The first dictionary distribution to third graders this year was held at Carl Sundahl School on Monday, March 3. On hand to distribute the dictionaries were Brent Sundahl, Len Hundshamer, Cathy Hundshamer, Charlie Grows, John Abernethy, Justin Raithel, Bill Hutto, Rich Pepin, Frank Woods, and Connie and Chuck Thompson (members of Historic Folsom Rotary Club). Carl Sundahl was a prominent dentist in Folsom and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Folsom.  In the front is Rich Pepin. In the back from left to right are Charlie Grows, Brent Sundahl, John Abernethy, Cathy Hundshamer, Connie Thompson, Chuck Thompson, Justin Raithel, and Len Hundshamer. |
There are 3 third grade classes at Carl Sundahl School this year. Rich started the distribution by explaining what Rotary is and having each member introduce themselves. Then the dictionaries were given to each third grader. They were asked to open the dictionaries to the front cover so they could see the sticker which said the dictionaries are a gift from the Rotary Clubs of Folsom and that they can write their name on it when they get back to class. Next, Rich asked the students to look up some words and made it a race between them and their teachers. The students really enjoyed receiving the dictionaries. The final distribution was on March 18 to Sandra Galardo School. The clubs distributed 1,100 dictionaries to every third grader in Folsom including private schools and children who are home schooled. This year was the largest number of dictionaries ever. For photos of the distributions to four schools, go to Dictionaries for Every Third Grader. |