Union Grove Elementary School

It was a great day of learning and fun at UGES during "Whiteout Wednesday." Mrs. Storm-Voltz (4K - P.M.), Mrs. Nelson's (4K A.M. and P.M.) and Mrs. Orcutt's (4th grade) classes taking part in the festivities.

"Preparing for the Future" - 8th graders learning about career pathways available at Union Grove High School in their STEM class. Check out the UGES Website (NEWS section) for full story.

4K classes enjoyed touring the 4th grade’s gingerbread houses in the library with the second grade helpers! GREAT TEAMWORK STUDENTS!

Student Council Holiday Door Decorating Results for 5th-8th Grades...Last week Mrs. Ninneman's (Kindergarten) and Mrs. Effinger's (1st grade) classes won the 4K-4th grade holiday door decorating contest. This week student council judged the 5th -8th grade doors. CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Chizek's (6th grade) and Mrs. Reinhold's (7th grade) classes for being chosen as the winning homerooms. All four classrooms will be treated to a hot chocolate/popcorn party by Student Council. Thank you to all of our students who helped decorate doors and made all of the hallways look festive at UGES these past few weeks!

Room 105 (Mrs. Storm-Voltz) and "1st Grade Buddies" visited the gingerbread house displays in the library which were made by our AWESOME 4th graders!

It's "Whiteout Wednesday"...Ms. Ninneman's (Kindergarten), Ms. Passe (1st grade), Ms. Callewaert (2nd), Ms. Bednarek (5th), Mr. Topercer (5th), and Mr. Cleven's (6th) grade classes getting into the holiday spirit!

Good luck to all of our spelling bee students this morning as they participate in the UGES Spelling Bee! Look for a full list of participants in today's Daily Express on the UGES Website.

UGES is on a roll celebrating "Holiday Spirit Week." Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 20 is "Whiteout Wednesday." Students and staff will be wearing a lot of white clothing. We have to make up for the lack of SNOW so far this winter!

Ms. Flintrop's 4th grade class taking a picture outside their AWESOME door that they decorated for the holidays. GREAT JOB!

It was a great day @ UGES! "Crazy/Holiday Socks Day" was a HUGE SUCCESS! Here are Mrs. Storm-Voltz's (4K Classes), Ms. Olson and Ms. Callewaert's (2nd Grade Classes) and Mrs. Obermeyer (from the office) showing off their fancy socks!

Mrs. Johnsen's 5th grade class was "DECKED OUT" for "Crazy/Holiday Socks Day!"

Boys Basketball Game Tonight! Join us for the first boys basketball HOME GAME of the season vs. Randall. B-Team game starts at 4:00 p.m. (Large Gym). A-Team follows the B-Game (Large Gym). C-Team game begins at 4:00 p.m. (Small Gym). Grab some snacks at the concession stand from our student council members and cheer our PONIES ONTO ANOTHER VICTORY!

It's Crazy/Holiday Socks Day! Ms. Ninneman (Kindergarten), Ms. Passe (1st grade), Ms. Knab(1st grade), Mr. Topercer (5th grade), Ms. Bednarek (5th grade), and Mr. Cleven's (6th grade) students enjoying the day!

"Holiday Spirit Week" continues at UGES Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, with Crazy/Holiday Socks Day! Check back for more great pictures of our students having a little fun leading up to the holidays!

"Red and Green Day" pictures from Ms. Nelson (4k), Ms. Ninneman (Kindergarten), Ms. Passe (1st), Ms. Callewaert ( 2nd), Mr. Topercer (5th), and Ms. Bednarek's (5th) grade classes.

Holiday Spirit Week is in full force! Mrs. Storm Voltz's A.M. and P.M. classes showing off their red and green.

Good luck to all of our amazing students who will be auditioning today and tomorrow for the UGES spring musical. We are all looking forward to seeing you in the upcoming production of Aladdin Jr. this spring! It's going to be AWESOME!

This past weekend the boys basketball teams participated in the Riverview Comet Classic. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to both the A & B Teams on their Championship Tournament Wins! Great job boys!

The 5th-8th grade band students put on an outstanding winter band concert this past week! Thank you to all of the UGES Families and Guests for joining us for this special evening. Check out the UGES Website (news story) to read about all of the concert details.

Mr. Cleven, Ms. Chizek and Ms. Carpenter's rooms showing off their "Ugly Sweaters." Fantastic job 6th grade!