09/16/2026
I love our City of Grove. It has wonderful wildlife, water sports, bull riding fishing tournaments, etc. However, it also hosts wonderful events that many people have never heard of, things like International Dot Day, which was celebrated, today, by roughly 432 Grove first, second, and third graders.
Dot Day is celebrated annually on September 15th to encourage creativity, courage, and collaboration, and it began when Iowa teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot on September 15, 2009.
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
Enjoy, RC