Dimitri Agdanowski
Senior Elliott Anderson enjoys his day off in the snow. In December, he and his friends frequently went sledding during the snow day.
You wake up late from your blaring alarm clock. After watching the news and browsing the snow day calculator to see if any signs indicate a snow day for tomorrow morning, you see that school has been canceled due to cold weather.
Most Loy Norrix freshmen like having snow days. They enjoy taking a break from school and having time to themselves.
Some students, like freshman Jackson Peterson, have superstitions about snow days.
“I put ice in the toilet the night before to have a high chance of a snow day,” Peterson said.
Besides putting ice in the toilet, some students think wearing pajamas inside out will magically create a snow day.
Another freshman, James Mayer, also has a positive view of snow days.
“I think snow days are really good. It’s nice to get a day off, and it’s good to take a day for yourself, regroup, and spend time with my family,” Mayer said.
According to The Effect of Snow Days on Student Performances, by Doug Gavel of Harvard Kennedy School, a snow day here and there can greatly benefit a student. While school can cause a lot of stress and problems, some students just want some time to themselves and to relax.
There are many things to do on a snow day, but one ideal activity freshman Gabriel Solitro enjoys is sledding. Solitro also loves kicking back and relaxing on a winter day.
“I like to watch TV and sleep in,” Solitro said.
There are many fun, exciting things to do indoors or outdoors on a snow day. Some activities Solitro mentioned are just a few of the other amazing things to do on a snow day.
Indoor Winter Activities To Help Beat Those Michigan Snow Days, by Rana Makki, who writes for the Detroit Moms blog, recommends creative activities, such as cuddling with a loved one and watching a movie.
“I enjoy snow days a lot,” freshman Zack Siegel said. “They allow me to spend time with my family and cats, to have a relaxing day kicking it back and watching a movie.”