bullying

5 Ways to Talk To Your Child About Bullying

By Mercedes Leguizamon | January 15, 2021 | Blog
As parents, we send our children into the world hoping that they come back every day with more knowledge and more confidence. In some cases, unfortunately, bullying can get in the way. Bullying can have serious short- and long-term effects, according to PBS Parents. These include anxiety, low self-esteem and the desire to skip school

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great pyramids

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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ACPS rezoning

ACPS Rezoning Update and New Terwilliger Elementary Location

By Amanda Roland | January 14, 2021 | Blog
After a special rezoning meeting yesterday, January 13, Alachua County Public School (ACPS) has decided that Terwilliger Elementary School will move into the new Elementary School I, and district-wide ACPS rezoning will hopefully be completed by fall 2022. According to Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon in an email to families, this is the first step in

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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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continued online learning

ACPS Receives State Approval for Continued Online Learning

By Amanda Roland | January 11, 2021 | Blog
Alachua County Public School students who started the Alachua Digital Academy last year have the approval for continued online learning for the rest of the school year. The academy has approval from the Florida Department of Education to continue online learning for the next semester which starts on February 1. “I’m pleased that this option

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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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Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Keep Your Family Safe: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

By Colleen McTiernan | January 7, 2021 | Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance
Every year, more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room as a result of unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and over 400 are fatally poisoned according to the Centers for Disease Control. All gas-powered appliances in your home (gas furnace, stove, hot water heater, generators, etc.) create CO and can contribute to a leak. CO

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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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