American Legion Auxiliary delivers dictionaries to Marion third graders

By: Nancy Larsen e-mail
Friday, September 03, 2010
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary # 235

This is the September 2, 2010, dictionary presentation to 15 third graders in the Marion Elementary School by Sally McKensie and Nancy Larsen of the Jacob D. Schmidt American Legion Auxiliary Unit.  Karri Wieman, teacher, and the students were very excited to receive their very own dictionary and were extra excited to see all that the dictionary contained.  Nancy Larsen took them through the dictionary, discovering how they can use this book in math, science, social studies, and history as well as language.  

Third graders receive dictionaries

By: - American Legion No. 113
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Donor: American Legion No. 113

Edna Pearson, left and Helen Warkenthien, right, representing the Willow Lake American Legion Auxillary, presented student dictionaries to Mrs. Waldow`s third grade class.

Happy students in Dell Rapids receive dictionaries from American Legion Auxiliary

By: Evelyn Huntimer e-mail communication
Monday, November 23, 2009
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary # 65

Attached are two pictures and a letter written by the 3rd grade teacher at St Mary`s school in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. One picture is of the ladies who delivered the dictionarys here in Dell Rapids--four generations of American Legion Auxiliary members from our Unit # 65.

Thank you for making this possible. It is very well received here at our schools.



Dear Evelyn,

Thank you so much to the Legion Auxiliary for the dictionaries. The students enjoy receiving them each year. My students this year were looking through them any spare moment they had for a couple days...even taking them ou...

Dictionaries bring smiles to students at New Underwood Elementary

By: Cris Allen New Underwood Post
Friday, November 20, 2009
Donor: New Underwood American Legion Auxiliary

The new Underwood American Legion Auxiliary and the New Underwood American Legion presented dictionaries to the third graders of New Underwood Elementary School this past week. Presenting the dictionaries were Alma Crosbie and Della Mader of the American Legion Auxiliary.

This is an action that the groups perform annually. According to a press release from the dictionary project, `The Dictionary Project was founded in 1995 by Mary French in Charleston, SC. The organization`s sole mission is to distribute dictionaries to as many third graders as possible each year. The goal of this program is to assist students with writing, reading, ...

Xi Alpha Chi Chapter of BEO returns to Hill City Elementary

By: Mary Larson e-mail communication
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Donor: Xi Alpha Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

Greetings from South Dakota,

Here are two photos of the Hill City Elementary School`s 3rd Grade classes. `A Student`s Dictionary` was presented to each student by Hill City, South Dakota`s Xi Alpha Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi on Oct. 15, 2009.

A total of 39 students received the dictionaries for their personal use - and many of them were so very excited to learn they get to keep them `forever and ever` and not have to give them back at the end of the school year!
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Humboldt Auxiliary gives annual gift of dictionaries

By: Marylou Nagel Humboldt Journal
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary # 62

The Humboldt Legion Auxiliary gave 119 dictionaries to the West Central third graders in Humboldt and Hartford on Tuesday, October 20. Proudly representing the Auxiliary were Barb Bassett, Donna Beck, Marian Hartle, and Arlis Hentges. Along with the presentation of the dictionaries, the Auxiliary ladies also spent time visiting with the classes. Beck explained to the third graders all about the Auxiliary. `We take care of our veterans,` she said. The children were then asked in any of them had veterans in the family, many of whom raised their hands and named their special veteran. She also told the children about the Halloween party that the...

Marion American Legion Auxiliary supports elementary school and library

By: Nancy Larsen e-mail
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Donor: Jacob D. Schmidt American Legion Auxiliary

This is a picture of the dictionary presentation to 12 Third Graders at Marion Elementary School on October 5.  Carol Wieman and Nancy Larsen, representing Jacob D. Schmidt American Legion Auxiliary, also presented 2 Dictionaries to the Marion Library.

Wakonda students receive dictionaries

By: Ruth Williams e-mail communication
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Donor: Wakonda and Irene American Legion Auxiliary

The Wakonda and Irene American Legion Auxiliary organization has been presenting dictionaries to third graders for five years.  What a wonderful project.  The children are always thrilled and are able to find many uses for their dictionaries.

Willow Lake third graders receive dictionaries

By: - newspaper clipping
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary # 113

Student dictionaries were presented from the Willow Lake American Legion Auxiliary to the Willow Lake third graders. Representing the Auxiliary was Edna Pearson.

McLaughlin 3rd Graders Thank the Dictionary Project

By: McLaughlin 3rd Grade
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Donor: South Carolina Dictionary Project

The 3rd graders of McLaughlin Elementary School wrote 21 thank you notes to the South Carolina Dictionary Project.

Hill City students receive dictionaries from Xi Alpha Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

By: Mary Larson email communication
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Donor: Xi Alpha Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

Our chapter is an international service and social organization. We have been providing dictionaries through your project for the last four years when our local American Legion Auxiliary was no longer able to do so. It is our pleasure to present dictionaries to each of the 3rd Grade Students at Hill City Elementary School, Hill City, SD.

For the 2008-09 school year, we presented 38 dictionaries to our 3rd grade students in the regular classrooms, presented 4 additional copies to 4th grade students who are new to our school system this year, presented resource copies to the 3rd grade teachers for use in their classrooms, and present...

Marion third graders receive dictionaries from Legion Auxiliary

By: Nancy Larsen email communication
Monday, November 17, 2008
Donor: Jacob D. Schmidt Unit #235 SD Department of the Legion Auxiliary

Nancy Larsen and Sally McKenzie of the Jacob D. Schmidt Unit #235 SD Department of the Legion Auxiliary presented 15 dictionaries to the Marion School third graders in Marion, SD, November 17, 2008. Nancy talked about the importance and usefulness of a dictionary and pointed out the features of their personal copy, a gift of the local Legion Auxiliary. The students were eager to receive them, discuss dictionary use and have their picture taken. The Auxiliary is appreciative of the national Dictionary Project.



Attached is the picture of the students, Sally McKenzie, a 56-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary a...

New Underwood 3rd graders receive dictionaries from American Legion

By: Alma Crosbie email communication
Monday, November 03, 2008
Donor: New Underwood American Legion Auxiliary & American Legion Post # 256

The New Underwood Public School of New Underwood, SD, received dictionaries from the New Underwood American Legion Auxiliary & American Legion Post # 256.  They were presented to the third graders by President Alma Crosbie of the American Legion Auxiliary.  The students were very appreciative of the dictionaries, and they will be used by each student in their classroom.  Here is a picture of the third graders and their teacher. Our thanks to you for allowing us to purchase these dictionaries for our youth of today. 

American Legion Auxiliary of Alexandria visits students

By: Agnes Geppert letter
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary # 41

We gave dictionaries to the Hanson School, Oaklane Colony, and Millbrook Colony. The children were really happy to receive their very own dictionaries, and sent many very nice `thank-yous.`

Johnnie Fonken American Legion Auxiliary in Willow Lake continues successful project

Thursday, February 28, 2008
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary Johnnie Fonken Unit 113

The third graders of Willow Lake sent letters of thanks to the local Amrerican Legion Auxiliary for their new dictionaries. Some examples:

My favorite part of my dictionary is the page with all the planets. We are just learning about the planets. This is a great time to use my dictionary. Kelly

I learned more about Braille because of my dictionary. I learned that blind people use Braille for their books. We tried writing our names in Braille. It was a success! Riley

My favorite part of my dictionary is the main part of the dictionary because I can finally understand the fancy words my brother says. Tanner
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Doland Auxiliary presents dictionaries

Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Donor: Doland American Legion Auxiliary

On November 13th, Dee Battest, Education Chairman for the Doland American Legion Auxiliary, presented a Student`s Dictionary to each of the third-grade students in Doland.  The dictionaries are for the children`s use in school or at home.  This is a yearly project which is greatly appreciated by the students.

Java American Legion Auxiliary Donates Dictionaries to Selby Area Third Grade Class

Thursday, November 29, 2007
Donor: Java and Selby American Legion Auxiliaries

Thursday, September 27th was a red-letter day for the Selby Area third-grade class when all 19 students were presented with their very own dictionaries.

The dictionaries were donated by the Java American Legion Auxiliary and presented by Arlys Brown and Lorraine Kightlinger, members of the Selby American Legion Auxiliary. The Java and Selby Auxiliaries take turns donating the books.

The class gave some interesting answers when Mrs. Goehring, their teacher, told them they were going to receive a gift and asked them what was something they could use every day. One of the answers was `a brain.` Other guesses were a pencil, a ...

Third graders receive dictionaries

By: Cris Allen New Underwood Post
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Donor: New Underwood American Legion and Auxiliary #256

The New Underwood American Legion and Auxiliary #256 again donated and presented dictionaries to the budding third-grade class and their teacher, Ms. Pamela Gunner, at New Underwood Elementary School on Tuesday, November 6, utilizing the Dictionary Project program.

Educators see third grade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn. The Dictionary Project is a non-profit organization that encourages sponsors like the American Legion Auxiliary to donate the dictionaries to third-grade students. The goal of this program is to assist all students in completing the school year as good writers, active readers an...

Alexandria American Legion Auxiliary enjoys project

By: Agnes Geppert
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Donor: Alexandria American Legion Auxiliary #41

The dictionaries we delivered to our three schools were so well received.  What a wonderful project.  Thank you so much.

Willow Lake students get dictionaries from American Legion

Saturday, June 02, 2007
Donor: Willow Lake American Legion Auxiliary, Johnnie Forker Unit 113

The Willow Lake American Legion Auxiliary presented a student dictionary to each of the Willow Lake Elementary School third graders.  

Dictionary Project-Huron

Saturday, April 28, 2007
Donor: Huron American Legion Auxiliary

Third graders at eight schools in and around Huron received new dictionaries courtesy of Huron`s American Legion Auxiliary. The Dictionary Project`s goal is to assist all students to complete the school year as good writers, active readers and creative thinkers by providing students with their own personal dictionaries. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come. The Auxiliary adopted the Dictionary Project in 2005. The group has given dictionaries to four Huron Public School third-grade classes, to Holy Trinity Catholic School and James Valley Christian, and to Huron and Riverside Colony sc...

A book that will come in handy

Thursday, April 12, 2007
Donor: Barrett-Dowling American Legion Auxiliary

Barrett-Dowling Legion Auxiliary members Lill Seamans, Lila Mae Christian, Janet Louder and Margaret Rankin, presented dictionaries to the third and fourth grade students at Jones County School for their service project for children and youth.

Children in Howes appreciate books

By: Kathy Van Arsdale
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Donor: The Dictionary Project

A note of thanks for all the hard work that your project does.  The kids were very happy when they received their dictionaries.

New Dictionaries

By: Ruth Burnham
Friday, February 09, 2007
Donor: Campbell-Timmerman Post 115 American Legion Auxiliary

Platte third grade students were each given a dictionary from the Campbell-Timmerman Post 115 American Legion Auxiliary.  Making the presentation was Peggy Summerville.

Wall third graders appreciate gift

By: Retha Simpfenderfer
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary #246

The accompanying picture is of the Wall third graders with their dictionaries.  They are so happy to receive them and are glad that they have one all to themselves. 

I will be doing this task every year available.  Thank you, and the third graders of Wall School District thank you too.

The Back Page

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Donor: Britton American Legion Auxiliary Unit #80

President Marlene Sime of the Britton Legion Auxiliary Unit #80 recently presented dictionaries to all of the Britton-Hecla third grade students. Dictionaries were also presented to third graders at Sunset Colony and Westwood Colony, also part of the Britton-Hecla School District.

American Legion Auxiliary in Yankton continues Dictionary Project

By: Marlys List
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary #12

There were 242 dictionaries distributed to the third grade students in the following schools located in Yankton, SD: Stewart School, Lincoln School, Webster School, Beadle School, Yankton Christian School, and Sacred Heart School. This is the third year we have had the dictionary project.

The pupils were so enthusiastic about the dictionaries and began looking them over; there was a special label inside the cover of each dictionary for the students to write their names. One third grade teacher told us that a fourth grade teacher had told her pupils to bring their dictionaries to school that they had received the previous year in thir...

Webster kids love dictionaries donated by American Legion Auxiliary

By: Nancy Block
Monday, January 15, 2007
Donor: Herbert McKennett American Legion Auxiliary Unit #40 in Webster, SD

The Herbert McKennett American Legion Auxiliary Unit #40 in Webster, SD has donated dictionaries to fourth grade students in Webster Elementary for about 4 years. There are about 40 fourth graders each year who receive dictionaries. The kids love them!

Excited third graders in New Underwood

Monday, January 01, 2007
Donor: New Underwood American Legion Auxiliary

The New Underwood American Legion and Auxiliary donated dictionaries to the third grade at the New Underwood school on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.  This is a nationwide project for third grade children, and the New Underwood American Legion and Auxiliary are proud to be a part of such a wonderful cause.

Legion Auxiliary present third grade with dictionaries

Monday, January 01, 2007
Donor: Woonsocket American Legion Auxiliary

Katherine Senska and Lucille Murphy representing the Woonsocket American Legion Auxiliary presented the third graders with dictionaries recently.  The dictionaries will be very useful since the students do many activities with them.     

American Legion Auxiliary 132 donates dictionaries

Monday, January 01, 2007
Donor: American legion Auxiliary #132

American Legion Auxiliary members Mildred Ishmael and Sue Erickson presented the Springfield Elementary third grade students with dictionaries during National Education Week. During the presentation, Auxiliary President Erickson explained to the students that the Auxiliary recognizes that the students are learning new words and their meanings each day and that the Auxiliary wants to help the students by giving each of them their own dictionary. She also pointed out a page in the dictionary that lists a 45-letter word that had the students wondering how to pronounce it.

The Auxiliary program of presenting third grade students with...

3rd graders recieve dictionaires

Friday, December 01, 2006
Donor: Raymond American Legion Auxilary

On October 19, representatives from the Raymond American Legion Auxiliary presented a Student Dictionary to each third grader in the Clark School District. The auxiliary participates in the Dictionary Project each year. The goal is to assist all third grade students to complete the school year as good writers, active readers and creative thinkers by providing the students with their own personal dictionaries. `The auxiliary hopes that each and every child benefits from the power of words,` said project coordinator Sally Waterfall. The first to receive the dictionaries include left to right, ShyAnn, Dustin, Elizabeth, Zachary, and project coo...

American Legion Post #50 and Auxiliary distribute dictionaries.

Friday, November 10, 2006
Donor: American Legion Post #50 and Auxiliary

On Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 members of the Sisseton American Legion Post #50 and Auxiliary distributed 72 dictionaries to third graders at Westside Elementary School in Sisseton. (Above, left to right) Auxiliary Treasurer Elaine Alwin, Post Commander Mike Schreiner, and Auxiliary President Shirley Schreiner distributed the books, with the help of the third grade teachers. Some of the remaining dictionaries were given to the Boys and Girls Club of the Glacial Lakes for their Education Program. This is the third year the Veteran`s groups have carried out this project. Auxiliary President Shirley Schreiner said, `Using Laura Bush`s belief th...

Kimball Dictionary Project

Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Donor: Kimball American Legion Auxiliary Post 130

Kimball American Legion Auxiliary Post 130 presented dictionaries to the third grade students at the Kimball Public School and two students at the Grass Ranch Colony served by the Kimball School District on October 6, 2006.  The Auxiliary participates in the dictionary project yearly and plans to continue this worthwhile project.  The third grade teacher and administration appreciate the dictionary.  The teacher said they use their dictionaries a lot.

Rotary Donates Dictionaries

Monday, October 23, 2006
Donor: Williamsport Rotary Club

The Williamsport Rotary Club is literally getting the word out to more than 900 third-grade students in schools across Lycoming County. The club is making sure each student has a dictionary to carry in their backpacks for use at school and at home, according to a news release.

The Rotary Dictionary Project is designed to help third-grade students become good writers, active readers and creative thinkers.

`It`s very special when we present these books to the kids,` said Vince Matteo, Rotary president. `Some of them have never owned a book before and this is an inexpensive and highly effective project promoting literacy.`

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Gregory third graders thankful for gift

By: Cheryl Smutny
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Donor: Gregory American Legion Auxiliary Unit #6

The dictionaries were presented to 21 Gregory Elementary School students. The students were all third graders.

Following is the text of some of the Thank you notes written to the Gregory and Dallas American Legion Auxiliary Units from the Gregory Elementary School students.

Thank you for the Student Dictionary. Here is my favorite word! I like dinosaur because it is a creature. Dinosaur means a reptile belonging to either of two groups of reptile that lived millions of year ago. Thank you, Dowain

Thank you for the Student Dictionary. Here is my favorite word! Mason--a person who builds or works with stone, ce...

The Onida Watchman

Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Donor: Onida American Legion Auxiliary, SD

EDNA BRUNMEIER and Darlene Carter, representing the Onida American Legion Auxiliary, presented student dictionaries to the third grade students at the Sully Buttes Elementary School in Onida on Wednesday, April 19^th. Pictured are: front row: Jerika, Brayden, Conner, Caled and Ethan. Back row: Edna, Briana, Bramm, Stephen, Karen and Darlen. Cordell received a dictionary, but was out of the room when the picture was taken.

The American Legion Auxiliary of South Dakota

Monday, May 01, 2006
Donor: Irene American Legion Auxiliary Unit #193

One of the projects that the SD American Legion Auxiliary has is give a dictionary to every 3 rd grader in the sate of SD.

Karen Richelieu, President of Irene American Legion Auxiliary #193, presented the thirteen third grade students with a personal dictionary on November 17, 2005 during American Education Week.

She pointed out to the class all the various parts of the dictionaries and the many uses they will have for the children which should be a handy educational tool fir them throughout their school days.

Third grade students pictured are back row- Heather, Amy, Nikki, Jesse and Matt; middle row- Cala, Brynn, C...

American Legion Auxiliary donates dictionaries to Miller and Wolsey-Wessington Schools

Friday, April 21, 2006
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary Units of Wessington, Wolsey and Miller, SD

THIRD GRADERS at Miller and Wolsey-Wessington schools received personal dictionaries provided by the American Legion Auxiliaries of Wessington and Miller. Rita Matthews, Wessington, and Maureen Gerdes, Miller, distributed dictionaries at Miller Elementary. This is the second year the auxiliaries have teamed up on the project. The Dictionary Project is a worldwide, nonprofit organization whose goal is to assist all third-grade students in completing the school year as good writers, active readers and creative thinkers by providing student with their own personal dictionaries. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and ...

American Legion Auxiliary Units donate dictionaries to local third-graders

Friday, April 21, 2006
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary Units of Wessington, Wolsey and Miller, SD

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNITS of Wessington and Wolsey presented the 3rd grade students at the Wolsey-Wessington School each with their own student dictionary. This project began in1999 by passing out free dictionaries to 10,000 students. The project has grown to serve over one million students today.

Takini third graders receive personal dictionaries

Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Donor: Faith American Legion Auxiliary

The Dictionary Project re­ cently sent dictionaries to the Takini School to be distributed to all third graders. Presenting the dictionaries to Ms. Kathy Van Arsdale`s class was Ms. D`Anne Thompson, a member of the Faith American Legion Auxiliary and 8th grade teach­er at Takini.

The Dictionary Project is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organiza­ tion. The goal of this program is to assist all students to com­ plete the school year as good writers, active readers and cre­ative thinkers by providing the students with their own per­ sonal dictionaries.
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American Legion Auxillary distributes dictionaries to third graders

By: Josephine Schoenfelder
Monday, February 06, 2006
Donor: American Legion Auxillary unit #179

The American Legion Auxillary donated and distributed dictionaries to theird graders at Kennebec Elementary School in Kennebec, South Dakota.

The Stickney American Legion Auxillary donate dictionaries to local third-graders

By: Ethel Hughes letter
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Donor: Stickney American Legion Auxillary

The third-graders at Stickney, SD, public school were gifted with individualized dictionaries in their classroom on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, by members of the Stickney American Legion Auxiliary.

The students were enthusiastic and happy to receive these gifts, and they promptly started to riffle through the pages, turn to the reference material in the back of the dictionary, and exchange information as they found new things to talk about.

Attached are the pictures I took. Thank you for making this program available.

Ethel Hughes, member of the Stickn...

Mrs. Biersbach`s class expresses thanks

Monday, January 23, 2006
Donor: The Dictionary Project

Dear Ms. French,

Thank you for the shipment of dictionaries for the students.  Many of them do not have any books in their homes, so this is so nice for them.  They discovered many interesting facts in them.  This is a picture of my Native American students the day we received them.  This is only part of the group.  Thank you,

Mrs. Biersbach, 3rd grade

Amaerican Legion Auxillary of Raymond, SD donates dictionaries to local students

By: Sally Waterfall
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Donor: Baker Post 209 American Legion Auxillary

The Baker Post 209 American Legion Auxillary of Raymond, SD presented dictionaries to 28 third-grade student at Clark Elementary School in Clark, SD. They also presented dictionaries to three third-grader at Hillcrest Colony School.

The Standing Rock Unit of the Amercian Legion Auxillary of McLaughlin, SD presented dictionaries to local third-graders

By: Annette Gugel
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Donor: The American Legion Auxillary Unit 121

Doland ALA Presents Dictionaries to Third Graders

Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Donor: Doland American Legion Auxillary #69

The American Legion Auxiliary is continuing with its project of presenting a new dictionary to every third grade student in the state. Dee Battest, Education Chairman for the Doland Auxiliary Unit #69, presented a dictionary to each of the Doland third grade students on Thursday, November 17 ^1h. Pictured front row, left to right, Jacob, Logan, Megan and David. Back row, left to right, Mrs. Ann DesLauriers, Thad , Joslyn, Brianna, Alex  and Dee.

Westside Third Graders receive dictionaries

Sunday, November 20, 2005
Donor: American Legion Auixillary #50

American Legion Auxillary Unit 50 donated 95 dictionaries to local third graders. One such school included a Sisseton, Wahapton, Sioux Tribe School.

Third grade students receive dictionaries

By: Photos by Becky Tycz Tyndall Tribune and Register
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary of Tyndall, SD

DICTIONARIES: American Legion Auxiliary purchased and presented dictionaries to the third grade class at Tyndall Elementary School October 19. The dictionaries are a way for the auxiliary to make a difference in the lives of elementary students. The reference book is suitable for third grade students. The presentations in the U.S. were started by Mary French of Mount Pleasant, SC, who wanted every third grader in her state to have a dictionary. There is an appendix consisting of maps, countries, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the U.S., the U.S. Presidents, and weights and measures. It is hoped that this will be a very u...

American Legion Auxiliary Donates Dictionaries

Thursday, May 05, 2005
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary Ruste Waul Unit #154

Third graders receive student dictionaries

Thursday, April 21, 2005
Donor: Raymond American Legion Auxiliary

Gift of Knowledge

Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary # 74 and #230

Marilyn Heesch, left, of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 74 in Brookings, and Margaret Allstot, of Unit 230 in Aurora, hand out `Student`s Dictionaries` this morning to third-graders at Hillcrest Elementary School. The Auxiliary units have worked together this year on `the Dictionary Project,` and will give out more than 200 of the dictionaries to Brookings third-graders. The ladies also were slated to visit Central Elementary this afternoon, and Medary Elementary on Friday.

Legion Auxiliary Presents Dictionaries to Third Graders

Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Donor: Jacob D. Schmidt Post 235 American Legion Auxiliary

Gregory American Legion Auxiliary donates dictionaries to Gregory Third-Graders.

Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Donor: Gregory American Legion Auxiliary Unit #6

Students Receive Dictionary Donations

Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #141

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit # 141 recently presented all third grade students their very own personal dictionary. The students were thrilled to receive the brand new paperback editions for them to use in class. `It was great seeing the students get so excited about receiving a dictionary,`stated their teacher Mrs. Carson. `We`ll put them to good use!`



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Hill City American Legion AUxiliary donates dictionaries to Third-Graders

Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Donor: Hill City American Legion Auxiliary

Legion and Legion Auxilary provide dictionaries for New Underwood third grade

By: Christi Hendrickson Alma Crosbie
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Donor: New Underwood Post 256 American Legion and Legion Auxilary

by Christi Hendrickson

The New Underwood Post 256 American Legion and Legion Auxilary recently undertook a project to benefit New Underwood third graders. The Dictionary Project is a program by which students may receive dictionaries for their personal use. The dictionaries are pur­chased by organizations like the Legion and Auxilary at a very reasonable rate, and then distrib­ uted to students in their area.

On February 9, 2005, Auxilary President Alma Crosbie and Legion President Ron Racicky arrived at the New Underwood third grade classroom with a box full of br...

Wilmot American Legion Auxiliary presents dictionaries to Third-Graders

Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Donor: Wilmot Ameican Legion Auxiliary

A Dictionary For All

Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Donor: Lemmon Legion Auxiliary

The Lemmon Legion Auxiliary has become involved in a National Dictionary Project. In South Dakota , the American Legion Auxiliary has taken on this project headed by Deb Gropper of Faith. This past week, students at Lemmon Elementary were the fortunate recipients of individual dictionaries.

The dictionar­ ies were presented to Mrs. Platen`s 3 rd grade class by Donna Erhart and Delores Colgrove on January 3 rd .



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McLaughlin American Legion Auxiliary donates dictionaries to local children in South Dakota.

Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Donor: McLauglin American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 121

Women of Hunt Newell American Legionary donate dictionaries to local children

Saturday, January 01, 2005
Donor: Hunt Newell Post # 213 American Legion Auxiliary

Yankton American Legion Auxiliary donates dictionaries to Lincoln School Third-Graders

Saturday, January 01, 2005
Donor: Yankton American Legion Auxiliary

Sully Unit American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 donates dictionaries to Third-Graders

Saturday, January 01, 2005
Donor: Sully Unit American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79

Otterman American Legion Auxiliary donates dictionaries to Third-Graders.

Saturday, January 01, 2005
Donor: Otterman American Legion Auxiliary

Project Dictionary

Saturday, January 01, 2005
Donor: Dictionary Lady Foundation

Annie O. Plummer, a Savannah, Ga. Housekeeper, who died December 23, 1999, founded the Dictionary Project. She felt that if children were given a dictionary of their own, it would help stimulate their interests in learning and could change their lives.

Plummer started the project modestly when she used $50 of her own money to buy 30 pocket dictionaries in 1992 and distributed them to students walking to the school near her home. By 1995, her aim was to provide third-grade students in Savannah and surrounding Chantham County with a dictionary of their very own.

In 1997 the Dictionary Lady Foundation was incorporated in Savanna...

Legion auxiliary presents dictionaries to third-grade class
Tyndall, South Dakota, Photos: Becky Tycz
Monday, October 20, 2003
Donor: American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary ordered and presented dictionaries to the third-grade class at Tyndall Elementary School October 20. The dictionaries are a way for the Auxiliary to make a difference in the lives of elementary school students. The reference book is suitable for third-grade students. The project was started by Mary French of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who wanted every third-grader in her state to have a dictionary. There is an appendix consisting of maps, countries, The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the U.S., the U.S. Presidents and weights and measures. It is hoped that this will be a very useful tool for th...

Dictionary presentation

Saturday, January 01, 2000
Donor: Jacob D. Schmidt Unit #235 American Legion Auxiliary

Mary,

Attached is the picture taken today of the Dictionary presentation and the following is the Press Release sent to the newspaper. The students were very enthusiastic to receive a copy of their very own dictionary. The Legion Auxiliary unit at Marion, SD appreciates this opportunity.

Thank you for all you do to make this project continue.

Kari Wieman`s 14 third grade students at Marion Elementary School were excited to receive their very own Dictionary. The Dictionary Project is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization with a mission to donate dictionaries to children and encourage them to learn...