Explorer’s Log
SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY
2285 SLEEPY HILL ROAD
LAKELAND, FL
33810
(863)815-6768
SCHOOL WEBSITE: HTTP://SCHOOLS.POLK-FL.NET/SHES
COUNTY WEBSITE: WWW.POLK-FL.NET
Science Night-April 23rd
Spring Pictures-April 28th
APRIL ISSUE
April Family
Involvement
Science Night
Spring pictures will be taken on
Join us Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00-8:00 PM
and enjoy a jam-packed night of science
fun. There will be prizes for “Science Jeopardy” , dinner, an air rocket launcher, hover
craft and wind tunnel demonstration, create a
“Biomes in a Bag”, and much, much more.
Tuesday, April 28th. Your child may
dress out of uniform ONLY if you are
purchasing pictures. Students may not
wear sleeveless shirts or dresses.
Closed toed shoes must be worn and all
clothing must be of appropriate length.
Don’t miss this exciting event. All the fun begins promptly at 6:00. Hope to see
you there!
Thursday, April 23
6:00-8:00 pm
Donations Needed
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
When: April 22nd 3:00-8:00pm
Where: North Lakeland location
*Don’t forget to mention you
are there for Sleepy Hill Elementary!!
Occasionally we have students that need a change of
clothing during the day and the clinic is in need of
small size boys’ bottoms (sizes 5-7).
If you have any gently used items to
donate you can send them in with
your child along with a note to the
teacher or you may drop them off in
the office.
FCAT dates and Testing Tips for 5t h g rade
FSA and FCAT Testing for our fifth graders is April 14-24. Please make
sure to follow the testing tips listed below:
*Get a good nights rest-Your child should go to bed on time or early
each night before testing. Children should be getting at least 10 hours of
sleep each night.
*Eat a healthy breakfast– A hot and hearty breakfast will help your child focus on the task
at hand. Foods like eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, and peanut butter.
*Be present and on time for school– Research shows that students who take make up
test are not as successful. So make sure your child is here and on time on test days. Please
avoid making appointments for child on these days.
We are VERY PROUD of you all and know that you will do an outstanding job on the test!
In this Issue:
Important Dates
1
Spring Pictures
Impor tant Dates to Rem emb er
FCAT dates and Testing Tips 1
FCAT testing Grade 5
April 14-24
Science Night
1
Parent Institute Website
2
Report Cards
April 14
Immunization Requirements 2
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
April 22 @ 3:00-8:00pm
Kindergarten Registration
Science Night
April 23 @ 6:00-8:00pm
2
Spring Pictures
April 28
SAC Meeting
April 28 @ 6:30pm
Parent Institute Website from Title One
Introducing a wonderful opportunity to assist parents! Title I provides several
newsletters for parents, students, and teachers to help parents get involved in
their student's education. These newsletters are from The Parent Institute. The
district Title One program provides a link on their website. The information is
available in English and Spanish. They have an Elementary and a Secondary version. This newsletter and website offers such items as a Tip of the Day and School
Success Ideas for Parents. Below are the links as they appear on the website.
You can find them on our schools website (www.schools.polk-fl.net/shes) by
clicking the Title One Tab on the left side of the screen, scroll down then click
“The Parent Institute Link”. You will then see the two blue box links shown
above.
Enjoy exploring the site. Information changes daily so check the site often for
new ideas on homework help, discipline, test taking tips, and much, much more!!
Kindergarten Registration April 6– May 8
Do you or someone you know have a child that is five years old or will be five by
September 1, 2015? If you need to register your child for Kindergarten at Sleepy
Hill Elementary you have two choices: register online or gather all documents and
come into our school office any day between 9:00a.m-1:00 p.m.You will need to
bring: original birth certificate, physical done within the past 12 months, shot records, photo
ID, and two proofs of residency (both must have current physical address and full name of occupant. )
Step 1-Gather Documents:
Category 1-Apartment rent receipt, mortgage document, property tax record
Category 2-one CURRENT utility bill (gas, cable, phone, water, cell phone bill)
Category 3– CURRENT voter registration card
Category 4– PROOF of CURRENT government benefits (Medicare, disability, food stamps,
DCF correspondence)
Step 2 -Where to go:
Register online @ www.polk-fl.net Keyword search: Enroll
OR
Visit your zoned school to receive registration packet
Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten
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The State of Florida, Florida Department of Health, immunization requirements for Kindergarten school entry in
2015-2016 are as follows: TWO doses of Varicella (chicken pox) (unless proof of disease) will be required for ALL
students entering Kindergarten. In addition, students entering Kindergarten will need five doses of DTaP
(Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine, four doses of Polio vaccine, two doses of MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella),
and three doses of Hep B (Hepatitis B) are required. A Kindergarten entry physical along with the Florida Certificate of Immunization will be required at time of school registration. Please check with your child’s doctor or the
Health Department for any questions regarding these requirements. Please, make an appointment with your
child’s doctor or Health Department early on as they get very busy closer to August and appointments become
more difficult to find.