
🔢✨ 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
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




🌪️📣 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
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

🌪️✨ 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
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


🌈🍀 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. 🌪️💚


🔬 Our 1st Grade DLI students are leading their learning through Instructional Empowerment — sharing ideas, using evidence, and shining bright in TWO languages! 🌪️💚✨#TwisterEra #DualLanguageImmersion




🌤️ 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!
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!

🎶 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
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

✨ 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
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


🌪️ 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
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


🎨 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
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

Check out the TES February Monthly Forecast!



Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow. Here is our latest edition of the monthly forecast for January!



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
Time for the latest version of the TES Parent Newsletter. We will see everyone in December!


Check out the TES Monthly Forecast for Parents.
November Issue is LIVE!
November Issue is LIVE!



Please see the flyer for important Magnet Application Due Dates for Terwilliger's DLI Program.

Come learn more about Terwilliger's Dual Language Immersion Magnet Program!!
Open House is October 15th from 6 PM - 7 PM.


Check out the TES Monthly Forecast for Parents.
October Issue is LIVE!
October Issue is LIVE!



The Florida Department of Health has created a website (floridahealth.gov/diabetes) for the families of PreK - 1st grade students on the early detection of diabetes.