UGES is once again sponsoring the Giving Tree. The purpose of the Giving Tree is to give UGES staff, families and community members the opportunity to help families here in our school community during the holidays. Please watch your email for more information about helping with the Giving Tree or needing assistance from the Giving Tree.

Check out the great pics of Mrs. Kemper's science class students building go-karts.



UGES Spirit Wear Sale ends Sunday, October 15th. UGES Green Committee Water Bottle Sale ends Monday, October 16th. Don't miss out! Visit the order form links in the Daily Express on the UGES Website to order now!


UGES PTO Fall Scholastic Book Fair is next week!
October 16th & 17th: Hours are 3:00-5:00pm
October 18th: (Closed)
October 19th: 3:00-5:00 pm
October 20th: 3:00-6:00 pm
October 21st: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Developmental Screening is Thursday, October 12: Click on link for additional information https://5il.co/24p86
The UGES Girls Basketball Season Starts Soon! The 1st day of girls basketball tryouts is on Monday, October 9 from 3-5 p.m. in the large gym. Cheerleading tryout practice starts on Friday, October 6 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the K-4 Cafeteria. Good Luck and GO PONIES!
Click HERE to see pictures from our Outdoor Trail from 8th Grade!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uPHgH56Ea-YWfsLlI_6R2QFejMIDkaK1?usp=sharing
Ms. Ninneman's students enjoying the 8th grade outdoor science trail!




Have you heard the news? UGES is bringing back musicals! We are holding auditions for Aladdin Jr. for current 5th-8th UGES grade students. Auditions will take place on December 18th and 19th and our production is slated for April 19th and 20th. There is a link posted to our school website and Facebook page, as well as a QR code to scan on posters around the school to sign up for an audition! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. MJ Cooper at musical@uges.k12.wi.us We are so excited to share this experience with our students!!!

Mrs. Nelson’s 4K classes worked hard to cut shapes to create an awesome fire truck 🚒!




October 1st-7th is Wisconsin School Board Week! Union Grove Elementary School would like to honor our school board members today for their outstanding commitment to serving the Students, Staff, Families, and the Greater Union Grove Community! All of your hard work and leadership is greatly appreciated!

Pony Pride Day is Tomorrow! Students and Staff - Wear School Colors or UGES Spirit Wear on Thursday, Oct. 5! There is still time to order UGES Spirit Wear for your student and other family members. Visit Link Here: https://rumasports.itemorder.com/shop/
Use Code: UGESFALL23

Good luck to the Boys/Girls Cross Country Teams as they travel to Wheatland Tonight for the Conference Meet! The meet starts at 4:00 p.m. Check the Daily Express for important parking and spectator information. GO PONIES!
Good luck to the Boys/Girls Softball A-Teams as they travel to Salem for the Softball Conference Playoffs TONIGHT! Game time is 3:30 p.m. GO PONIES!
Today is Custodial Appreciation Day! UGES would like to recognize our FANTASTIC custodial staff for all of their hard work and for helping make our school look GREAT each and everyday. We appreciate all that you do to make our school SHINE!

Boys/Girls Cross Country Practice is Canceled for Tonight.
Reminder - No School Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 29) due to a scheduled staff development day. We will see you all when school resumes on Monday, October 2.
Art Club Sign-up (for grades 6-8) Ends Tomorrow! Return completed form to Ms. Moore and $10 supply fee. Art Club permission forms are available in the Virtual Backpack on the UGES Website.

Today, September 27, is Bullying Awareness Day. Bullying may negatively impact a student’s connection with school, their engagement with the curriculum, and their overall ability to learn. Bullying prevention is critical to building a school environment conducive to learning and where students feel safe at all times.


Family Skate Night is Tomorrow at TraXside in Burlington from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Visit the flyer in the Virtual Backpack for details. A portion of each admission will be donated back to our school. Please bring the TraXside Flyer which was sent home with each student so that UGES receives credit.
