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!
Day 4 Social Media Stressor # 3- FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) This phenomenon is what keeps most on social media. This is the fear of being out of the loop. It keeps you coming back over and over so that you are always connected with others and never left out. It also creates jealousy and FOMO when we see others doing things that we are not part of. FOMO can create a feeling of loneliness and anxiety when we see others having experiences without us. Each time you pick up your phone ask yourself 3 questions before logging into your social media. What For? Why Now? What Else?
Pony Pride Day is tomorrow. Wear school colors and show your UGES pride!
Day 3- Social Media Stressor #2 Social Currency--On social media we become the product that is assigned value. Our social currency value is defined by the number of likes, followers, views etc. that we get. We are allowing others to give us value based on how much they like our highlight reels. The idea of social currency can affect our self worth. Take time tonight to tell your children, family and friends how priceless they are to you.
UGES 5th-8th Choir Concert tonight at 6:30 PM at the Union Grove High School Performance Center. Mrs. Bauer and students rehearsed this morning. THIS is one you don't want to miss.
Day 2- Social Media Stressor #1 Highlight Reel: Social Media is becoming known as the highlight reel, which means everyone shares their best moments that they want people to see. We find ourselves comparing our real lives to others' highlight reels. This constant unrealistic comparison can affect our self esteem and self worth. Remind yourself that what you see on social media is someone's highlight reel not the whole story.
Technology and Mental Health Day 1: Bailey Parnell’s TEDx talk about the impact of social media on our mental health, “Is Social Media Hurting Our Mental Health?” Talks to us about the stressors of social media and gives tips to help turn our social media time into something more positive. Take time to watch this video and use it as a tool of discussion in your home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czg_9C7gw0o
PTO Family Fun Night has been canceled for tonight, Friday, April 28. Thank you to everyone who rallied to help out. We are hoping to have this event return in the fall.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in order to make this event a success. Please sign up to help. https://shorturl.at/qsVY0
PTO FREE Family Fun Night is TOMORROW, April 28 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Fun Night is free and filled with big inflatables to jump the night away. There will be carnival games and concessions (for purchase).
Attention 6th grade parents: Our 6th grade field trip to Weather Day at American Family Field is on their way back to UGES! Please meet your student in the front parking lot for pick up no later than 4:00! Go Brewers!
Attention UGES Families! Our registration deadline for summer school is fast approaching! Please click on the following link to register your child today! Deadline is Friday, May 12th. Please email Mr. Hansen at thansen@uges.k12.wi.us with any questions. Have a great day!
https://forms.gle/skFcy95fPv7hTsp88
PTO Family Fun Night is this Friday, April 28 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Volunteers are needed to make this happen. Sign up now.
6th grade will attend Weather Day at American Family Field on Wednesday. Come dressed for the weather, bring a lunch and snacks. With your ticket purchase, you will receive a free hot dog and bottle of water. Other concessions will be available for purchase, but American Family Field is now cashless. Cashless payment options include credit/debit cards, Brewers Gift Cards, or pre-paid cards. Be sure to look at the permitted/non-permitted items list that was sent home and follow all guidelines. You will be in charge of carrying whatever you bring with you. No cell phones are allowed on the field trip.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for UGES! It's everything UGES, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3KPVtyl
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3J7Wvo2
8th Graders: Make sure you have a baby and recent picture by Friday, May 5 to create your slide for the graduation slideshow. Parents can email any electronic pictures to jbrede@uges.k12.wi.us and I will forward them to the student's
email. Any questions please let me know.
5th-8th grade Makerspace Workshop open this Friday, April 28 after school until 4:00 PM.
Track practice is canceled for today due to a teacher meeting. The track Feeder Meet held at the high school this Friday, April 28th will charge admission: $2.00 for adults and kids under 12 free.