Lake Oswego Rotary Club Brings the Gift of Words to Local Third Graders with Handing Out Dictionaries
The Lake Oswego Rotary Club is continuing its long-standing tradition of sharing the joy of learning with local students at River Grove Elementary School. (Courtesy photos: Sue Linnerooth) by donating dictionaries to every third grader in town. Throughout October and November, club members have been busy visiting area schools to personally deliver these books. So far, students at Hallinan and Forest Hills Elementary Schools... Read More
Catalina Mountain Elk Lodge #2815 Continues Longstanding Dictionary Tradition
For more than 20 years, the Catalina Mountain Elk Lodge #2815 has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, helping to promote literacy and learning among local students. This year, their members distributed over 200 dictionaries to third-grade students across five elementary schools. The excitement and curiosity from the students were truly inspiring. Many eagerly flipped through the pages, discovering new words and fascinating facts.... Read More
Cranberry Township Sunrise Rotary Club marks a special milestone—nearly 10,000 dictionaries distributed
Since 2008, the Cranberry Sunrise Rotary Club has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, providing A Student’s Dictionary to third-grade students at Seneca Valley and Saint Kilian schools. This year’s presentation marks a special milestone—nearly 10,000 dictionaries distributed! Each year, Rotarians visit the classrooms to personally present the books, encouraging students to explore the power of words and discover the joy of learning. In... Read More
The Rotary Club of Naples distributes dictionaries to all Collier County third graders
The Rotary Club of Naples has been a proud supporter of The Dictionary Project since 2004, donating almost 60,000 dictionaries to local students. Their continued commitment ensures that every child has access to a valuable resource for learning, reading, and exploring the English language. In an age where students often turn to technology for answers, the Rotary Club of Naples is giving third graders... Read More
The Bayou Lacombe Republican Women Donates Dictionaries to Chahta-Ima Elementary
The Bayou Lacombe Republican Women have proudly supported The Dictionary Project for 18 years, which is an incredible accomplishment that has made a lasting impact in their community, providing dictionaries to third graders at Chahta-Ima Elementary. The students always look forward to receiving their own books, and they hope to continue this meaningful tradition for many more years to come.
The Dictionary Project: Dexter third graders gifted books from Valley Grange which began its “Words for Thirds” program in 2004
Walter Boomsma of the Valley Grange in Guilford has spent decades fostering community connections, notably through supporting The Dictionary Project, which provides free dictionaries to third graders. Since 2004, the Valley Grange has distributed over 4,000 dictionaries across five schools in four districts, including Ridge View Community School in Dexter. The project aims to inspire students to read, write, and explore language, giving... Read More
Dictionaries Still Matter in Courtrooms—And in Classrooms
Dictionaries Still Matter in Courtrooms—And in Classrooms In patent litigation, dictionaries continue to play a key role in interpreting legal language, especially during claim construction. Despite past skepticism after landmark cases like Phillips v. AWH Corp. and Teva v. Sandoz, courts still rely on dictionaries as neutral, reliable tools to define complex terms. They’re not just academic references—they’re instruments of legal precision. This use of... Read More
Kiwanis Club of Bluffton Donates Dictionaries to Michael C. Riley Elementary Students
Kiwanis Club of Bluffton Donates Dictionaries to Michael C. Riley Elementary Students The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton in South Carolina continues its commitment to youth education by presenting dictionaries to all third grade students at Michael C. Riley Elementary. The donation was led by Kiwanian James Jenson, who helped hand out the books and inspire students to explore the power of language. Known for their... Read More
Montague Grange Donates Dictionaries to Local Third Graders
Montague Grange Donates Dictionaries to Local Third Graders Third grade students at Montague Elementary School in Montague, California were delighted to receive their very own personal dictionaries, thanks to a generous donation from Montague Grange #140. As part of the national Dictionary Project, the local Grange continues its commitment to literacy and lifelong learning. Grangers Kathy Benson Snyder and Becky Rosenkrans visited the classroom... Read More
Cut and Shoot Family Lions Club Brings Dictionaries and Smiles to Texas Classrooms
Cut and Shoot Family Lions Club Brings Dictionaries and Smiles to Texas Classrooms Since 2014, the Cut and Shoot Family Lions Club in Texas has partnered with The Dictionary Project to provide third grade students at Austin and Milam Elementary Schools in the Conroe Independent School District with personal dictionaries. To date, the club has donated over 2,000 dictionaries, making a lasting impact on... Read More