Contest: Win Your Child Some Back-To-School Shoes

The 2011-2012 school year is just around the corner.

While most children are looking forward to the new school year, some parents are dreading the expensive back-to-school shopping trips.

To alleviate some of that shopping pain, while finding your children some kicks that will rock the playground, Patch has partnered with . 

Shoe Strings will donate a $40 gift certificate to parent who tells Patch what their adorable tyke is most excited about this school year. Just enter your answer in the comment section below for a chance to win.

• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
• To enter, submit your comment below.
• All entries must be received by noon Aug. 28 Eastern Time. The winner will be announced on Aug. 29.
• You may only enter once.
• One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

The winner will receive a $40 gift certificate to Shoe Strings.

No contest would be complete without official rules. Check them out .