Dictionaries distributed
Literacy – Dictionaries distribution 4 years consecutively
· For the 4th consecutive year the distribution of dictionaries to grade 3 students in St Maarten has started and will continue in October;
· This year over 700 English dictionaries will be provided to students in 16 primary schools during September and October 2012.
· The Rotary Club of St. Maarten purchases special student dictionaries through the non-profit organization, The Dictionary Project.
· Corporate sponsorship from Shams (Super Plaza) for freight.
· Distribution at the first school was done live on popular local radio station : Island92 FM
· Press Release:
o To all local media and the district after four more schools were visited on September 27th.
o Posted on Facebook – Rotary Club of St. Maarten
· YouTube video of one of 3 schools visited on September 28th.
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_mNFkRt9Ik
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk30cbMioBY&feature=channel&list=UL
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyP36oPhk7k&feature=channel&list=UL