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Students receive the gift of words

Nov 16 2011
Mary

Zephyrhills Elks Lodge 2731 continues a dictionary-giving tradition.

Everest 3rd graders receive dictionaries

Nov 15 2011
Mary

 The Everest Area Optimists kicked off American Education Week by donating 495 dictionaries to area 3rd graders this week.

Arlington Elks distribute dictionaries to third graders

Nov 15 2011
Mary

For children who are learning to read, a crucial turning point comes during the transition from grade three to grade four.

Rotary Club of Paducah donates 832 dictionaries to third-grade students

Nov 15 2011
Mary

 “For some children, it could be the first and only book they own.” That’s how Rotary Club of Paducah President Mike Muscarella described the importance of the club’s

Alamosa third graders enjoy new dictionaries

Nov 15 2011
Mary

 The Kiwanis Club of Alamosa, CO, distributed 200 dictionaries to third graders at Alamosa's elementary schools.

Lions Club distributes reference books

Nov 14 2011
Mary

An effort to see that students throughout the world receive dictionaries began in 1995. Among distributors are local Lions Clubs and Grange chapters.

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