Union Grove Elementary School

Well, in just over a month students and staff will be back at UGES to begin another great school year! We have some new faces joining our staff this year and we wanted to take some time to introduce them to you all! We will be posting some "Get to Know You" information from our new staff starting today and in the coming weeks leading up to the start of the school year! This week we want to introduce you to Ms. Knab, Ms. Dunklau, and Mr. Sams! #ponypride

UGES is currenlty seeking individuals willing to serve in a substitute role as a crossing guard before or after school. If you are interested in filling in occassionally in this paid role please reach out to Tom Hansen at 262-878-2015 or via email at thansen@uges.k12.wi.us to interview and get signed up!

Mark your calendars for these important dates! Returning Student Registration Closes July 31st Please login to your Skyward Family Access account to complete if you have not already done so. August 16th 11:00-7:00 Picture Day/Fee payments with cash or check/Health Forms may be turned in. August 31st-Open House 4:30-6:30 September 5th-1st Day of School September 14th-Picture Retake Day during the school day

Returning Student Registration is now open! Please complete it by July 31, 2023! Any new students should register as soon as possible.

The water issue we were experiecing this morning has been resolved! Our regular summer office hours of Monday-Thursday from 7-3 will resume tomorrow. Summer school will also be back in session Tuesday, June 27th. We thank you for your patience and flexibility as the Milldrum St. construction project moves forward! Have a great day!

Summer school is canceled for today due to a water main break on our Mildrum street construction project. We will let you know when this problem has been fixed and our building is open again. Again, there is no Summer school today Monday, June 26. Thank you.

During summer school hours, please be advised that our playground is closed for general public use. Summer school session is Monday - Thursday, June 5th - June 29th from 7:30 - 11:30. All visitors are welcome to enjoy the playground anytime outside of our summer school class hours. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding!

Attention all visitors to UGES! To access our main office (@ door #2), please enter the south parking lot directly off of 18th Ave.. Temporary visitor parking is available on the West side of the building. Please see the attatched map. Give us a call at 262-878-2015 if you have any questons or need assistance in finding us through the Milldrum St. summer construction project!

Congratulations to our 400 meter relay team on beating the school record at the conference track meet. Way to go, Brayden, Dylan, Evan and Nathan! Special congrats to Brayden on breaking the school record for discus as well. Awesome job, Ponies.

Recharge your brain! Exercise is not only important for your physical health, there are significant benefits for your mental health too. These benefits include improved brain health and cognitive function, a reduced risk of anxiety and depression, and improved sleep and overall quality of life. Exercise can also help treat symptoms caused by anxiety and depression. All you need to do is set aside 30 minutes a day to see the benefits. Pick an activity you enjoy and have fun!

A healthy diet is a good way to improve your mental health. Here are some BRAIN FOOD tips for you. BREAKFAST is a very important meal, healthy things to eat are: Granola, Yogurt, Sliced Apple, Veggie Omelet, Bran Muffin, Fruit Cup. They will help restock your energy BRAIN BUILDING FOODS: Avocado, Banana, Spinach, Yogurt, Peanut Butter BRAIN DRAINERS: Colas, Corn Syrup FATS YOUR BODY NEEDS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY BRAIN CELLS: Omega 6: Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil, Corn Oil, Sesame Oil Omega 3: Flax, Pumpkin Seeds, Walnuts, Cold Water Fish

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. This week let's look at some ways to take care of our mental health this week. ***Sleep- Sleep allows the brain to take new information and strengthen your memory. The amount of sleep you get can affect mood, energy level, and ability to concentrate. Here are some tips for a good nights sleep: *Have a regular sleep schedule *Get 8-9 hours of sleep each night *Increase natural light exposure *Keep noise out of room *Keep room dark *Make sure you are comfortable when you sleep *Eat right and get regular exercise *Drink less liquids right before bed *If you must have a snack try: ½ turkey sandwich, whole grain/low sugar cereal, granola w/lowfat milk or yogurt, or a banana

UGES FAMILIES - TAKE THE CHALLENGE! There are still 2 Saturdays left to go SCREEN FREE and enter to win family fun gifts for LUXE Golf, Old Settlers Bowling and Seven Seas. Check out the 101 activity ideas you could do on your screen free day!

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3KPVtyl Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3J7Wvo2

Experts recommend parents delay giving kids a smart cell phone for as long as possible. Handing them a smartphone means giving them a lot of responsibility. Implementing a cell phone contract is a good way to manage some of the challenges and risks that can come along with a smartphone. Here is an example of some contract guidelines developed by Justin Patchin, a past outside presenter at UGES. https://cyberbullying.org/technology-use-contract-2014.pdf P.S. Don't forget the SCREEN FREE SATURDAYS and BINGO CHALLENGE!

Day 6- Do you ever wonder how different a day looks for a middle schooler who has technology at their fingertips? Do you ever wonder how addiction to technology occurs at such a young age? The article “Middle School Misfortunes Then And Now, One Teacher’s Take” written by Benjamin Conlon, a veteran teacher, gives us realistic insight into how technology impacts the lives of youth on a daily basis. What we used to leave at the school doors follows our youth home and into the night due to their access to social media. https://www.waituntil8th.org/blog/2018/11/12/middle-school-misfortunes-then-and-now-one-teachers-take

Good afternoon UGES families! This Friday, May 12th, is the last day to register your child for summer school. If you have yet to do so and would like your child to attend please use the google form linked below to sign them up. For general questions about summer school, reach out to Mr. Hansen at 262-878-2015 or email to thansen@uges.k12.wi.us. Thanks and have a great evening! https://forms.gle/a3xC7WAXXBHngBgu5

Day 5- UGES Screen Free Family Challenge May 6th, May 13th, and May 20th...Do you have the courage to put down your phones and devices? Are you brave enough to take the UGES Screen-Free Saturday Challenge? Screen-Free Saturdays are an incentive for us all to take the time we need to prioritize our families and our wellbeing. Setting aside devices for entertainment gives you & your family a chance for play, exploration, and rediscovering the joys of life beyond screens. And it’s great for our mental and physical health to boot! Take the challenge and share the family activities you did on your screen free days to be entered in a drawing to win great family prizes! Each Saturday you participate gives you an entry to the drawing. Try family bingo and turn it in for an additional entry into the drawings. Entry forms were sent home with students this week - check with your child or your child’s teacher for the forms! (Please note a date error on the form - the challenge ends on May 20th, NOT the 27th)

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month Screen-Free Challenges begin this weekend. May 6, May 13 and May 20 take the Screen-Free Saturday Family Challenge! Challenge your family to screen-free Saturdays and be eligible for a fun family activity prize. Check with your child or their teacher for a sign-up form and a bingo sheet. The more Saturdays your family participates the greater your chances to win! Logs and Bingo sheets are due Monday, May 22. Give it a shot!

May the 4th Be With You!