HIGBY'S Guide to HIES: Primary School

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

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School 805 Mount Vernon Highway, NW Atlanta, GA 30327

www.hies.org

Instagram: @holyinnocentsbears and @hies_primaryschool

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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.

2023-2024 PRIMARY SCHOOL KEY DATES

AUGUST 2023

Monday, Aug. 14

New Family Campus Kickoff Event

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Orientations for PK4, K-Prep and Kindergarten Families

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Orientation for PK3 Families

First Day of Classes for PK4, K-Prep and Kindergarten (early dismissal)

Thursday, Aug. 17

First Day of Classes for PK3 (early dismissal)

SEPTEMBER

Friday, Sept. 1

Labor Day Weekend – (early dismissal)

Monday, Sept. 4

Labor Day – School Holiday

OCTOBER

Monday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 10

Fall Break – School Holiday

NOVEMBER

Friday, Nov. 17

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day for PS & LS (early dismissal)

Monday, Nov. 20 - Friday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving Break

Monday, Nov. 27

Classes Resume

DECEMBER

Friday, Dec. 15

Christmas Break Begins – Early Dismissal

Monday, Dec. 18 – Jan. 1

Christmas Break

JANUARY 2024

Tuesday, Jan. 2

Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)

Wednesday, Jan. 3

Classes resume for all students

Monday, Jan. 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – School Holiday

FEBRUARY

Monday, Feb. 19

Presidents’ Day – School Holiday

MARCH

Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 8

Spring Break

Friday, March 29

Good Friday – School Holiday

APRIL

Monday, April 1

Easter Monday – School Holiday

MAY

Thursday, May 23

Last Day of School – Early Dismissal

Dates may be subject to change.

Mary Quarles Principal mary.quarles@hies.org

Kaki Scroggins Nurse/Administrative Assistant kaki.scroggins@hies.org

McKenna Vaudrin Counselor mckenna.vaudrin@hies.org

Rev. Dr. Stefanie Taylor Head Chaplain stefanie-taylor@hies.org

Brooke Kelley Learning Resources brooke.kelley@hies.org

Emily Parsons Media Center, Multicultural Affairs Coordinator emily.parsons@hies.org

HOW DO I MEET MY TEACHER?

Your teachers will send out a welcome email and a postcard informing you of your class placement in late June. Students have fun events on and off campus throughout the summer to meet up with classmates planned by our wonderful Parent Representatives for each grade. Orientation days in August are great ways to meet teachers, see the classrooms and ease into the school year.

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.

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 cinluding 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 celebrated in Primary School Chapel and parents are invited to attend.

 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

1. Stewart-Rathburn Family Alumni Hall Business, Development & Facilities

2. Alan A. Lewis Primary School

3. STEM Building (Upper School) HIES Administration, Admissions, Dining Hall

4. Groesbeck Hall Marketing + Communications, PEAK Institute, Upper School

5. Owen Family Quadrangle

6. Humanities Building (Upper School) US Administration, Campus Shop

7. Baker Field

8. Main & Duncan Gymnasiums

9. “The Matt” Indoor Batting Cages

10. Baseball & Softball Field

11. Fred Rowan Family Middle School

12. Fine Arts Building

13. Dorothy Sullivan Lower School

14. Parish Hall

15. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church

16. Pedestrian Tunnel Entrance to South Campus Fields

17. South Campus Field

18. South Campus Practice Field

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 into the building. We ask for all students to be in the classroom by 8:15 a.m. (Note: campus buildings open at 7:30 a.m.)

 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.

 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 Dennis Uniforms (Formerly Mills)

6348 Roswell Road, Suite 10B

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

School Code: 3559

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

SlAcKS

Khaki regular (w/belt loops) or “pull-on” slacks. Pants from Land’s End require HIES logo. Pants from Mills do not require logo.

SHORTS

SHiRTS

SwEATERS

Khaki shorts. Shorts from Land’s End require HIES logo. Pants from Mills do not require logo.

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.

SHOES

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. 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 (Style #172 Color #H2)

BlOuSES

SHiRTS

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.

SlAcKS

Khaki regular (w/belt loops) or “pull-on” slacks. Pants from Land’s End require HIES logo. Pants from Mills do not require logo.

SKORTS

SwEATERS

SOcKS

TiGHTS/ lEGGiNGS

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.

White or black crew socks, white flat knee socks or crimson cable knee high.

Any solid color 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.

#H2 Plaid headband, scrunchie or bow on barrette (optional)

Bookbags will be provided for all new students at the beginning of the school year.

REMINDER: Please label all clothing and personal items with your child’s name.

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 Prayer Group, 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 offer support for Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy 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.

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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)

FALL

Kindergarten-Senior Class Tie

Ceremony/Chapel

Parent Night

Homecoming

Halloween Parade

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day

Candy House Decorating

Kindergarten Nativity Play

Polar Express

Caroling

WINTER

100th Day of School/101st Day of School

Winterfest

HIES at the High

Read Across America/Read-All-Day

SPRING

Easter Eggstravaganza (Alumni families included)

Book Fair

Storytelling Week

Lunch on the Lawn

Breakfast Buddies

Kindergarten Graduation