Star Icon Program of- Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School
 
The Lower School program at Mandel JDS provides Kindergarten – 5th Grade students with a strong foundation in reading, language arts, social studies, math, science, Hebrew and Judaics.
Halle Dubin, Lower School Director
The Lower School Division:
- Encourages daily reading and writing
 - Builds a strong math foundation
 - Utilizes a hands-on science program
 - Builds computer skills with computers for each student
 - Teaches Hebrew through an Immersion-based methodology
 - Engages students with Integrated Project Based Learning
 - Provides daily T’fillah, weekly Kabbalat Shabbat, and other Jewish holiday celebrations
 - Encourages creativity and expression through music and art programs
 - Features a robust Outdoor Learning curriculum in new Outdoor Classrooms
 - Promotes individualization through book clubs and student electives