Our Mission

As Explorers at Sleepy Hill Elementary, we will implement district curriculum to prepare all students to be full participants in the global community of the future. We will show respect, display healthy attitudes, explore responsibly, and show safety always.

Mission of PCSB

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to ensure rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for our students.

Welcome!

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Sleepy Hill Bell Schedule 2018-2019

First Bell – 7:40    Tardy Bell – 7:45

Dismissal – 2:45

Early Release: PreK 11:45 K-5 12:15

 

 

Video Announcement of our Teacher and Employee of the Year

 

Volunteer Applications Update

(Oct. 10, 2018)

 

Contact: Jeanette Crowley, Senior Coordinator – Strategic Partnerships, 863-534-0818, jeanette.crowley@polk-fl.net

 

Volunteer Background Check Fee to Remain at $25 Through End of 2018

The Polk County School Board has decided that the fee to cover volunteers’ background checks, as well as their badge and handbook, will remain $25 through the end of the calendar year.

Polk County Public Schools will be using more extensive volunteer background checks as part of our security measures to protect students and staff. The district will incur an additional charge for the statewide and national background checks.

However, through the end of 2018, the cost to volunteers will remain $25. We are exploring other funding sources to help offset the cost of background screening for volunteers on an ongoing basis. More information will follow.

For more information on volunteering with Polk County Public Schools, please visit our website: www.polkschoolsfl.com/getinvolved.

 

Teacher and Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Brenda Norquist, Reading Interventionist and Family Engagement Facilitator on being selected as our 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year!

Mrs. Holly Turner

Congratulations to Mrs. Holly Turner, School Nutrition Manager on being selected as our 2018-2019 School Related Employee of the Year!

2018-2019 School Year

 

 

Meet Our Administrators!

Welcome to Sleepy Hill Elementary School, home of the Explorers!!

 
Mr. Gregory Deal is our principal. He is no stranger to the North Lakeland area and is a product of Polk County Schools. Mr. Deal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. He was a classroom teacher for five years and a Title One Program Facilitator for three years. He later became the assistant principal for a total of three years at Padgett Elementary and North Lakeland Elementary. Mr. Deal has most recently been the principal at North Lakeland Elementary for the past 10 years. Mr. Deal is excited to start a new adventure here with our Sleepy Hill Explorers!
 
Mr. Greg Deal, Principal

 

Mrs. Kulcher is our Assistant Principal.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan – Flint, a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education, and a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida.  Mrs. Kulcher moved to Florida from Michigan in 2007 to begin her teaching career with Polk County Schools.  She was an elementary classroom teacher for 5 years, an administrative intern for 1 year, and most recently, an Assistant Principal at Palmetto Elementary for 3 years.  Mrs. Kulcher is looking forward to working with the Sleepy Hill students, staff and families this year!
Mrs. Lyndsy Kulcher,
Asst. Principal

Important Information for 3rd Grade Parents

This information is for parents of Polk County’s third-grade students. It is designed to help parents understand what Florida law says about reading requirements for third-grade students and promotion to fourth grade. It also describes what the school will do to help if your child is reading below grade level. Please click the link to read more.  Parents with questions about 3rd grade promotion should feel free to call the school. (863.815.6768)

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Vision Statement

At Sleepy Hill Elementary, it is our vision that a rigorous, relevant curriculum, enhanced by technology that will assure our students achieve skills necessary to succeed academically and become life-long learners. Consistent integration of technology throughout the academic day will promote our students to become self guided explorers of the vast amounts of information available at their fingertips.  We will unite parents, faculty and community members to establish an atmosphere of mutual acceptance, ongoing interest in high levels of academic achievement, and a sense of community for all.   The realization of this vision will allow our learning community to interface with technology for a more fulfilling exploration of their global world.

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