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.
Rebecca Mier, Rotary Club of Salinas Steinbeck, Salinas, CA
This is our fourth year giving to all third graders within an entire school district. We believe that the cost of the texts is very reasonable. The price allows some flexibility to other organizations that can donate within their budget. A great investment in youth.
Sophia, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Skaneateles Rotary Club, I love the amazing, awesome, terrific Student Dictionary. I know how every child felt, when they went on stage. It probably felt like finishing college or accomplishing the biggest thing in the big wide world. I hide it so my sister won’t find it. Here’s the fact: everyone loves getting something, but a dictionary, man; your heart just explodes. Thank... Read More
Morgan, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Skaneateles Rotary Club, Thank you so much for the terrific Student Dictionary. Whenever I’m reading and I see I word I don’t understand, I can look it up. Like at bedtime, I will always have my dictionary right next to me so it will be there when I need it. I am going to use my dictionary everywhere I go! Sincerely, Morgan
Matthew, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Rotary Members, I LOVE my new dictionary and I use it very often. It is nice to have a dictionary around to use. I will cherish this for ever. Me and my family love our new dictionary and hope to have it for ever. Thanks!! Sincerely, Matthew
Jonathan, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Rotary Mebers, Thank you for the dictionary! I love it! I especially like the information about the planets. I will always keep it forever. It’s my favorite. Thank you, Jonathan
Hope, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Skaneateles Rotary Club, I was in my classroom working and my teacher said soon we will go down to the stage and accept a dictionary with a load of extraordinary other things too. I reminded myself that my special friend was coming. I thought a dictionary would be on my desk and there was one. My friend Rachael told me all about it.... Read More
Graeson, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Rotary Members, I love my new dictionary. I read it every day. I love looking up words in it. I also like looking at the sign language alphabet. I love looking at the longest word in the back of the dictionary. Sincerely, Graeson
Ava, Rotary Club of Skaneateles, Skaneateles, NY
Dear Rotary Members, Wow! I got a dictionary! I will keep this dictionary forever. I will never lose this dictionary. Now I always spell correctly. Thank you very much! Your friend, Ava
Mary Johnston, Rotary Clubs of State College, State College, PA
This is the seventh year the three clubs have been handing out dictionaries to the third graders. This is one of the best youth literacy projects an organization can be involved in.