Union Grove Elementary School

The UGES Read-a-thon was a huge success. Great job UGES students. You helped raise $4,834 through all of your reading efforts! Wow! That's a lot of reading!

UGES Families: Spring Break is Friday, March 29 through Sunday, April 7. School will resume on Monday, April 8. From all of us at UGES, we wish you and your family a safe, fun and enjoyable spring break!

4K wishing everyone a happy spring break!

Ms. Passe's 1st grade class read "The Great Eggscape," learning about animal habitats and camouflage. They painted a "habitat" and then camouflaged an egg. Habitats were set on desks and students had to select an egg to see if they could match it to the correct habitat. Some were very tricky!

Ms. Kieffer's kindergarten class spent the week doing jellybean math, tulip painting, making spring cards, and showing their Pony Pride! They also did a "Peep" writing activity and enjoyed eating them when they were all done!

8th grade students learned valuable CPR skills in Ms. Marshall's science class today. What a great activity for our 8th grade students to be a part of.

Who wants to see Mr. Hansen work all day from the roof of the school? It could become a reality! Beginning April 8th-26th, Student Council will be sponsoring a food drive. All UGES students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items and place them in the barrels by the main office beginning Monday, April 8. If we fill 10 barrels, Mr. Hansen will be on the roof. Let's get this done UGES! We can do it!

Everyone is gearing up this afternoon for the "Students vs. Staff Dodgeball Game." The final results are in for the "March Pony Pride Ticket Challenge." Congratulations to 3rd and 5th grades for earning the most tickets this past month for doing great things in and around the school. As a result, they will be playing in a fun game of dodgeball against UGES staff members. The entire school will be there to watch. It's going to be a blast! What a great way to end the week as we head into spring break!

Room 104 (Ms. Ninneman's kindergarten class) used Peeps for reading, writing, and math activities today. The kids loved describing them, counting them, and eating them at the end!

Ms. Passe's first grade class was having a little spring time fun going on a "bunny scavenger hunt" throughout the school this morning. Great job students! Hope you had fun!

The Green Committee presents the "UGES Can Drive" beginning April 22 through April 26. Begin collecting aluminum cans now and drop them off during Earth Week to the UGES front parking lot. Please place bags in the back of the UGES truck that will parked there beginning Monday, April 22.

With so many great things happening around UGES, here are a few friendly reminders of some important deadlines/due dates so you and your student(s) don't miss out: Summer Enrichment forms and PTO "VIP Dance" registration forms are due tomorrow (Thursday, March 28) to the main office. The last day to make a pledge for the UGES Read-a-thon is also tomorrow. Visit this link to make a last minute general donation to the UGES Read-A-Thon: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto/donate or visit the following link to make a pledge to a specific UGES student: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto There are also only a few days left to order a 2023-24 UGES yearbook (deadline to order is Sunday, April 7th). Visit the following link to review the available yearbook packages and to place a yearbook order. Use Yearbook ID Code: 5624324 https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

It's "Pony Pride Day" tomorrow! Students & Staff - Don't forget to wear your UGES spirit wear or school colors. The final results for the "March Pony Pride Ticket Challenge" will be announced tomorrow morning. Which grade levels will be taking on the UGES Staff in a fun game of dodgeball on Thursday afternoon? Check back tomorrow morning for the "final results" update.

It's going to be a great track season! Coach Kuper wanted to share the following track schedule so parents/guardians know what to expect for upcoming track practices and meets. The first practice starts right after spring break on Monday, April 8. Looking forward to a great season! Visit the following link to access the schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PhcR4GdNWl2s_pxkZHuEWZ9F-Zu1EYKAiDjZ9D5jR8U/edit?usp=sharing

Students in Ms. Bednarek's 5th grade class were doing a little spring planting. They were learning about plants by growing their own radishes, peas, barley, clover and corn.

2nd grade students in Mrs. Callewaert’s class practice some Easter egg math and language arts review skills!

UGES "Read-A-Thon" update! Keep up the great job UGES students! As of today you have helped raise $4,675 through all of your fantastic reading efforts! There are only TWO days left for UGES supporters, friends, and families to make a final pledge! Please visit the following link to make a GENERAL DONATION to the Read-A-Thon: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto/donate To make a pledge to a specific UGES student visit this link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ugespto UGES students thank you for your support! It will help pay for bussing for their fieldtrips, fund future PTO events (Family Fun Night), and provide additional school supplies in the classrooms.

It's Aladdin Jr. t-shirt day tomorrow! Wear your "Aladdin Jr. T-Shirt" of "Purple" to show support for the cast, crew and directors! Only 24 days until the BIG SHOW! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, here's the link: https://uges.ludus.com/

Tonight is "Aladdin Jr. Culver's Night" from 5:00-10:00 p.m. at the Hwy 20/I-94 location (722 S. Sylvania Avenue). Please mention "UGES Aladdin Jr." when you order. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the UGES Spring Musical. Hope you can join us!

Great news!!! Due to the popularity of the upcoming Aladdin Jr. performances, the cast, crew and directing team have opened up 50 additional seats for each of their THREE shows!!! You may want to consider ordering your tickets NOW, because once they are sold out they will not be adding any additional seating. To order your tickets please visit the following link: https://uges.ludus.com/