Jeff Smith for Missouri

Jefferson City — Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis, will visit kindergartners at the Confluence Academy, South City Campus, at 4235 Compton Ave., St. Louis, on Friday, April 11, to participate in a Reading Assembly designed to encourage students to read through adult participation.

Sen. Smith will read to kindergartners from six classes, beginning at 2 p.m. Sen. Smith and other special guests were invited to participate in the newly created program, which promotes reading for learning and pleasure. His visit was rescheduled due to inclement weather that occurred during a scheduled February visit to the school.

Jefferson City – Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis, today asked residents in the 4th District to submit the names of Missourians from the private sector who have achieved, accomplished or overcome something remarkable in their lives. Some of these remarkable Missourians from throughout the state will be featured in the Missouri Senate’s 2009 Calendar.