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  • Polk Avenue Elementary School
  • Lake Wales, FL
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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My students are my world. Even though, there will be a tough time, small sparks of 'ah ha's' or small tokens of affections are what keep me going. These students need someone to believe in them and I truly believe that's my mission while I'm here. My school is a Title 1 school. We are located in a very suburban area where all of our students are on free lunch. My students are spunky, energetic and caring. We are growing to become a close knit family, and regardless of race or background, we make it a priority to look out for each other. My school is a school for dreamers. We dream big and we act big. There is no situation out there that we can't handle and one big thing that I love about my school is the family aspect. You cannot go through a morning without having several heart felt good mornings; they personally care about your daily life outside of school and everyone works with everyone. We strive to work as a team daily because it takes a school to impact a communit

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My students are my world. Even though, there will be a tough time, small sparks of 'ah ha's' or small tokens of affections are what keep me going. These students need someone to believe in them and I truly believe that's my mission while I'm here. My school is a Title 1 school. We are located in a very suburban area where all of our students are on free lunch. My students are spunky, energetic and caring. We are growing to become a close knit family, and regardless of race or background, we make it a priority to look out for each other. My school is a school for dreamers. We dream big and we act big. There is no situation out there that we can't handle and one big thing that I love about my school is the family aspect. You cannot go through a morning without having several heart felt good mornings; they personally care about your daily life outside of school and everyone works with everyone. We strive to work as a team daily because it takes a school to impact a communit

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