From right, kindergarteners Rylee Wilson and Hannah Carr-DiZinno of His Kids Christian School in Jefferson Township listen Friday as substitute teacher Johnny Patrus reads from the book “Squirrels on Skis” as part of the school's participation in the annual Read Across America event Friday.

From right, kindergarteners Rylee Wilson and Hannah Carr-DiZinno of His Kids Christian School in Jefferson Township listen Friday as substitute teacher Johnny Patrus reads from the book “Squirrels on Skis” as part of the school's participation in the annual Read Across America event Friday.

Johnny Patrus, a substitute teacher at His Kids Christian School on 650 Saxonburg Rd., dressed up in a squirrel costume and reads the book, “Squirrels on Skis” to socially distances students Friday.

Johnny Patrus, a substitute teacher at His Kids Christian School on 650 Saxonburg Rd., dressed up in a squirrel costume and reads the book, “Squirrels on Skis” to socially distances students Friday.