Bridget Smith

Literacy Specialist | Hudson CSD | MCS Elementary School

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Audrey Hodges painted herself with a background inspired by the stained glass windows in the church where her father is a pastor (which is also where she worked on painting her portrait). As well as her love of dogs, nature, and friendship.

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Nevaeh had a clear vision for her portrait long before she started her final piece. Lou encouraged students to experiment with collage which allowed Nevaeh to determine which physical traits she wanted to accentuate: her glasses, her skin tone, and her hair.

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Students worked on their pieces throughout Ramadan and during our discussions Laiba shared that she was feeling inspired to incorporate her religion in her work. In the background you will see religious symbols, words, and objects that represent her!

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Here is one of our @MCSBluehawks student artists handing off her portrait to Lou back in March. Laiba was inspired by her love of Harry Potter and chose to depict herself as a wizard.

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

In May we were awarded a grant by the Hudson Arts Emergency Program which we used to purchase art materials students needed to finalize their paintings.
Thank you to @newschannel10 for documenting the final months of The Bliss Towers Mural Project.

https://t.co/zfWLuKRJWq

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Thank you for having me as a guest on the Thursday Afternoon Show @WGXC to talk about The Bliss Towers Mural Project! The archived episode is online if you missed it.

Here we are seeing student artist Maisha Azmir’s stunning portrait for the 1st time in person. Go check it out!

[M.C. Smith Elementary School @MCSBluehawks]

So proud of our MCSES family
Check this article: https://t.co/TLYCeeediA

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Local artist Louise Smith & I worked with a group of students @MCSBluehawks on The Bliss Towers Mural Project. We explored the concepts of race, identity & community through ongoing discussions and self-portraiture.
Check out the full front page story! https://t.co/FMhRp2ICWp

[Hudson Area Library @hudsonnylibrary]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to Ms. Smith who we've had the pleasure to work with over the past few years in a variety of capacities.

[Hudson Children’s Book Festival @HudsonCBF]

Sent this book by @AmeDyckman to a couple of my colleagues, and they LOVE it! “This couldn’t be more perfect for right now” @Smith_Reads @MCSBluehawks @HudsonCSD

[M.C. Smith Elementary School @MCSBluehawks]

Thank you to the Hudson Elks Lodge for their generous donation to @HudsonCSD . Students now have access to books by many of the authors coming to @HudsonCBF

[Hudson Children’s Book Festival @HudsonCBF]

We are so thrilled to reveal our 2020 HCBF poster created by the amazingly talented @BRENDAN_WENZEL! Please share! It’s is so incredibly beautiful! @HudsonCSD @MCSBluehawks @JHSBluehawks @HHSBluehawks

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

4/5 Enrichment ELT students explore identity through self portraiture using a variety of art media techniques. Local artist, Lou Smith is working with students each week @MCSBluehawks. The project will culminate in a large mural in Hudson. Stay tuned!

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

@CampInvention 2019 @MCSBluehawks was a major success! This year we doubled our program. We hosted over 80 participants ranging from 1st grade to 6th grade! Check out our slideshow to see some great pictures!
https://t.co/FhEqFA2caO

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Spending the day learning about building culturally responsive literacy using text sets. Excited to share this with my friends and colleagues @MCSBluehawks! Thank you @kmessler1 and @cphistory27 for this great workshop!

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Your child won’t want to miss a week of excitement at @CampInvention. Find @MCSBluehawks at https://t.co/dMfvH7R4wm or call 800-968-4332 & register today! #CampInvention

[Bridget Smith @Smith_Reads]

Invent the future this summer! We’re proud to host @CampInvention a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, @MCSBluehawks during the week of July 8! Register early -the first 80 @HudsonCSD students are eligible for the discounted registration price of $130! 800-968-4332

[Hudson Children’s Book Festival @HudsonCBF]

Please join us!
The annual cocktail party fundraiser for The Hudson Literacy Fund is scheduled for Saturday, March 30. B/c of this wonderful local foundation, every single student @HudsonCSD gets a free book of their choice signed by the author the day of the HCBF.

[Hudson Children’s Book Festival @HudsonCBF]

Why Many Black Children aren’t reading| @TyAllanJackson |TEDx https://t.co/6Raj3nhi2h
Ty makes the connection b/w illiteracy & the lack of diversity in children’s books & authors.The key to increasing literacy rates could be found in treating authors like the rock stars they are

[Hudson Children’s Book Festival @HudsonCBF]

Our HCBF authors are ROCK STARS. Our students are star struck 🤩 every year when they get to meet some of their favorite authors @HudsonCBF We are so fortunate that the authors we celebrate visit our @HudsonCSD schools & community. Giving our students a one of a kind experience.