Melissa Schmidt

Building Literacy Expert, Lakewood Elementary School, Ann Arbor Public Schools

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

@nellkduke The first episode is amazing! The music, storyline, characters, culture is simply pure joy 😊 #tearsofjoy Thank you @nellkduke I can't wait to watch it with my daughter!

[A2Schools Strategic Partnerships @A2Partnerships]

#adayinthelife of a @UMich volunteer @a2schools. Laughs, one on one support and positive role models. These are some of the ways our students benefit from this incredible partnership. #goblue @A2Lakewood @A2SchoolsSuper

[Paul Richardson @Richardson_199]

Amazing graphic from @KellyGToGo & @pennykittle from 180 Days from @HeinemannPub
In our ELA courses, we work hard to establish 30-60 minutes of reading each day.

How can we raise volume of reading? Choice
Time & space
Time to talk
High expectations, Clear Structure
Access

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

Principal Latour engaging with students at lunch recess...Belonging, Significance, FUN! #a2engage @A2Lakewood @a2schools @A2SchoolsSuper @responsiveclass

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

Our house is looking forward to the Birth-3yr. Essential Literacy Practices coming out soon! Thank you #MichiganLiteracy @nellkduke @TanyaSWright

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

The long awaited moment...guppies away!!! @stunreefer #lifecycles #inquiryinaction @A2_IB

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

Learning about adaptation, survival and life cycles with @stunreefer #a2ib #inquiry #askanexpert

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

via @npr: U.S. Kids Far Less Likely To Out-Earn Their Parents, As Inequality Grows https://t.co/ctSQeuzxY7

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

So dynamic! All we have to do is give them the opportunity :) https://t.co/z3dFyONnsP

[Wendy Rothman @A2_IB]

An inquiry into how humans express ideas and understandings through art #a2ib #pypart

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

@A2_IB_PYP #d4dt Leadership Involves Poetry As Well As Plumbing https://t.co/xvOmMcb3Vb @ShadokaVentures

[Wendy Rothman @A2_IB]

In Bay City MI for IB Regional conference! #a2ib #SaginawIB2016

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

What's At Risk When Schools Focus Too Much on Student Data? https://t.co/nRO2XVDKDe

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

Instead of detention, these students get meditation @CNN https://t.co/nQmyBV3Llw

[A2 Public Schools @A2schools]

Looking for part-time work? Come to our job fair Nov. 3 and see what we offer. Combine jobs for more hours https://t.co/kilOauVVsu #annarbor

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

'positive school climate had a significant impact on academics' @NPR: How A Happy School Can Help Students Succeed https://t.co/CpTK3vyMCu

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

@A2SchoolsSuper @A2schools @A2RecDirect What a great day it was!! #alwaysfinish

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

Via @NPR: How To Spark Learning Everywhere Kids Go — Starting With The Supermarket https://t.co/7bQFSofsui

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

@A2SchoolsSuper Thanks for reminding us of 'the very best ingredient' to a new school year! #thestudents 😊 #a2ib https://t.co/cxk1dHfpKq

[SuperSwift @LPSSuperSwift]

A great day @a2mitchell-met 1st gr,observed a 3rd morn meeting,& Y5s learning about choice-Amazing!#A2gether @A2_IB

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

You are amazing @sbasuni ❤️ https://t.co/IFSuMKobas

[Melissa Schmidt @MrsSchmidtAAPS]

A Growth Mindset Could Buffer Kids From Negative Academic Effects of Poverty https://t.co/3hdU94vWVy