Union Grove Elementary School

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 🚒!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Softball at UGES Tonight - Only A Team Boys and Girls games will be held tonight beginning at 4:00 p.m. (possibly earlier) on Pete Maurice Field (Bronco Select Field). Boys Team will play first. There are no B Team games this evening. Picture night is still on for this evening for all A Team & B Team softball players as well as all cross country athletes. All B Team softball players and cross country athletes can be picked up in the front of the school at 4:00 p.m.

Power has been restored at UGES. A special "thank you" to all of our students and staff for doing an amazing job staying focused and working through the outage. See you at the end of the day at 2:45 p.m. We are on a regular end of the day dismissal schedule.

Cross Country Practice Changes Coming Up: There will be a full practice on Tuesday, Sept. 26 (Picture Night) from 3:00-4:00 p.m. instead of a short practice. On Tuesday, October 3 there will be a short practice from 3:00-3:30 p.m. instead of a full practice.

Aladdin Jr. is coming to UGES. Casting call and auditions will be held in December and are open to all 5th-8th grade students. Show dates are April 19th and 20th. You won't want to miss it! Check out our Virtual Backpack for more information.

UGES PTO Trunk or Treat is Coming Soon!…Families, if you would like to decorate a trunk and hand out candy please email: pto@uges.k12.wi.us Visit the Virtual Backpack Link for more information.

Family Skate Night is Thursday, September 28 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at TraXside Skating in Burlington. Visit the Virtual Backpack Link on the UGES Website for event details. A portion of each admission will be donated back to our school. Please bring the TraXside Flyer which will be sent home with each student so that UGES receives credit.