Words for Thirds inspires children’s love for reading
What’s black and white and read all over? Answer: the free dictionaries that Valley Grange delivered to third grade classes in Milo, Brownville, and Lagrange on Nov. 18.
Thumbs up!
Thumbs up for Fairport Grange #467, which recently presented more than 500 dictionaries to third graders in the Fairport Central School District as part of the "Words for Thirds" program.
Look it up: the definition of giving
Third graders from Mountain Avenue Elementary received an academic treat last week when members of the Glendale Elks Lodge # 1289 gave each of them a new student dictionary.
Lacey Lamplighter Lions dictionary project
We've completed our 2011 Dictionary Project in Lacey, Washington. The Lacey Lamplighter Lions delivered 360 books to four schools and 14 classrooms. What a grand time we had.
Linda Keetch’s gifts carry an extraordinary value
When Linda Keetch read about The Dictionary Project in the Wall Street Journal in 2002, she knew it would be the perfect way to honor her late father.
Kiwanians have to report to the principal’s office
Usually it’s not a good thing when you have to report to the principal’s office!
A valuable gift
A number of us in the Rotary Club of Lillington, NC, delivered dictionaries to both Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School and Buies Creek Elementary School third graders today.
Knights of Columbus help students at Jacks Valley Elementary
Knights of Columbus Council # 4781 recently gave dictionaries to the third graders at Jacks Valley Elementary School in Carson City, NV. All of the teachers were grateful.
Defining the Dictionary Project
Watching Mary Donaruma captivate and engage a kid-filled audience, it's not hard to imagine her in front of a classroom.
Kennedale dictionary project
Recently the Kennedale High School Interact Club traveled with the Kennedale Rotarians. This year marks the third year that the Rotary Club has raised enough money to donate dictionaries.