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Brush Up On Car Seat Safety to Keep Your Kiddo’s Safe

By Christina Lynch | May 27, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

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

By Amanda Roland | May 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

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

ACPS Will Hold Second Telephone Town Hall Meeting on May 28

By Amanda Roland | May 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

On Thursday, May 28, Alachua County Public Schools will have its second Telephone Town Hall Meeting from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The meeting will discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on our schools, students and staff. "At the beginning of the meeting, you will receive an automated phone call inviting you to stay

‘Summer with the Library’ Starts on May 29!

By Amanda Roland | May 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The Alachua County Library District’s summer program, "Summer with the Library", will be all online this year. The program will kick off this Friday, May 29. To start "Summer with the Library", there will be a Summer Reader Palooza LIVE on Friday on Facebook at 3:30 p.m. Participants of all ages can register for the

Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar

By Amanda Roland | May 26, 2020 | Blog

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

Keep Schools Safe When They Reopen By Following CDC Guidelines

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

On May 19, the CDC updated its guidelines on how to keep schools safe when they reopen. These strategies include requiring face mask covering for student and staff, posting signs that promote protective measures, discouraging shared objects and more. While implementing all of theses recommendation would be ideal, the CDC says, "Implementation should be guided by

#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | May 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Learn

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

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

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

By Amanda Roland | May 19, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

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

How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby

By Caroline Lentz | May 18, 2020 | Articles , Conception 2 College , Expecting

“Barbies are for girls and GI Joes are for boys.” “Girls like pink and boys like blue.” “Girls wear dresses and boys wear pants.” Many of us grew up hearing these statements, once accepted as societal norms, but more and more parents- to-be are now choosing a gender-neutral approach for their children for everything from

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Brush Up On Car Seat Safety to Keep Your Kiddo’s Safe

Walt Disney World Announces Plans To Reopen on July 11

ACPS Will Hold Second Telephone Town Hall Meeting on May 28

‘Summer with the Library’ Starts on May 29!

Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar

#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!

How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby

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