User-Friendly COVID Dashboard

ACPS Launches New User-Friendly COVID Dashboard

By Amanda Roland | January 12, 2021 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools has updated their website to have a more user-friendly COVID Dashboard for students, families and the general public. Now it will be easier to get information on COVID-19 cases in local schools. "The new dashboard includes additional information on monthly, weekly, even daily trends in cases going back to the first

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Teacher Of The Year

ACPS to Announce 2021 Teacher of the Year Tonight!

By Amanda Roland | January 10, 2021 | Blog , Your Schools
Tonight, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will announce the 2021 Teacher of the Year winner via a virtual celebration. The three teachers have been chosen as Teacher of the Year finalists include elementary school teacher Mackenzie McNickle (first picture below), middle school teacher Amy Beres (second picture below) and high school teacher Nicole Harris (pictured

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McDonald's Offers Free Coffee

McDonald’s Offers Free Coffee and Treats to Teachers

By Amanda Roland | January 8, 2021 | Blog
Teachers can get a “Thank You Treat” from McDonald's from now until January 15!  Enjoy free coffee and bakery goods! Bakery goods include Apple Fritters, Cinnamon Rolls or Blueberry Muffins. Teachers can also get any sized Premium Roast Coffee on the house! To take advantage of this offer, just stop by your favorite McDonald’s and

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New Winter Menu Items

Enjoy Starbucks’ New Winter Menu Items This Season

By Amanda Roland | January 6, 2021 | Blog
Now that the holidays are over, we have to say goodbye to all the delicious holiday treats from Starbucks. But have no fear! Starbucks just debuted its new Winter menu items in 2021! Starting yesterday on January 5, you can enjoy a few new seasonal drinks and treats from the coffee company. New items include

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Homeschool on a Budget

Can You Homeschool on a Budget?

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | January 6, 2021 | Blog
Homeschooling rates have been on the rise for years. As the pandemic hit, more families found themselves homeschooling, and more families found themselves tight on money. This isn’t a new issue for homeschoolers. Often, homeschooling families are single income families. We also tend to be fairly frugal as a group (unless you’re at a homeschool

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SeaWorld For Free

Kiddos 5 and Under Can Visit SeaWorld For Free All Year!

By Amanda Roland | January 5, 2021 | Blog
Do you have a kiddo who loves marine life? If they are 5 years old or younger, they can go to SeaWorld for free all year! All you have to do is go online and register for a Preschool Card! It is completely free, and you must register online by February 3, 2021. You will

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Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

Saying Sorry: How To Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

By Olivia Pitkenthly | January 5, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Early Years
Admitting when you are wrong and asking for forgiveness is difficult for some adults. Imagine being a kid and trying to understand these concepts. Young children act and react impulsively, sometimes leading them to insult or hit someone else, and often they don’t even realize that they did anything wrong. It's up to you to

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#LightsUp4Heroes

Keep Your Christmas Lights Up for #LightsUp4Heroes

By Amanda Roland | December 30, 2020 | Blog
North Florida Regional Medical Center and HCA Healthcare are encouraging the community to keep their Christmas lights up until the end of January to show support for #HealthcareHeroes! Participating in #LightsUpForHeroes will show your appreciation for those fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic that shaped our 2020. "Holiday lights provide an emotional

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New Year's in Gainesville

Find Out How to Celebrate New Year’s in Gainesville!

By Amanda Roland | December 27, 2020 | Blog
As we count down to the new year, we know that we are all ready to send 2020 off with a BANG! A bang from fireworks of course! Even though gathering in large crowds won't happen this year, there are still some safe and virtual options to celebrate New Year's in Gainesville!   2021 Virtual

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DIY Fake Snow

Make DIY Fake Snow To Have a White Christmas In Florida

By Grace Downey | December 17, 2020 | Blog
In Central Florida, we rarely see snow! So, if you were looking forward to a white Christmas this year, we have the perfect recipe to make DIY Fake Snow! Beware: it is a little messy, but so worth it! DIY Fake Snow SUPPLIES 2 lbs baking soda Shaving cream can Container with lid INSTRUCTIONS Pour

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