the lion king

Download ‘The Lion King’ Experience for FREE!

By Amanda Roland | April 28, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Is your kiddo interested in all things theater? The acting, the stage design, the makeup? If so, Disney has given another amazing learning resource for little theater buffs called The Lion King Experience. "The Lion King Experience is an immersive arts education program that introduces students to many aspects of theater-making through the lens of The Lion

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patrol trip

Alachua County Sheriff Announces Safety Patrol Trip is Canceled

By Amanda Roland | April 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The 2020 Washington DC Safety Patrol Trip is now canceled, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. After originally postponing the trip, Sheriff Sadie Darnell said, "After exhausting all reasonable alternatives, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Educational Tours have decided it best to change the status of the 2020 Washington DC Safety Patrol Trip

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make you own mug cake

Make Your Own 5 Minute Mug Cake

By Amanda Roland | April 27, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
Sometimes, you want to have something sweet after dinner, but you don't want to make something too big that will continue to tempt you throughout the week. Mug cakes are quick and easy for an after-dinner fix, and they are also great for date night. Look below for a Make Your Own Mug Cake recipe!

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kids in the kitchen

Get the Kids in the Kitchen With These Tips!

By Jen Hillan | April 24, 2020 | Early Years
Having your kids in the kitchen is an excellent way to teach them about healthy eating and good nutrition, not to mention help them develop a lifelong love of cooking! While we are all spending a lot of time at home in our kitchens during quarantine, now is the perfect time to start teaching your

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family tree

Make Your Own Family Tree With This Free Printable

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog
Looking to teach your kiddos a little more about your family tree? Use some of your social distancing free time to write out your family tree using our free family tree printable below! Just download the file and get to work! Want to dive even deeper into your ancestry? Click here to learn more about

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Ancestry Library

Use Ancestry Library Edition to Learn About Your Family

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , Learn
Search Ancestry Library Edition online through the Alachua County Library District for a limited time! If you have a library card through the Alachua County Library District, then you can find some answers that you have been looking for regarding your family's history! All you have to do in go to the Ancestry Library Edition

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controlled school choice

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

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library love

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

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stay-at-home

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

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