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