What an amazing day for our PreK and ESE students at Special Olympics! 🌟 From big smiles to incredible effort, our athletes showed perseverance, courage, and lots of school spirit every step of the way.
We loved cheering them on and celebrating all of their accomplishments—today was all about fun, friendship, and Twister Pride! 💙🏅 #TwisterEra
We loved cheering them on and celebrating all of their accomplishments—today was all about fun, friendship, and Twister Pride! 💙🏅 #TwisterEra
🚗✨ Volunteers Needed: Career & Vehicle Day! ✨🚗
We are excited to host our upcoming Career & Vehicle Day and are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success!
Do you have a career you’d love to share with students?
Have a cool vehicle (work truck, service vehicle, emergency vehicle, etc.) you can showcase?
This is a great opportunity to inspire our students and give them a real-world look at different careers in our community!
📅 Date: April 17
📍 Location: Terwilliger Elementary School
If you are interested in participating by presenting or bringing a vehicle, please email us at tesoffice@alachuaschools.net
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We appreciate your support in helping our students explore their future possibilities! 💡👏
We are excited to host our upcoming Career & Vehicle Day and are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success!
Do you have a career you’d love to share with students?
Have a cool vehicle (work truck, service vehicle, emergency vehicle, etc.) you can showcase?
This is a great opportunity to inspire our students and give them a real-world look at different careers in our community!
📅 Date: April 17
📍 Location: Terwilliger Elementary School
If you are interested in participating by presenting or bringing a vehicle, please email us at tesoffice@alachuaschools.net
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We appreciate your support in helping our students explore their future possibilities! 💡👏
📸🐊 3rd Grade Field Trip Fun! 🐊📸
Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable day exploring the University of Florida and touring the iconic Ben Hill Griffin Stadium!
From walking through the stadium to learning about Gator football history, our students got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exciting college football environments in the country. 🏈💙🧡
Smiles, curiosity, and lots of memories were made—what an amazing experience for our Twisters!
#TwisterEra #FieldTripFun #FutureGators
Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable day exploring the University of Florida and touring the iconic Ben Hill Griffin Stadium!
From walking through the stadium to learning about Gator football history, our students got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exciting college football environments in the country. 🏈💙🧡
Smiles, curiosity, and lots of memories were made—what an amazing experience for our Twisters!
#TwisterEra #FieldTripFun #FutureGators
🍎✨ Twister Teacher Spotlight ✨🍎
Today week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Hoopaugh, one of our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)! 💬💙
Ms. Hoopaugh works tirelessly to support our students in building strong communication skills, helping them find their voices and grow in confidence every day. From articulation to language development, her impact is felt all across campus!
We are so grateful for her patience, dedication, and the care she shows each and every student. 💫
Today week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Hoopaugh, one of our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)! 💬💙
Ms. Hoopaugh works tirelessly to support our students in building strong communication skills, helping them find their voices and grow in confidence every day. From articulation to language development, her impact is felt all across campus!
We are so grateful for her patience, dedication, and the care she shows each and every student. 💫
⏰🌪️ Early Release Wednesday! 🌪️⏰
☀️🌴 Spring Break is Here, Twisters! 🌴☀️
Spring Break will be March 16–20. We hope all of our Twisters enjoy a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved break!
Take this time to rest, spend time with family, and make some great memories. We can’t wait to see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💚
#TwisterEra
Spring Break will be March 16–20. We hope all of our Twisters enjoy a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved break!
Take this time to rest, spend time with family, and make some great memories. We can’t wait to see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💚
#TwisterEra
🍀✨ A Lucky Lunch Surprise! ✨🍀
Our kindergarten students had a magically fun surprise at lunch today when Mr. Rutan, our BRT showed up dressed as a leprechaun! 🧝♂️💚 The smiles, laughs, and excitement made for the perfect way to celebrate the day.
It was a lucky and fun moment to end the week as we head into Spring Break! ☀️🌴
Have a safe, relaxing, and fun break, Twisters! 🍀💚 #TwisterPride #LuckyTwisters
☕💚 A Brew-tiful Surprise for Our Staff! 💚☕
A big THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for partnering with Brewtique to treat our faculty and staff to delicious upscale coffees today! From creamy lattes to refreshing iced drinks, it was the perfect pick-me-up and a thoughtful way to show appreciation for our hardworking team.
We are so grateful for a PTA that goes above and beyond to support our staff and bring a little extra joy to our campus. Your kindness truly means a latte! ☕✨
#TwisterEra #ThankYouPTA
A big THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for partnering with Brewtique to treat our faculty and staff to delicious upscale coffees today! From creamy lattes to refreshing iced drinks, it was the perfect pick-me-up and a thoughtful way to show appreciation for our hardworking team.
We are so grateful for a PTA that goes above and beyond to support our staff and bring a little extra joy to our campus. Your kindness truly means a latte! ☕✨
#TwisterEra #ThankYouPTA
📚🏆 Reading Park Superstars! 🏆📚
We’re celebrating some amazing readers who earned certificates for their hard work in Reading Park!
🌟 K–2 Lesson Leaders – These students completed the highest number of lessons in one week! Their dedication to practicing reading skills is helping them grow stronger every day.
🚀 3–5 Combo Champions – These readers earned the highest number of combos, which means completing two comprehension lessons in a row with 80% or higher. Talk about focus and determination!
We are so proud of our Twisters for putting in the effort and showing that practice makes progress. Keep up the great reading! 📖💚
#TwisterEra #ReadingPark #LessonLeaders #ComboChampions
We’re celebrating some amazing readers who earned certificates for their hard work in Reading Park!
🌟 K–2 Lesson Leaders – These students completed the highest number of lessons in one week! Their dedication to practicing reading skills is helping them grow stronger every day.
🚀 3–5 Combo Champions – These readers earned the highest number of combos, which means completing two comprehension lessons in a row with 80% or higher. Talk about focus and determination!
We are so proud of our Twisters for putting in the effort and showing that practice makes progress. Keep up the great reading! 📖💚
#TwisterEra #ReadingPark #LessonLeaders #ComboChampions
🌟 Twister Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Norris 🌟
Our students are lucky to have Mrs. Norris, our amazing Math Coach, supporting both teachers and learners every day! ➕➖✖️➗ From helping classrooms build strong math foundations to guiding students through problem-solving strategies, Mrs. Norris works behind the scenes to make math engaging, meaningful, and fun.
Her passion for helping students grow their confidence in math truly adds up to success for our Twisters! 💚
#TwisterTeacherSpotlight #MathMatters #TwisterEra
Our students are lucky to have Mrs. Norris, our amazing Math Coach, supporting both teachers and learners every day! ➕➖✖️➗ From helping classrooms build strong math foundations to guiding students through problem-solving strategies, Mrs. Norris works behind the scenes to make math engaging, meaningful, and fun.
Her passion for helping students grow their confidence in math truly adds up to success for our Twisters! 💚
#TwisterTeacherSpotlight #MathMatters #TwisterEra
Twister Hallway spotlight! ⭐🌪️
Our 3rd grade DLI students are showing off their Spanish science projects. So proud of their hard work and bilingual brilliance! 🔬😂💙💚
#TwisterEra
Our 3rd grade DLI students are showing off their Spanish science projects. So proud of their hard work and bilingual brilliance! 🔬😂💙💚
#TwisterEra
Big smiles and lots of smart moves! Our Twister Chess Club is thinking hard and having fun ♟️🌪️
#TwisterEra
#TwisterEra
🍓🌾 Our 2nd Grade Twisters took learning beyond the classroom and into the fields at Bryer Patch Farms! 🚜☀️
#TwisterEra #TwisterTravels
#TwisterEra #TwisterTravels
🌪️✨ Twister Teacher Spotlight ✨🌪️
This week we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Media Specialist, Mrs. Swal! 📚💙
From helping students discover their next favorite book to bringing creativity and technology together in the media center, Mrs. Swal keeps the pages turning and the learning growing! 📖✨ Her library is more than just books — it’s a hub of imagination, exploration, and Twister pride.
Thank you, Mrs. Swal, for keeping our Twisters curious, inspired, and always reading! 🌟📚 #TwisterEra #CaughtInTheTwister
This week we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Media Specialist, Mrs. Swal! 📚💙
From helping students discover their next favorite book to bringing creativity and technology together in the media center, Mrs. Swal keeps the pages turning and the learning growing! 📖✨ Her library is more than just books — it’s a hub of imagination, exploration, and Twister pride.
Thank you, Mrs. Swal, for keeping our Twisters curious, inspired, and always reading! 🌟📚 #TwisterEra #CaughtInTheTwister
What an incredible evening celebrating the cultures that make our school community so special! This year, our families proudly represented: Mexico, India, Spain, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Colombia, Honduras, Finland, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. From delicious foods and traditional clothing to music, art, and rich history, our students experienced the beauty of cultures from around the world — all in one night!
Thank you to every family who shared their heritage, traditions, and pride with us. Terwilliger shines brightest when we celebrate the diversity that makes us one incredible community. 💙🌍 #TwisterEra #MulticulturalNight
Thank you to every family who shared their heritage, traditions, and pride with us. Terwilliger shines brightest when we celebrate the diversity that makes us one incredible community. 💙🌍 #TwisterEra #MulticulturalNight
Twisters are feeling the love this Valentine’s season! 💕
Principal Bell posed with our amazing PTA members who are treating the twister faculty and staff to the most beautiful Valentine-themed charcuterie spread. From sweet treats to savory bites, every detail was prepared with appreciation and care.
We are so grateful for a PTA that continually pours into our school family. Thank you for making our staff feel celebrated and loved! 💌✨
Principal Bell posed with our amazing PTA members who are treating the twister faculty and staff to the most beautiful Valentine-themed charcuterie spread. From sweet treats to savory bites, every detail was prepared with appreciation and care.
We are so grateful for a PTA that continually pours into our school family. Thank you for making our staff feel celebrated and loved! 💌✨
🌪️ Twister Support Forecast: Ms. Pease 🌤️
Today’s outlook in PreK ESE: 100% chance of patience, positivity, and student support! 💙
Ms. Pease brings sunshine to our littlest learners every day, helping them grow, succeed, and shine. We’re so grateful for her heart and dedication! ☀️
#TwisterEra #GameChanger
Today’s outlook in PreK ESE: 100% chance of patience, positivity, and student support! 💙
Ms. Pease brings sunshine to our littlest learners every day, helping them grow, succeed, and shine. We’re so grateful for her heart and dedication! ☀️
#TwisterEra #GameChanger
📚✨ Theme detectives at work in Mr. Bertram’s class!
Students dove into their passage, identified the theme, and backed it up with strong text evidence straight from the story. 🔎💡 From thoughtful discussions to “aha!” moments, these Twisters are proving they know how to support their thinking like true scholars.
Way to read between the lines and let the evidence do the talking! 💬📖 #TwisterEra #GameChanger #InstructionalEmpowerment
Students dove into their passage, identified the theme, and backed it up with strong text evidence straight from the story. 🔎💡 From thoughtful discussions to “aha!” moments, these Twisters are proving they know how to support their thinking like true scholars.
Way to read between the lines and let the evidence do the talking! 💬📖 #TwisterEra #GameChanger #InstructionalEmpowerment
🌟📖 Today, Ms. Haynes' 4th graders became historians and storytellers!
In celebration of Black History Month, students proudly presented projects honoring remarkable African Americans whose courage, talent, and leadership have made a lasting impact. Each presentation reflected thoughtful research, powerful facts, and meaningful connections to the world we live in today.
Our Twisters didn’t just learn history — they honored it. 💛✨
#TwisterEra #GameChanger #BlackHistoryMonth
In celebration of Black History Month, students proudly presented projects honoring remarkable African Americans whose courage, talent, and leadership have made a lasting impact. Each presentation reflected thoughtful research, powerful facts, and meaningful connections to the world we live in today.
Our Twisters didn’t just learn history — they honored it. 💛✨
#TwisterEra #GameChanger #BlackHistoryMonth
📖✨ Double the stories, double the thinking in Ms. Dixon-Brown’s class!
Students put their critical thinking skills to the test by comparing the themes of two different stories and backing up their ideas with strong text evidence. 🔎💬 From finding similarities to spotting key differences, these scholars are proving they know how to dig deep and support their thinking!
We love seeing our Twisters make connections and let the text speak for itself! 💙📚 #TwisterEra #GameChanger #InstructionalEmpowerment
Students put their critical thinking skills to the test by comparing the themes of two different stories and backing up their ideas with strong text evidence. 🔎💬 From finding similarities to spotting key differences, these scholars are proving they know how to dig deep and support their thinking!
We love seeing our Twisters make connections and let the text speak for itself! 💙📚 #TwisterEra #GameChanger #InstructionalEmpowerment
