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PARENTS NIGHT OUT

JANUARY 30, 2025
6:30pm

AT THE MONARCH ROOFTOP
71 W 35TH STREET
New York, NY 10001
Join us for the Founders Celebration 2025, a night of connection and celebration for the Cooke community. Enjoy a memorable evening with opportunities to mingle with fellow parents/guardians, share resources, and celebrate Cooke’s beginnings. This event is a chance to relax, recharge, and honor the spirit that continues to drive our collective mission.

Please note this is a 21+ event, intended for the parents/guardians of Cooke students.

What is Founders Celebration? 

The Founders Celebration is an annual event honoring the collaborative spirit of a group of families that led to Cooke’s creation 37 years ago. This celebration not only commemorates their efforts but also highlights the ongoing role of our community in advancing that mission and supporting every student. Take a look back at where it all began! These pictures showcase some of our earliest students, a testament to the visionary parents who came together to create a school rooted in inclusivity.

TICKET OPTIONS

FOUNDERS CELEBRATION TICKET
$ 75
Secure your RSVP and support Cooke’s ability to host this event! Your contribution helps us cover costs and enables us to continue creating more opportunities for community building and connection. We can’t wait to see you!
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BUY TWO TICKETS, DONATE ONE TICKET!
$ 225
Spread the joy and give back! With our 'Buy Two, Donate One' offer, you and a guest can attend while helping to make it possible for more members of the Cooke community to join—reflecting the need-blind spirit that’s at the heart of Founders Celebration. Your support ensures our events stay true to our mission.
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DISCOUNTED TICKET
             
$ 10
At Cooke, we are immensely proud of our incredible community. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to join us. To ensure inclusivity, we offer discounted tickets so everyone can be part of the experience. Your presence matters to us!
RSVP

DONATIONS

DONATE A TICKET
$ 75
Even if you can't attend, you can still be part of the celebration! Donate a ticket to help ensure more members of the Cooke community can join in the spirit of Founders Day. Your kindness helps us bring the community together and celebrate what makes Cooke so special.
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EVENT SPONSOR
$ 1500
Become an Event Sponsor and make a lasting impact! With a $1,000 sponsorship, you’ll play a key role in bringing the Cooke community together for Founders Day. Your support helps cover event costs and ensures we can uphold our mission of inclusivity, making this celebration meaningful and accessible to all.
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CELEBRATE HONOREE
$ 2500
Celebrate our honorees and make a difference as a $2,500 sponsor! Your generous support helps us honor the remarkable contributions of our community members and makes Founders Day an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Cooke School and Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Planning Giving

Legacy giving is very important to Cooke’s sustainability.  Please contact Michael Eaton at Advancement@Cookeschool.org for more information.

Through the Affinity Membership Program, TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Cooke School based on the activity of all participating members’ TD Bank accounts.

Eligible accounts include:

  • Checking – Business & Consumer

  • Savings

  • Money Market

  • Certificate of Deposit

  • Retirement

If you are already a TD Bank customer, please visit any one of their locations and ask to have your balances included as part of the Cooke’s Affinity Membership Program (code: A1923).

Please see the Affinity Membership Program flyer for more information.