Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School develops in students a love of learning, respect for self and others, faith in God and a sense of service to the world community. -The Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Mission Statement STUDENT LEADERS DYNAMIC ARTISTS SCHOLAR ATHLETES GLOBAL CITIZENS HIGH ACHIEVERS TRAILBLAZERS WELCOMING SPIRITUALITY DISTINGUISHED FACULTY FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE 805!
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School 805 Mount Vernon Highway, NW Atlanta,
www.hies.org
Instagram: @holyinnocentsbears and @hies_primaryschool Facebook: www.facebook.com/HolyInnocentsEpiscopalSchool
WELCOME
Welcome to the Alan A. Lewis Primary School at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, where we give students every opportunity to learn and grow in an environment of love and support, with an emphasis on personal responsibility and service to others. This Primary School Guide will give you an introduction for what you need to know for the beginning of the school year. The Primary School team mentioned throughout will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Welcome home new Golden Bears!
Please refer to the Primary School Handbook via myHIES for more information.
2025-2026 KEY DATES
AUGUST 2025
Friday, Aug. 29
Early Dismissal for Labor Day Weekend
SEPTEMBER
Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day – School Holiday
Thursday, Sept. 11
All-School Eucharist
Thursday, Sept. 25
Principal’s Parent Coffee
OCTOBER
Friday, Oct. 3
Homecoming Pep Rally
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Art in the Park
Friday, Oct. 10
Professional Learning Day (No School)
Monday, Oct. 13-Tuesday, Oct. 14
Fall Break - School Holiday
Friday, Oct. 24
Fathers & Friends Breakfast
Friday, Oct. 31
Halloween Parade
NOVEMBER
Friday, Nov. 7
Parent - Teacher Conferences (No School)
Friday, Nov. 21
Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day (PS & LS Early Dismissal)
Monday, Nov. 27 - Friday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Break - School Holiday
DECEMBER
Monday, Dec. 1
School Resumes
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Christmas on the Quad Tree Lighting
Friday, Dec. 19
Christmas Break Begins (early dismissal)
JANUARY 2026
Monday, Jan. 5
Professional Learning Day (No School)
Tuesday, Jan. 6
School Resumes
Thursday, Jan. 15
All-School Eucharist
Friday, Jan. 16
Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
Monday, Jan. 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Holiday
FEBRUARY
Friday, Feb. 13
Professional Learning Day (No School)
Monday, Feb. 16
President’s Day - School Holiday
MARCH
Monday, March 2 - Friday, Mar. 6
Spring Break - School Holiday
Friday, March 13
Father/Daughter Event (PS & LS)
Friday, March 20
Mother/Son Event (PS & LS)
APRIL
Thursday, April 2
All-School Eucharist
Friday, April 3
Good Friday - School Holiday
Monday, April 6
Easter Monday - School Holiday
Friday, April 17
Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
Wednesday, April 22
PS Field Day & Lunch on the Lawn (Early Dismissal)
MAY
Friday, May 8
Mothers & Others Celebration
Monday, May 19
Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony
Thursday, May 21
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
PEOPLE TO KNOW
A D mi N i STRAT i ON AND PO i NTS O f cONTAc T
Mary Quarles Principal
mary.quarles@hies.org
Kaki Scroggins Nurse/Administrative Assistant kaki.scroggins@hies.org
Emily Alyward Media Specialist & Instuctional Technology emily.alyward@hies.org
Kara Protos Specials Lead Teacher kara.protos@hies.org
IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE DAY/WEEK
c l ASS mEET i NGS
Each day in the Primary School begins with morning announcements and a prayer from the Principal. The teachers make time for a classroom meeting so that the students have time to greet one another, to share and respond to each other’s news, to think together, to problem solve and to look forward to the events for the day ahead. The class meetings routine helps build community and a climate of trust; increases students’ confidence and investment in learning; improves listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; encourages cooperation and inclusion, and gives children daily practice in respectful communication.
l u N c H
Included in your tuition, we are pleased to offer all of our students a complete selection of menu choices prepared daily by Sage Dining Services including salad, fruit, pasta, sandwiches, a hot entree and dessert. Milk and water are provided. Parents may notify our Dining Hall if students have any food allergies.
S NAc K
The school will supply a nut-free snack each day for all Primary School students. Birthday treats or other special arrangements for a snack can be made, but all snacks must be free of nuts and nut products.
cHAPE l
We gather as a community of students, faculty and staff in weekly chapel services and affirm both our Episcopal Christian traditions, as well as recognize religious diversity. We celebrate values that unite, we nurture the spiritual framework in our lives and we learn about God’s love through stories, songs and prayers. Birthdays are recognized in Primary School Chapel and parents are invited to attend the service.
S ERvic E lEARN i NG O PPORT u N i T i ES
The Primary School shares ideas about helping friends we may or may not know in the community and around the world. We encourage our students to be difference-makers and that you can never be too young to give of yourself. There are a variety of opportunities to be involved throughout the year.
CAMPUS MAP
SCHOOL HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY
8:15 A.M. - 2:45 P.M.
FRIDAY
8:45 A.M. - 2:45 P.M.
CARPOOL
mORN i NGS
» Please enter campus using the driveway closest to the Alumni Hall Building, follow the driveway through the parking area, and then queue along the curb under the shaded awnings adjacent to the lobby entrance no earlier than 7:45 a.m. where teachers will greet you and assist your children out of the car. We ask for all students to be in the classroom by 8:15 a.m. (Note: campus buildings open at 7:30 a.m. for HIES Faculty members only.)
Af TERNOONS
» We have adopted the use of the mobile app, Queful, to improve efficiency with afternoon pickup. Carpool queue begins at 2:45 p.m. at the same location as morning carpool, and your arrival on campus will be automatically registered via Queful.
» After your child is escorted to your car at the shade awnings adjacent to the sidewalk, please pull ahead and around to the parking area if you need to help your child finish buckling into their seat so that the line can continue for loading. If there are any changes from the usual carpool routine (i.e. your child going home with a friend or different driver), please indicate the change via the Queful app; parents can communicate with the Primary School front desk to verify.
I m PORTANT: If your child is arriving after 8:15 a.m., please plan to park at the front of the Primary School building and walk in to the lobby.
STUDENT HEALTH
m AGN u S HEA lTH
All students must have a completed Magnus Health profile before they can attend school. See myHIES Resources tab.
Students cannot receive medication (Prescription/ OTC) until parent permission completed in Magnus Health.
Students cannot carry medications (Prescription/ OTC) unless authorized by a HIES Nurse. EpiPens, inhalers and insulin can be carried by a student.
If a student needs to take PRN medication during the school day, it must be kept in the clinic. Please complete the medication administration portion in Magnus.
If your child has a specific condition that requires medical attention, please upload a MD signed Action Plan onto your student’s Magnus profile.
PlEASE EmAIl IllNESS DETAIlS AND uPDATES, DOcTORS’ NOTES AND HEAlTH TEST RESulTS TO THE PRImARY ScHOOl NuRSE.
WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR UNIFORM
New Uniforms
Flynn O’Hara
6311 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Gently Worn Uniforms
HIES Bear WearHouse
Alumni Hall, Terrace Level
Open Wednesdays 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Outerwear and Spirit Wear
HIES Campus Shop
Humanities Building, Main Level
Open during school hours.
PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDE
BOYS uNIfORm
BOTTOmS
SHiRTS
SwEATERS
Khaki/twill “pull-on” slacks or walking shorts from Flynn O’Hara, Land’s End or the Bear WearHouse.
Crimson short or long sleeve 100% cotton jersey knit w/embroidered HIES logo.
Crimson crew neck or V-neck pullover sweater with embroidered HIES logo.
SOcKS White or black crew socks.
Predominately one-color tennis shoes. No lights or wheels. Students who have not yet learned to tie their own shoes should wear shoes with Velcro straps.
SHOES
Students may also wear black, brown, tan leather or suede close-toed and closed-heel shoes (no higher than ankle with heels no higher than 1”). No boots.
GIRlS uNIfORm
jumPERS Plaid jumper
BlOuSES
SHiRTS
SlAcKS
White short or long sleeve Peter Pan blouse (Peter Pan blouse must be worn with jumper),
Crimson short or long sleeve 100% cotton jersey knit w/ embroidered HIES logo.
Khaki/twill regular walking shorts or “pull-on” slacks from Flynn O’Hara, Land’s End or Bear Wearhouse.
SKORTS
SwEATERS
Khaki skort, wrap style #580. Skorts may be worn in the winter, but only if worn with knee socks or tights/leggings as indicated below.
Crimson crew neck cardigan sweater with embroidered HIES logo.
SOcKS White or black crew socks, or white flat knee socks.
TiGHTS/ lEGGiNGS
Solid color black, white, crimson or gold tights or leggings.
SHOES
HAiR
AccESSORiES
Predominately one-color tennis shoes. No lights or wheels. Students who have not learned to tie their shoes are recommenced to wear Velcro. Students may also wear black, brown, tan leather or suede close-toed and closed-heel shoes (no higher than ankle with heels no higher than 1”). No boots.
Plaid headband, scrunchie or bow on barrette (optional) in school colors only.
Bookbags will be provided for all new students at the beginning of the school year, and should be brought to and from school daily.
REMINDER: Please label all clothing and personal items with your child’s name. Unclaimed items from Lost and Found are donated to the Bear Wearhouse.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
G O l DEN B EAR PARENT I N vO lv E m ENT
There are many avenues to connect as a member of the HIES community, including with the Parents’ Association, and other affinity groups, including the Holy Innocents’ Cultural Awareness and Acceptance Partners and the HIES Moms Mentoring Moms, among others. Please visit www. hies.org/campus-life/parent-organizations to learn more. The Parents’ Association monthly email newsletter is a reliable source of important dates & events and also provides contacts for Grade Level Representatives. You can follow them on Instagram @hies_parents_association.
PARENT Ni GHT, P R i N ci PA l’ S cO ff EES & cON f EREN c ES
Parents are invited within the first month of school for an evening event to learn more about schedules, curriculum and to hear from teachers during Parent Night. Principal’s Coffee events occur throughout the year with special areas of focus. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled at least twiceyearly and teachers are always available for questions via email or by appointment.
c l ASSROO m cE l EBRAT i ONS
Parents are invited to organize and assist with class holiday parties and other special events throughout the year, and can visit for lunch or as a guest reader with advance arrangements.
Su PPORT S ERvic ES
Holy Innocents’ provides individual student evaluations multiple times a year in order to discern the most effective ways for students to thrive. We seek to partner with parents to ensure that all four main domains for learning are maximized: Cognitive, Social-Emotional, Motor Skills and Language. We provide support for Speech-Langugage Pathology on campus, and can offer Occupational Therpay on a contract basis.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
At Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, we believe that education and learning continue after the regular school hours. For our Primary School students, we offer programming options every weekday until 6:00 p.m. for registered families. For more information about course descriptions and parent policies, please visit www.hies.org/campus-life/ after-school-programs.
BASE
BASE is an extended day program open for all HIES students in PK3 through fifth grade. Our program offers a structured and supervised environment for children which begins the moment the school day finishes and runs until 6:00 p.m. Each day, the staff provides age-appropriate group activities, outdoor free play and organized games, puzzles and books.
Ac E
The objective of ACE is to offer programs to enrich HIES students (PK3 - 8th) in the areas of academics, fine arts, STEAM and athletics with the goal of providing an opportunity for every student to be an active participant in the HIES community. Registration for ACE classes occurs each semester or quarter.
B EAR cA m PS (PK4 - 12 TH G RADE )
Bear Camps are open to the community with morning, afternoon and full-day sessions with a variety of themes and focus areas for academics, athletics and fine arts. More information and registration is available online at www.hies.org/ campus-life/bear-camps.
FAVORITE TRADITIONS IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
SUMMER
Popsicles on the Playground (for all PS families, new and returning)
