero la profesora de inglés me dijo que yo haria muy bien. Mientras esperaba mi turno para hablar yo estaba temblando. La profesora de inglés me introdujo con palabras amables. Yo di mí discurso en tres minutos y despues todos los padres me aplaudieron. Mis pardes y yo estabámos muy contentos.
En mi clase de inglés yo tenía veinte-tiempo un dia temprano porque mi profesora no estarán la clase en el día normal de veinte-tiempo. Yo vi la lista de los mentores y me gusta mucho. Conzo a que la mayoría de la gente en la lista y ellos son fantásticos. Es el tiempo para la parte dificil. Yo no hago un plan concreto para este programa, yo tengo muchas ideas pero este no es bueno. No es bueno porque nesecsita que yo tengo un plan antes de el fin de año. Ahora mi plan es planear los detallas para mi programa.
Estoy nerviosa porque mi plan es por todo el lugar pero yo sé que yo tengo mucho supportivio de mi familia, mis amigas y mis profesores. Las personas en mi vida son muy importante y las personas han ayudado me son mis inspiraciones.
Con Amor,
Vrushangi
Estoy muy emocionada ahora porque la noche para los estudiantes de primer año fue muy fantastica. Ayer el dia se fue bien. En mi clase de Español, yo imprimí 300 folletos. Nunca he imprimido asi tantas papels. Despues de la clase, yo fui a la clase de la profesora que me ayudaria en la noche. Yo mostro mis folloetos a ella y ella le gusta. Despues de este yo le di mis folloestos a un miembro de la oficina.
Después de la escuela yo fui a Key Club. Este club es muy bien en mi escuela y todos los estudiantes en este club son buenas personas. Esta programa es muy bien para mi escuela porque habrá más participación de estudiantes.
En la reunion yo vi a muchas personas que yo conzco y las personas que son miembros de NHS. Yo hablé sobre Freshmen First y les dijen que este programa necesita mentores que son buenas personas y bien con los freshmen.
Cuando yo llegué a mi escuela, yo fui a la biblioteca porque después de mi discurso yo tenía que ser voluntaria para NHS y Student Leadership. Yo regresé a la cafeteria y la professora de inglés me dijo que mi discurso sería segundo. En este momento yo estaba nerviosa porque había muchas padres en la cafetería. Pero la profesora de inglés me dijo que yo haria muy bien. Mientras esperaba mi turno para hablar yo estaba temblando. La profesora de inglés me introdujo con palabras amables. Yo di mí discurso en tres minutos y despues todos los padres me aplaudieron. Mis pardes y yo estabámos muy contentos.
En mi clase de inglés yo tenía veinte-tiempo un dia temprano porque mi profesora no estarán la clase en el día normal de veinte-tiempo. Yo vi la lista de los mentores y me gusta mucho. Conzo a que la mayoría de la gente en la lista y ellos son fantásticos. Es el tiempo para la parte dificil. Yo no hago un plan concreto para este programa, yo tengo muchas ideas pero este no es bueno. No es bueno porque nesecsita que yo tengo un plan antes de el fin de año. Ahora mi plan es planear los detallas para mi programa.
Estoy nerviosa porque mi plan es por todo el lugar pero yo sé que yo tengo mucho supportivio de mi familia, mis amigas y mis profesores. Las personas en mi vida son muy importante y las personas han ayudado me son mis inspiraciones.
Con Amor,
Vrushangi
Friday, May 15, 2015
Another Step to my Goal!
Happy Friday Everyone,
Yesterday I had to present my program at both the morning and afternoon NHS meeting and people actually signed up! I can proudly say that I got 29 people on board and I plan on expanding to other organizations like Key Club. I think this is a great start but now I have to do all the detailed planning. Mrs. Hechlik suggested that I make a contract that the mentors have to sign in order to be a part of Freshmen First and I think this is a great idea. It will build more accountability so people don't just blow it off. I also sent the final flyer to Mr. Samocki, another one of my great mentors. After talking all week long I finally have a flyer all set to go. I am really proud of it and I hope the parents like it. This is the flyer I will be giving out when I give my speech at orientation next Thursday! It is crazy to think but I have to print 300 copies!!!
As far as the planning goes for this year I need to have a set plan for the mentors. Mrs. Hechlik also suggested on training the mentors to make it a little easier for everyone. I have so much to do before the end of the school year. My next goal is to have a set plan for all the meetings with the mentors this year as well as the dates for the meetings with the freshmen next year. I also need to find a training method and implement it asap! Another mini goal is to have the contract ready before the meeting with the mentors. I am a little overwhelmed but I know once this is done I won't have much to worry about until August. I would love it if the counselors could set a time during the August Orientation where only freshmen can come. This would be really helpful because I can have the mentors come in on that day and meet with their freshmen and give them a tour with a question and answer session to. I just had another idea regarding the meetings with the freshmen next year, I could possibly set up activities based on the time of the year. For example at the meeting before exams there could be "study stations." I think once I get the mentors together, we can all brainstorm idea.
I am really excited for this program but at the same time I feel a little nervous because things don't always go as planned. This whole program seems really nice and organized in my head and I really hope that once it becomes a reality it stays that way. Of course nothing is ever set in stone but it would be nice if most of my vision came alive. I finally feel so great about 20-time.
Today in Spanish I was introduced to the final assignment regarding 20-time and we have to give a ted talk about our journey and I realized how much I have been through to get to this point. I am excited for the ted talks in Spanish and English because I can talk about all my difficulties as well as what I have achieved. My journal with 20-time so far has been full of ups and downs but I am a strong believer of the saying, "everything happens for a reason" I know I had a rough start but all the hardships have made me appreciate this project even more. I honestly believe I have found more success in the short time that I have spent on Freshmen First then the long hours I spent on my first project. Now that I look back I see a much a different me. I am now someone has not only learned from her hardships and mistakes but also taken those mistakes and turned them into something better.
With Love,
Vrushangi
Yesterday I had to present my program at both the morning and afternoon NHS meeting and people actually signed up! I can proudly say that I got 29 people on board and I plan on expanding to other organizations like Key Club. I think this is a great start but now I have to do all the detailed planning. Mrs. Hechlik suggested that I make a contract that the mentors have to sign in order to be a part of Freshmen First and I think this is a great idea. It will build more accountability so people don't just blow it off. I also sent the final flyer to Mr. Samocki, another one of my great mentors. After talking all week long I finally have a flyer all set to go. I am really proud of it and I hope the parents like it. This is the flyer I will be giving out when I give my speech at orientation next Thursday! It is crazy to think but I have to print 300 copies!!!
As far as the planning goes for this year I need to have a set plan for the mentors. Mrs. Hechlik also suggested on training the mentors to make it a little easier for everyone. I have so much to do before the end of the school year. My next goal is to have a set plan for all the meetings with the mentors this year as well as the dates for the meetings with the freshmen next year. I also need to find a training method and implement it asap! Another mini goal is to have the contract ready before the meeting with the mentors. I am a little overwhelmed but I know once this is done I won't have much to worry about until August. I would love it if the counselors could set a time during the August Orientation where only freshmen can come. This would be really helpful because I can have the mentors come in on that day and meet with their freshmen and give them a tour with a question and answer session to. I just had another idea regarding the meetings with the freshmen next year, I could possibly set up activities based on the time of the year. For example at the meeting before exams there could be "study stations." I think once I get the mentors together, we can all brainstorm idea.
I am really excited for this program but at the same time I feel a little nervous because things don't always go as planned. This whole program seems really nice and organized in my head and I really hope that once it becomes a reality it stays that way. Of course nothing is ever set in stone but it would be nice if most of my vision came alive. I finally feel so great about 20-time.
Today in Spanish I was introduced to the final assignment regarding 20-time and we have to give a ted talk about our journey and I realized how much I have been through to get to this point. I am excited for the ted talks in Spanish and English because I can talk about all my difficulties as well as what I have achieved. My journal with 20-time so far has been full of ups and downs but I am a strong believer of the saying, "everything happens for a reason" I know I had a rough start but all the hardships have made me appreciate this project even more. I honestly believe I have found more success in the short time that I have spent on Freshmen First then the long hours I spent on my first project. Now that I look back I see a much a different me. I am now someone has not only learned from her hardships and mistakes but also taken those mistakes and turned them into something better.
With Love,
Vrushangi
Friday, May 8, 2015
Big News!!!
Hi!
I have BIG news! Today I found out that the person who runs the official 20-time site tweeted my Spanish teacher. The website, 20-time.org, wants to do a feature on our classes! They also said they were very impressed with our blogs. I am so excited, this means we are going big! We are still waiting on information regarding what they would like us to do but either way this is an amazing opportunity. On the website there is a video from York School and all the students who participated in 20-time introduced their projects. It would be really cool to be able to do something like that. I know we have some really good candidates in our class who would be able to make a great video.
So I am finally in class for 20-time! I feel like it's been so long since I have sat down peacefully in my English class to work on my project and write my blog. Usually I write my blogs at home or on my phone and I don't feel like I have done things the "right way" But as I described in my previous post I have a million thoughts going through my head right now. There are two weeks until Freshmen Orientation. I have my speech ready and I usually don't get nervous speaking in front of people but this is so different. Usually when I give presentations it's in class for my teachers and peers. But now it's the real thing. I am presenting the program to the parents who are members of the community. It's great feeling seeing my project slowly come to life.
I gave my document which explains the program to the NHS adviser and I am waiting for him to read it and tell me what he thinks. I am actually hoping he does make changes so I can make this program the best it can be. The NHS meeting is next Thursday and I just got permission from Ms. Hechlik to present my program at the meeting after school. I am also excited to see what Mr.Frye has to say regarding the document.
My next mini goal is to figure out all the dates that the mentors will meet with their freshmen and specifically what will take place at each meeting. This is going to be kind of hard but after everything I have been through regarding this project I know I'll survive. Plus I have so many mentors. I have my official mentor, Mrs. Outinen but I have all these other people that I can go to for help and I consider myself really lucky. A big shout out to my unofficial mentors: Ms. Hechlik, Mrs. Bonotto, Mr.DeBoer, and Mrs.Kastl. They have all helped me throughout my journey in so many ways. I love you guys all, I can say that we have great staff members!
As of now I have a small idea of how and when I want the mentors to meet with the freshmen but it all depends on the number of people that sign up to be mentors. I am really hoping to get a mix of 10th and 11th graders to ensure that this program goes on after I leave high school. My layout for the meetings includes the mentors meeting the freshmen during crucial times of the year. The most important time is the beginning of the year. It's going to be hard to arrange for times and small details since the beginning of the year is so busy for everyone but I am sure we will work something out. I am really excited to see who signs up to be mentors. In the end I want this to be a win-win situation for everyone. I get to see my dream come true, the freshmen feel welcomed at Dow and the mentors can use this as volunteer hours and even put this on their applications for college. This is a program that is meant to help everyone. Even teachers can feel at ease to know that there are upperclassmen helping the freshmen out. Hopefully the freshmen can follow the upperclassmen and join when they have a chance.
Thank you to everyone that has listened to me and guided me thus far.
With Love,
Vrushangi
I have BIG news! Today I found out that the person who runs the official 20-time site tweeted my Spanish teacher. The website, 20-time.org, wants to do a feature on our classes! They also said they were very impressed with our blogs. I am so excited, this means we are going big! We are still waiting on information regarding what they would like us to do but either way this is an amazing opportunity. On the website there is a video from York School and all the students who participated in 20-time introduced their projects. It would be really cool to be able to do something like that. I know we have some really good candidates in our class who would be able to make a great video.
So I am finally in class for 20-time! I feel like it's been so long since I have sat down peacefully in my English class to work on my project and write my blog. Usually I write my blogs at home or on my phone and I don't feel like I have done things the "right way" But as I described in my previous post I have a million thoughts going through my head right now. There are two weeks until Freshmen Orientation. I have my speech ready and I usually don't get nervous speaking in front of people but this is so different. Usually when I give presentations it's in class for my teachers and peers. But now it's the real thing. I am presenting the program to the parents who are members of the community. It's great feeling seeing my project slowly come to life.
I gave my document which explains the program to the NHS adviser and I am waiting for him to read it and tell me what he thinks. I am actually hoping he does make changes so I can make this program the best it can be. The NHS meeting is next Thursday and I just got permission from Ms. Hechlik to present my program at the meeting after school. I am also excited to see what Mr.Frye has to say regarding the document.
My next mini goal is to figure out all the dates that the mentors will meet with their freshmen and specifically what will take place at each meeting. This is going to be kind of hard but after everything I have been through regarding this project I know I'll survive. Plus I have so many mentors. I have my official mentor, Mrs. Outinen but I have all these other people that I can go to for help and I consider myself really lucky. A big shout out to my unofficial mentors: Ms. Hechlik, Mrs. Bonotto, Mr.DeBoer, and Mrs.Kastl. They have all helped me throughout my journey in so many ways. I love you guys all, I can say that we have great staff members!
As of now I have a small idea of how and when I want the mentors to meet with the freshmen but it all depends on the number of people that sign up to be mentors. I am really hoping to get a mix of 10th and 11th graders to ensure that this program goes on after I leave high school. My layout for the meetings includes the mentors meeting the freshmen during crucial times of the year. The most important time is the beginning of the year. It's going to be hard to arrange for times and small details since the beginning of the year is so busy for everyone but I am sure we will work something out. I am really excited to see who signs up to be mentors. In the end I want this to be a win-win situation for everyone. I get to see my dream come true, the freshmen feel welcomed at Dow and the mentors can use this as volunteer hours and even put this on their applications for college. This is a program that is meant to help everyone. Even teachers can feel at ease to know that there are upperclassmen helping the freshmen out. Hopefully the freshmen can follow the upperclassmen and join when they have a chance.
Thank you to everyone that has listened to me and guided me thus far.
With Love,
Vrushangi
Ahora Mi Plan Es...
Hola,
Ahora estoy muy emocionada porque to tengo mi plan final para Freshmen First. Yo voy a hablar a los padres de los Freshmen cuando Dow High tiene la noche por la Freshmen. Hay muchas emociones que yo siento. Estoy nerviosa pero un poco. Espero que mi plan va bien. Creo que cuando una persona empieza una cosa nueva hay duda: si va a trabajar o no. Yo sé que yo tengo el apoyo de mi familia y mis amigos. Y también mis profesoras.
Yo tengo una lista de documentos para la noche. He escrito un discurso para los padres. En el discurso voy a hablar sobre el proyecto, lo que es y lo que espero hacer con él. También hablo de los objetivos que tengo. Quiero que los padres sepan que su hijo está muy seguro en Dow. Freshmen First es un programa diseñado para ayudar a la gente.
Estoy nerviosa por
este discurso, porque tengo que hablar con los padres pero también tengo que
hablar en la próxima reunión del NHS. Realmente espero que los estudiantes se
inscriban para ayudar. Este programa es para los estudiantes de los estudiantes.
Es muy importante que tengo el apoyo de los estudiantes de 10 y 11 grado.
Cuando hablo con estudiantes de NHS quiero decirles que este programa les ayudará. Pueden poner este en sus aplicaciones para la universidad. Pienso que este programa es buena para mentores también porque es una cosa buena cuando un estudiante es un mentor para otra estudiante. Especialmente cuando un estudiante es nueva en la escuela. Venir a la escuela secundaria es un cambio de vida grande y espero que Freshmen First puede liberar estrés para los Freshmen.
Ayer yo vi a Sr.Frye
en la biblioteca y le di mi documento para Freshmen First. Cuando yo vi a
Sr.Frye hoy me dijo que no tenía tiempo para leer mi documento. Pero él va a
leer lo “asap.” También he hablado con mi mentor de 20-tiempo, Sra. Outinen. A
ella le gusta mi discurso y me dijo que n hay cambios necesarios. Creo que soy
muy afortunada porque Sra. Outinen es mi mentor oficial de 20-tiempo pero tengo
otros mentores que me ayudan todos los días. Un grande gracias a todos mis
mentores, Sra. Outinen, Sra. Bonotto, Sra. Hechlik, Sr. Frye, Sr. DeBoer, y
Sra. Kastl.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Tennis and Twenty Time! Am I falling behind?
Hi Everyone,
I have missed so much 20-time in class because of tennis and that makes me sad. Even though I am school excused it still doesn't make up for lost time. I miss being in class and I have to leave early this Friday as well for another tennis match and the Friday after that. But next Friday is our last match! It's sad that the season is coming to an end but at the same time I'm happy that I won't be missing so much school. Its hard to get caught up but most teachers are very nice about make up work.
Anyways, I have finally turned in my final document to Mr.Frye, the NHS supervisor. I really hope he likes it. I told him to make changes. At this point I am going to use any advice I get. The more teachers that see my plan, the better. It's only for the betterment of the program and my school. I am going to be presenting my program at the next NHS meeting because all the 10th graders will be there. I am nervous because I don't know how many people will sign up. I am even more nervous to speak at Parent Night. I guess it's fair to say that I am feeling many emotions right now but happiness overtakes all of that.
I am really proud of myself because I have accomplished a mini goal with 20-time. I wrote out my speech for Freshmen Night. It's three paragraphs long but I want to make sure I get my point across. In my speech I start by welcoming and thanking the parents for coming and explain who I am and why I am there. Then I explain the program itself. In the last paragraph I thank them again and emphasize the point that Freshmen First is a program that includes all Freshmen. I even read the speech to two of my teachers and they really liked it. Now my next few goals include introducing my project to NHS members and parents in the community. Wish me luck, it's much needed.
In English I am still reading The Alchemist and I love the language in that book. I feel like it really relates to me and my project. Plus, there are so many wonderful quotes. I can't believe I am almost done with the book. I know I'll have to find a new book in the next couple of days but I do recommended this one. The book's main theme is following your dreams and that is what 20-time is, either following you dreams, or something you love.
I am hoping to be caught up by this weekend. High school can be overwhelming especially junior year but since I am doing something I love, I know I will do my best.
With Love,
Vrushangi
I have missed so much 20-time in class because of tennis and that makes me sad. Even though I am school excused it still doesn't make up for lost time. I miss being in class and I have to leave early this Friday as well for another tennis match and the Friday after that. But next Friday is our last match! It's sad that the season is coming to an end but at the same time I'm happy that I won't be missing so much school. Its hard to get caught up but most teachers are very nice about make up work.
Anyways, I have finally turned in my final document to Mr.Frye, the NHS supervisor. I really hope he likes it. I told him to make changes. At this point I am going to use any advice I get. The more teachers that see my plan, the better. It's only for the betterment of the program and my school. I am going to be presenting my program at the next NHS meeting because all the 10th graders will be there. I am nervous because I don't know how many people will sign up. I am even more nervous to speak at Parent Night. I guess it's fair to say that I am feeling many emotions right now but happiness overtakes all of that.
I am really proud of myself because I have accomplished a mini goal with 20-time. I wrote out my speech for Freshmen Night. It's three paragraphs long but I want to make sure I get my point across. In my speech I start by welcoming and thanking the parents for coming and explain who I am and why I am there. Then I explain the program itself. In the last paragraph I thank them again and emphasize the point that Freshmen First is a program that includes all Freshmen. I even read the speech to two of my teachers and they really liked it. Now my next few goals include introducing my project to NHS members and parents in the community. Wish me luck, it's much needed.
In English I am still reading The Alchemist and I love the language in that book. I feel like it really relates to me and my project. Plus, there are so many wonderful quotes. I can't believe I am almost done with the book. I know I'll have to find a new book in the next couple of days but I do recommended this one. The book's main theme is following your dreams and that is what 20-time is, either following you dreams, or something you love.
I am hoping to be caught up by this weekend. High school can be overwhelming especially junior year but since I am doing something I love, I know I will do my best.
With Love,
Vrushangi
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