Reopening Plan

Alachua County Public Schools Revised Its Reopening Plan for Fall

By Amanda Roland | August 11, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
A lot has changed for Alachua County Public Schools since the first draft of their reopening plan for the fall. The county has since updated its draft reopening plan to reflect new information! You can view the new reopening plan here. The plan includes details about cleaning, hand washing, face masks and social distancing. Also,

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Alachua Digital Academy

Florida DOE Approves Alachua Digital Academy

By Amanda Roland | August 11, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On July 28 at 5:30 p.m., the Alachua County School Board had a Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing to discuss an ‘optional innovative reopening plan.' This plan includes the online learning option called Alachua Digital Academy. This week, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) approved the Digital Academy for Alachua County. The Alachua Digital

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4 Mommy and Me Recipes That Are Fun, Easy and Delicious!

By Renee Castro | August 10, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
Looking for some fun mommy and me recipes? Get your kiddos in the kitchen to make something the whole family will enjoy! The best part is that everything you make will be made with love, Enjoy!   No-Bake CRUSHED COOKIE BARS Ingredients 1 package of chocolate sandwich cookies 1 bag of jumbo marshmallows 1/2 stick

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healthy snacks

Why is it Important to Give Your Kiddos Healthy Snacks?

By Tracy Wright | August 7, 2020 | Health
Snacks and their association with children have had an up and down reputation over the years. Many years ago, some of us may have heard our moms admonish any type of snacking with the warning “you’ll spoil your dinner!” Snacking’s reputation has improved as nutritionists recommend healthy snacks in between meals to supplement healthy eating

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Stay Active as a Family

Fit and Fun: How to Stay Active as a Family

By Christopher Pregony | August 7, 2020 | Health
Staying active as a family is a great way to bring everyone closer while getting the exercise we all desperately need. What you can do for activities largely depends on the age of your kids. As kids get older, the spectrum of activities they can participate in expands immensely. Tired of the same old routine?

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Honda Recalls

Find Out If Your Vehicle is Affected by the Honda Recalls

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog
Yesterday, American Honda recalled approximately 608,000 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport and 2019-2021 Pilot cars in the US, according to a Honda press release. These vehicles could be affected by four different Honda recalls. Honda says that there have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to the recalls. The recalls include a Gauge

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Alachua County School Board

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

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Skin Care Routine

Glowing Skin: Developing a Healthy Skin Care Routine for Teens

By Miranda Whitmer | August 3, 2020 | Health
The teenage years are the perfect time to encourage your child to adopt a healthy skin care routine. Good habits established early on can lead to a lifetime of glowing skin. The most important things to remember about teenage skin are to not to wait too long to start acne treatments, to visit your dermatologist to set your teenager up

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Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Chabad UF Hosts Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program

By Amanda Roland | July 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the drive-thru-only distribution will take place at Gainesville Lodge No. 41, 2207 NW 13th St., Gainesville,

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back to school guide

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

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