🎉🌪️ Welcome to the Twister Family! 🌪️🎉
We are so excited to officially welcome our newly zoned students and families to Terwilliger Elementary! 💙💛
In this special video message, Principal Bell shares a warm Twister welcome and a glimpse of the amazing community, opportunities, and experiences that await your child here at Terwilliger. From strong academics to leadership opportunities, we are proud to be a place where every student can grow, shine, and belong.
We can’t wait to meet you, get to know your families, and make this transition a great one for everyone!
📽️ Check out the video below and get ready to join something special… because Once a Twister, Always a Twister! 🌪️✨
Congratulations to Ms. Crane for being named our final Game Changer of the Month for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉
Thank you for the positivity, dedication, and impact you make each day for our students and staff. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school family! 💙💛 #GameChanger
Thank you for the positivity, dedication, and impact you make each day for our students and staff. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school family! 💙💛 #GameChanger
Our Sunshine State Readers celebrated in style today at our end-of-year party in the library! 📚✨ We are so proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and love of reading all year long. From exciting stories to unforgettable adventures, they turned pages and reached goals together! 🌟📖 #TerwilligerTwisters #SunshineStateReaders #ReadersAreLeaders
Almost immediately after notifying families and staff about the worldwide Canvas data breach, we were notified that Alachua County Public Schools was NOT affected by the breach.
Families should be on the lookout for a personalized letter (US Mail) from Alachua County Public Schools with important information on school zone lines for 2026-27.
Check out the information provided at Kindergarten Kick-Off!
Coach Richardson's Class takes the win with 100% login!!! They got to pie Cool Kellen in the face today! #ApexLevelUp #ApexLeadershipCo
Congratulations to Coach Stone's Class for getting 100% login!! They earned a ticket to the inflatable race next Monday! #ApexLevelUp #ApexLeadershipCo
It’s time to LEVEL UP! Our @apexleadershipcompany Fun Run
now open for pledging! It's time to show your support by
donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to
myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on
the VIP Badge that was sent home today. Check your email for daily
updates from your child’s teacher. Let’s level up our support and
raise funds for End of Year Student/Teacher Celebrations together!
#ApexLeadershipCo #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
now open for pledging! It's time to show your support by
donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to
myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on
the VIP Badge that was sent home today. Check your email for daily
updates from your child’s teacher. Let’s level up our support and
raise funds for End of Year Student/Teacher Celebrations together!
#ApexLeadershipCo #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
Our energy was through the roof today at the APEX Fun Run Pep Rally! 🎉💥
Students had an amazing time getting pumped up and are already excited to start their journey of becoming strong leaders. We can’t wait to see them grow, give their best effort, and show what it means to lead with character! 💪✨
Let’s go, Twisters! 🌪️ #ApexFunRun #FutureLeaders #TwisterPride
Students had an amazing time getting pumped up and are already excited to start their journey of becoming strong leaders. We can’t wait to see them grow, give their best effort, and show what it means to lead with character! 💪✨
Let’s go, Twisters! 🌪️ #ApexFunRun #FutureLeaders #TwisterPride
🚗✨ Vehicle Day was a HUGE success! ✨🚓🚚
Our students had an amazing time exploring all the incredible vehicles and learning from the people who keep our community running every day. From sirens to service trucks, there was excitement around every corner!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our community partners who made this experience so special:
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), Clay Electric, Jenkins Kia, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO), ACPS Transportation, City of Gainesville Youth Services, Florida Forest Service, Elite Towing, and Alachua County Public Works.
Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made a lasting impression on our students—and created memories they won’t forget! 💛
#VehicleDay #CommunityHeroes #HandsOnLearning #ThankYou
Our students had an amazing time exploring all the incredible vehicles and learning from the people who keep our community running every day. From sirens to service trucks, there was excitement around every corner!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our community partners who made this experience so special:
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), Clay Electric, Jenkins Kia, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO), ACPS Transportation, City of Gainesville Youth Services, Florida Forest Service, Elite Towing, and Alachua County Public Works.
Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made a lasting impression on our students—and created memories they won’t forget! 💛
#VehicleDay #CommunityHeroes #HandsOnLearning #ThankYou
🎉 It’s time to LEVEL UP! 🎉 Our @apexleadershipcompany Fun Run is now open for pledging! 🌟 It's time to show your support by donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on the VIP Badge that was sent home today. Check your email for daily updates from your child’s teacher. Let’s level up our support and raise funds for End of Year Student/Teacher Celebrations together! #ApexLeadershipCo #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
🌟 Get ready to Level Up!! 🚀 Our @ApexLeadershipCompany Fundraiser kicks off on Tuesday, April 28th, and this year's theme is "Apex Level Up"! 💫 Not only are we raising funds for our school, but our students will be learning leadership habits that help them grow, lead, and rise through challenges. Stay tuned for updates on how you can support our cause and empower the next generation of leaders! 👩🎓👨🏫 #ApexLevelUp #LeadershipDevelopment #SupportOurSchool
Questions about the FAST? Come join us virtually to learn more. This event is for 3rd - 5th grade families.
Our 1st graders had a fantastic time this week welcoming Mrs. Newcombe into their classrooms for some hands-on science learning! 🔬✨ Students explored, experimented, and asked great questions as their curiosity came to life. We love seeing our young scientists in action! 💡 #TwisterEra
Second grade had an unforgettable adventure at Camp Crystal Lake! 🌲✨ From exploring the outdoors to hands-on learning and team-building activities, our students made memories that will last a lifetime. We loved seeing their curiosity, teamwork, and excitement shine all day long! 💚 #TwisterTravels #TwisterEra
We’re excited to welcome our future kindergarteners! Our Kindergarten Kick-Off will take place on May 6th at 2:15 PM. Click the link below to enjoy a sweet video of our students and start getting excited!
Our DLI Magnet Students had an unforgettable day at the University of Florida Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies! 💙🧡
Students had the amazing opportunity to meet UF staff and students while diving into hands-on, engaging activities all day long!
✨ K–1 Highlights:
Story time, coloring, counting bears, exploring light and shadows, learning about sea turtles, and navigating a Sphero Indi maze!
✨ 2–3 Highlights:
Lab demos, trivia wheel fun, rocket thrust experiments 🚀, sea turtle learning, Sphero Bolt soccer, and obstacle courses!
💃 Students also learned exciting dances from Gator Salsa and got creative making UV bracelets!
🌟 ¡Aprender es una aventura y hoy nuestros estudiantes brillaron como estrellas!
What a day full of learning, exploration, and inspiration for our future Gators! 🐊📚
#TwisterEra #UniversityofFlorida
Students had the amazing opportunity to meet UF staff and students while diving into hands-on, engaging activities all day long!
✨ K–1 Highlights:
Story time, coloring, counting bears, exploring light and shadows, learning about sea turtles, and navigating a Sphero Indi maze!
✨ 2–3 Highlights:
Lab demos, trivia wheel fun, rocket thrust experiments 🚀, sea turtle learning, Sphero Bolt soccer, and obstacle courses!
💃 Students also learned exciting dances from Gator Salsa and got creative making UV bracelets!
🌟 ¡Aprender es una aventura y hoy nuestros estudiantes brillaron como estrellas!
What a day full of learning, exploration, and inspiration for our future Gators! 🐊📚
#TwisterEra #UniversityofFlorida
⏰🌪️ Early Release Wednesday! 🌪️⏰
Who says egg hunts are just for candy? 🐣➗
Ms. Dixon-Brown’s class added a fun twist by filling each egg with math questions! Students searched high and low, solving problems along the way and showing off their skills with every egg they opened.
Engaging, interactive, and full of learning—this is what it’s all about! Way to make math egg-stra fun! 🎉📚
#TwisterEra
Ms. Dixon-Brown’s class added a fun twist by filling each egg with math questions! Students searched high and low, solving problems along the way and showing off their skills with every egg they opened.
Engaging, interactive, and full of learning—this is what it’s all about! Way to make math egg-stra fun! 🎉📚
#TwisterEra
