When State Representative Mark Painter received a D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) letter from the students at Rupert Elementary School, he paid a visit to Ms. Shannon Wagner’s first grade students to share the joy of reading. The students, who are a long way from voting age, were attentive to the tale of a green frog and a fly. They asked many questions and shared their ideas about how the story would end with Representative Painter. “An appreciation and joy for the skill of reading will go a long way in leading to academic success,” said Shannon Wagner. Representative Painter who is from the 146th District said, “I appreciate this opportunity to help instill in young people the joy of reading. It will become one of the foundations of a successful life.” “D.E.A.R. day is one of the many reading activities that our schools do to promote the joy of reading. We are happy to have our community partners play an active role in the education of our most precious resource – our young people,” said Rupert Principal Matt Moyer.
