Select School Options

ACPS Requests Parents to Select School Options for Education in the Fall

By Amanda Roland | July 10, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is requesting that parents select school options for educating their children in the fall. There are three options available, and the district requests that options be selected by July 20. The three options for education include "traditional, in-person, five-days-a-week model mandated by the state of Florida, and two online options,

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classic salsa recipes

Try Out These 3 Classic Salsa Recipes this Summer!

By Giggle Magazine | July 9, 2020 | Recipes
A must-have accompaniment with tortilla chips and other Mexican dishes, salsa can be traced to the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. However, the name “salsa” (Spanish for “sauce”) didn’t appear until the conquistadors arrived in the early 1500s. Looking for a fresh side to go with any meal this summer? Here are three classic salsa recipes

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Lysol Disinfectant sprays

2 Lysol Disinfectant Sprays Are Approved for Use Against COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | July 9, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On Monday, July 6, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of two Lysol disinfectant sprays to protect against COVID-19. The two sprays are called Lysol Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. 777-99) and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist (EPA Reg No. 777-127), according to a press release. They are the first disinfectants

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State of Emergency Extended

State of Emergency Extended for 60 Days in Florida

By Amanda Roland | July 8, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On July 7, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's state of emergency will be extended for another 60 days. The original state of emergency in Florida came about in March when COVID-19 first started to have an impact on the state. The governor extended the order once before in May, and with the new rise

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just between friends

Get Ready For the Just Between Friends Summer Sale

By Amanda Roland | July 8, 2020 | Blog
The Just Between Friends summer sale will be from July 23 to July 26 at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, Florida. Just Between Friends (JBT) is a franchise that creates pop-up consignment stores across the county, according to the JBF websites. These consignments stores are marketed to families looking to buy gently used and

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Sweet Fanfare Cake

Celebrate Fourth of July With This Sweet Fanfare Cake

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 2, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
According to Timeanddate.com, John Adams wrote his wife Abigail a letter on July 3, 1776, and described how Independence Day should be celebrated. He said that the celebration should include “pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. Today, we would make him proud as we honor

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draft plan for reopening schools

View the ACPS Draft Plan for Reopening Schools in Fall

By Amanda Roland | June 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has developed a draft plan for reopening schools in the fall with guidance from the Florida Department of Education and local healthcare experts. You can view the full draft plan by clicking here! The plan outlines different strategies and plans depending of the severity on the spread of COVID-19 in

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fourth of july fireworks

Enjoy Fourth of July Festivities Virtually This Year!

By Amanda Roland | June 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
This weekend is the Fourth of July! This weekend that is typically filled with firework shows, block parties and family get togethers might look a little different. Especially with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Florida, it is important to take you and your family's health into consideration when planning your Fourth of July

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