There's no "I" in TEAM

This week I want to take a break from the formats of my previous posts and just brag on my team!  I was really nervous (but still more excited!) about the transition from third grade to first.  Would I do well?  Would it be a good fit?  Would this...?...What if that...?...   What a waste of my worries!!

// Photo retrieved from The Keep Calm-O-Matic //

My new team was quick to welcome me with outstretched hands and they literally haven't let go since!  In some way, each of them has taken me under their wings and shared countless ideas, books, templates, games, advice, resources... the list really does go on!  They are AWESOME!   

{ From left to right: Minnette, Shelley, Ashely, Ann Elizabeth, Haley, and Me }
// Photo credit: Haley //

Thanks to Haley and her bright idea, our team has custom-made t-shirts.... "still in FIRST grade and loving it!"  Wearing them as a team has become a regular Friday tradition!

Last week, some of us had the opportunity to visit the Birmingham Zoo for Teacher Night!  That's right - the Zoo put on a special night of food, drink, and teacher talk!  We had an absolute blast and enjoyed team building and (a rare) weekday teachers' night out!  Thank you Birmingham Zoo for being such great hosts!  We will see you with our firsties in May!!

{From left to right: Me, Ashely, Haley, and Shelley }

I am so blessed to be a part of both an AWESOME team and school!  As the Beatles say, "I get by with a little help from my friends."  Such a true statement in regards to these sweet gals!  So thankful to call these girls friends and colleagues!  Only 25 days or so in and it's already been such a great year!  I cannot wait to see what the rest of the school year has in store!!