Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) recently joined Mrs. Armstrong’s 3rd grade class at Old Mill Road Elementary School as part of their Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program. As part of the reading program, Assemblyman McDonough shared “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolan with the students and discussed the importance of reading.

“Reading to a child not only expands their world but teaches them life skills and the importance of communication,” said McDonough. “It was a tremendous joy to spend the afternoon with the students. I would like to especially thank Mrs. Armstrong and her class for allowing me to read “Owl Moon” with them.”