Summary: Dictionaries will be distributed to all 3rd Graders in 24 elementary schools within the Peoria Unified School District in Peoria Arizona.
Students will have a tangible tool to utilize to supplement their education. Dictionaries will be distributed to all 3rd graders within 24 elementary schools, totaling 1738 dictionaries, which will be obtain via DictionaryProject.org. This is a joint project facilitated by both the Rotary Club of Peoria North and the Rotary Club of Peoria, involving approximately 40 Rotarians. The Project works in conjunction with The Peoria Unified School District. Dictionaries will be ordered 8/21, with distribution to begin 9/21, and expected to be complete by 1/22. Club members will be involved with labeling the front, inside cover of each dictionary with the Rotary 4-way test stickers. Additionally, Rotarian pairs will arrange with each school individually to arrange for delivery to each 3rd grade classroom. Project funds will be used to purchase 1738 dictionaries, along with 2,000 4-Way labels.
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History Log Entries
21-May-21
System Entry
System Entry: Creation of project page.
24-May-21
by Rebecca Wilks
Initial project review. I have added Sharee to the signature process. Your application is complete. Thank you.
24-May-21
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.
24-May-21
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Project signed by Rebecca Wilks.
24-May-21
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Tamera Sabinsky.
25-May-21
by Sharee Sheets
System Entry: Project signed by Sharee Sheets.
19-Jun-21
by Rebecca Wilks
Congratulations. Your project has been approved. You will receive the funds by electronic transfer in about two weeks.
19-Jun-21
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
3-Aug-21
by Rebecca Wilks
I'm so sorry for the inconvenience, but (though the "block" district grant has been approved) The Rotary Foundation has not yet released the funds. It's frustrating when things like this are out of our hands, but we hope to be sending money to the clubs very soon. Thanks for your patience.
29-Aug-21
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
16-Apr-22
by Rebecca Wilks
A friendly reminder: the final report on this grant along with receipts for all spending, are due April 30. Late reports can jeopardize future Global and District grants.
24-Apr-22
by Tamera Sabinsky
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
25-Apr-22
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.