Devon Rotary Delivers Dictionaries to Milford Third Graders
MILFORD, CT – The Devon Rotary Club continued its annual tradition of helping make smarter students in Milford. Devon Rotary Club members John Bergin, Scott Moulton, Dean Parrott, Ann Brignola, Greyson Schwing and Bob Morelli recently hand-delivered brand new dictionaries to third graders at Meadowside, Pumpkin Delight, and St Gabriel School Elementary schools.
At Meadowside and Pumpkin Delight, Principals Gail Krois and Carrie Keramis joined in deliveries to each of the classrooms, sharing enthusiastic introductions along the way. At St. Gabriel School, Mr. Schwing taught children the Rotarian 'Four Way Test,' while introducing them to the joy and 'smell' of a new book! The 'Four Way Test' measures the things Rotarians “think, say, and do” while posing the questions: (1) Is it the truth?(2) Is it fair to all concerned? (3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships? and (4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
According to Interim Principal Krois, “The students were so excited and grateful to receive the dictionaries. A number even chose to bring them to the lunchroom. Kids were seen continuing to browse their dictionaries, picking out familiar words and new ones to learn. They were mesmerized by the longest word, and thrilled to have their own personal ‘forever’ resource. Our faculty is so appreciative of the Devon Rotary’s gift to our students.”
Contact John Bergin at 203-877-1895 for more info on the Devon Rotary dictionary program.
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About Devon Rotary
The Devon Rotary of Milford, Connecticut is a group of area business professionals who regularly volunteer time to raise money through annual fundraising. Members are enthusiastically engaged in producing projects that give back to the local Milford community. Weekly meetings are every Wednesday, 7:30 a.m., at The Bridge House Restaurant in the Devon section of Milford. Meetings are open and membership is available.
Please contact Rick Zwiebel (rszwiebel@yahoo.com) for more information. Rotary International helps millions of people all over the world. The Devon Rotary supports the local Milford community as well as areas abroad. To learn more about the Devon Rotary, visit www.devonrotary.org.
Rotary International helps millions of people all over the world. The Devon Rotary supports the local community of Milford CT as well as areas abroad. To learn more about the Devon Rotary, visit www.devonrotary.org