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 2020-2021

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

Dismissal – 2:45

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

 

 

School Reopening and Orientation Information

Good afternoon Sleepy Hill Elementary families!
Here are a few announcements for the upcoming reopening of school. This message will repeat in Spanish below. We are gearing up to start school on Monday, August 24 through regular campus learning, as well as through campus e learning. As final preparations are being made, we would like to make sure that you completely understand the differences in your options. Under the campus learning model, students and teachers will be attending school as normal, following CDC guidelines and wearing masks throughout the day. Under the campus e learning model, students and teachers will follow a strict schedule just like they would if they were coming to school as normal. Students are required to have a daily online presence from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in order to be considered for attendance and participation. The third option is to withdraw your child from Sleepy Hill and enroll him/her in Polk Virtual, where the schedule for e learning may be more flexible. At this point, selections have been made and we are building schedules and class lists. Make sure you are comfortable with your choice. Any changes or reconsidering of your choice need to be made by Friday, August 7. We are still waiting on about 140 of you to make your selection or you will be enrolled as an on-site campus learner. Please call the school office at 863.815.6768. New students need to register now, so please pass the word to your new neighbors.
 
 
On another note, we will have a drive through orientation on Thursday, August 20 where ONLY campus learning students can get teacher assignments, car tags, bus routes, and purchase school shirts. Please remain in your car and wear your mask as you drive through the various orientation stations. Please be patient as we all work through this new adventure together. The schedule will be as follows:
Kindergarten and 5th grade students time will be 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
1st and 3rd will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
2nd and 4th will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Head Start/PreK will be at 11 a.m.
 
Students enrolled in e learning will be contacted by your teacher on or before August 20 and they will be scheduling a “virtual” orientation for you and the drive through orientation is not required. Please make sure we have updated contact information. All the laptops need to be returned right away for updates.
 
Please stay tuned to our Facebook page, Class Dojo, and our website for updates.
 
 
 
Buenas tardes Familias de Sleepy Hill Elementary, este es el Sr. Deal llamando con algunos anuncios. Nos estamos preparando para comenzar la escuela el lunes 24 de agosto a través del aprendizaje regular en el campus de la escuela, así como a través del aprendizaje electrónico usando la computadora. A medida que se realizan los preparativos finales, nos gustaría asegurarnos de que comprendan completamente las diferencias en sus opciones. Según el modelo de aprendizaje del campus (o en la escuela), los estudiantes y los maestros asistirán a la escuela normalmente, siguiendo las pautas de los CDC y usando máscaras durante todo el día. Según el modelo de aprendizaje electrónico por computadora, los estudiantes y los maestros seguirán un horario estricto como lo harían si vinieran a la escuela normalmente. Se requiere que los estudiantes tengan una presencia diaria en línea de 7:45 a.m. a 2:45 p.m. para ser considerado para asistencia y participación. La tercera opción era retirar a su hijo de Sleepy Hill e inscribirlo en Polk Virtual, donde el horario para el aprendizaje electrónico puede ser más flexible. En este punto, se han hecho selecciones y estamos creando horarios y listas de clases. Asegúrese de sentirse cómodo con su elección. Cualquier cambio o reconsideración de su elección debe hacerse antes del viernes 7 de agosto. Todavía estamos esperando que unas 140 personas hagan su selección o serán inscritos como estudiantes en el campus de la escuela. Por favor llame a la oficina de la escuela al 863.815.6768. Los nuevos estudiantes deben registrarse ahora, así que por favor pase la voz a sus familiares y vecinos.
 
 
Por otro lado, tendremos una orientación el jueves 20 de agosto, donde los estudiantes que aprenderan en el campus de la escuela vendran solamente para obtener asignaciones de sus maestros, las identificaciones de automóviles, rutas de autobuses y comprar camisetas escolares. Permanezca en su automóvil y use su máscara mientras conduce por las diferentes estaciones de orientación. Tenga paciencia mientras todos trabajamos juntos en esta nueva aventura. El horario de los alumnos de kindergarten y quinto grado será de 8 a.m. a 9 a.m. Primero y tercero será de 9 a.m. a 10 a.m. Segundo y cuarto será de 10 a.m. a 11 a.m. Pre-K será a las 11 a.m. Los estudiantes inscritos en e learning (o aprendizaje electronico) serán contactados con su maestro el 20 de agosto o antes y programarán una orientación “virtual” (por internet) para usted y no se requiere que usted venga a la orientación del dia 20 de agosto.. Asegúrese de tener información de contacto actualizada. Todas las otras computadoras portátiles deben devolverse de inmediato para ser actualizadas.
 
 
Estén atentos a nuestra página de Facebook y sitio web para actualizaciones.

Enrollment Information for 2020-2021

Kindergarten Enrollment is now open.  Students must be 5 years old by September 1 to start Kindergarten.  Registration forms can be picked up in the school office between 8:30 – 1:00 each day.  Parents need to bring: birth certificate, shot records, current physical and two proofs of residence along with the completed registration forms.

For students currently enrolled at Sleepy Hill that are in our zone, they will be automatically enrolled for next school year, unless they are here on an affidavit.  Students on an affidavit currently, must provide the school with two proofs of residence to be enrolled in the 2020 – 2021 school year.

Parents may call the school for more information between Monday -Thursday 8:30 – 3:30. The school number is 863.815.6768.

Click below for Supply List

SHES Supply List 2020-2021

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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

It is with great excitement that we introduce you to our newly appointed Assistant Principal of Sleepy Hill Elementary School, Ms. Emily Jacques-Ousley (Ms. JO).

She has lived most of her life in Polk County and spent most of her professional career working with elementary school students. For the last 9 years here in Polk County she has taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades and have served as the Literacy Coach at Cleveland Court Elementary for 3 years. She earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2016 and a Master’s degree in Reading in 2018 from Southeastern University.
As our Assistant Principal, she promises to work diligently with the staff, students and families to carry out our vision and mission and is committed to working side by side with all of you to ensure our students succeed academically and become life-long learners!

Ms. Emily Jacques-Ousley (Ms. JO)
Assistant Principal

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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