Why should St. Casimir School remain open?  Because it is a model Catholic school located in the inner city of Yonkers with an environment so unique that other schools should strive to emulate it.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Strengths of the school:
* Diverse student body

* Equality to which every student is treated

* Caring, dedicated teachers and staff

The student body doesn't have a majority population. The diversity reflects all racial, social and economic groups. Why does St. Casimir School have such a diverse population? Because everyone is accepted and treated equally, without prejudice.

Racism and prejudice do not attend this school.  Tolerance does and it has a perfect attendance record.  If this school is closed, it is a step backwards in the civil rights movement.

Tolerance and acceptance is taught by example every day by the teachers and staff at St. Casimir. 

Many of the students live in the low-income underserved neighborhood where the school is located.  Many are first generation Americans, all wanting a better life for their children.

We need you to stand-up for the children of St. Casimir! Let St. Casimir School remain open to continue its 100 year tradition of providing a quality education to children in Pre-Kindergarten 3 to grade 8.