To the carpool moms and dads driving their precious cargo from the close of summer vacation to the opening days of school.

To the high school and college students getting used to moving through the hallways of academia to new classes and teachers, who just weeks ago as camp counselors found herding kittens easier than moving their young campers from activity to activity.

To the happy screams from a swimming pool to the buzzing of a busy classroom.

From camp “bug juice” and plenty of macaroni and cheese to lunch boxes and bologna sandwiches.

From a noticeable decrease in Teaneck and Englewood morning traffic to a few extra minutes needed to get to work.

Trading in Yankees and Mets caps, T-shirts, flip flops and play clothes for clean, pressed, new school uniforms.

From swimming “noodles” and sunscreen to new loose leaf binders, pencils and backpacks.

From Siri to school morning announcements.

We hope that you all had a wonderful, memorable summer. And we look forward to sharing your successes academically and on the sports fields and courts as school coverage gets started in The Jewish Link.

Welcome back. Carry the energy from your summer days into the classroom toward an exceptional year for all.

By JLNJ Staff