foun·da·tion /founˈdāSH(ə)n/ noun: 1. the lowest load-bearing part of a building or structure, usually made from stone or concrete “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” David Brinkley, 1920 – 2003 2. a basis or underlying principle upon which something stands or is supported “A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness.... Read More

ex·cite·ment / ikˈsītmənt/ noun: a feeling of great enthusiasm and interest; the state of being excited “When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it’s as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words.” John C. Maxwell, 1947 – On Wednesday, September 9th, the morning was full of excitement at... Read More

Change /CHānj/ verb: to make or become different “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl, 1905 – 1997 noun: a transformation, the process of becoming different “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” George Bernard Shaw, 1856 – 1950 Pictured: The Good Morning Rotary Club... Read More

re·mem·ber /rəˈmembər/ verb: to keep in your mind, to not forget “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai, 1997 – “Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr., 1940 – “…We’ve come back to remember the valor of those we lost—those who innocently went to work that... Read More

cor·ner·stone / kôr′nər-stōn′/, noun: 1. a stone uniting two walls which forms a corner of a building or structure “The stone that the builder refused, will always be the head cornerstone.” Bob Marley, 1945 – 1981 2. an important quality or feature on which a particular idea or principle depends or is based upon. “Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.” John Herschel, 1792... Read More

Thank you for giving me a dictionary. I will be able to use it for many things. Do you give other kids dictionaries? If you did I hope they liked them. I hope I can come to the grange. Samuel, third grade student, Pleasant Gap Elementary Pictured: Grange member Linda Clapper with students at Pleasant Gap Elementary School. The Logan Grange #109 has participated... Read More

ex·alt·ed /iɡˈzôltəd/, adjective: 1. (of someone or something) raised or elevated in rank, power, or character; held in high regard “I think teaching should be an exalted profession, not a picked-on profession.” Charles Schumer, 1950 – “We are made for larger ends than Earth can encompass. Oh, let us be true to our exalted destiny.” Catherine Booth, 1829 – 1890 2. in a state... Read More

I am very thankful for my dictionary. I have used it for many things. It has been a big help to me. I am glad that you are so generous to give every 3rd grader one. It has also given me a lot of information about our presidents, states, and planets. Thank you so very much. Nathan, third grade student at Hemmerling School, Banning,... Read More

Thank you for giving us those awesome dictionaries! You are so generous to do that. In fact, I am using my dictionary on this sentence. London, third grade student Sponsor: The Kiwanis Club Of Uptown Riverside has been participating in The Dictionary Project for 10 years, donating 29,028 dictionaries to students in Riverside Unified School District.

Thank you for the wonderful dictionary. I like it because I use it to look up words from my reading vocabulary worksheet. I think the biggest word in English is cool. Thank you so much, it really comes in handy. I even used it in this letter. Sincerely, Gracie, third grade student at Smith School, CA pictured: thank-you letters the Elks have received over... Read More