Tipler Middle School & ALPs
Newsletter January 2024
Perry Tipler Middle School
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION begins at 7:45am.
BREAKFAST begins in the cafeteria at 7:55am.
January Events:
Dec 22-Jan 1
NO SCHOOL - Happy Holidays!
Jan 8
6pm - West HS 8 gr Orientation
Jan 9
Group Photos in the morning
Jan 11
5pm - North HS 8 gr Orientation
Jan 15
NO SCHOOL
9am-4pm - Ski Club
Jan 17
10:20am-2:30pm - Tipler/ALPs to Herd game
Jan 19
- END of SEMESTER 1 -
Jan 22
NO SCHOOL for students staff development
Jan 26
4-10pm - Ski Club
Wishing our Tipler/ALPs Students, Families & Staff a FUN & SAFE Winter Break!
Ski Club
UPCOMING SKI DATES:
January 15 (no school day) 9am-4pm
January 26 - 4-10pm
February 8 - 4-10pm
February 23 - 4-10pm
NOTE: Registration is closed
Tipler/ALPs - HERD UP!
On Wednesday, January 17th, Tipler/ALPs will be attending the Wisconsin Herd basketball game to celebrate the many positive behaviors we see everyday!
The cost will be $15
(includes the bus ride, game ticket and lunch at the arena)
**SCHOOL STORE CLOSES TODAY (December 21) AT MIDNIGHT.
Be sure to complete permission forms and submit payments.
**NO PAPER FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
*Students must meet behavior and attendance requirements to be eligible to attend this field trip.
You’re invited to join in the fun of the Kids Heart Challenge service-learning program to benefit our students, school community and the American Heart Association.
ACTIVITIES ENDING & DONATIONS DUE:
Friday, January 26
Lego League News
FLL Team Baksteen Valken is excited to share the results from our Sectional Tournament on Saturday, December 16 in Waukesha. Competing with 29 other teams from around the state, the team gave a fantastic presentation about their project A.R.C.H: The Archive and Repository for Continuing Humanity. You can learn more about their research project by visiting their website:
Baksteen Valken finished in the top four teams at the tournament, winning a Core Values Award, and earning a nomination for the Champion's Award. The team also placed 3rd overall for the robot game high score. We have a lot of work ahead to improve our robot performance and make improvements to our project and website before the State Championship on Sunday, January 21 at Madison College.
Athletics
Online Athletic Sign-Up
FORMS & PAYMENTS DUE BEFORE 1st PRACTICE
Athletic Forms- must be completed online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Payments- must be made online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Pre-order your yearbook today!
Yearbook sales will ONLY be done online by clicking the link below.
Enter "Tipler Middle School"
Click "buy a yearbook"
Enter your student's name and homeroom teacher.
Enter your credit card information.
Cost is $18
Sale ENDS March 29, 2024
8th Annual Golf Outing
SAVE THE DATE
The 8th Annual Tipler/ALPs Golf outing is set for May 18th.
We would love for you to be a part of an awesome tradition that helps raise funds for our schools.
Do you like to golf?
You could make a team of 4.
Do you want to help, but are unable to attend?
You could create a gift basket or have your place of employment create a gift basket for a raffle prize.
This is our biggest fundraiser to support students and we would love for you to help out.
THANK YOU!
Online Field Trip Sign-Up
Sign-up for all field trips is done through the School Store on your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Click below for step-by-step instructions.
Volunteer Application Process
*Scroll to the bottom of the webpage and click on "Volunteer Application Process" to get started.
Attendance Procedure at Perry Tipler Middle School
Parents/guardians are expected to notify the school by 9am on the day of absence(s).
Call 920-424-0320
- leave a message if the secretaries do not answer.
ABSENCE REASONS:
*APPOINTMENT - state the date and time of pick-up for 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 ~
~ Please Slow Down in our School Zones ~
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!
PARENTS: HOW TO..
Sign up for and/or reset
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Become a Canvas Observer
Feel free to email Tim Kohl at
if you need assistance.
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"Perry Tipler Middle/ALPs Charter"
Community Links
Stay connected with what's happening in our community!
Be sure to check your student’s fees in Infinite Campus.
Student fees will follow them all through their school career in Oshkosh Area School District and can make them ineligible for participation in some activities.