Alissa, The Dictionary Project, Larne Elementary School, Clover, SC
Dear Mrs. Mary French, Thank you for my dictionary. My brother will ask me a word after school, and I look in my dictionary. He laughs and says you look smart. Sincerely, Alissa
Anna, The Dictionary Project, Blythe Academy, Greenville, SC
Dear Mrs. Huey, I love the student dictionarys. You were so generous. I’ve read my dictionary a thousand times! My brothers are so jealous! I’ve used it for my homework. The dictionary makes my English homework easier! I even use it at home. I use it for projects, reading for fun, and mathematical homework problems. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Anna
Olivia, The Dictionary Project, Blythe Academy, Greenville, SC
Dear Mrs. Huey, thank you so very much for the student dictionary. What I think is very interesting is that kid can mean a child or it can mean: a young goat. I also think that the longest word in english language. I was going to buy one myself but, before I could I got one from you. I love it to because it... Read More
Sharon Hersemann, Rotary Club of Nebraska City, Nebraska City, NE
This is a great project, and you make it easy. We love donating these dictionaries!
Kwaheem, The Dictionary Project, Denmark-Olar Elementary School, Denmark, SC
Dear Dictionary Project, Thank you for giving me a dictionary. I am going to study my words. I am going to read my dictionary every day. I love my dictionary. Sincerely, Kwaheem
“Farrell’s Felines”, The Dictionary Project, Bell’s Crossing Elementary School, Simpsonville, SC
Dear Dictionary Friends, Thank you for coming to our school to give us dictionaries. We had fun looking through the books to find the cool features. We can’t believe that the longest word in the English language has 1,909 letters! The dictionaries are so helpful to third graders, and they are fun to read, too! We really appreciate your generosity, Sincerely, Farrell’s Felines
Jim Blair, Rotary Club of London East, London, ON
We are part of a larger project in London (pop. 350,000), by Area 4 of Rotary District 6330, which has provided dictionaries to Grade 3 children since 2008. In 2009 about 1,500 books were distributed and in 2010 almost 3,000. Our target this year is close to 5,000, which will cover almost all Gr 3 kids in our local Public and separate (Catholic) schools.... Read More
Lynne Svenson, Delta Kappa Gamma – Tau Chapter, Clatskanie, OR
For the sixth year, it is our privilege to be able to present a brand-new dictionary to each sixth-grade student. Seeing the smiles of appreciation and excitement on their faces is heartwarming. This dictionary is very important to the students as the writing curriculum becomes more demanding. With budget cuts in the schools, our district is no longer able to provide classroom sets of... Read More
Patricia B. Templeton, East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women, Baton Rouge, LA
We have dedicated our participation in this project in memory of our longtime and much loved Sheriff Elmer and his wife Marge Litchfield. The children are anxious to receive them and remember us from year to year.
Kenneth Marlin, Rotary Club of Anamosa, Anamosa, IA
This project is one of our favorites due to the impact it has on the students.