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ACPS Controlled School Choice Application is Now Open

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Your Schools

The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) controlled school choice and open enrollment application that was postponed due to COVID-19 is now open for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school choice ends on May 8, according to an ACPS news release. "Parents must apply online on the district’s Office of Student

Enter this ‘Share Your Library Love’ Contest Before April 25

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog

Celebrate 2020 National Library Week with the Alachua County Library District through their Share Your Library Love contest! Do you love your local library? It's time to share that love! You can record a video of you and your kiddos talking about how much you love Alachua County Libraries, and send it in to be

Gainesville Mayor Says Gainesville Will Continue Stay-at-Home Practices

By Amanda Roland | April 22, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

After a meeting on Tuesday, Alachua County commissioners and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe confirmed that the city of Gainesville will continue operating under state-wide stay-at-home order. Despite the fact that other states like Georgia and South Carolina have loosened their stay-at-home guidelines, Poe that a reopening too soon could lead to a second wave of

The Scripps National Spelling Bee Has Been Canceled

By Amanda Roland | April 21, 2020 | Blog

The 2020 Scripps National Spelling Bee has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many eighth grade student spellers are devastated at the news of the national competition being canceled. This is the only the second time since its origin that the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled. The first time was during World

Farm Share is Coming To Newberry on April 29

By Amanda Roland | April 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health

On April 29, Farm Share will be coming to Newberry to bring in fresh food to give to families during COVID-19. Farm Share is an equal opportunity provider that brings "healthy and nutritious fruits, vegetables, proteins and other non-perishable food to Florida families, children, seniors and individuals in need," according to farmshare.org. "Farm Share partners

Visit Walt Disney World Virtually From Home!

By Amanda Roland | April 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

If you and your kiddos are missing Walt Disney World, you are not alone. One way to reminisce on all the good times that you and your family have had at Disney is to take a virtual tour of the parks! To take these virtual tours, you have a couple of options. Visit Orlando offers

Use Georgia Aquarium’s Learning Resources Make At-Home Learning Exciting!

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

Now that Florida K-12 schools will be practicing distance learning for the remainder of the school year, it is important that we finish the year strong, even if it feels strange. We know that you didn't expect to become a homeschool teacher this year, and we are here to help you through it! Bring something

Contest Alert! Have Your Kiddo Color Their Own Giggle Magazine Cover!

By Amanda Roland | April 20, 2020 | Blog

Do you have kiddos at home who love to color? We have created a coloring page for your little artists so they can color and create their own Giggle Magazine cover right from home! If you share their colorful creation with us, your kiddo could win a $10 Target gift card for an online shopping spree courtesy

Learning Distance for rest of school year

Gov. DeSantis Announces K-12 Students Will Continue Distance Learning Through the End of the School Year

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 18, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates

During a coronavirus press briefing on Saturday (April 17) afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in the state will move forward and continue to attend school via distance learning until the end of the school year. We will continue to update you as information develops. For updates on Alachua County Public Schools,

Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!

By Amanda Roland | April 17, 2020 | Blog , DIY

With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to provide a fun craft for you and your kiddo to make that involves nature! Make this DIY Stick Ship out of twigs from your backyard! DIY Stick Ship Supplies: 8-10 sticks or twigs Garden Shears Hot glue Felt or Leaf Directions: Have your little one gather 8-10

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ACPS Controlled School Choice Application is Now Open

Enter this ‘Share Your Library Love’ Contest Before April 25

The Scripps National Spelling Bee Has Been Canceled

Visit Walt Disney World Virtually From Home!

Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!

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