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,
Florida DOE Approves Alachua Digital Academy
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
Learn When to Say Yes or No to Reward Programs!
“And do you want to sign up for our rewards system?” We’ve all heard this question when purchasing our items at the register. For many of us, we are unsure if we should say yes or no. It seems as if saying yes will save us money and time, but is that really the case?
Are You Ready for Flaming Hot Cheetos Mac ‘n Cheese?
The Frito-Lay brand has gone above and beyond with a new addition to the Cheetos family that we didn't know we needed. You can now try Cheetos Mac 'n Cheese in three favors: Bold & Cheesy, Cheesy Jalapeño and *drum roll* Flamin' Hot! These items hit the Cheetos website over the weekend, and you can
Should Your Kiddos Be Learning a Second Language
As children develop, we know how important walking, talking and learning their shapes and colors are to their learning foundation. What might not be so evident is how important learning a second language can be. People can begin speaking a second language as early as birth, according to Dr. Tim Conway, director and neuropsychology researcher
Why is it Important to Give Your Kiddos Healthy Snacks?
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
Fit and Fun: How to Stay Active as a Family
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?
Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme
Educator Appreciation Week in next week, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating in a sweet way! Teachers can get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and a drip coffee by showing their teacher ID from August 10 to August 14 (8/10 – 8/14). Locals can go to the Krispy Kreme in Gainesville to get this deal! (306
New Mulan Film Will Premiere on Disney+, Not In Theaters
After the movie's red carpet premiere in March (pre-COVID), movie executives held out on the theater premier of Mulan with hopes that theaters would be able to open back up soon. Since the pandemic hasn't let up, the Mulan film will premiere only on Disney+, but you have to pay extra for it. The monthly
We Celebrate the Class of 2020 in Honor of Back-to-School Season!
Dear Class of 2020, If we had a crystal ball in August to see what the school year would end like, would you have done anything differently? Sure, maybe you wouldn’t have invested in that prom dress or tux that didn’t get worn, but deep down, would you have changed anything? Would you not have