Ms. Callewaert's 2nd grade class preparing for winter break...P.J. Day, letters from Santa, and countdown to the holidays!
It's Pajama Day...Ms. Ninneman (Kindergarten), Ms. Passe (1st grade), Ms. Bednarek (5th grade), and Mr. Cleven's (6th grade) classes staying warm and cozy. Lots of holiday fun (classroom parties, movie watching, games) taking place today. Celebrating a GREAT school year so far. The students are being rewarded for all of their hard work in the classrooms. Great Job Everyone!
Congrats to our December Attendance Award Winners: Jackson F., Olivia B., and Bentley B.! Jackson received a $25 dollar gift card he can use at various places, Olivia got a $25 gift card for Barnes and Noble, and Bentley received a coupon for a free blizzard from DQ! Thank you to all who donated the prizes! Remember attendance matters!
Looking for something to do over winter break? Join us for the CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL OF LIGHTS!!! (SUPPORT UGES PTO). Union Grove Elementary School Nights are December 26 through December 29. Visit this website to order your tickets: https://www.wichristmascarnival.com/ (use promo code:UGESLIGHTS232)
Event Location: Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Caledonia, 8425 Hwy 38, Caledonia, WI 53108. Hope to see you there!
UGES Families: Winter Break is Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1. School will resume on Tuesday, January 2. From all of us at UGES, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!
It's been a great week! Holiday Spirit Week concludes tomorrow (Thursday, December 21) with "Pajama Day." Looking forward to seeing everyone one last day before winter break starts!
It was a great day of learning and fun at UGES during "Whiteout Wednesday." Mrs. Storm-Voltz (4K - P.M.), Mrs. Nelson's (4K A.M. and P.M.) and Mrs. Orcutt's (4th grade) classes taking part in the festivities.
"Preparing for the Future" - 8th graders learning about career pathways available at Union Grove High School in their STEM class. Check out the UGES Website (NEWS section) for full story.
4K classes enjoyed touring the 4th grade’s gingerbread houses in the library with the second grade helpers! GREAT TEAMWORK STUDENTS!
It's "Whiteout Wednesday"...Ms. Ninneman's (Kindergarten), Ms. Passe (1st grade), Ms. Callewaert (2nd), Ms. Bednarek (5th), Mr. Topercer (5th), and Mr. Cleven's (6th) grade classes getting into the holiday spirit!
Student Council Holiday Door Decorating Results for 5th-8th Grades...Last week Mrs. Ninneman's (Kindergarten) and Mrs. Effinger's (1st grade) classes won the 4K-4th grade holiday door decorating contest. This week student council judged the 5th -8th grade doors. CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Chizek's (6th grade) and Mrs. Reinhold's (7th grade) classes for being chosen as the winning homerooms. All four classrooms will be treated to a hot chocolate/popcorn party by Student Council. Thank you to all of our students who helped decorate doors and made all of the hallways look festive at UGES these past few weeks!
Room 105 (Mrs. Storm-Voltz) and "1st Grade Buddies" visited the gingerbread house displays in the library which were made by our AWESOME 4th graders!
Good luck to all of our spelling bee students this morning as they participate in the UGES Spelling Bee! Look for a full list of participants in today's Daily Express on the UGES Website.
Ms. Flintrop's 4th grade class taking a picture outside their AWESOME door that they decorated for the holidays. GREAT JOB!
It was a great day @ UGES! "Crazy/Holiday Socks Day" was a HUGE SUCCESS! Here are Mrs. Storm-Voltz's (4K Classes), Ms. Olson and Ms. Callewaert's (2nd Grade Classes) and Mrs. Obermeyer (from the office) showing off their fancy socks!
Mrs. Johnsen's 5th grade class was "DECKED OUT" for "Crazy/Holiday Socks Day!"
It's Crazy/Holiday Socks Day! Ms. Ninneman (Kindergarten), Ms. Passe (1st grade), Ms. Knab(1st grade), Mr. Topercer (5th grade), Ms. Bednarek (5th grade), and Mr. Cleven's (6th grade) students enjoying the day!
UGES is on a roll celebrating "Holiday Spirit Week." Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 20 is "Whiteout Wednesday." Students and staff will be wearing a lot of white clothing. We have to make up for the lack of SNOW so far this winter!
Boys Basketball Game Tonight! Join us for the first boys basketball HOME GAME of the season vs. Randall. B-Team game starts at 4:00 p.m. (Large Gym).
A-Team follows the B-Game (Large Gym). C-Team game begins at 4:00 p.m. (Small Gym). Grab some snacks at the concession stand from our student council members and cheer our PONIES ONTO ANOTHER VICTORY!
"Holiday Spirit Week" continues at UGES Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, with Crazy/Holiday Socks Day! Check back for more great pictures of our students having a little fun leading up to the holidays!