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
🌪️✨ 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
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
🔢✨ 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
The Alachua County Public Schools Curriculum Department formally announces the review process for the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 ELA, K-3 ELA Intervention, Personal Finance, K-5 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages, and Personal Fitness.
View the materials at www.alachuaschools.net/textbookadoption
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%.
