PTO is hosting “The UGES Read-A-Thon” which will take place from March 18-28. What is it? A read-a-thon is a fundraiser in which students track their reading progress and collect donations based on the total minutes, pages, or chapters they read. It's also a huge benefit to students. A read-a-thon can encourage students to read outside of school and motivate them to read more often. Check out the introduction flyer below to learn more details about the upcoming UGES read-a-thon.
Mark your calendars for not one, but TWO awesome upcoming events at UGES. On Friday, March 15 student council will be hosting a "Movie Night" for UGES students/families and on Friday, April 12 PTO presents the very popular "VIP Dance" for 4K-8th grades.
UGES Families: Trimester 2 report cards will be posted to Skyward Family Access by 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21. You may view reports by logging into Family Access/Portfolio-Report Cards.
Family Fun Night is only ONE week away! A few more volunteers are needed to help collect tickets for games and hand out prizes from 5-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:00 p.m. next Friday, February 23. If you are willing/able to help out please sign up here for a shift:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8A828A02-46549009-family#/
We look forward to seeing everyone. PTO Family Fun Night promises to be a blast for the entire family!
It was an awesome spirit week! A few more pictures to cap off a fun-filled week from Ms. Ninneman's (Kindergarten), Ms. Callewaert's (2nd grade), Mr. Topercer's (5th grade) and Ms. Storm-Voltz's (4K) classes. A big thank you to Student Council for organizing a fun Valentine Spirit Week for students and staff.
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 16 due to a scheduled staff development day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, February 19 when school resumes. Have a fantastic weekend!
On Thursday, February 22nd, all of our 5th - 8th grade students will travel by bus from Union Grove Elementary to Union Grove High School in order to take part with other local schools in hearing a presentation from nationally acclaimed speaker, John O’Leary. This presentation is sponsored by the Go Frank Go Foundation of Union Grove. John is scheduled to speak with our students from 9:00 to 10:30. Please note that this will be a normal school day for all students with no change to our start/end times, pick up/drop, or our hot/cold lunch programs.
John's individual story is very inspirational! John was involved in a traumatic fire that burned 100% of his body when he was just 9 years old. John's presentation will touch on the significance of our daily attitudes, the power of gratitude, and the impact of serving others with courage. This is sure to be an excellent experience and learning opportunity for all of our 5th-8th grade students. There is also a community presentation that evening open to the public. For more information on his evening community presentation please review the attached document. If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact me. Have a great evening!
John O'Leary Information Flyer
Sincerely,
Tom Hansen
Principal / Union Grove Elementary
thansen@uges.k12.wi.us
262-878–2015
Our favorite day...Dress Like a Gym Teacher! Look at these kiddos, they nailed it!
❤️🩷Red and pink day to celebrate Valentines Day and spirit week at UGES. Look at these smiles!❤️🩷
Today we are "twinning" for UGES Spirit Week. Wear Red/Pink tomorrow!
💯🎉WE made IT! Celebrating 100 days this year at UGES. Time flies when we are having fun! 💯🎉
Good luck to our 7th grade students, Jackson F., Brooke K., Sands R., and Olivia P. who are attending the Science Immersion Program at UW-Whitewater today.
Tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 13) is Aladdin Jr. Culver's Night at the Hwy 20 location (722 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, WI, 53177) from 5:00-10:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from your order will benefit the production of Aladdin Jr. Please mention UGES Aladdin Jr. when you order. Hope to see you there!
There will be no jazz band rehearsal on Tuesday, February 13 or Thursday, February 15.
Hawaiian Day was blast! Check out these pictures from Ms. Storm-Voltz and Ms. Nelson (4K), Ms. Cooper (Kindergarten), Ms. Knab and Ms. Passe (1st), Ms. Olson (2nd), Ms. Orcutt and Ms. Tenhagen (4th), and Mr. Cleven's (6th) grade classes.
Just a friendly reminder that parent-teacher conferences (by appointment only) will be taking place this week on Tuesday, February 13 and on Thursday, February 15 from 3:15 - 7:00 p.m. Please enter through the main entrance of the school by the office.
Student Council Valentine Spirit Week is in full force! It's Hawaiian Day! Here's Ms. Effinger's (1st grade), Ms. Bednarek's (5th), and Mr. Topercer's (5th) grade classes having a little fun.
It's Bus Driver Appreciation Week! Thank you Dousman Transport Company Staff! We thank you for your professionalism and commitment to delivering the best possible service every day. UGES celebrates you during this very special week.
Valentine spirit week continues on Tuesday with "Twin Tuesday."
Good Luck to the UGES Competitive Cheer Team! They will be participating in a cheer competition at Riverview Elementary School (300 E. Prosser Street, Silver Lake, WI. 53170) tomorrow, Saturday, February 10. The U.G. Cheer Team is scheduled to perform at 11:15 a.m. Come on out and support the team! Good luck girls!