Victor Samuelson, Kiwanis Club of Haslett, Haslett, MI
This the fifth year the Kiwanis Club of Haslett is providing dictionaries to third graders in the Haslett School District. Every year we receive many letters of appreciation from the students and teachers. These letters also let us know how the students use the dictionaries in their classes and lessons. I think the Dictionary Project is a great idea. We feel the third grade... Read More
Terence Bilancio, Rotary Club of Hammondsport, Hammondsport, NY
We have decided to participate in this project as part of our support of the Rotary emphasis on literacy. It addresses the young, who have not been included in our contribution of a literacy room to the library and a stocked bookcase for a residence for the elderly. We feel this is a meaningful way to teach and encourage students about a powerful tool... Read More
Charlotte Mehrtens, Bluff Grange # 1826, Millstadt, IL
The Grange members spend the afternoon with the 3rd graders and use the dictionary project to get to know them. This is the ninth year we have been doing the project and many older ones we started out with have their book with them in school when we ask about them.
Cathy Lail, ITPA-Embarq / Carl Hill Galloway Pioneers, Apopka, FL
The Carl Hill Galloway Pioneer Club has participated annually in the Dictionary Project over several years. We look forward to the opportunity to provide local students with the means to educate themselves, through owning and using their own dictionaries.
Karen Rich, Rotary Club of Bluefield, Bluefield, VA
Our Rotary Club has presented dictionaries to children for several years. We do it as an educational outreach for our community. The dictionary project is a wonderful idea and much needed.
Todd Gentner, Kiwanis Club of Onsted, Onsted, MI
We are donating dictionaries to all third graders and thesauri to all seventh graders at our local school. We have been participating for 7-8 years. The children love getting these books, especially the third graders. We are glad to be a part of your vision to help children read. Great program. Thank you for putting this together.