Finals!

Hey Freshman,

As you know, finals are coming up (December 13th, 14th, and 15th).
Do you remember the study habits that your mentors taught you? You can use them to study for finals!
Study a little bit each day instead of cramming the night before, get enough sleep, ask questions in class, or form a study group. If you feel like you need more help, go to the CSF drop in table in the library for tutoring..

Good luck and wish you all the best!

Your Peer Leaders

Hey Freshman! Worried about ARENA?

Any of you stressing out about Arena? Don't worry, your Peer Mentors will be coming to your regs next Tuesday in order to explain it all to you! In the mean time, think of any questions you might have to ask them and WATCH THIS VIDEO!
Remember, it will all work out in the end : )

Getting Involved at Lowell: by Peer Mentor Natasha

The Lowell experience just isn’t complete if you haven’t participated in any sports, clubs, or extra-curriculars; there’s just so many things you can do and so little time you have to do them. Joining a sports team is an easy way to make new friendships and meet a lot of new people and clubs are a way for you to explore and engage in your personal interests. If you’re still on that Lowell hype about having too much homework, you just need to to learn to manage your time more wisely. Cramming is never the answer, so instead you should try spacing out your studying and allotting your time accordingly. So get out there, and join the Cross Country team, Badminton team, Basketball team, just whatever interests you in general. High school is a time to explore, so go crazy!

LSA Elections Info Meeting!

This Friday, October 7th, SBC is hosting the 2015 LSA Elections Info Meeting for the Freshmen Class of 2015.

The informational session will take place in the Choir Room (rm 70) this Friday from 3:30-4:30pm. It's strictly an informational meeting, so those who attend are in no way obliged to run for a student government position.

LSA is a great way to get involved with organizing school events, pumping up class spirit, and working closely with school administration. We highly encourage freshmen to attend the meeting even if they are just the slightest bit interested. There are six class board positions available: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations, and Historian. Each job will be thoroughly explained at the meeting and all questions will be answered. NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

How was your first six weeks?

Hey Freshman!
How were your first six weeks at Lowell? What have you learned? What would you improve upon?

Take this time to reflect on your first grading period of high school and brainstorm ways to make the next one even better!

Some ideas are:

• Get a CSF tutor if you're having trouble in one of your classes
• Make an appointment to talk with your teacher if you are not understanding the material in class
• Join a club
• Attend school events (Homecoming - which is this Friday)
• Join a sport

If you have any other ideas, leave a comment and let us know!

Meet your Peer Leaders!!

There are five of us students, and Adee, our Peer Resources Coordinator, that run the mentoring program at Lowell. We’re the ones that manage the mentoring program and plan the Tuesday reg activities. If you ever have any questions about the program, or just want to meet us, visit us during our office hours 19/20 in T-14B!

Ami Fanaika:

Hey Everyone!

My name is Amiame Fanaika, (but known as “Ami"). I am currently a senior and have been involved with peers for two years. For the past year I have enjoyed working with Peers which lead me to apply for a position as a Peer Leader. My advice for the Freshman are if you are ever in doubt about classes, homework, or about any school activities do not be afraid to ask a teacher for help, or any peer mentors. We are here to help you through your first year here at Lowell. :)

Isabella Jaye:

Hi, my name is Isabella Jaye and I'm a senior this year. I first took a Peer Resources class second semester sophomore year. At first, I didn't really know what the Peer Resources program did, but I wanted to take another non-academic class and my counselor suggested it. Now, almost two years later, I'm so glad that he did. I ended up loving the class and continuing my involvement with Peer Resources as a mentor. After being a mentor my junior year, I decided to apply to be a project leader. My wish for the freshman is that they try something they didn't do in middle school. Join a sport, take an elective (like a peers class!), or get involved with a club relating to something you're interested in. Lowell has so much to offer, both in terms of academics and activities, and you can learn so much and meet so many great people by taking advantage of all the school has to give. If I could give any piece of advice, it would be to make time for your friends and enjoy your time here. Academics are important, but you only get these fours years once, so make sure to take the time to enjoy it.


Ivan Jiang:

Hi, my name is Ivan and I'm currently a junior. I've been involved with peer resources since middle school. It was a fun and rewarding experience, so I wanted to continue to work with peer resources in high school. In my sophomore year, I applied and became a mentor. However I still wanted to challenge myself and be more involved, which is why I became a peer leader. One thing I'd like to see happen with the mentoring program this year is to start to change the culture and mind-set of Lowell students, so that we will limit our AP classes and extracurricular activities. The key is to have a balance between schoolwork and personal time. One tip i'd like to give to the freshmen is don't give up your lunch just to take a certain class. It's not worth it, you'll find your classes way more challenging because it is very hard to focus on an empty stomach.

Vivian Trinh:

Hi! My name is Vivian, and I'm a senior at Lowell this year.  I've been a peer mentor since I was a freshman, and even took the Peer Helping class junior year.  I have definitely enjoyed being apart of the Peers Program. I truly love every part of this program, and I wanted to contribute more, so I decided to become a Peer Leader.  I hope everyone has a great 2011-2012 school year!! Also, don't forget school may be important, but your health is even more important, so make sure you always get enough sleep!

Della Wong:

Hey Everyone! My name is Della & I am one of your Peer Leaders  :D This has been my second year involved in the Peer Mentoring Program. To be entirely honest, this Program had taught me a lot throughout the semesters. As a leader, you learn much about time, effort, responsibility, and leadership skills. Like I said before, if the mentors show up for one  training, the leaders probably showed up to all seven or more trainings. Talk about being exhausted right? But it's all good, since it's our job (: We are thankful for all the people interested in applying to this program, since we see the sincerity in the mentors who want to help out their mentees. In fact, some people who signed up are actually inspired by their previous mentors. For the freshmen, I would like to congratulate you all for getting accepted into Lowell! You might feel uneasy at first transitioning from Middle School to High School, but trust me, before you know it, these four years are going to fly by like sand in a hourglass. I wish you all good luck and the best four exciting years of your life! 

Freshman Mixer

This Friday, August 26, a Freshmen Mixer Event is being held in the Courtyard after school from 3:35pm- 5pm, where you will be able to get to know your classmates better. Free food will be provided!

We strongly encourage you attend this event and widen your perspective of Lowell!

How was your first day of Lowell?

Happy first week of school!!! We hope you all had wonderful summers and successful first and second days of school : )

As always, please never hesitate to contact your mentors (or us at LPRcoachmentors@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns. You will be seeing your mentors again this Friday when they come to your reg for another visit.

Helpful Tips from our Mentors

This spring, we asked each of our mentors to make a list of tips or suggestions they wish they had known when they started Lowell. Here's 20 things to keep in mind as you begin your freshman year!

Tips for Incoming Freshman

(This list was created for the Class of 2015 by Peer Mentors as they reflected upon their time at Lowell)

1. Enjoy your high school years!  Make friends, join clubs & sports, try new things, take classes that you enjoy, relax & enjoy!
2. Know your limits:  Do not overload on academic classes--including AP classes during 10th - 12th grades.
3. Time management is important:  balance school, family, friends, personal time & sleep
4. Prioritize and organize:  Use your school planner.
5. Set your own goals:  Focus on what is important to you.
6. Do your best from day one.  Always work hard.
7. It is important to ask for support & help: teachers, counselors, Peer Mentors, Wellness Center, etc.
8. Find a teacher you really like & develop a relationship with her/him.
9. Don’t procrastinate: be aware that Facebook, video games & other screen-time activities steal time away from completing your school work.  Do your school work first!
10. Watch your stress level:  A little stress can be motivating.  A lot can be overwhelming.  Do things that help you manage your stress:  exercise, listen to music, talk about it, etc
11. Listen to what your body is telling you & take care of yourself:  Eat well, exercise, sleep
12. Always get enough sleep:  Teens need on average 9 hours & 15 minutes each night.
13. Make time for yourself to do things that you love.
14. Grades are not everything:  Always remember that they are only part of your high school experience.
15. Do not let your peers control your life:  Don’t feel the need to compare yourself to others.
16. Be yourself.
17. Balance your school and social life.
18. Eat lunch every day.
19. Take a break away from academics every day.
20. HAVE FUN!

Freshman Orientation!

Freshman Orientation is Tuesday, August 9th.

 Get ready for a fun day where you'll meet Lowell's administrators, teachers, and students!

Check out your new school's website here:
https://lhs-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com/

We can't wait to meet all of you!