TRUMBULL – On Monday morning, students and teachers gathered for their annual assembly at Tashua Elementary School to kickoff reading week, complete with special activities – including a special guest reading by a local state legislator, State Representative David Rutigliano (R-123).

Rep. Rutigliano was honored to participate and administer the reading pledge to all the assembled students and read the book, "Thank you Mr. Panda," by Steve Antony.

“I want to thank Tashua Elementary School, all the dedicated teachers, Principal Neumeyer, and especially the amazing students for welcoming me back this year to read together,” said Rep. Rutigliano. “With a winter storm on the way and the possibility of losing more class time to snow, there’s no better time to remind our kids to grab a good book and keep reading at home. I truly enjoyed seeing their bright smiles and enthusiasm for learning. Reading remains one of the most powerful tools for a child’s overall growth, helping to shape their imagination, strengthen their confidence, and build the character they’ll carry with them into the future.”