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Dictionaries promote literacy

Oct 16 2012
Mary

Remember the joy that you felt when you owned your very first book or the excitement that overcame you when you discovered new words as you learned how to read?

The Dictionary Project report

Oct 11 2012
Mary

During October 2-4, 2012, eight Carmel Lions Club members distributed student dictionaries to nearly 700 third graders in five Carmel Clay Elementary Schools.

Delivering dictionaries to James Simons Elementary School

Oct 11 2012
Mary

The Rotary  Club of Charleston and the Rotary Breakfast Club of Charleston will distribute dictionaries in six elementary schools where Rotarians read with students on a regular basis.

Dictionary project with Longridge Elementary School

Oct 11 2012
Mary

Third-grade students at Longridge Elementary school in Greece received their new dictionaries on Tuesday, September 18th.

Rotary Clubs prepare dictionaries for third graders

Oct 11 2012
Mary

Jason recalls getting a new dictionary as a third grader at Millbrook Elementary School.

Thank you, Norton Grange!

Oct 11 2012
Mary

 Norton Grange #2566 in Norton, Ohio, gives dictionaries to the students in four elementary schools.

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