Dear Twister Families,
Our PBIS Monster Mash is coming up on Friday, October 30, and we would love to have some of our Twister parents join us as volunteers!
We are looking for volunteers to help make the morning a fun and memorable experience for our students. Volunteer responsibilities may include:
🎃 Setting up games and activity stations
🎃 Helping students vote in our Pumpkin Contest
🍬 Handing out candy
👻 Explaining games and stations to students
🎉 Helping everything run smoothly, and joining in on the fun!
All Terwilliger students will have the opportunity to use their Twister Tickets to attend Monster Mash that morning.
If you would like to volunteer, please use the link below to sign up:
[VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP LINK]
Volunteer Requirements:
Volunteers must have an approved volunteer application on file for the 2026–2027 school year and must be approved as either a Level I or Level II volunteer.
Can't Volunteer? You Can Still Help!
We are also accepting donations of:
Individually wrapped, nut-free candy
Small prizes for students
Donations can be dropped off at the front office.
Thank you for helping us make Monster Mash a fun PBIS celebration for our Twisters! We appreciate everything our families do to support our students and our school. 👻🎃💙💚
Go Twisters!
🧹💙 Happy Custodial Appreciation Day! 💚🧹
Today we’re giving a BIG Twister thank-you to the amazing people who keep our school clean, safe, and ready for our students and staff each day! From the early mornings to the end-of-day cleanup, our custodial team works hard behind the scenes to keep Terwilliger running smoothly.
We appreciate everything you do for our Twister community! 💙💚
Head Custodian Mr. Anderson, Lead Custodian Mr. Daniels, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Hayes, & Ms. Smith
Thank you for all you do! ⭐👏
Today we’re giving a BIG Twister thank-you to the amazing people who keep our school clean, safe, and ready for our students and staff each day! From the early mornings to the end-of-day cleanup, our custodial team works hard behind the scenes to keep Terwilliger running smoothly.
We appreciate everything you do for our Twister community! 💙💚
Head Custodian Mr. Anderson, Lead Custodian Mr. Daniels, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Hayes, & Ms. Smith
Thank you for all you do! ⭐👏
🎨⭐ Twister Teacher MVP of the Month! ⭐🎨
Help us celebrate our MVP of the Month, Ms. Protano, our amazing art teacher! 🖌️🎨
Ms. Protano brings creativity, imagination, and plenty of color to our Twister students every day! She encourages our students to explore their creativity, try new things, and express themselves through art. 💙💚
Thank you, Ms. Protano, for helping our students create, imagine, and make our school a little more colorful every day! 🎨✨
Congratulations, Ms. Protano! You are our Twister Teacher MVP! 🏆💚💙
Help us celebrate our MVP of the Month, Ms. Protano, our amazing art teacher! 🖌️🎨
Ms. Protano brings creativity, imagination, and plenty of color to our Twister students every day! She encourages our students to explore their creativity, try new things, and express themselves through art. 💙💚
Thank you, Ms. Protano, for helping our students create, imagine, and make our school a little more colorful every day! 🎨✨
Congratulations, Ms. Protano! You are our Twister Teacher MVP! 🏆💚💙
PreK-9th grade families can learn more about the district's highly-successful academic/career tech magnets at the Magnet Showcase on Oct 24, 10am-1pm @ Alachua County Sports & Event Center (Celebration Point). More information at alachuaschools.net/magnets
🏆🍩 MVP Celebration Breakfast! 🍩🏆
Our September Students of the Month got to celebrate their MVP status with a special breakfast with the Principal! We’re so proud of these students and the hard work, leadership, kindness, and teamwork they show each day. 💙💚💛
A big thank you to our PTA for the delicious donuts and for helping us make our MVPs feel extra special! 🍩⭐
Way to go, Twister MVPs! 🏆🌪️
Our September Students of the Month got to celebrate their MVP status with a special breakfast with the Principal! We’re so proud of these students and the hard work, leadership, kindness, and teamwork they show each day. 💙💚💛
A big thank you to our PTA for the delicious donuts and for helping us make our MVPs feel extra special! 🍩⭐
Way to go, Twister MVPs! 🏆🌪️
🍂🌪️ OCTOBER IS IN THE FORECAST! 🌪️🍂
The leaves may be changing, but things are just getting started at Terwilliger Elementary! 💚
📅 Check out our October Monthly Forecast for all the important dates, events, and exciting things happening around our school.
From learning adventures to Twister spirit, there’s a LOT happening this month! 🎃📚✨
👉 Take a look at the forecast and mark your calendars!
The leaves may be changing, but things are just getting started at Terwilliger Elementary! 💚
📅 Check out our October Monthly Forecast for all the important dates, events, and exciting things happening around our school.
From learning adventures to Twister spirit, there’s a LOT happening this month! 🎃📚✨
👉 Take a look at the forecast and mark your calendars!
Connect with your child's teachers on Rooms for announcements, group chats, one-on-one communications and more! It's available on your web browser or on the free ACPS mobile app. Get started at alachuaschools.net/apphelp.
🚨💙 Introducing the 2026–2027 Terwilliger Safety Patrols! 💚💛
Today was a special day at Terwilliger as our newest Safety Patrols were officially sworn in and pinned by Sheriff Chad Scott! 👮♂️⭐ These students are taking on an important leadership role in our school, helping promote safety, responsibility, and being positive role models for their fellow Twisters.
A huge thank-you to our wonderful families for supporting these student leaders and to everyone who helps make our Safety Patrol program possible!
💙 Thank you to:
⭐ Ms. Wright, our Safety Patrol Sponsor
⭐ Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Richardson, our 5th Grade Teachers
⭐ Deputy Taylor
⭐ Sergeant Acosta
⭐ Sheriff Chad Scott
We are so proud of our 2026–2027 Safety Patrols and look forward to watching them lead, serve, and make a difference throughout the school year! Congratulations, Patrols! You've officially stepped up to the plate! ⚾💚💙
Today was a special day at Terwilliger as our newest Safety Patrols were officially sworn in and pinned by Sheriff Chad Scott! 👮♂️⭐ These students are taking on an important leadership role in our school, helping promote safety, responsibility, and being positive role models for their fellow Twisters.
A huge thank-you to our wonderful families for supporting these student leaders and to everyone who helps make our Safety Patrol program possible!
💙 Thank you to:
⭐ Ms. Wright, our Safety Patrol Sponsor
⭐ Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Richardson, our 5th Grade Teachers
⭐ Deputy Taylor
⭐ Sergeant Acosta
⭐ Sheriff Chad Scott
We are so proud of our 2026–2027 Safety Patrols and look forward to watching them lead, serve, and make a difference throughout the school year! Congratulations, Patrols! You've officially stepped up to the plate! ⚾💚💙
🚲🛴 New bike racks, same Twister spirit! 💙💚💛
Our new bike racks are officially installed, and our Twisters are already putting them to good use! We love seeing our bike riders and scooter crews rolling in and getting ready for a great day at Terwilliger. Thank you ACPS Facilities for installing these for our Twisters!🌪️💚
Our new bike racks are officially installed, and our Twisters are already putting them to good use! We love seeing our bike riders and scooter crews rolling in and getting ready for a great day at Terwilliger. Thank you ACPS Facilities for installing these for our Twisters!🌪️💚
🌅 We may be a little biased, but we think Terwilliger has the best sunrise views in town! 💙💚
There’s something pretty special about watching the sun come up while our Twisters run, walk, laugh, and welcome a new day during Morning Mile. ☀️👟
There’s something pretty special about watching the sun come up while our Twisters run, walk, laugh, and welcome a new day during Morning Mile. ☀️👟
👻🎃 Help us make Monster Mash a SPOOKTACULAR success! 🎃👻
Our October PBIS Monster Mash is coming up October 30, and we’re looking for donations of individually wrapped candy and prizes to help celebrate our Twisters! 🧟♀️🍬🏆
🎃 Please remember:
🚫 No nuts
🚫 No Pokémon cards
Donations can be dropped off in the Terwilliger Elementary Front Office. We would like to have all donations by October 28th if possible.
Thank you for helping us make this PBIS celebration a monstrously fun event for our students! 💚💙💛
Questions? Email tesoffice@alachuaschools.net.
Our October PBIS Monster Mash is coming up October 30, and we’re looking for donations of individually wrapped candy and prizes to help celebrate our Twisters! 🧟♀️🍬🏆
🎃 Please remember:
🚫 No nuts
🚫 No Pokémon cards
Donations can be dropped off in the Terwilliger Elementary Front Office. We would like to have all donations by October 28th if possible.
Thank you for helping us make this PBIS celebration a monstrously fun event for our students! 💚💙💛
Questions? Email tesoffice@alachuaschools.net.
🤖🧹 TWISTERS, WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🧹🤖
There’s a new robot on campus, and this big guy needs a name! 👀
Our new robot vacuum is ready to roll through Terwilliger keeping our school sparkling, but first… what should we call it? 🤔
We’re asking our Twister students and families to help us choose the perfect name! Submit your funniest, most creative, or cleverest idea using the form below. 📝✨
Will it be a movie-inspired robot? A Twister-themed name? Something super silly? You decide! 🤖
👇 Submit your name suggestion here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDbalYY63wUFodJs-eF-Z5_uAvIf1EP_crrHF7jAMvqQnfpA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110321931700418303932
We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 💙💚💛
There’s a new robot on campus, and this big guy needs a name! 👀
Our new robot vacuum is ready to roll through Terwilliger keeping our school sparkling, but first… what should we call it? 🤔
We’re asking our Twister students and families to help us choose the perfect name! Submit your funniest, most creative, or cleverest idea using the form below. 📝✨
Will it be a movie-inspired robot? A Twister-themed name? Something super silly? You decide! 🤖
👇 Submit your name suggestion here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDbalYY63wUFodJs-eF-Z5_uAvIf1EP_crrHF7jAMvqQnfpA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110321931700418303932
We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 💙💚💛
Are you interested in Volunteering at Terwilliger?💙💚💛
Want to get involved at Terwilliger Elementary? We’d love to have you! We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of activities, events, and school duties throughout the year. There are lots of ways to lend a hand and make a difference for our students and staff!
Whether you can volunteer regularly or just have a little time here and there, we appreciate you! 💚
👉 Complete our volunteer interest form to let us know how you’d like to help!
⚾️ Congratulations to our August MVP, Mrs. Spring! 🏆💙💛
Each month, our staff has the opportunity to nominate and vote for a team member who goes above and beyond, and Mrs. Spring is our well-deserving August MVP!
She consistently steps up to the plate and knocks it out of the park through her dedication to student achievement, teamwork, and positive leadership. Her commitment to helping every student round the bases toward success, while supporting her colleagues as a true team player, makes a lasting impact on our Twister community.
Thank you, Mrs. Spring, for always going the extra inning and bringing your best game every day! We are so lucky to have you on our team! ⚾️🌪️💙💛
Each month, our staff has the opportunity to nominate and vote for a team member who goes above and beyond, and Mrs. Spring is our well-deserving August MVP!
She consistently steps up to the plate and knocks it out of the park through her dedication to student achievement, teamwork, and positive leadership. Her commitment to helping every student round the bases toward success, while supporting her colleagues as a true team player, makes a lasting impact on our Twister community.
Thank you, Mrs. Spring, for always going the extra inning and bringing your best game every day! We are so lucky to have you on our team! ⚾️🌪️💙💛
Check out the latest news and information from Alachua County Public Schools in this month's issue of iNews.
Families have until September 30 to update important information about their students through the Skyward Family Access Annual Updates process. Instructions to set up an account and complete Annual Updates are available at alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.
📚 Open House is coming up at Terwilliger Elementary! 🌪️💚
Join us Thursday, September 3, from 5:30–6:30 PM to connect with your child’s teacher and learn about the year ahead. Teachers will offer two 30-minute sessions so families can attend more than one teacher's room!
📣 Title I Annual Meeting: 5:00–5:30 PM in the Media Center
We can’t wait to see our Terwilliger families! 💚🌪️ #TerwilligerTwisters #OpenHouse
Join us Thursday, September 3, from 5:30–6:30 PM to connect with your child’s teacher and learn about the year ahead. Teachers will offer two 30-minute sessions so families can attend more than one teacher's room!
📣 Title I Annual Meeting: 5:00–5:30 PM in the Media Center
We can’t wait to see our Terwilliger families! 💚🌪️ #TerwilligerTwisters #OpenHouse
📚🌪️ Weekly Library Visits! 🌪️📚
Our Twisters look forward to visiting the school library each week! Students get to explore the shelves, discover new books, spend time reading, and check out books to enjoy at home. 📖💙
We love watching our students build a love of reading, one book at a time! ❤️📚
Our Twisters look forward to visiting the school library each week! Students get to explore the shelves, discover new books, spend time reading, and check out books to enjoy at home. 📖💙
We love watching our students build a love of reading, one book at a time! ❤️📚
🌪️ We’re growing our Twister Family! 🌪️
Terwilliger Elementary is NOW HIRING for a School Counselor, Nurse, and Custodian! ⚾💚💙💛
Looking for a supportive team, a positive school culture, and the opportunity to make a difference every day? Terwilliger is a great place to work! 🌟
Step up to the plate and apply today at alachuaschools.net! 🧢⚾
Great Students. Amazing Staff. Bright Futures. Come be part of something amazing! 🌪️
Terwilliger Elementary is NOW HIRING for a School Counselor, Nurse, and Custodian! ⚾💚💙💛
Looking for a supportive team, a positive school culture, and the opportunity to make a difference every day? Terwilliger is a great place to work! 🌟
Step up to the plate and apply today at alachuaschools.net! 🧢⚾
Great Students. Amazing Staff. Bright Futures. Come be part of something amazing! 🌪️
Protect your family from the flu by signing up your student for the FREE FluMist nasal spray immunization at school. Consent forms coming home, or complete online at alachuaschools.net/flumist
