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🌪️✨ Twister Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Stone – 5th Grade Math & Science! ✨🔬

Ms. Stone keeps learning exciting and engaging every single day! From tackling multi-step math problems to exploring hands-on science investigations, her classroom is always full of curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. 🧮🧪

Her passion for helping students grow — both academically and personally — shines through in everything she does. Fifth graders in Ms. Stone’s class don’t just learn concepts… they build confidence and discover just how capable they truly are! 💙

We are so grateful for the energy, dedication, and heart she brings to our Twister family! 🌪️💫
#TwisterEra #GameChanger
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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yellow lockers with blue post it note
🔢✨ Math magic happening in Ms. Smolenski’s class!

Students explored all the different ways to make a sum of 10 using cubes and number lines. 🧮🟦 From building with hands-on manipulatives to showing their thinking on a number line, these Twisters are strengthening their number sense one equation at a time!

Who knew there were so many ways to make 10? 💙
#TwisterEra #GameChanger #InstructionalEmpowerment
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
students working at desks on math
students working at desks on math
students working at desks on math
students working at desks on math
🌪️📣 Twister Team Forecast: Ms. Bianca – EDEP Coordinator!

Today’s forecast calls for 100% chance of fun with a strong front of organization and leadership rolling through our after-school program! ☀️📚

Under Ms. Bianca’s direction, the EDEP program is filled with enriching activities, structured support, and plenty of smiles. From homework help to hands-on projects, she keeps our afternoons running smoothly and our students engaged, safe, and supported.

Expect high levels of energy, scattered laughter, and a steady climate of care all week long! 💙🌈

We are so grateful for the dedication and positivity Ms. Bianca brings to our Twister family every single day!
#TwisterEra #EDEP
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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🌪️✨ Twister Teacher Spotlight ✨🌪️

Today we’re spinning the spotlight over to Mr. Bertram, an incredible 3rd grade teacher! 📚🍎
Mr. Bertram keeps learning engaging, meaningful, and fun. His students are challenged to think critically, share boldly, and support one another every single day. 💡👏

Thank you, Mr. Bertram, for inspiring our Twisters to grow as readers, thinkers, and leaders! We are lucky to have you on our team! 🌟💙
#TwisterEra #GameChanger
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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yellow locker with blue post it note
🌈🍀 At the end of the rainbow you’ll find… the Twister March Newsletter! Packed with important reminders, exciting events, and campus highlights, it’s everything you need for a lucky month ahead. 🌪️💚
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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shamrock and green starbackground newsletter
🔬 Our 1st Grade DLI students are leading their learning through Instructional Empowerment — sharing ideas, using evidence, and shining bright in TWO languages! 🌪️💚✨#TwisterEra #DualLanguageImmersion
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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three students working at a desk
three students working at a desk
🌤️ Twister Team Forecast 🌤️
Today’s outlook: 100% chance of support with scattered showers of kindness 💚

Ms. Torres-Rivera, one of our incredible ESE Paraprofessionals, brings calm skies, warm smiles, and a steady breeze of encouragement to our students every single day. 🌈✨

Forecast for the week:
☀️ High levels of patience
🌪️ Strong gusts of dedication
💚 100% chance of student success

We are so lucky to have her on Team Twister!
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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🎶 Twister Game Changer: Ms. Dodds! 🎶

Ms. Dodds keeps our school full of rhythm and energy! From singing to instruments, she inspires every Twister to find their voice and love music. 🎤✨

Thank you for being a Game Changer and making learning so fun through music! 🎵💙 #TwisterGameChanger
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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✨ Twister Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Wright ✨

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Wright, one of our amazing ESE teachers! 💙 Ms. Wright works tirelessly to support our students, helping them grow, learn, and build confidence every day. Her patience, dedication, and heart for students make a lasting impact in and out of the classroom.

We are so lucky to have Ms. Wright as part of our Twister team! 🌪️#TwisterEra
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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yellow lockers and blue post it
🌪️ Twister Teacher Spotlight 🌪️

Today we’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Dechow, one of our amazing 4th grade teachers! 🍎✨

Mrs. Dechow works hard every day to create a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn. Her dedication to helping students grow both academically and personally makes a big impact on our Twister family. We are so grateful to have her as part of our team!

💚 Thank you, Mrs. Dechow, for everything you do for our students!
#TwisterEra #GameChanger
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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yellow lockers with blue post it note
🎨 March is Youth Art Month!🌈🖌️

We are celebrating creativity at Terwilliger thanks to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Protano! Just outside her classroom, you’ll find a beautiful display of student artwork showcasing important art concepts our Twisters have been learning, including warm and cool colors, landscapes, line directions, horizontal lines, and rhythm.

Our students’ creativity and hard work are shining bright on this colorful gallery wall.🌈🖌️
#TwisterEra #YouthArtMonth
4 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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Check out the TES February Monthly Forecast!
5 months ago, Terwilliger Elementary School
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Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow. Here is our latest edition of the monthly forecast for January!
6 months ago, Kimberly Obenour
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It's raining stuffies! Every student at Terwilliger Elementary got a free stuffed animal and book donated by PetSmart & Books A Million and delivered by Alachua Blinds. Yes, it was Pajama Day too! https://youtu.be/oh5cZRMviYs

7 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Time for the latest version of the TES Parent Newsletter. We will see everyone in December!
8 months ago, Kimberly Obenour
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Check out the TES Monthly Forecast for Parents.
November Issue is LIVE!
8 months ago, Kimberly Obenour
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🌟 Celebrating Our Citizens of the Month! 🌟

Congratulations to all the Alachua County Public Schools students recognized as Citizens of the Month! These students are being celebrated for their kindness, leadership, and positive contributions to their school communities.

Thank you to Mainstreet Daily News, Bosshardt Realty and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County for sponsoring this wonderful recognition program.

9 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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Please see the flyer for important Magnet Application Due Dates for Terwilliger's DLI Program.
9 months ago, Kimberly Obenour
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Come learn more about Terwilliger's Dual Language Immersion Magnet Program!!
Open House is October 15th from 6 PM - 7 PM.

9 months ago, Kimberly Obenour
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