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In focus School days

September 13, 2019 at 12:30PM

1. The calm before the storm: Bob Young of Lakeville is the building chief at East Lake Elementary and spends his summer cleaning the school. His last order of business? Refinishing the gym floor. “I really like the sleek appearance of the floor, even if it only lasts for a few short days!” 2. Gayle Goben of Arden Hills sent in this photo of grandson Arthur walking to school with his mom, Natalie. 3. In this sweet photo by Julie Schmickle of Plymouth, we’re not sure who’s going to miss who more. 4. When Pam Stegora Axberg of New Brighton lived in Denver in 2004, year-round school started in July. Twins Timothy and Anthony didn’t look as excited as their younger sister, Elizabeth, who was starting kindergarten. 5. Every fall, Sandra Sorensen of Shakopee is reminded of the first day of school in 1986. “My oldest, Tom, was all set for his new adventure in kindergarten. Needless to say, his younger brother, Aaron, not so much,” she said. Sandra said Aaron stayed in the driveway on his play tractor all afternoon until the bus brought his brother back home. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The start of another school year brings mixed feelings for students, staff and parents. There's the excitement of a fresh start and new adventures (and perhaps an empty house), but a tinge of sadness for those left behind, whether that's the family dog, a little brother or Mom. Thanks to all the readers who sent in photos of the time-honored, back-to-school ritual.

When Pam Stegora Axberg of New Brighton lived in Denver in 2004, year-round school started in July. Twins Timothy and Anthony didn’t look as excited as their younger sister, Elizabeth, who was starting kindergarten. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Every fall, this day in 1986 comes to mind for Sandra Sorensen of Shakopee. “My oldest, Tom, was all set for his new adventure in kindergarten. Needless to say, his younger brother, Aaron, not so much,” she said. And to prove his point, Sandra said Aaron stayed in the driveway on his play tractor all afternoon until that bus brought his brother back home. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Here’s a different back-to-school picture: Bob Young of Lakeville is the building chief at East Lake Elementary and spends his summer cleaning the school. His last order of business? Refinishing the gym floor. “I really like the sleek appearance of the floor, even if it only lasts for a few short days!” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Gayle Goben of Arden Hills sent in this photo of grandson Arthur walking to school with mom, Natalie. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)