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Giving Highlights 2022–2023
Dalton’s Annual Fund is Going Strong
After a historic $6.5 million Annual Fund last year, this year’s fundraising efforts are going strong. At this year’s parent volunteer kick-off at the 89th Street Cafeteria, Head of School José M. De Jesús thanked the Annual Fund volunteers for the essential role they play in the school’s Advancement efforts.
The Advancement office is working in partnership with this year’s Annual Fund Chairs Nandita Glazer, Nicole Sambur, Debra Singer, and Tracy Weber-Thomas, and the 85-person committee (and growing) from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
If you’re interested in making a big impact with a small time commitment, become an Annual Fund Volunteer! To learn more, please reach out to Annual Fund Director Colleen Grimes at cgrimes@dalton.org.
2021–2022 Scholarship Snapshot
– 1:5 Dalton students received whole or partial tuition assistance
– Dalton provided $12.3 million in financial aid
Senior Parents Gather for Celebration
Senior Class parents gathered together in the new year on Thursday evening, January 26, on Dalton’s 14th floor to kick off the beginning of many celebratory Senior Class events, introduce the Senior Class Gift, and share fundraising updates.
Head of School José M. De Jesús thanked the Senior Class Gift Chairs Jessica Barkoff, Nandita Glazer, and Sandy Mancini for leading this effort with the help of the Senior Class Gift Committee: Hilary Addington, Melissa Beyer, Miriam Challenger, Ellis Wood & Peter Nakada, Kulsoom Saeed, Lori & Zachary Schreiber, and Tanya Taylor.
As a parent of a recent high school senior, José humorously commiserated with parents about having mixed feelings as their children approach the end of their Dalton student journey. He also shared that the Senior Class Gift’s thoughtful choice – “The Class of 2023 Endowed Financial Assistance Fund” – resonated with him personally as he received financial assistance as a student.
Volunteers are reaching out to fellow parents and hope that all Senior parents will support the Annual Fund and Class of 2023’s legacy gift. To contribute online, visit www.dalton.org/senior-class-giving, where you can indicate what percentage of your donation should be allocated between the Class Gift and Annual Fund. Questions? Contact Annual Fund Director Colleen Grimes at cgrimes@dalton.org or 212-423-5458.
