Union Grove Elementary School

Sometimes you just have to sit back and enjoy the simple things in life. That's exactly what Ms. Klenke's kindergarten class did this morning.

Our 3rd and 4th Graders will be putting on a great Spring Concert tonight at UGES! If you can't make it you can watch the show at the link below! The live stream will start at 6:20 pm with the concert beginning at 6:30 pm! https://seasoncast.com/uges

Last chance to sign up for the PTO "VIP Dance" is this Thursday, March 28. Please drop off registration forms/money in an envelope to the main office. Check out the “VIP Dance” flyer in the "Virtual Backpack" for more details. The “Virtual Backpack” can be found on the UGES Website next to the Daily Express tab. Any questions about the VIP Dance? Please contact PTO@uges.k12.wi.us. Extra registration forms for the dance are available in the main office.

As a part of the 8th grade Empathy Unit in English classes, students shared artifacts today that create comforting memories for them that they hope to hold in their futures.

In case you missed it! The deadline to sign up for the UGES Summer Enrichment Program has been extended to this Thursday, March 28. The UGES Summer Enrichment Program is for students entering grades 2-7 in the fall of 2024. This year's program is themed as a "Summer to Explore". It will take place June 11-27. This summer we will explore a ropes course, tour American Family Field, visit Sky Zone, and splash around at Kalahari. If you are interested, ask your homeroom teacher for a sign up form, pick one up from the main office, or reach out to Ms. Tenhagen or Mr. Kasprowicz.

March Pony Pride Ticket Challenge Update - Congratulations to 3rd and 5th grades! After two weeks, they are still in the lead for a chance to play in the student vs. staff dodgeball game this Thursday, March 28. Not far behind in the standings are kindergarten and 8th grade. Check back this Thursday to see who the winners are!

Aladdin Jr. Culver's Night is this coming Tuesday! Join us at the Hwy 20/I-94 location (722 S. Sylvania Avenue) on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Please mention "UGES Aladdin Jr." when you order. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the UGES Spring Musical. The cast, crew and directing team thank you for your support!

With volleyball season coming to a close, it's time for boys and girls track! Track sign up for 6th-8th grade students is right around the corner! There will be sign up sheets posted by the gym locker rooms starting Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27. The first practice is Monday, April 8th, right after spring break. Get ready for another fun season!

Good luck to all of our band students who will be participating in the Solo and Ensemble contest at Yorkville Elementary School tomorrow, Saturday, March 23! 6th grade participants: Lilly J., Kylie S., Lucas B., Rylan K., Patrick O., Jaxon W., Leona S., Annabel G., and Savanna W. 7th grade participants: Maddie S., Sarah B., Aubrie D., Autumn D., Lexi H., and Colton K. 8th grade participants: Brooke D., and Scarlett P. All of us at UGES are cheering for you! GO PONIES!

Read-a-thon Update...Only ONE week to go! What an amazing job so far!!! As of this afternoon, UGES students have raised $4,182. It's not too late to sign up or make a pledge. Family members can sign up their student at anytime during the Read-a-thon (March 18-28) by visiting the following link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto Scroll down to the bottom left side of the page under group standings" and click on "add participant." Students will receive a bookmark if they are signed up by tomorrow, Friday, March 22. Supporters, family and friends of UGES can still make a general donation to the read-a-thon by visiting the following link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto/donate To make a pledge to a specific UGES student visit the following link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto No pledge amount is too small. UGES students will benefit from your donation. It will help fund bussing for future fieldtrips, upcoming PTO Events (Family Fun Night) and school supplies in the classrooms. Thank you for supporting the Read-a-thon and for encouraging your student to read!

Good luck to our AWESOME boys and girls volleyball teams in the Conference Championship Tournament tonight! Boys play at Trevor-Wilmot at 4:00 p.m. Girls play at Raymond at 4:00 p.m. GO PONIES!

Mark your calendar for the upcoming spring choir concerts. The 3rd and 4th grade concert is next Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. at Union Grove Elementary School (Large Gym). Doors will open for grandparents/family members at 1:00 p.m. for the the 1:30 p.m. performance and 6:00 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. performance. Please enter through the main entrance by the office. The 5th-8th grade choir concert will take place on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union Grove High School Performance Center.

The 7th/8th grade elective choir put on an amazing show last evening at the Union Grove High School Performance Center! Thank you to all of the guests and family members who showed up to support Choralfest. Hope you enjoyed the performance!

"Pony Pride Day" is tomorrow! Let's support the boys and girls volleyball teams by wearing UGES spirit wear or school colors to show our Pony Pride! Help cheer our teams on to another victory as they compete in the conference championship tournament on Thursday!

The deadline to sign up for the UGES Summer Enrichment Program is this Friday, March 22. The UGES Summer Enrichment program is for students entering grades 2-7 in the fall of 2024. This year's program is themed as a "Summer to Explore". It will take place June 11-27. This summer we will explore a ropes course, tour American Family Field, visit Sky Zone, and splash around at Kalahari. If you are interested, ask your homeroom teacher for a sign up form, pick one up from the main office, or reach out to Ms. Tenhagen or Mr. Kasprowicz.

The Aladdin Jr. cast and crew is seeking donations (cases of water, individual bags of chips, individual boxes of candy/treats and 12 packs of soda) for their upcoming Aladdin Jr. performances that they can sell at the concession stand on April 19 and 20th. If you are willing and able to help out, please visit the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084AADA62EA6FB6-48240522-concession#/ All donations can be dropped off to the main office between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cast, crew and directing team thank you for your support!

ChoralfestTonight!!! Come see past and current UGES students perform at Choralfest tonight at 7:00 pm at Union Grove High School! Professor Greg Berg from Carthage College will be the guest clinician conducting three large group pieces! It's going to be a great night!

Congratulations to both the boys' and girl's A-teams for winning their divisional playoff games last night. As a result, both teams have advanced to the conference championship tournament which will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 21. The boys will play the Wheatland Warhawks at 4:00 p.m. at Trevor-Wilmot Grade School and the girls will take on the Mustangs from Brookwood at 4:00 p.m. at Raymond Elementary School. A special congratulations to the boys' A-team on being the #1 seed and for winning all of their matches last night! Good Luck Ponies!

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all of our students who represented Union Grove Elementary School at the Western Racine Forensics League Contest last night at Washington-Caldwell School. Here are the results: Lucia S. (8th grade) - 2nd place (Poetry), Olivia B. (8th grade) - 1st place (Extemporaneous Speaking), Austen H. (6th grade) - 1st place (Four Minute Oration), and Sutton L. (7th grade) - 1st place (Four Minute Oration). Great job students! You made UGES proud!

The deadline to sign up for the PTO "VIP Dance" is next Thursday, March 28. Please drop off registration forms/money in an envelope to the main office. This event is open to 4K through 8th grade students and their special VIP. Any questions about the VIP Dance can be directed to PTO@uges.k12.wi.us