Peggy Herz, Principal, Edwin Loe Elementary School, New Town, ND
Just wanted you to know that the students were very appreciative of the dictionary gifts. Big smiles, Big eyes, Shiny smiles, and heartfelt thank-yous from all. A big thank you from me as well!
Ron Zoutendam, Kiwanis Club of Prairie Queen Sheldon, Sheldon, IA
This will be our 5th year. We are pleased because the students and teachers are very pleased.
Connie Stevens, Fernley Republican Women, Fernley, NV
We have been doing this for about 3 years. The school really appreciates the program. Teachers want the books as soon as possible when school starts. They are very excited about the project.
Sandra Olson, Waynoka, OK
This is my second time doing the project. Love my dictionary since I was a kid and want to inspire children.
Bill Harper, San Mateo Elks Lodge # 1112, San Mateo, CA
We originally did the project several years ago, and are picking it back up. The hugs and stories we receive from the children are the greatest.
Hiata DeFeo, Rotary Club of Waterbury, Waterbury, VT
This is the first year the Waterbury Rotary is participating in the Dictionary Project. I love it! Every kid needs a dictionary!
Susan Desrosiers, Lebanon Elementary PTO, Lebanon, NH
This is our first time participating. We think this is a wonderful idea to engage students in their learning. We are happy to continue the program enthusiastically endorsed by the third grade teachers.
Andrea Fernandez, Southwest Broward Elks Lodge # 2273, Sunrise, FL
The schools in South Florida’s budgets have been cut to bare bones and it gives us great pleasure to be able to supply the schools and of course the students with the much needed dictionaries. I am glad that you are here to be of help and had no idea that the schools are so needy.
Carl V Nelson, Carmel Lions Club, Indianapolis, IN
This is the first time doing the project. Personally, donation and distribution of these dictionaries to the 3rd grade students was one of the most enjoyable experiences that I have had this year. As I stated in my report to you, “The smiles on these children’s faces today were priceless!” Our Carmel Lions Club is now totally committed to this project.
Tamika Williams, Keller Williams Preferred Properties, Upper Marlboro, MD
We enjoy seeing the look on the children’s faces when we deliver the books. We look forward to this event every year.