Calling All Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | March 30, 2020 | Call Outs
Calling all teachers! We have created a "Teacher Tips" video series to help our local families navigate these choppy waters of "at-home schooling". We are looking for YOU, the amazing teachers of Alachua County, both from the private and public arena, that would like to share their helpful tips with parents who are "at-home schooling"

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Alachua County Public Schools Releases Instruction Continuity Plan to Start March 30

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Your Schools
The following information has been sent out to parents of children enrolled in Alachua County Public Schools regarding the instruction continuity plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the Alachua County School Board: "Alachua County Public School families and staff: As we shared last week, Alachua County Public Schools has developed an Instructional Continuity

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Alachua County “Bear Hunt” Adventures Bring Smiles During Social Distancing

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Happy Community , Local Fun
Who wants to go on a "bear hunt" adventure? Alachua County local business centers and communities have organized their own "bear hunt" adventures to bring smiles to the faces of children while we practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28,  participating business in the Tioga Town Center have placed stuffed teddy

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How to Plan The Perfect Picnic

By Colleen McTiernan | March 26, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
During this time of social distancing, we have been spending a lot of time inside. Before you feel cabin fever start to set in, plan the perfect picnic for you and your family! You can do this right in your back yard, or you can go to a local public park (most of them are

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11 #Momlife Tweets That Are So Relatable Right Now

By Amanda Roland | March 26, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
#MomLife is always crazy... but with the coronavirus disrupting everything around us, we have reached a new level of crazy! Here are some #MomLife tweets from moms that are going through the same thing you are. We are all in this together! 1. I guess we are homeschool teachers now? The #homeschool student satisfaction survey

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Alachua County Library District Extends Closures Until Further Notice

By Isabella Sorresso | March 25, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , uncategorized
The Alachua County Library District is extending their closure of all library locations until further notice due to the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. Per the Alachua County Library District: "All Alachua County Library District locations will remain closed until further notice due to the continued threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus). All library programs and meeting room

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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | March 25, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
A Stay-At-Home order can seem very scary at first, but don't worry! Here are the do's and don'ts of a Stay-At-Home order! DO'S: Go outside! Remember this isn't a lockdown. Go to the grocery story to get necessities! Don't forget to stock up on things that will last a while in pantry like canned tuna,

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Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
Every child loves ice cream! Creating a banana split bar will put a smile on your kiddo’s face — especially when they can add all their favorite toppings and as much whipped cream as they want! Here is everything you will need for an at home banana split bar: Checklist: Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and

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