Diana Dwyer, Riverside Valley Grange # 1047, Tacoma, WA
We have been doing this for 6 years now I think and find it very rewarding to see the looks on their faces when they receive a book that is theirs to keep. Some of these children have never owned a book that was just for them. This is a very worthwhile project and we plan on continuing with it a few more years.
Grangers present Words For Thirds to Chelan Valley students
Nearly one hundred third graders from MOE Elementary in Chelan boarded buses to travel to the Manson Grange Community Hall Thursday afternoon.
The Manson Grange presents the Dictionary Project
Created in 1995, this project has involved providing a dictionary to every third-grade student in the United States.
Art Ries, Selah Heights Grange # 608, Selah, WA
Selah Heights Grange has been participating in the dictionary program for possibly ten years. It has been a rewarding experience, especially when the students sent thank-you notes to the Grange. One of the strongest complements we got last year was from a volunteer parent helping in a third grade classroom who said her two older sons now in high school were still using their... Read More
Valley Grange presents 1,000th dictionary
Piscataquis Community Elementary School third graders in Guilford, ME, were the audience for Valley Grange's first Dictionary Day this year, and their visit to the grange hall in Guilford included
Tena Hedges, Catlin Grange # 199, Kelso, WA
Every year the 3rd graders look forward to seeing us come. They are really excited when they find out the books are theirs to keep.
Grange is still active, with new role in rural America
As a child growing up near Battle Creek, Kathryn Strouse took part in all that the Grange offered, including the teen dances.
Candy Smith, Williamsburg Grange # 225, Williamsburg, MA
We have been doing this project for 7 years now, and it is very rewarding to see the children’s faces when they know why we have come to pass out the dictionaries. Because we are a small town children know us and ask when will you bring my dictionary. Some have older siblings that have received a dictionary in the past. This is the... Read More
Verna Rosenberg, Stevens County Pomona Grange # 17, Addy, WA
Those of us that deliver the dictionaries enjoy it so much because the students love to have their very own book. We also enjoy the HUGS! The teachers are always so appreciative, it makes it all worthwhile. We hope we can do this for a very long while.
Barbara Holt, Wilson Grange # 321, East Wilton, ME
Community need fuels this project. Each student at Academy Hill School gets a signed copy from the Wilson Grange. It is our hope that they will carry their dictionary through their school years always remembering that their community is proud of them and wishes them the very best.