Community Action 2009 - 2010 School Year

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2009
by Judy Windhausen

 The Central Square Teachers Association, as well as other staff members of the Central Square School District made Strides Against Breast Cancer, once again, in 2009.  Faculty and staff supported NYSUT’s initiative in the American Cancer Society’s 3-mile walk in Syracuse, on Sunday, October 4th.

Presently, the tally of donations equals $1782 for the district, however last minute donations, and high school health class contributions are still pending.  Ann Losurdo, from the middle school collected the most donations with a total of $530, while Brewerton Elementary contributed $300, MHP - $212, CSI - $210, AACole - $205, PVMoore - $380, Cleveland - $100, and Hastings- Mallory - $95. 

Many thanks to the Building Representatives for their hard work and dedication: Ann Losurdo, CS Middle School, Pam Potter, Brewerton Elementary School, Sheri Hansen, Millard Hawk Primary Building, Helen Bolen, Cleveland Elementary School, Brenda Tracy, AA Cole Elementary School, Katie Fitzsimmons, Hastings Elementary School, and Jackie Parker, PV Moore High School.

Despite the inclement weather prior to the walk, many CS faculty and staff showed up to participate in the walk itself. They included: Pam Potter and family, Rick Snavlin and family, Sheri and Bill Hansen, Brenda and Sarah Tracy, Sheryl Kasarda and Daisy, Anne, Kristin, and Gaitor Ploettner, Sonya Ocker and family, Bea Gloude, Jim Sandford, Ann Losurdo, Alma Widger, Mickey Groff, Julie and Lexi Barker, Val Schwalm, Kim and Nick Massaro, Alex Westerlund, Alexis Dale, Carol Harrington, Sarah Oleyourryk, Jennifer Randesi, Caroline Joss, Robin, & Miranda Stanton, and Judy Windhausen.  Jackie Parker, PV Moore health teacher walked along with many students, who completed community service hours by participating.