As we all may know, Labor Day is coming up on September 2. Which means we get an extra day off to kick back and relax! Everyone is excited for a day off of school and work. But what is there to do when you have an extra day off?

1. Spend time outside! The weather is going to be nice and warm Labor Day weekend, use it to get some vitamin D from the sun! Go on a run, walk your dog, play a sport, or simply just lay out and read in the sun. Spending time outside is a good way to recover after the first few weeks of school.
2. Do service work! Even though we don’t have school on a Monday, that does not mean other facilities will not be open. This is a great time to get a few service hours in for the quarter! A bunch of service organizations may still be open and would love for students to provide help for them. You can also provide service for your grade school! All schools will be closed and your old principals would love to see you and would love your help.
3. Quality time! Quality time with your favorite people can be a great idea to spend your day off. Spend time with your family, especially if they are always at work. This can give you time to reconnect and spend quality time with them. You can also spend time with your friends! You and your friends can go get food, do service, or do an activity outside. If you can’t spend time with your family or friends, you can spend time with your pet. I am sure your pet misses you when you are at school or out of the house most of the time. Labor Day gives you a chance to give your pet the love they deserve.
4. Self care day! If you have been more focused on school than on yourself then I suggest taking a self care day. Spend your day pampering and spoiling yourself by going to a spa, take yourself shopping, refresh yourself. You, as a person, is worth more than any stressful thing in your life so remember to spend a day just on yourself.
5. Catch up on school work! The first few weeks of school have flown by already! But some of us students were not ready for the school work we have been given. This extra Monday off school gives you an opportunity to finish any school work you have fallen behind on.

No matter how you spend your extra day off, just remember to relax, stay safe, and be ready to return to school refreshed and ready to learn!