Terwilliger Elementary PTA

Message and free summer resources from ACPS:

We want to make sure every student has the opportunity to keep their mind active, curious, and growing during the break.

We are excited to share our Bright Minds, Bright Summers 2026 guide — a free resource packed with summer reading lists by grade level, math and science activities, local community events, STEAM ideas, and links to free online learning tools.

Access the full guide here: www.alachuaschools.net/brightsummer2026

The guide includes recommended books for students in grades K through 12, fun hands-on activities for every subject, and resources you can explore right here in Alachua County — all at no cost to your family.

We hope your family has a safe, restful, and enriching summer. We look forward to seeing your bright minds back in school this fall!

✨ This wishlist is also available on the Terwilliger PTA Linktree!
We've been gathering helpful back-to-school resources in one convenient place, including:
📚 Teacher Wishlists
🎒 School Supply Lists
🎟️ PBIS Twister Store Wishlist
🙋 Volunteer Information
➕ More!
🔗 Find it all through the Linktree in our bio.

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The Gainesville Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit would like to remind you that June is Internet Safety Month, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t stay safe online all year round! K9 Umber from Collin County, TX, wants everyone to PAWS and Think Twice about their online activity! https://bcove.video/4e6ShMM

Also, don’t forget that there’s still time to register for the FREE publicly available webinar, “Video Games and Your Child: Spotting Red Flags and Staying Safe Online.” The webinar is scheduled for June 23rd, from 2:00PM – 3:15PM EST, and registration can be found at https://icactaskforce.org/training/TRI1228800/video-games-and-your-child-spotting-red-flags-and-staying-safe-online.

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧...

Summer School began on June 8th for Wiles Elementary / Kanapaha Middle School. We knew that a flashing school zone light during the summer would confuse some folks, so we ensured that we put out the summer school enforcement information the week prior.

Here is the issue. The speed violations happening in this one school zone, while the school zone is active and the yellow light is flashing, are practically double what we saw for two school zones during the normal school session.

So far, we have seen over 200 violations in this singular school zone during the week of June 8th and those numbers aren't final for the entire week. We have also observed speeds as high was 45mph in a 20mph zone. It's very obvious that the school zone is active during these violations, because we regularly see video where the violator is flying by the vehicles traveling at 20mph on the opposite side of the roadway.

We are going to say it again...PLEASE STOP SPEEDING THROUGH OUR SCHOOL ZONES!

It's not only costly for you, but it's extremely dangerous for our children!

🛒☀️ Summer Learning Challenge / Desafío de Aprendizaje de Verano ☀️🛒

Turn your next grocery trip into a fun math activity! Have your child round item prices to the nearest dollar and use a click counter to estimate the total before checkout. 🎯💰

🛒☀️ ¡Convierte tu próxima visita al supermercado en una divertida actividad de matemáticas! Pide a tu estudiante que redondee los precios al dólar más cercano y use un contador para estimar el total antes de pagar. 🎯💰

🔢 Free counter APP: https://simplecounter.app/

📚 Recommended for Grades 2–5
Younger students can participate with adult help.

From family dinners to fun-filled outings and community events, our Spirit Night partners helped turn everyday activities into meaningful support for Terwilliger Elementary! 🌪️✨

Because of your partnership, our PTA was able to provide programs, events, and opportunities that enriched the school experience for our students, staff, and families throughout the 2025–2026 school year.

A heartfelt thank you to:
🌶️ Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina
🍺 BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
🎮 Dave & Buster's
🤸 Flip Factory
🐊 UF Athletics
🚗 Park Place Carwash
🍕 Blue Highway a Pizzeria

Thank you for helping us build community, create memories, and support our Twisters all year long! 💛

🔬☀️ Summer Science Fun! ☀️🔬
Try these easy at-home science activities:
🧊 Melting Race
🌱 Grow a Bean Plant
🍋 Sink or Float Challenge
🦋 Nature Scavenger Hunt
🌋 Baking Soda Volcano
☀️ Shadow Tracking
🐜 Ant Watch
Simple, fun, and educational ways to keep kids exploring all summer long! 🌪️

🌪️ Twisters! School supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year are now posted!

This is a great way for families with young children to learn how to stay safe during hurricane season.