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College Applications: What Does Your Student REALLY Need to Apply?

By April Tisher | September 23, 2020 | Blog , Conception 2 College , Teens

Ok, the truth is it’s been roughly 25 years since I last sent in a college application to my local university. I remember submitting a copy of my transcripts, SAT score, a check for $50 and mailing it in. Yes, snail mail. Things are done a little differently these days, and it can be hard

Top 5 Local Picnic Spots to Take the Kiddos!

By Brooke Avedon | September 17, 2020 | Life

The cool fall weather is on the way, and we are ready for some relaxing picnics outside with the whole family. Luckily, the Alachua County area has some great local picnic spots for all your outdoor lunchtime needs. Check them out below! Depot Park Located in Downtown Gainesville, Depot Park was once on a contaminated

Healthy Mask Tips to Teach To Your Kiddos!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | September 16, 2020 | Health

Not all children adjust right away to wearing a mast all day, especially if they haven’t needed to during the summer. And, there are things to keep in mind when wearing a mask to make sure you are being as hygienic as possible. Here are some healthy mask tips to teach to your kiddos as

29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog

Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be considered as a semifinalist, students must score high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test

#BossMom: Meet Tamerin Dygert

By Amanda Roland | September 8, 2020 | Articles

Meet Tamerin Dygert, executive director of market development for March of Dimes (Central Florida Territory). For Dygert, the decision to go back to school while raising a family and working full time was about setting aside excuses, putting on the “oxygen mask” and working toward her goals with her family’s support. What made you want

7 Tips to Help Your Kiddo Get Through Their Homework

By Sara Buechler | September 2, 2020 | Blog

Homework is a child’s worst nightmare. After spending 6-7 hours at school or in at-home learning, the last thing they want to do is sit down and do more work, so it can be a challenge to actually get them to complete their homework. Don’t fret though because we’ve got a few tips and tricks

Alachua County Council of PTAs Shares a ‘Family Guide to CANVAS’

By Amanda Roland | September 2, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Homeschool , Your Schools

The Alachua County Council of PTAs (ACCPTA) understands that at-home learning and using CANVAS is a new thing for most parents. That's why they have created a family guide to CANVAS with help from UF Professor Trysh Travis. CANVAS is a website that students and teachers are using for online teaching and learning. Many schools

Yoga and Meditation: How Does It Benefit Your Tweens?

By Sara Buechler | August 31, 2020 | Tweens

Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be a stressful experience for your tweens. Homework is more tedious, tests are more frequent, and it is at a time where they’re going through hormonal changes. It’s a lot. You want your tween to be happy, healthy, and successful in school without being distracted or succumbing

Digital Academy Students Can Receive Free Meals Starting September 1

By Amanda Roland | August 28, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

With Alachua County Schools starting next week, Food and Nutrition Services will be providing free meals to Digital Academy students starting on September 1. The meals will be free if you attend a school where all students eat free. Click here to find out if your school receives free meals. For all other Digital Academy

How To Encourage Your Kiddos to Have Proper Posture

By April Tisher | August 27, 2020 | Learn

“Sit up straight!” I’m sure you heard these words from your mom all the time while growing up. In my case, it was my grandmother who was the stickler for good posture when I was young. It may seem that things like proper posture went out the window with the “children should be seen and not heard” era, but that is not necessarily

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College Applications: What Does Your Student REALLY Need to Apply?

Healthy Mask Tips to Teach To Your Kiddos!

29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

#BossMom: Meet Tamerin Dygert

Alachua County Council of PTAs Shares a ‘Family Guide to CANVAS’

Digital Academy Students Can Receive Free Meals Starting September 1

How To Encourage Your Kiddos to Have Proper Posture

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