Word on the

we can avoid in ourselves by investing time in self-care. Inspired by the “Senior Skip Day”, taking a day off for your mental health to either catch up on work or just take a break from being in the classroom can be beneficial and help you feel refreshed for your return.

Another way of avoiding this slump is by involving yourself at school. Having an activity to look forward to can promote coming to school. Whether it be joining an after school club, participating in a

Are you happy about the change of weather?

“Absolutely. The cold, I cannot do it because I get so cold so quickly. And since my skin is darker, the colder I get, the ashier I get. That is the worst.” musical ensemble, or joining your school newspaper (hint, hint), these organizations provide some fun in an otherwise boring school day. If you’re more interested in your academics, you can inspire yourself by setting short or long term goals. If you’re motivated by the challenge, you can set goals like getting a certain grade in a class or mastering a skill or language. The feeling of achieving something you possibly originally didn’t think you could will fill you

“Yes, because my birthday is around Spring time and I just prefer warm weather over cold weather.” with a sense of pride. This goal-setting can help you stay focused and be more interested in school.

Yes, we can count down the days til we get to the freedom of summer, but in order to prevent overall doom and gloom, we should enjoy the days of high school. You know what they say; it’ll be gone before you know it and you’ll miss it more than you think.

"Yes, because I do not like how cold it is, and I like spending time outside more."

“Yes, because I cannot wait to not have to be in warm clothes all the time; it is so uncomfortable. I just do not like cold weather either. Summer would be so great right now."

Comics

The Kitchen - Klayton Wilkinson

"Yeah I am, I do not know, there is a little more joy in the air when the sun is out a little bit longer, and going home when the sun is up instead of the dark cold."

Miles Weicht-

Kitty