The Mayor read one of his favorite children s book, Firehouse Dog, to a class of second graders and spoke to fourth and fifth grade classes about the importance of reading. Joining the Mayor at P.S. 33 were the real-life Firehouse Dog, Hooper and FDNY Firefighter Kevin Hannafin.
Literacy is the foundation of all learning.
Whether it is science, mathematics, or the arts, knowledge comes from reading. But at the same time, the children of P.S. 33 are also discovering that reading is fun and entertaining. I salute the teachers and parents of the Charles Henry Miller school for their efforts today and throughout the school year. Good reading skills give children the essential tools to build a future of hope and educational success, the Mayor added. Principal and members of the P.S. 33 Parent Teacher s Association.