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,
ACPS Offers Free School Bus Wifi Starting Monday!
Alachua County Public Schools is starting a new free School Bus Wifi program midst distance learning. Because some students do not have access to reliable wifi at home or any wifi at all, ACPS has created a free program that will send school buses equipped with ‘hot spots’ into local communities. “We know so many
Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!
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
Don’t Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower!
Coming up this week, we all have an opportunity to view an amazing light show from our backyards for free! It's called the Lyrid meteor shower, and it has been happening for the past 2,700 years. Every year in April, this meteor shower is active approximately from the 16th to the 25th, according to EarthSky.org.
Get Ready for Summertime with Summer Safety Tips!
Summer is really sneaking up on us. Here are some summer safety tips to brush up on before the summer gets here so that you and your kiddos are ready for hot days, summer camps and more! Summer Safety Tips Bug Bites Though they are annoying, most bites from mosquitoes or ants can be treated
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Wea Sto Domingo and Eliza Jean
The joy of newborn motherhood. Wea Sto Domingo shares her stories and experiences of what it's like to raise a newborn baby. Wea and Eliza Jean Sto Domingo BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 4 months old / 11-27-19 SPOUSE NAME: Benjo Sto Domingo “Challenging but rewarding” is how mom of two Wea Sto Domingo describes her adventures in
Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!
Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas into our atmosphere. Your compost is not only helping our environment, but also
‘Reading Rainbow’s’ LeVar Burton Reads Stories to Families At Home
To create a nice distraction for families across the country, "Reading Rainbow's" LeVar Burton has been going live on Twitter to read family-friendly books! Levar Burton is loved far and wide for his time on Reading Rainbow, a children's reading show that ran for 26 years starting in 1983, according to Reading Rainbow's website. Burton was
Get The ‘Trolls World Tour’ Activity Kit From DreamWorks!
Looking for another easy at-home activity for your kiddos? If they are a fan of the ever popular Trolls Movies, they will love this "Trolls World Tour" activity kit from DreamWorks! This activity kit is complete with coloring pages, recipes, games and decorations for the whole family, according to DreamWorks.com. All you have to do
Closures Updates For Alachua County Due To COVID-19 Updated 4/14
Here is a cohesive list of Event and Closures Updates For Alachua County and beyond that have been adjusted due to COVID-19. This list will be updated daily! Updated 4/14/2020 New Updates: The University of Florida All classes will be held online for the remainder of the Spring, Summer A, Summer C and Summer B