Union Grove Elementary School

Ms. Chizek's and Ms. Carpenter's 6th grade classes had some fun making ancient Egyptian pyramids this week.

The 6th-8th grade Valentine Dance is tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the 5-8 cafeteria. It's going to be a fun night for our students. Just a friendly reminder to all parents/guardians that students will enter through door #21 which is in the back of the school by the 5-8 cafeteria near the baseball diamonds. After entering the school, no student will be allowed to leave until the dance is over. Rules of the handbook and school policies apply at dances (the dress code must be followed). Also, parents/guardians should be ready at 8:00 p.m. to pick up their student(s) after the dance. Snacks will also be available for purchase - Pizza, soda, water and candy are all $2.00. Chips are $1.00

Championship Send-Off Parade - The entire school was cheering for the boys A -Team as they paraded up and down the halls before their championship basketball game vs. Yorkville on Thursday, February 9. The UGES Pony Mascot led the way, followed by the cheer team and eventually the A-Team. The UGES "Pony Pride" spirit was at an all time high during the parade. Students made dozens of signs wishing the team good luck as they held them up in the air while chanting "Go Ponies, Go Ponies, Go Ponies!"

Butter Braid orders will be distributed on Saturday, February 10 beginning at 11:05 a.m. Please park in the back parking lot by the baseball fields and enter through door #22 by the band room to pick up your orders.

The boys conference basketball finals continue tonight at UGES. The Salem vs. Wheatland game begins at 4:00 p.m. in the large gym, followed by Union Grove vs. Yorkville at 5:00 p.m. If you can’t make it to the game, live stream the basketball finals here: https://seasoncast.com/uges Congratulations and good luck to all of the teams who made it to the conference finals!

Tomorrow is a special Pony Pride Day! Students, staff and fans attending the boys basketball playoff game are invited to wear UGES Spirit Wear or school colors to support the A-Team as they play in the championship game. Let's show our Pony Pride and help cheer "our team" on to one final victory! GO PONIES!

Some of our 6th-8th grade UGES band students had the opportunity to join students from Yorkville and Union Grove High School to play with the pep band at the high school girls basketball game on Tuesday, February 6.

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball A-Team on a fantastic game last night in the conference playoffs. They have advanced to the championship game which will take place tomorrow, Thursday, February 8 vs. the Yorkville Rams at 5:00 p.m. at Union Grove Elementary School in the large gym. All UGES fans in attendance are encouraged to wear red & white to show support for Coach Penzel and the boys. Good luck Ponies!

Announcing another fun-filled spirit week presented by Student Council! UGES Students and Staff will be participating in Valentine Spirit Week starting next Monday, February 12 through Thursday, February 15.

The Boys Conference Basketball Playoffs continue tonight at UGES. The Yorkville vs. Salem game begins at 4:00 p.m. in the large gym, followed by Union Grove vs. Wheatland at 5:00 p.m. If you can’t make it to the game, live stream the basketball playoffs here: https://seasoncast.com/uges

6th-8th Grade Valentine Dance permission slips and entry fee of $3.00 are due in TWO DAYS (Wednesday, February 7) to the main office by 2:45 p.m. Please keep in mind that after 2:45 p.m. no permission slips or money will be accepted (including at the door the day of the dance). Extra permission slips are available in the main office. The dance will take place on Friday, February 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the 5th-8th grade cafeteria.

Only 4 days remaining to place your Earth Day t-shirt order. All orders and payment are due to Mrs. Bednarek or the main office this Friday, February 9th by 3:00 p.m. Students and staff will be wearing the t-shirts on Earth Day (Monday, April 22). Earth Day t-shirt order forms are available in the Daily Express Newsletter link on the UGES Website and in the main office.

The Boys Conference Basketball Playoffs begin at UGES Tonight. The Wheatland vs. Brookwood game begins at 4:00 p.m. in the large gym, followed by Union Grove vs. Bristol at 5:00 p.m. If you can’t make it to the game, live stream the basketball playoffs here: https://seasoncast.com/uges The conference playoffs will continue tomorrow, February 6th and on Thursday, February 8 at Union Grove Elementary School. Check the UGES Website/Facebook tomorrow morning for the Tuesday, February 6 playoff schedule and game times.

It's another GREAT start to another GREAT week at UGES. It's Counselor Appreciation Week. Mrs. Mork and Mrs. Weber, YOU ARE THE BEST! We appreciate you!

More fun pictures from Teacher "Slime Fest." What a great day for our students and staff!

The Teacher "Slime Fest" was a huge success. One by one, Mr. Cleven, Ms. Tenhagen, Ms. Passe (a last minute addition), Mr. Penzel and Mr. Sams had pink and green slime dumped all over them. Nearly 900 students packed the gym to witness the exciting event. In case you missed it, here is the link to watch a recording of the Pony Pride Ticket Assembly https://seasoncast.com/uges

UGES is proudly supporting "National Wear Red Day" to help raise awareness for cardiovascular disease. Ms. Passe's (Kindergarten), Ms. Bednarek's (5th), and Mr. Cleven' s (6th) grade classes "showing off" their red.

Congrats to our attendance award winners for January! Jaxon B, Theodore A, and. Madelyn A! Thank you to Dairy Queen of Union Grove, Mulberry's, and Marcus Theatres for sponsoring our Attendance Incentive Program!

The UGES "Slime Fest" begins in just a few short hours. The pink and green slime is being made. It's going to be awesome! UGES Families can join in on the fun. Just click, watch and enjoy the show. The event will be live streamed here beginning at 2:10 p.m. https://seasoncast.com/uges

The Makerspace Room is now open for 5th-8th graders after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Tomorrow, Friday, February 2 there will be a special open house after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m. for students to come check out all the fun things they can do. Hope to see you there!