Citizens’ Oversight Committee

ACPS Citizens’ Oversight Committee Seat Opening

By Amanda Roland | February 2, 2021 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is taking applications for an open seat on the citizens' Oversight Committee that reviews expenditures and revenues raised through the Half-Cent for School sales tax initiative. "Under the committee bylaws, two additional members are to be chosen from among local citizens who apply for the at-large seats," according to an

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All Incoming US Travelers Must Test Negative for COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | January 27, 2021 | COVID-19 Updates
As reported by ABC News yesterday, there is a new traveling rule regarding COVID-19. All travelers coming into the US must test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to provide a negative COVID-19 test that was taken no more than three days before traveling. If travelers fail to do this, they will be denied boarding.

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Solid Foods

How to Introduce Your Baby to Solid Foods

By Georgina Chong-You | January 27, 2021 | Conception 2 College , infant
Stage 1 or stage 2, organic or homemade, oatmeal cereal or rice cereal... Whew! For a first time mom, feeding your baby solid food is overwhelming when you consider all of the choices available. Have no fear; you can give your baby the best without loosing your sanity in the process. First Steps If your

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Nurture Meets Nature: Hike It Baby

By Christy Piña | January 26, 2021 | Blog
In this day and age, it can be hard to raise an outdoorsy child. Unlike the children who grew up right before the technology boom, children today tend to steer away from the outdoors in favor of indoor electronic devices. Hike It Baby is dedicated to bringing children back from the electronic age a little

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Gun Safety

How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Safety

By Olivia Pitkenthly | January 21, 2021 | Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance
One in three American homes with children has a firearm in the house, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. Even if you don’t have a gun in your home, chances are your neighbor does. Teaching your children about gun safety is important, regardless of your ideology about guns themselves. “I was totally against having a gun

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COVID Vaccine Clinic

ACPS Held COVID Vaccine Clinic for 65-and-Older Employees

By Amanda Roland | January 15, 2021 | Blog
Today, January 15, Alachua County Public Schools held a COVID vaccine clinic for ACPS employees who were 65 years old or older. More clinics will be held in the future as the ACPS works with UF Health. There were 210 spots available for getting the vaccine, and employees who were eligible were contacted prior to

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Tour the Great Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Virtually!

By Amanda Roland | January 15, 2021 | Blog
Ever wanted to see the great pyramids? Now you can -- virtually! Join World Virtual Tours for this online tour to learn more about these remaining wonders of the Ancient World in Egypt! You can virtually visit Giza and Cairo for $10! "We use our knowledge of Egyptology and our experience as qualified tour guides to give

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