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The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Sharing stories: First-grade teacher Judy Tambasco, holds the microphone for Ruby Terrell, at right, who reads the back of one of her favorite books, Hedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett. In her hand, a stuffed hedgehog is raised for the assembly of students to see. Emily Sherman, left, holds The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. Typically funded by the Parent-Teacher Association, PARP was awarded a $2,000 Early Literacy grant from Target last October that will supplement the PTA funds and pay for books, supplies, overhead costs, and a carnival celebration at the end of the year.