5 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER

07 | NOV 2022 5 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR

BY TERRI PARK ILLUSTRATIONS BY YEONJAE LEE

With winter comes many different things you need to prepare for: colder weather, warmer food, thicker clothes, and so much more. Without further ado, here are some ways to prepare for the oncoming snowy season!

GET READY FOR SPORTS PACK WINTER ESSENTIALS ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!

SFS has many sports prepared for the winter season: basketball, wrestling, swimming, table tennis, and cheer being the five featured activities. Table tennis is one of our school community’s most recent sports, established just last year! And with last year’s seniors gone and a new group of freshmen in high school, this season is sure to be an exciting one. For our athletes, make sure to stay hydrated and eat well. As we transition into colder weather, you might want to consider preparing a few items to keep you set for winter. Tucking an extra heat pack or two into your pockets is always a nice way to keep your hands warm. Gloves, earmuffs, and scarves are never a bad option when going outside! We have numerous holidays scattered throughout the next few weeks to look forward to. At the start of November, we had autumn break (continued from October) from the 1st to the 6th, and our winter break this year will start on the 17th of December and end on the 8th of January. Remember, holidays are a time to relax.

RESTOCK YOUR WARDROBE FIGHT THAT WINTER DEPRESSION

With the drop in temperature, you should check your closet to see if you have appropriate clothes for the winter, and if you don’t, consider buying a few extra jackets to keep yourself warm. While temperatures are still alternating, it might be a good idea to gradually dress in more layers before transitioning completely into the thick sweater zone. Drastic changes in temperature are never good for the human body, especially during flu season. Winter depression is a very common phenomenon and happens between autumn and winter due to decreasing sunlight. In order to steer clear of winter depression, go outside to take walks—with the cooler weather, this could be a lot easier to do—or doing some recreational activities at home. Also keep in frequent contact with your friends and family during any breaks we get from school as well: staying social is a nice way to keep your mental health in check.