
A special surprise visit in the lunch room today for 5th grader, Wyatt, from his brother who has been stationed in Fort Bragg for the past year.



It's National School Psychology Week! A big shout out to Ms. McGrath (UGES's Very Own School Psychologist) for all that you do! We appreciate you!


UGES Activity Night Update...We are putting the finishes touches on what promises to be an awesome Activity Night which is tomorrow, Friday, November 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (For UGES Students: Grades 5-8) All students should enter through door # 21 in the back of the school by the 5-8 Cafeteria. Parents/Guardians/Students please take note of the following Activity Night Guidelines…Union Grove Elementary School Student Handbook rules apply, no students will be admitted to Activity Night without a completed permission slip already on file, students must be in school the day of Activity Night to be eligible to attend, students are expected to stay for the entire two hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m, food (pizza - $2.00, soda/water - $1.00, candy - $1.00) will be available for purchase. Students, get ready for a rockin' good time!!!

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences continue TODAY from 3:15-7:00 p.m. Please enter through the main entrance by the office. Check out the lost and found tables when you arrive for any items (clothing, water bottles, lunch bags) that your student may be missing.

Veterans Day Assembly Information for Friday, November 10th - Dear Veterans and Guests - UGES Students and Staff look forward to welcoming you to our Veterans Day Assembly tomorrow. All Veterans are invited to sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please enter through the main doors in the front of the building. Program begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Large Gym. Veterans should register upon arrival by the K-4 Cafeteria where refreshments will be served before and after the program.

Attention UGES Families - Here is another excellent resource! DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network: Last week the Wisconsin DHS launched a new service that will transform the support structure for families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, or mental health conditions. Wisconsin Wayfinder helps families find county and statewide disability and mental health services beyond the support provided by schools. Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network includes a user-friendly website and toll-free helpline that lets families easily connect with real people (dedicated children’s resource guides) who will help navigate through the essential services and supports that will enable their children to thrive.
A statewide user-friendly website and toll-free number, 877-WiscWay (877-947-2929), provide families with convenient, direct access to compassionate and knowledgeable children’s resource guides. You can also click on this link to the Wisconsin Wayfinder Webpage: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wiscway/index.htm#msdynttrid=sJcnORT4lpac5pj6BKbMkjPtLbcdNoEP-vwbWcgjYng

Tomorrow is Pony Pride Thursday! Students and Staff will be wearing school colors or UGES Spirit Wear to show their PONY PRIDE! GO PONIES!


Some more great pictures of 4th grade (Mrs. Orcutt & Ms. Tenhagen's) classes having fun in Science.




Mrs. Orcutt’s and Ms. Tenhagen’s 4th grade classes having a BLAST erupting volcano models in science!











LOST AND FOUND - UGES Families - There are plenty of lost and found items that have accumulated since the beginning of the school year. If your student is missing clothing, water bottles, or lunch bags, please have them check the lost and found items that are located on the tables in front of the main office by 3:00 p.m. tomorrow!

Virtual Backpack: UGES Families - Continue to check the Virtual Backpack on the UGES Website which is next to the Daily Express Newsletter Link for Upcoming Events! TWO new information flyers were just added to the Virtual Backpack: Mod Pizza - UGES Musical Aladdin Jr. Fundraiser and The Christmas Carnival of Lights - UGES PTO

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS TO SIGN-UP for Imagine Arts Academy (For students in K-5th grades). Deadline to register is Thursday, November 9th. To register, visit the registration link in today's Daily Express Newsletter on the UGES Website.


Last day to submit Veterans photos for the Veterans Day Assembly Slideshow is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8. Students who wish to honor their veteran relatives must have the picture submitted to Mrs. Brede by tomorrow. Pictures are encouraged to be submitted electronically through email to jbrede@uges.k12.wi.us. Please include the veteran's name, branch in the military, submitted by (student name) and relation to the student. Please note if a picture has been submitted in previous years, no need to resubmit.

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are TODAY and Thursday, November 9 from 3:15-7:00 p.m. Please enter through the main entrance doors by the office. There will be a lost and found items table near the main entrance. Please pass by the table and check if your student is missing any clothing, etc.

This Just In...Save the Date...UGES Spring Musical - Aladdin Jr. Fundraiser. Visit MOD Pizza in Pleasant Prairie or order on-line on Monday, January 8, 2024. MOD Pizza will donate 25% of your bill to the UGES Spring Musical. Visit the Virtual Backpack on the UGES Website for event details.

Student Council Food Drive Update... We are 6 days into the competition between (4K-4th & 5-8th grades). Students & Families - Keep dropping off those non-perishable food items for the Student Council Food Drive. Bins are located in the entryway by the main office. There are two weeks left to donate food items!!! Which 3 students will have a chance to shave Mr. Sam's head? As of today, K-4th grades are in the lead!

2nd and 3rd grade having SNOW MUCH FUN during recess last week!











Hello UGES Family!
We have someone coming to repair some of the flooring on our playground today and have been informed that it will need to be closed for the weekend. Please help us get these repairs done by staying off the playground until Monday, November 6th. Thank you and have a great weekend!

Reminder - No School Tomorrow (Friday, November 3) due to a scheduled staff development day. We will see you when school resumes on Monday, November 6. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Families & Students (Grades 5-8)...Activity night permission slips are due tomorrow, Thursday, November 2 by 3:30 p.m. to the main office - NO EXCEPTIONS! If your student needs a permission slip, please stop by the main office to pick one up. Activity Night is scheduled for Friday, November 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.