Superintendent Karen Clarke

ACPS Superintendent Karen Clarke Announces Plan to Step Down

By Amanda Roland | November 10, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke (pictured right) has announced that she will be stepping down next summer, effective June 30, 2021. Clarke has lead ACPS since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, and most notably she has led the county through challenges like Hurricane Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic. "She also highlighted

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Virtual Tricks and Tips

Virtual Tricks and Tips for At-Home Learning

By Giggle Magazine | November 9, 2020 | Learn
There is nothing better than getting great advice from those who know it best and are in the trenches with you...the mom village! This time around, moms who opted for the virtual/digital option this year due to COVID-19 share their virtual tricks and tips on how to navigating the waters of at-home learning. Carrie Groves

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Digital Academy

ACPS Digital Academy Program Extended to February 1

By Amanda Roland | October 9, 2020 | Blog
The Alachua County School Board has announced to parents that they will be extending the Digital Academy schooling option until February 1, 2021, for students. The Florida Department of Education has not yet extended the program past the fall semester, which ends on the 1st of February. We will update our readers with more details

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pumpkin patch

Queen of Peace Surprises Students with an Academy Pumpkin Patch

By Amanda Roland | October 8, 2020 | Blog
To lifts the spirits of students during COVID-19, the Queen of Peace Catholic Academy surprised students with an Academy Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 8. Brick and mortar students and online students will both have an opportunity to take home a pumpkin! "Our Principal, Tammie Vassou, has been looking for fun activities for our students

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Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costume

DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costumes

By Giggle Magazine | October 1, 2020 | Blog
We have two more not-so-scary Halloween costumes to try out this year! Check out these DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween costumes. These costumes are totally functional for your little Halloween lover, and feel free to throw in a matching face mask to make it a COVID-cautious costume! DIY Werewolf Halloween Costume Materials Needed Plaid button-down shirt

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wash a face mask

How Do You Properly Wash a Face Mask?

By Isabella Sorresso | September 30, 2020 | Blog , Health
We're all trying to do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19, and part of that has included excessive cleaning. Wiping down countertops, disinfecting cars and carrying hand sanitizer at all times are just a few ways to keep clean. But, ever since the CDC recommended we all wear face masks while in public,

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Protect Your Skin From Face Mask Irritation!

By Isabella Sorresso | September 24, 2020 | Blog
Everyone's newest accessory, whether we want to wear them or not, is a face mask. You might have made one yourself, purchased one from an Etsy shop or were provided one for work, but ever since the CDC recommended they be worn at all times in public, you may have noticed your skin hasn't enjoyed

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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

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COVID-19 Research Studies

COVID-19 Research Studies Will Be Conducted at SIMEDHealth

By Amanda Roland | September 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
SIMEDHealth announced last week that the medical center will be conducting COVID-19 Research Studies (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) related research studies). “The virus has significantly affected all of our lives and we understand there is a lot of interest in our community for finding answers to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Timothy H. Elder, M.D., SIMEDHealth Primary Care

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