Tipler Middle School & ALPs
Newsletter April 2023
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION begins at 7:45AM
BREAKFAST begins in the cafeteria at 7:55AM
**EFFECTIVE JANUARY 23, 2023**
In an attempt to help with traffic safety the Oshkosh Police Department is implementing the following change on the corner of Bismarck Street and Eagle Street:
If you are going East on Bismarck you are required to take a right hand turn.
Police officers will be out to assist with this new change.
~ Please Slow Down ~
The corner of Bismarck and Eagle Streets can be especially dangerous for our students before and after school.
Please slow down and watch for pedestrians.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!
April Important Dates
April 3-6 - Student Council fundraiser
for Oshkosh Area Humane Society
April 4 - ROAR Schedule
April 4 - Track meetings during recess times
April 7 - NO SCHOOL
April 10 - 3:45-5:00 PM - 1st Track practice
April 11 - 7:00 PM - 6, 7 & 8 gr Choir Concert
April 13 - GT Literacy students to FVTC
April 13 - 6:00 PM - 4 & 5 gr Concert at Alberta Kimball
April 17 - 5:00 PM Washington DC Trip meeting
in Cafeteria
April 18 - 7:00 PM - Tipler Jazz JAM Concert
at North HS
April 19 - Kwik Trip order placed
April 21 - NO SCHOOL
April 24 - 4-5 graders to Junior Achievement
April 27 - 7th Graders UWO Experience field trip
THURSDAY the 27th!!
April 27 - GT Literacy students to FVTC
Wisconsin Forward Testing
Tipler/ALPs students will be completing the Wisconsin Forward Exams during the week of April 10-14. Please make every attempt to be sure your student is at school during this important testing time. Thank you!
UWO Experience!
SAVE the DATE!
**8th Grade Promotion will be held
on Friday, June 2nd at 10am**
Stay tuned for more details!
Student Council Fundraiser
Student council will be hosting a fundraiser for the Oshkosh Area Humane Society April 3-6!
Bring items to the office during homeroom all next week to support our local animal shelter. The grade level that donates the most items will earn a movie and snack afternoon. Thanks for your support!
Choir Concert
The 6th, 7th & 8th grade Choir Concert will be
Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm.
(students should report at 6:45pm)
DRESS CODE:
Wear something nice.
No sweatpants or sweatshirts!
-Mr. Lindley
Jazz JAM Concert
Come see the Tipler Jazz Band!
The Tipler Jazz Band will be participating in the Jazz JAM (Jazz Appreciation Month) Concert held on
Tuesday, April 18th at 7pm
in the Oshkosh North High School Auditorium.
Girls Go Forward
Girls Go Forward will be offered at Tipler this Spring!
(April 3rd thru May 10th)
Click below for more information!
FIRST Lego League Challenge
Dear Students and Parents,
We are currently accepting applications for the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Tipler and ALPs for the 2023-2024 competition season. FIRST is a non-profit organization devoted to helping young people in grades 4-8 to discover and develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math. Participants will learn how to master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions while gaining valuable career and life skills. For more information about FLL please visit their website at www.firstinspires.org/
We are currently accepting applications for the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Tipler and ALPs for the 2023-2024 competition season. FIRST is a non-profit organization devoted to helping young people in grades 4-8 to discover and develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math. Participants will learn how to master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions while gaining valuable career and life skills. For more information about FLL please visit their website at www.firstinspires.org/
The FLL Season Kick-off event will be in early August (date to be announced) and the team typically meets for one full week in August, and additional nights as needed, depending on coach availability. Occasional summer field trips may be scheduled and are not mandatory but we hope everyone can participate.
The meeting time for the Tipler/ALPs teams during the school year will all be after school in Tipler’s Tech Ed room (basement, below the gym), on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00– 6:00 pm, with additional dates as needed to prepare for competition.
The Wisconsin Regional competitions are in mid-November-December, with additional tournaments if the team advances. Sectionals are typically in late December, and the State Championship is typically in late February. Tournament dates will be announced by Wisconsin FLL later this fall.
Please contact alpslego@gmail.com to request an application for the 2023-2024 season. Applications are due Friday, April 28.
Thank you,
Coach Amy
Online Athletic Sign-Up
FORMS & PAYMENTS DUE BEFORE 1st PRACTICE
*Athletic Forms- must be completed online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
*Payments- may be made through the Parent Portal or in the Tipler Office with cash or check payable to "Perry Tipler Middle School"
Track Schedule
PRACTICES BEGiN April 10
ALL PRACTICES are 3:45-5:00 PM
NO PRACTICE April 7, 21 & May 12
May 2 - 4:00 PM
vs. South Park MS at North HS
May 4 - 4:00 PM
vs. Merrill MS at North HS
May 9 - 4:00 PM
vs, Webster MS at West HS
May 15 - 4:00 PM
vs. Traeger MS at West HS
May 25
4:30 PM -8th gr All-City Meet at West HS
4:00 PM -7th gr All-City Meet at North HS
Art News
Mark your calendars! Clear your schedules!
The Annual Tipler/ALPs Art Show is set!
Monday, May 15, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Perry Tipler Middle School Cafeteria
Both two and three-dimensional artwork from art students from this school year will be on display. Come see the talents and creativity of the 4th - 8th grade art students.
Arts Night
The Art Show will be a part of an Arts Night where the Tipler/ALPs 7th and 8th grade choir, band, and orchestra students will perform in the gym from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
Please join us for this celebration of our art and music students’ learning this school year!
**All artwork in the show is welcome to be taken home by their creator and/or family after the Arts Night has concluded.**
Newspaper needed!
The art rooms are always looking for newspaper donations to use with projects. Please consider saving any newspapers and drop them off at school or send them with your student(s).
If you have any questions or concerns regarding art projects or course happenings, please contact:
Mrs. Meyer
920-424-0320 ext. 6480
Mrs. Elgersma
920-424-0320 ext. 6289
Returning OASD Student Enrollment 2023-2024
March 31st-September 1st
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment -
Applications to attend another public school OUTSIDE of the OASD for the 2023-2024 school year are
due by 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Click below for more information and links to the applications:
Summer!
OASD 2023 Summer School
Online registration for the 2023 OASD Summer School program opens at 8 AM on Monday, March 6th and ends at 3 PM on Monday, March 31st.
Please read the following update to learn more:
2023 SUMMER CAMPS
Registration for the 2023 FVTC Summer Camps opens at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 1st.
Student Drop-off & Pick-up
Students being dropped off before school and picked up after school need to do so on Bismarck Street.
*Cars are NOT allowed in the circle drive.
*Please DO NOT stop or stand on Eagle Street.
*Please DO NOT drop-off/pick-up in our side
parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation in
keeping our students safe!
Attendance Procedure at ALPs Charter School
Parents/guardians are expected to notify the school by 9am on the day of absence.
Call 920-424-0349 - leave a message if the secretary does not answer.
ABSENCE REASONS:
*APPOINTMENT - state the date and time of the appointment.
*PERSONAL EXCUSE - you do not need to give a reason, but you can if you would like.
*ILL - state your child's symptoms or if they have received a diagnosis from a doctor. If more information is needed, a school nurse may give you a call back.
*VACATION - state the dates your child will be absent and when they are returning to school.
*VACATION - state the dates your child will be absent and when they are returning to school.
~ Thank you for helping us keep your student's attendance as accurate as possible ~
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March Photos
- Battle of the Books- State competition results
- 4-5 grades FCS Kitchen Crime Scene Investigation
- Mrs. Lambie's mom saved the day!
- 4-5 grades Cultural Fair prep & Cultural Fair
- 6, 7, 8 grades Cultural Fair preparations
- 6, 7, 8 grades Cultural Fair
- Health Class - CPR Education
