It’s their first introduction to solids and a must have to learning to self-feed. Our 7 must-have spoons have been hand picked by moms and approved by tots! Mastrad Baby Lil'fork & Spoon Complete with its own carrying case and accompanying fork, this rubber spoon is BPA free and gentle on baby’s gums. $7.90, amazon.com
NASA Will Launch American Astronauts to Space Station On May 30
Yesterday (May 27), NASA and SpaceX planned to launch an American rocket with American astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time since 2011, but the launch was scrubbed due to weather complications. The next launch attempt will be this Saturday, May 30. American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will be on
Brush Up On Car Seat Safety to Keep Your Kiddo’s Safe
As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your child — including putting them in a car seat. But did you know that there really isn’t much of a difference between that $50 Cosco seat and the $450 Nuna Rava? They all have to meet the same National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Walt Disney World Announces Plans To Reopen on July 11
Today (May 27) in a virtual meeting with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, the plans for reopening Walt Disney World were announced. In the meeting, Jim McPhee, senior vice president of operations for Walt Disney World announced the plan to begin reopening the Disney theme parks on July 11. For the plan to
Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar
Alachua County Public Schools high school senior, Helena Jiang, has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. She is one of just 161 in the entire country. To become a Presidential Scholar, much is taken into consideration, including academics, college entrance exams, school evaluations, essays, community service, transcripts and leadership. “These exemplary young people have excelled
#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!
Parents, you made it to the end of the school year! We have one last #TeacherTip from Ms. Romano for you to use with your at-home students to make sure your summer starts off well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE_GsLv_2KY Look below for more #TeacherTips from our local teachers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3f6_3SvIo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATdEp7cT5M0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnWn_bpFACM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIqgjj7iM-0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOetnWzvWzw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tREV6fb1pEU&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYq6AKw-JOg&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgKog1aL4O8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4FSRW-7yI&feature=youtu.be
Update: County and City Commissioners Vote to Reestablish Face Mask Ordinance
Updated May 20: The Alachua County Commission decided to reverse the decision to end thy county-wide face mask ordinance. This decision was made after the county commission and the city of Gainesville commission came together for a virtual meeting yesterday, May 19, at 3 p.m. This decision was made after many Gainesville city commissioners expressed
ACPS Announces Graduation Ceremony Plans for the Class of 2020
Due to COVID-19, graduation ceremonies all over the country have been canceled. To make sure Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students get the celebration they deserve, ACPS just announced their graduation ceremony plans for the class of 2020 as they “cross the finish line” of their high school career. From June 8-10, the Gainesville Raceway
Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open
While the county is still unsure of how and when schools will open this fall, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) registration is now open. The registration form has been moved online this year, but families will still have to provide documents to the schools to complete the registration process. “Although we don’t know what school
Alachua County is Beginning to Open After COVID-19 Closures | Updated 5/18
The state of Florida started Phase One of the state's reopening process on May 4, and things are beginning to open after COVID-19 closures. Here, we have a list of companies and businesses that are reopening in Alachua County or continuing their services in response to Phase One. This list will be updated as new