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Should Your Kiddos Be Learning a Second Language

By Meredith Sheldon | August 7, 2020 | Learn

As children develop, we know how important walking, talking and learning their shapes and colors are to their learning foundation. What might not be so evident is how important learning a second language can be. People can begin speaking a second language as early as birth, according to Dr. Tim Conway, director and neuropsychology researcher

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog

Educator Appreciation Week in next week, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating in a sweet way! Teachers can get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and a drip coffee by showing their teacher ID from August 10 to August 14 (8/10 – 8/14). Locals can go to the Krispy Kreme in Gainesville to get this deal! (306

Alachua County School Board Gives Updates In County Meeting

By Amanda Roland | August 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should not return to schools on August, 24, the current start date for the 2020/21 school

Download Our Free 2020 Back To School Guide

By Giggle Magazine | July 29, 2020 | Guides

It’s that time of year parents! Set those alarms, layout those clothes and pack those lunches as school is back in session! This year, our children will be embarking on a new journey in their schooling and that means new normals, new beginnings and new ways of doing things. With a little planning, lots of

Alachua Police Department Hosts Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

By Amanda Roland | July 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The Alachua Police Department will present the Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families will receive free school supplies, backpacks and lunch! This Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway will take place at Alachua Elementary School, 13800 Northwest 152nd Place, Alachua, FL 32615. According to the Alachua Police Department's Facebook page,

The 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts August 7

By Amanda Roland | July 23, 2020 | Blog

This year, the Florida 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9! This sales tax holiday allows you to purchase qualifying items exempt from tax. These items include school supplies, clothing, shoes and more. To download a list of qualifying items, click here! Also, "the first $1,000

Join the COVID-Safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally on July 25

By Amanda Roland | July 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Students and families in Alachua County have been invited to a COVID-safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally this Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. This is the 21st year that the event will be held by the People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE) organization. The event will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds at

Healthy Habits to Continue After the COVID-19 Quarantine

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Health

While we do not know exactly when life will go back to normal after all the stay-at-home orders and quarantining, we are all hoping that it is sooner rather than later. But, what is life going to look like after we all emerge from quarantine, head back to work and send our kiddos back to

ACPS Approves Late Start Date and Mandatory Mask Policy For Schools

By Amanda Roland | July 16, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Yesterday, July 15, Alachua County Public Schools had a special meeting with the school board to discuss a late start date for the 2020/2021 school year and mandatory mask policy at schools. Both discussion items were approved. The late start date for ACPS students will now be on August 24. "That two-week delay will allow

Review What Happened From March to June in the School System

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 15, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools

Not one parent, student or teacher could have predicted that the school year would end as it did. With virtual and closed graduations, online AP tests, Zoom classes and parents becoming more familiar with algebra and equations than they ever wanted to, what happened from March to June was for the books. As the COVID-19

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Should Your Kiddos Be Learning a Second Language

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

The 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts August 7

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