Yes, ladies and gentlemen…it’s that time of year again. The summer, yes, is truly gone: bathing suits have been packed away, pools have been covered.

The Fall, well, it continues onward…the cooler weather, the fallen leaves…it truly is a beautiful time of year.

And yes, this means that the holidays are just around the corner. In fact, Thanksgiving is already next week. It’s time to get ourselves prepared.

I am of course talking about Thanksgiving break. Starting on the Wednesday, the half-day, right through until Monday morning when we come back to school.

The first thing you can do is help your family cook. That’s right, your family probably needs some help preparing all of the wonderful food that will be consumed on Thanksgiving Day, so lend a hand. Prep that turkey, stuff that stuffing…just help out.

Imagine how great it will be, helping the family prepare those delicious Thanksgiving Day desserts…it’s ok, sneak a taste!

While you are doing this, catch up with family…ones you haven’t seen in a while and even those you see each and every day.

Maybe you might want to take advantage of those wonderful Black Friday deals and make your way to the malls and outlets. Good luck…it might be crazy out there!

Whatever you choose to do, have fun. That is most important. Rest, enjoy being home and off from school, and spending time with your family. Happy Thanksgiving.