Terry Voight, VFC Literacy Program, Amite, LA
The teachers and students are delighted with their very own dictionary. They always get a kick out of “The Longest Word” and want to know if we can pronounce it. We thoroughly enjoy this project and look forward to it each year!
David Johnson, Rotary Club of Newington, Newington, CT
This is our 3rd year and we simply love this program. It’s something all of our members can get involved in and it helps every 3rd grader in town!
Mary Jo, Rotary Club of Lapeer, Lapeer, MI
The Lapeer Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer have joined efforts the past few years and handed out dictionaries to our elementary schools in Lapeer. This year we have added Lakeville and North Branch elementary as well. Having two service groups working together for a common goal has been a rewarding experience.
Ginger Boutwell, Rotary Club of Winnsboro, Winnsboro, LA
This is the fifth year for the Rotary Club of Winnsboro to participate in the Dictionary Project. The teachers and children are always anxious to receive their dictionaries. Each student’s dictionary is personalized with a label with their name on it. The smiles we get when they receive their book is priceless! It’s awesome!
Scott Lendrum, Rotary Club of Hanford Sunset, Hanford, CA
I think this a great project. The kids and the teachers look forward to dictionary day. It is amazing that $2 can help kids learn so much.
Earle Jewell, Lummi Island Grange # 925, Lummi Island, WA
The kids love these dictionaries as do their teachers.
Charles Costello, Wellsville Elks Lodge # 1495, Wellsville, NY
We have been participating for 6 years now. This is a great project! I think it is something that should definitely be kept. We order the Student’s Dictionary. I like them because they are not just a dictionary. We make sure to reference the multiplication table because third graders will be learning that before the end of the year. Teachers are always excited to... Read More
Steve Schoming, Optimist Club of Salina, Salina, KS
We have been distributing dictionaries to third grade students in the Salina Public schools for over twenty years, and feel it is a most rewarding project. We always receive a lot of letters from the students, teachers, and parents thanking us for the gift of these dictionaries.
Candy Smith, Williamsburg Grange # 225, Williamsburg, MA
We have been doing the “Words for Thirds” project for 6 years and have delivered over 200 copies to the local elementary school. The children are all delighted to receive them and use them for many years to come. We love this project and are pleased that the Grange has taken this on every year.
Jalaine Carden, Kiwanis Club of Loganville, Monroe, GA
Kiwanis Club of Loganville and Kiwanis Club of Monroe have participated in the Dictionary Project for about the past 6 years. We love it. The kids are so excited when we come in to hand them out. You would think we were giving them a million dollars. The schools are so appreciative and the parents often send us thank you notes. It is very... Read More