Lower School

Welcome

The Lower School is a vibrant and captivating place. Each classroom is filled with children and adults from very diverse families and experiences. Our primary focus is on the academic, social-emotional and physical growth and success of the children in our care.

Daily, the dedicated faculty and staff at D-E's Lower School work to foster an environment of engagement that allows our students to encounter rich academic tasks. The students also have the opportunity to explore and to learn with, and from, one another. Each day, our children are astir with great ideas and perspectives about the work that they encounter throughout the school day. These lessons and experiences seek to draw on each child’s creativity.

At various times during the school day, students are provided with opportunities to think critically and to receive guidance and support as they demonstrate perseverance through challenging tasks. The full experience in the Lower School helps our students to know that they can, and will, make a difference in our ever-changing world.

A Message from Susan Abramson & Julia Calantone, Lower School Interim Co-Principals

(In photo above are Julia Calantone (left) & Susan Abramson (right))

Dear Families,

Welcome to the Lower School! We are thrilled to have you as a part of our learning community!

At Dwight-Englewood, we believe that learning is a journey best taken together. The first line of our mission statement begins with the words, “As a community.” This phrase perfectly encapsulates the essence of our Lower School. Every day, we work to ensure that all students feel they belong, are supported, and have the resources they need to learn, grow, and flourish.

From the wide-eyed preschooler building their first tower in the block area to the confident fifth-grader performing an original composition, we celebrate each child’s unique path to discovery. Our students engage with a rich curriculum that includes foreign languages, the arts, health and wellness, and the sciences. These experiences are designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Throughout their time at the Lower School, your child will experience moments of close guidance and independent exploration. We carefully balance these opportunities, helping students develop the confidence and self-reliance needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We are excited to embark on this journey with you and your child. Thank you for your interest in Dwight-Englewood (D-E) Lower School. We look forward to learning and growing together. If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, please contact D-E Admissions: click here.

Warm regards,
Susan Abramson & Julia Calantone

Lower School Interim Co-Principals

Lower School

Welcome

A Message from Susan Abramson & Julia Calantone, Lower School Interim Co-Principals

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