Ms. Passe's first grade class was having a little spring time fun going on a "bunny scavenger hunt" throughout the school this morning. Great job students! Hope you had fun!
Everyone is gearing up this afternoon for the "Students vs. Staff Dodgeball Game." The final results are in for the "March Pony Pride Ticket Challenge." Congratulations to 3rd and 5th grades for earning the most tickets this past month for doing great things in and around the school. As a result, they will be playing in a fun game of dodgeball against UGES staff members. The entire school will be there to watch. It's going to be a blast! What a great way to end the week as we head into spring break!
Room 104 (Ms. Ninneman's kindergarten class) used Peeps for reading, writing, and math activities today. The kids loved describing them, counting them, and eating them at the end!
The Green Committee presents the "UGES Can Drive" beginning April 22 through April 26. Begin collecting aluminum cans now and drop them off during Earth Week to the UGES front parking lot. Please place bags in the back of the UGES truck that will parked there beginning Monday, April 22.
It's going to be a great track season! Coach Kuper wanted to share the following track schedule so parents/guardians know what to expect for upcoming track practices and meets. The first practice starts right after spring break on Monday, April 8. Looking forward to a great season! Visit the following link to access the schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PhcR4GdNWl2s_pxkZHuEWZ9F-Zu1EYKAiDjZ9D5jR8U/edit?usp=sharing
Students in Ms. Bednarek's 5th grade class were doing a little spring planting. They were learning about plants by growing their own radishes, peas, barley, clover and corn.
2nd grade students in Mrs. Callewaert’s class practice some Easter egg math and language arts review skills!
With so many great things happening around UGES, here are a few friendly reminders of some important deadlines/due dates so you and your student(s) don't miss out: Summer Enrichment forms and PTO "VIP Dance" registration forms are due tomorrow (Thursday, March 28) to the main office.
The last day to make a pledge for the UGES Read-a-thon is also tomorrow. Visit this link to make a last minute general donation to the UGES Read-A-Thon: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto/donate or visit the following link to make a pledge to a specific UGES student: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto
There are also only a few days left to order a 2023-24 UGES yearbook (deadline to order is Sunday, April 7th). Visit the following link to review the available yearbook packages and to place a yearbook order. Use Yearbook ID Code: 5624324
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
It's "Pony Pride Day" tomorrow! Students & Staff - Don't forget to wear your UGES spirit wear or school colors. The final results for the "March Pony Pride Ticket Challenge" will be announced tomorrow morning. Which grade levels will be taking on the UGES Staff in a fun game of dodgeball on Thursday afternoon? Check back tomorrow morning for the "final results" update.
Sometimes you just have to sit back and enjoy the simple things in life. That's exactly what Ms. Klenke's kindergarten class did this morning.
Our 3rd and 4th Graders will be putting on a great Spring Concert tonight at UGES! If you can't make it you can watch the show at the link below! The live stream will start at 6:20 pm with the concert beginning at 6:30 pm!
https://seasoncast.com/uges
It's Aladdin Jr. t-shirt day tomorrow! Wear your "Aladdin Jr. T-Shirt" of "Purple" to show support for the cast, crew and directors! Only 24 days until the BIG SHOW! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, here's the link: https://uges.ludus.com/
Great news!!! Due to the popularity of the upcoming Aladdin Jr. performances, the cast, crew and directing team have opened up 50 additional seats for each of their THREE shows!!! You may want to consider ordering your tickets NOW, because once they are sold out they will not be adding any additional seating. To order your tickets please visit the following link: https://uges.ludus.com/
Tonight is "Aladdin Jr. Culver's Night" from 5:00-10:00 p.m. at the Hwy 20/I-94 location (722 S. Sylvania Avenue). Please mention "UGES Aladdin Jr." when you order. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the UGES Spring Musical. Hope you can join us!
UGES "Read-A-Thon" update! Keep up the great job UGES students! As of today you have helped raise $4,675 through all of your fantastic reading efforts! There are only TWO days left for UGES supporters, friends, and families to make a final pledge! Please visit the following link to make a GENERAL DONATION to the Read-A-Thon: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto/donate
To make a pledge to a specific UGES student visit this link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto UGES students thank you for your support! It will help pay for bussing for their fieldtrips, fund future PTO events (Family Fun Night), and provide additional school supplies in the classrooms.
In case you missed it! The deadline to sign up for the UGES Summer Enrichment Program has been extended to this Thursday, March 28. The UGES Summer Enrichment Program is for students entering grades 2-7 in the fall of 2024. This year's program is themed as a "Summer to Explore". It will take place June 11-27. This summer we will explore a ropes course, tour American Family Field, visit Sky Zone, and splash around at Kalahari. If you are interested, ask your homeroom teacher for a sign up form, pick one up from the main office, or reach out to Ms. Tenhagen or Mr. Kasprowicz.
March Pony Pride Ticket Challenge Update - Congratulations to 3rd and 5th grades! After two weeks, they are still in the lead for a chance to play in the student vs. staff dodgeball game this Thursday, March 28. Not far behind in the standings are kindergarten and 8th grade. Check back this Thursday to see who the winners are!
Last chance to sign up for the PTO "VIP Dance" is this Thursday, March 28. Please drop off registration forms/money in an envelope to the main office. Check out the “VIP Dance” flyer in the "Virtual Backpack" for more details. The “Virtual Backpack” can be found on the UGES Website next to the Daily Express tab. Any questions about the VIP Dance? Please contact PTO@uges.k12.wi.us. Extra registration forms for the dance are available in the main office.
As a part of the 8th grade Empathy Unit in English classes, students shared artifacts today that create comforting memories for them that they hope to hold in their futures.
Aladdin Jr. Culver's Night is this coming Tuesday! Join us at the Hwy 20/I-94 location (722 S. Sylvania Avenue) on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Please mention "UGES Aladdin Jr." when you order. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the UGES Spring Musical. The cast, crew and directing team thank you for your support!
