Orientation – Thursday, August 9
9:00 a.m.  – 11:00 a.m.  or  5:00 p.m.  – 7:00 p.m.

First Day of School – Monday, August 13
*New School hours* – 7:45 a.m.  – 2:45 p.m.

Below is the link to a letter from the district in regards to the delay in the 3rd grade report cards, test scores, and summer school.

Letter to Parents on 3rd Grade Report Cards 5.24.18

Spanish 3rd Grade Letter

The 3^rd grade FSA ELA scores have been received. Promotion/retention letters will be available for pick up at your child’s school between noon and 4 p.m. today, Friday, May 25.   

Promotion/retention letters can also be picked up at your child’s school next week, between 8 A.M. and 4 P.M Tuesday through Friday.  

Thank you for your patience as the schools prepared promotion/retention documents. Have a great summer.

SHES Supply List 2018-2019

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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!

 

 

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!

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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