🌱 Do you know Archer Community School’s exact start and dismissal times?

Hi Archer! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Do you know Archer Community School’s exact start and dismissal times?
• How did Archer Elementary stack up in this year’s school grades?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
• Saturday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Back to School: What ACPS parents, students should know as school year approaches (mainstreetdailynews.com) — Archer parents get key back-to-school details, including Archer Community School’s daily schedule, bus information, and how to handle enrollment or zoning changes before classes start Aug. 10. The guide also covers meet-the-teacher dates, free-meal eligibility, early-release Wednesdays, and important calendar dates so families across Alachua County can plan the new school year smoothly.
   

• School Board of Alachua County reviews 2025-26 school grades, learning gaps (mainstreetdailynews.com) — Archer families will be glad to know Archer Elementary improved its school grade this year, joining several Alachua County campuses that saw gains in reading and overall performance. District leaders also flagged serious gaps in math achievement and between student subgroups, and outlined plans to add support, including possible partnerships with the University of Florida and new goals for the coming year.
   

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📸 Around Archer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Archer

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Friday August 7

• Archer Scavenger Hunt
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -
• Quilting 101
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch - Meeting Room
  11:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Archer Scavenger Hunt
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -
• Get Your Craft On
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch - Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• Dinosaur Zines
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -
  3:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Archer Scavenger Hunt
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -

Wednesday August 12

• Open Studio
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch - CreateSpace
  2:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Archer Scavenger Hunt
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -

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📣 Archer Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• JBE - Open House
  Joyce Bullock Elem Williston, FL 32696
  2:00 pm
• WES Open House
  Williston Elem Williston, FL 32696
  3:00 pm
• Fantastic Florida Spiders
  Newberry Branch Library Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Archer Scavenger Hunt
  Archer Branch Library Archer Branch -

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• this little 2-year-old dog needs a home immediately where there are no chickens or ducks.
  she has started killing all my chickens and the trainer said she Will not stop now I've been trying to rehome her since she was returned a couple… (Nextdoor University Oaks)

• Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Archer. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in NEWBERRY, FL S08602 in Newberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Archer here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Newberry

• Advance Auto Parts first business to open at Newberry's Highland Park (mainstreetdailynews.com)
• COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: FPRI projections for every 2026 Class 2A district and playoff region (floridahsfootball.com)

Gainesville

• Used 2021 LEXUS NX NX 300 F SPORT For Sale In Gainesville, FL (mainstreetdailynews.com)
• FDOT, Gainesville prep next round of safety improvements for University Avenue (wcjb.com)
• Used 2026 HONDA PILOT EX-L For Sale In Gainesville, FL (mainstreetdailynews.com)

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Ok Archer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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