Do you remember your first dictionary? Here at SFA, we are very fortunate to have a relationship with the Rotary Club of Baltimore. Each year they bring brand-new dictionaries to our third graders. The children put their names on the dictionaries and then begin exploring. Third grade is an ideal time to emphasize dictionary work, because the children's reading skills are solid enough that they can make use of the dictionary as a tool, but their vocabulary awareness is still developing, so a visit to the dictionary can be a true voyage of discovery. We are especially grateful to Mary Ann Rishebarger, past president of the local Rotary Club and a former SFA parent, who makes a visit each year to our third grade for this fun experience.
