Lunar New Year is Feb. 10 - a time to celebrate the first new moon of the lunar calendar and Asian culture. The celebration lasts 15 days, ending on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, according to Britannica.… read more
Julia Bauer
Where to Catch the Breeze for National Kite-Flying Day
Feb. 8 is National Kite-Flying Day! Here are some of the best places to admire the power of the wind and fly a kite with your kiddos to celebrate. Best places to fly a kite Possum Creek Park Possum Creek… read more
New Worlds Reading Initiative: A Free At-Home Literacy Program
Have you noticed your child struggling to read on grade level? If so, the New Worlds Reading Initiative may be able to help. What is the New Worlds Reading Initiative? The New Worlds Reading Initiative delivers books directly to your… read more
The Story Behind Groundhog Day
Every Feb. 2, the famous Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his home in the ground for Groundhog Day. If Phil sees his shadow, prepare for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, we’re in luck – spring… read more
Alachua County’s Teacher of the Year is Dwynette Smith!
Thursday, Jan. 25, Metcalfe Elementary music teacher Dwynette Smith won the Alachua County's Teacher of the Year award! The three Teacher of the Year honors finalists for 2024 are Dwynette Smith, a Metcalfe Elementary School music teacher; Sarah Rendek, a… read more
The CLT: A New SAT and ACT Alternative
Standardized testing is often an alphabet soup — ELA, FSA, EOC, you name it. But the most infamous standardized tests are the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. However, there is a new test that is establishing itself as a… read more
ACPS 2024-2025 Magnet Program Applications Open Jan. 16
Starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 16, applications for the 2024-2025 Alachua County Public Schools academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs will open. Families with students in PreKindergarten to 10th grade can apply until applications close at 4 p.m. Feb. 13.… read more
Visit This Interactive NORAD Santa Tracker Site with Your Kiddos!
Less than 15 days remain until Santa Claus makes his long anticipated sleigh ride around the world! On Dec. 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will be tracking Santa as he delivers presents to everyone on his nice… read more
Must-Have Menorahs from Amazon
With Hanukkah starting the evening of Thursday, December 7, it's time to get your menorahs ready! If you're looking to buy a new menorah this season, here are our must-haves from Amazon. Traditional Geometric Silver Plated Hanukkah Menorah $15.99 This… read more
Fun and Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
It’s December 1! Since the Christmas countdown has officially begun, that means your Elf on the Shelf has made his annual arrival. However, it’s easy to quickly run out of creative ideas for hiding your elf each day leading up… read more
