Mrs. Bridges' Summer Adventures

Dear Fabulous First Graders,

My name is Mrs. Rachel Bridges and I am one of your new First Grade Teachers. I am so excited to meet you and for our Disco Party to begin! I can't wait to hear all about your summer adventures. I wanted to share mine with you as well as introduce myself.

The summer is always a wonderful time to spend with family and friends and this year, I did just that. I have throughouly enjoyed spending time with my husband, Zach (Mr. Bridges) and my two adorable sons, Josiah (2 yrs.) and Josh (1yrs.). We have had a great time visiting the Jacksonville Zoo, going to the beach, and spending time with our families. We have taken advantage of every opportunity to stay cool whether at swimming lessons or just under a beach umbrella. Have you been at the pool or the beach this summer?

I bet you have, it has been a scorcher!

I got to spend some sunny relaxation time in Key Largo this summer, where I went snorkeling for the first time! Mr. Bridges and I took a four hour boat ride to a Coral Reef Preserve in Key Largo, Florida to check out some of the most beautiful fish I have ever seen! We actually got to visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, which has some amazing history and has the only live coral reef in the continental United States.

Well, I can't wait to meet all of you amazing First Graders and I know that together with Ms. Correia and Mrs. Matics, we will have a wonderful and successful year!