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(L-R) Rotarians Vicki Tay, Jules Rosenberg, David Ardam, Phil Facquet, Michelle Tancredi - Principal and Sawmill Intermediate students This week Rotarians from the Commack - Kings Park Rotary Club distributed over 800 dictionaries to third graders in Commack and Kings Park schools. The dictionaries were a gift to students as part of the clubs Literacy Project. “The dictionaries represent our clubs commitment to education and our commitment to our local kids. The distribution of the dictionaries is always fun, the response we receive from the kids is amazing.” said Dr. Phil Facquet, president.
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Students in Mr. Rubins class at Fort Salonga Elementary show off their dictionariesMembers of the club had the opportunity to spend some time with third graders at Park View and Fort Salonga in Kings Park and Burr Intermediate and Sawmill Intermediate in Commack. “We talk to the students about the use of a dictionary and a little about the Rotary. The kids get to ask us questions and we get to enjoy the interaction. The third graders we spoke with this year seem to be keenly aware of the challenges they will face in fourth grade and beyond and were genuinely appreciative of our gift.” said Facquet.
In addition to the dictionary project the Commack - Kings Park Rotary Club recently held a “Student of The;)
(L-R) Vice Principal Hillary Bromberg, Phil Facquet, Lauren Hogan and Park View students Year” luncheon where six middle school students, three from each school district, were recognized for their community service. The club is also building a “Healing Garden” at the Nissequogue River State Park. A dedication of the garden is scheduled for July 31 at the park.
The Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 
12:15 at the Bonwit Inn in Commack. The luncheon meeting is open to the public for more information contact Dr. Facquet at drfacquet@optonline.net.