It’s funny how sending our kids back to school can unleash such a range of emotions. Getting them back into the swing of the new school year feels like such a relief but it’s a new game when your baby climbs on that big bus for the very first time. I had a vision of the day we reach that point with our kids while viewing this photo submitted by a Barrington mom named Lindsey.
There’s something a little bittersweet about the return to school at summer’s end. Off they go with bright eyes, a bigger shoe size and a new air of confidence you don’t remember from last year.
I’m feeling the love out there for our young students after viewing the pictures submitted for our Back to School Community Album & Photo Contest. It is clear how much you cherish these children and we are right there with you.
From preschool to high school, there are students of all ages represented in our collection, thanks to dozens of parents who shared their favorite photos with captions.
We’ve drawn the names of 3 winners, but some of the photos caught my attention for clever touches like this one, submitted by a Barrington mom named Maria. With that sunny smile, I have a hunch your little AJ aced his kindergarten debut! (Even though it might have been a little rough on his mom ;)).
I picked up some great ideas for next year, thanks to the moms who took that extra step, adding info-props to their pics to forever remember these special little milestones…
We have to give a shout-out to the students who hammed it up a little for their photos. No sign of nerves present with these kids!…
We even had a few high schoolers in the mix. One actually let her mom take her photo on school premises (gasp! 😮 😳 :wink:)…
…And others were running to catch the bus, in true high school style.
I am in love with all of the images submitted and we have the full photo album and slideshow below. But, alas, we only have three prizes to give away. We just drew three names and now have our winners!
We picked prizes that are perfect for a little pampering. After all, it’s not easy getting all those back-to-school clothes, shoes and supplies all ready before day one. Parents, you deserve a major pat on the back for a job well done!
Here are the prizes and the names of our three winners…
Jenna Speight Wins a Spa Bleu 60-Minute Massage
Spa Bleu at The Arboretum of South Barrington is going to help Jenna unwind and relax with a 60 minute massage, worth $85.
Each massage starts with an Aveda foot soak and will be followed by a consultation and fully customized experience.
Spa Bleu is an Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa promoting a healthy mind and body. For more information about their salon and spa services, visit Spa-Bleu.com.
Here’s the photo Jenna entered into our contest…
Tatjana Bergman Wins a Skin Wellness by Renee Ultimate Radiance Facial
Tatjana will receive an Ultimate Radiance Facial from Skin Wellness By Renee which lasts an hour and 15 minutes and is also an $85 value.
Founder, Renee Diak-Witek just moved her Skin Wellness Facial Salon to a new location at Studio St. Claire, 118 Wool Street in Barrington.
Renee’s facials are completely customized to your skin type and include skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, 20 minute facial massage and an anti aging mask. For more information, visit skinwellnessbyrenee.skincaretherapy.net.
Here’s a photo Tatjana entered into our contest…
Elissa Brebach Wins a Manicure & Pedicure at Avalon
Elissa will receive a manicure and pedicure from Avalon Salon and Day Spa, courtesy of Avalon and Deer Park Town Center, a $75 value!
Avalon is an AVEDA Lifestyle Salon located at Deer Park Town Center that is open seven days a week and houses over fifty trained professionals. For more information, visit AvalonDeerPark.com.
Here’s a photo Elissa entered into our contest…
Congratulations to our winners and THANK YOU to all who entered our contest and contributed their personal photos to our Back-to-school Community Album here at 365Barrington.com. Within the next week, we’ll be in touch with the winners and send prizes by mail.
In the meantime, here’s one last look at our all of our entries and the album in it’s entirety. Don’t let those kids hit the books too hard this weekend! There’s still a little bit of summer left to savor.
Logan excited for his first day of 3/4 preschool at Atonement Christian Day School – Submitted by Mom, Paige
AJ’s First Day of Kindergarten at North Barrington Elementary! – Very emotional day. 🙂 – Submitted by mom, Maria Palumbo
Next stop, Roslyn Road – Submitted by mom, Lindsey
Nina has been looking forward to her kindergarten bus all summer – Submitted by mom, Elissa
First day back to school at Classical Consortium Academy at Village Church of Barrington – Submitted by mom, Lindsay
Ready for first day of kindergarten! – Submitted by dad, Mike
Nina has been looking forward to her kindergarten bus all summer – Submitted by mom, Elissa
4th Grade and ready! – Submitted by Mom, Laurie
With his backpack on and shoes ready to run, this little guy is ready for preschool! – Submitted by mom, Ann
The “little brothers” sitting outside Lines while the moms all watch their first graders line up and go inside – Submitted by mom, Stephanie
Emily and Josh – 2nd & 5th Grade – Submitted by Mom, Lynn
My son Keegan off to his last year at Hough – Submitted by Mom, Paige
First day of preschool for the little guy! So excited to be starting at Salem this year! – Submitted by mom, Courtney
From the first days if preschool and kindergarten to the first day in second and fifth grades, these sisters are eager for the year ahead! – Submitted by mom, Ann
My daughter off to first grade at Lines – Submitted by mom, Stephanie
Logan excited for his first day of 3-4 preschool at Atonement Christian Day School – Submitted by Mom, Lisa
Nothing like running for the bus on your first day of High School!! – Submitted by mom, Laura
Madilyn was SO excited to start Kindergarten, she barely let me take this photo of her running off the bus! – Submitted by mom, Dawn
We live right next to Hough Street school and the kids had the idea to race over – Submitted by mom, Tatjana
Madilyn was SO excited to start Kindergarten, she barely let me take this photo of her running off the bus! – Submitted by mom, Dawn
Josh Starts 5th Grade at Hough Street School – Submitted by Mom, Lynn
First day of preschool for the little guy! So excited to be starting at Salem this year! – Submitted by mom, Courtney
Stop and smell the roses, off to kindergarten! – Submitted by mom, Lindsey
YES WE DID IT we survived the first day of school!! – Submitted by mom, Alexandra
Oops! Forgot to take the back-to-school photo at home. Let me humiliate my Sophomore Daughter, Kirsten, and take it in front of the High School – Submitted by mom, Patty
Peace Out for 3rd Grade! Lourdes, North Barrington School – Submitted by Mom, Christina
My twins first day of 1st grade – Submitted by mom, Heather
Jackson (5th) & Madison (3rd) on the 1st day of school 2013! – Submitted by mom, Diane
McKenzie’s first day of school at Countryside – Submitted by mom, Karen
My son Connor, extremely happy to head back to Hough Street School. His twin brother and sister couldn’t care less. It was his idea to jump for the photo – Submitted by mom, Jenna
Lidia was excited for her first full day of her new school! – Submitted by Barbara
On the porch – Submitted by mom, Tatjana
My son Keegan off to his last year at Hough with his teacher, Mrs. Lanan – Submitted by Paige
