Has your address changed during the school year?

Please check with the school office to see if you are still living in our school zone.  If you moved out of our zone and would like your child to stay here at Sleepy Hill Elementary, you must apply during the open enrollment period.

Open enrollment starts the 1^st Monday of April.  We strongly encourage you to apply early, because we fill up quickly.  Applications are online through Polk County Schools.

Parents must have a Parent Portal account in order to apply for Controlled Open Enrollment.

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, one can be created by following the steps at polkschooolsfl.com/parentportal. Please bring your I.D. to the school office if you need your student’s pin number and ID.

Those approved for transfers through the controlled open enrollment window will be notified by email once the enrollment period ends.  The approved transfer is good through the 5^th grade. You will be required to bring in the acceptance letter and 2 current proofs of residence within 10 days.

Transportation to and from the transfer school is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

The school principal has the right to revoke the COE transfer/placement if false information is provided, or if attendance, tardiness, late pick-ups or discipline incidents become an issue.

Open Enrollment Dates:  Monday, April 5^th through Friday, April 30^th

Please contact the office at 863-815-6768
if you have any questions.

Hello Sleepy Hill e-Learners!

We just wanted to make sure you were aware that you should be enrolled in a Schoology Course for Art, Music, and PE.
In your e-Learning schedule you have a block time for specials daily; you should have 1 day for Art, 1 day for Music, and 3 days for PE.

Each week there will be a variety of activities and lessons for you to complete, with 1 required assignment that will be turned in for grading each week.

As we are all teaching both in-person and online, we may not always be available to answer questions or return assignments immediately, but will do our best to get back in touch with you within 24 hours.

Please feel free to reach us in the most convenient way for you. (Schoology Message/Comment, Class Dojo, Text Message, Phone Call, or E-mail)

Art:  School Phone: 863-815-6768 ext. 462

Music: Mrs. Denty – stacy.denty@polk-fl.net, Text: 863-546-0184, School Phone: 863-815-6768 ext. 455

PE: Coach Brown – ashton.brown@polk-fl.net, Text: 407-900-6467, School Phone: 863-815-6768 ext. 453

To read the latest information from Polk County Public Schools about this school year, click here:
https://polkschoolsfl.com/news/

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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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!

 

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