Tipler Tips

Happy End of Week, Tiger Families!

Here are some important updates and reminders about grade reporting as we enter into our first progress report window of the year. Click on this link to see a more detailed district update on progress reports.

Progress report grades will ONLY be visible in Canvas and not posted on Infinite Campus. Students and families will see multiple grades for each course representing different grading strands instead of an overall summary grade. When viewing grades, make sure you are looking at the summative strands and not the overall class total. At the end of each semester, semester grades will be reported via Infinite Campus.

Attached below, you will find resources with visuals to help you view grades in Canvas. Viewing scores on a computer is the best way to navigate Canvas. There is also a step-by-step guide for becoming a parent observer on Canvas:

• Parent Communication - MS Grade Check (Laptop/Desktop Version)

• Parent Communication - MS Grade Check (Mobile Version)

• Canvas Parent Observer Directions

• Canvas Tips for Families

• Formative vs Summative - Grading Information

Math grade information will also be reported via Forefront. We will send home physical copies of progress reports and QR codes for electronic access to Forefront. Here is a previous district communication about math grade reporting via Forefront.

The progress report window closes on October 26. This means you will see the most up-to-date grades in your student’s courses on October 27th.

We know navigating all the digital platforms isn't easy. If you have any questions about Canvas, proficiency scoring, need help becoming an observer, or just want to share feedback, please contact me, Nicki Fischer, or Blair Draxler.

We will also be having our Quarter 1 Parent Meeting on Tuesday November 3rd from 5:30-6:15. At this meeting we will be going over some student data, some cool things that are happening here at Tipler and more. Have a great weekend!

Mr. Tyler Umentum
Tipler Middle School Principal
(920) 424-0320 ext 5502
tyler.umentum@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

• 10/23- No School
• 10/27- 7th/8th grade band concert @ Tipler 7:00 pm
• 10/28- ALPs to the Planetarium
• 10/29- Halloween Dance @ Tipler 3:45pm- 5:00 pm
• 10/30- Halloween Dress up Day
• 11/10- Future You Career Expo (8th grade)
• 11/11- Veterans Day Assembly @ Tipler 2:50 pm
• 11/13- No School
• 11/17- Conferences 4:00-7:00 pm
• 11/20- Soaring Voices (7th and 8th grade girls Choir)
• 11/25-11/27- No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• 12/12- Band O Rama @ Oshkosh North Fieldhouse 6:00 pm
• 12/15- Orchestra Concert @ Tipler 7:00 pm
• 12/18- Musical :Mean Girls @ Tipler Gym 6:30 pm
• 12/23-12/31- Winter Break

Fundraiser for Tipler! Help support the students and staff and come eat out at PANDA EXPRESS and let's put the "FUN" in fundraiser!

What: Tipler Fundraiser

When: October 22nd 4:00-8:00 pm

Where: Panda Express Oshkosh

Promo Code For Online Orders: 3867352

Halloween Dance Presented By Student Council
Date: Thursday, 10/29
Time: 3:45-5:00
What You Need To Know:
Concessions available for purchase. Cash Only
Students will not have access to phones; they will remain in their lockers
Students may not leave and come back into the dance after 3:45.

Students who have been issued an OSS after September 15th for physical behaviors, AODA violations, weapons, or threats will not be allowed to attend.

Halloween Dress Up 10/30:
To ensure that all of our students can celebrate safely and comfortably, please review our costume guidelines with your child before they get dressed for the festivities:

Costume & Dress Code Guidelines
Standard School Dress Code Applies: All costumes must comply with our everyday school dress code policies regarding appropriate coverage, length, and content.

Hats & Hoods Allowed; No Full Face Masks: Festive hats, wigs, and hoods are completely fine to wear! However, full face masks are strictly prohibited so that staff can easily identify every student throughout the day.

No Full Face Makeup: To maintain clear student identification and safety, full face makeup is not permitted. Minimal accents (like a painted cat nose or small face detail) are fine, but face coverage must be minimal.

Cultural Respect: We ask that costume choices respect all cultures and backgrounds. Please ensure costumes do not perpetuate stereotypes or appropriate cultural traditions.

Keep It Friendly (No Violence, Weapons, or Blood): Halloween at school is a family-friendly environment. Costumes should be fun and non-threatening—violent, gory, or overly scary costumes are not allowed. Fake weapons of any kind (swords, knives, guns, props) and fake blood are strictly prohibited.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe, inclusive, and fun. We appreciate your support in making this Halloween and dance a memorable event for all our students!

Early Intervention Conferences will take place at Tipler Middle School on Thursday, October 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These conferences are by invitation only and focus on students who have scored a "1" in one or more academic strands, or students whose teachers believe a parent-teacher meeting would support their ongoing success. Invitations will be sent out soon—please watch for an email or phone call. We encourage you to make every effort to schedule a time so we can partner together for your child's educational success.

If wanting to meet with a teacher and they have not contacted you, please reach out to them directly to set up a time to meet.

Thank you!

Click the links below to sponsor the cost of Field Trips or help sponsor Tipler Middle School with PBIS initiatives, staff appreciation, and more!

Field Trips

General Donations

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  • Herd Field Trip: January 21st, 2027

  • Deadline to Sign Up: December 1st

  • Cost: $18 per student

• Eligibility

  • • Within 30 School Days of the event

      • Zero instances of OSS:

        • AODA Violations

        • Physical Altercations or Fighting

        • Weapons Violations

        • Posting threatening messages on social media

        • Off-campus fights or threats that disrupt the school day

        • Weapons violations that disrupt the school day

      • If a student has an In-School Suspension, the administration may use its discretion in determining eligibility to attend.

What is i-Ready? The i-Ready assessment is given to students across OASD three times a year to monitor growth and progress in the areas of reading and mathematics. So how does it work? The i-Ready Inform (previously known as the i-Ready Diagnostic) is an adaptive test. At the beginning of the year the test will start one grade level below the student's current grade level in school. Questions will adjust in difficulty based on correct and incorrect responses. The test is actually designed for students to get half of the questions incorrect to narrow in on a score. School staff use the test results to help identify areas of strength, areas of growth, and as a way to identify students who may need an extra layer of support. Students use the data to monitor their progress and identify their strengths. Each student will use last year's data to set goals for this year during home base. Families are mailed test results to help know if their students are growing and how best to support their students in their academics.

So how can you best support your students? Talk to them about their test results and goals they have set for the year. The assessment is designed to be challenging; encourage your student to keep at it even when it gets tough! Work on having a consistent bedtime and wake-up time and eat breakfast to be ready and alert at school. Test results do not define students, but they can help us identify areas where support is needed. Please reach out to the building instructional support teacher, Nicki Fischer, with questions regarding your students i-Ready scores (nicole.fischer@oshkosh.k12.wi.us).

i-Ready Windows 2026-27 (students will take their math and reading i-Ready at school within these dates):

Fall: September 1st - September 18th

Winter: January 4th - January 15th

Spring: May 3rd - May 21st

Interested in Wave Robotics?

Join the Mini- FRC Competition hosted by the Wave Robotics FRC team!

Cost: $50

Grades 6-12

Dates: December 5th & 6th

Location: Oshkosh North High School

The Oshkosh Area School District has streamlined the process for handling field trip consents through the Online School Registration process (OLR). When you register your students for school you will sign the universal form for all field trips for your student for that school year. You will always have the option to opt out of a field trip once the registration opens for that field trip. Payments, and opt-outs will be made through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. All field trip management—whether you are making a payment or choosing to opt your student out—can now be completed directly online via a computer or the mobile app.

Below are the step-by-step directions to guide you through the process.

Step-by-Step Directions for Field Trip Payment / Opt-Out

1. Log in to Infinite Campus

   • Access your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account on a computer or open the IC Parent App on your mobile device.

   • Note for District Employees: You must log in using a separate parent account rather than your employee login. Contact your SIS manager if you require login assistance.

   • Portal Resets: If you need your Parent Portal password or account reset, complete the online request form; resets are processed within 1 business day.

2. Navigate to the School Store

   • Once logged in, locate and select "School Store" from the main menu.

3. Select Your Child's School

   • Choose the school associated with the child for whom you are completing the form or payment.

   • Note: A separate consent/payment process must be completed for each child.

4. Select the Recipient

   • Click on "Recipient" to choose your child. Only students enrolled in the selected school will populate in this list.

5. Select Payment Option or Opt Out

   • Choose your preferred payment option for the field trip, or select OPT OUT if your student will not be participating.

6. Confirm Selection

   • Your selection will display on the screen.

   • If you chose to opt out, click on the provided Opt OUT link to complete the final confirmation step.

What Parents Need to Know: Our Updated Field Trip Process:

We have updated our field trip procedures to streamline communication and improve the administrative process for families. Please review the key details below:

• One-Time Blanket Permission: Parents provide consent for all field trips during Annual Online Registration, covering the entire academic year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).

• Automatic Opt-In Status: Once online registration is completed, students are automatically opted-in for scheduled field trips.

• Managing Specific Trips: Upon receiving notification of an upcoming trip, log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and visit the School Store to submit payments or opt out of that specific event.

• Strict Deadlines: All payments and opt-out requests must be completed at least two weeks prior to the trip date. For extenuating circumstances, please contact your school secretary promptly.

• Mandatory Registration: Completing Annual Online Registration is required for field trip participation. Students with incomplete registrations will not appear in the School Store system.

If you need technical support or require alternative arrangements, please contact your child's school secretary.

We are excited to share information regarding the upcoming Middle School Fall sports season! If your child is interested in participating, please review the necessary steps below to ensure they are cleared for the first day of practice.

Important Deadlines

Practice for Fall sports begins in September. Annual Registration must be completed by September 1, 2026, but students must have their registration finalized before they are allowed to participate in any practices or games.

Registration Steps

Step 1: Annual Online Registration

New this year, all High School Athletic Forms—including concussion info, sudden cardiac arrest awareness, and waivers—are now part of the Annual Online Registration in your Parent Portal. Only parents/guardians in the primary household can complete this process.

To verify your status, log into the Parent Portal, click on "Online Registration," and ensure the status is listed as "Complete."

• Parent Portal Link

• Annual Registration Directions

• Parent Portal Reset Link

Step 2: Enroll via the School Store

Once your annual registration is confirmed, you must enroll your child in their specific sport through the Infinite Campus School Store.

If you are in your school store, and your the active sport is not available for sign up, that means you did not complete your Annual Registration process, as provided above. Complete your Annual Registration, then the store will populate for you.

Note: No payment is required to complete the registration process

• Parent Portal Link

• School Store Directions

School Store Opening Dates

School Stores for each Sport will open on the dates below:

Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country - Grades - 06, 07, 08 - August 1, 2026

Girls’ Volleyball - Grades - 07, 08 - August 1, 2026

Boys’ Basketball - Grades - 07, 08 - September 14, 2026

Girls' Basketball - Grades - 07, 08 - November 9, 2026

Boys' and Girls' Wrestling - Grades - 06, 07, 08 - January 4, 2027

Boys' and Girls' Track - Grades - 07, 08 - March 15, 2027

Please note: Winter and Spring sports will open one month before the first day of practice

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's Dean of Students at the main number of your child's school.

Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting our student-athletes!

Register for basketball in the school store.

If you are in your school store, and your the active sport is not available for sign up, that means you did not complete your Annual Registration process, as provided above. Complete your Annual Registration, then the store will populate for you.

Note: No payment is required to complete the registration process

• Parent Portal Link

• School Store Directions

Girls Basketball Registration to open November 6th

Boys Basketball:

7th grade schedule

8th grade schedule

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! Just a few reminders from your school nurse:

• If your child requires medication to be given at school, please complete a medication request and have your healthcare provider sign it. School staff cannot administer medications without your consent, the provider’s signature, and original labeled medication bottles. If medications need to be cut in half, parents must do that prior to sending the medication to school. The information on the medication sheet must match the information on the medication bottle.

• Please report any changes in your child’s health to school as soon as possible.

You can email me at stefanie.rebholz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us and I will

contact you regarding school interventions. If your child has a health plan in place, you should have received an email with the plan attached. Please update and return as soon as possible.

• If your child has a serious allergy requiring antihistamines or an epipen at school, please provide that by the first day of school, with a completed Allergy plan.

• Students with asthma are allowed to carry their rescue inhaler at school to use as needed. Please have your provider complete this Asthma plan and indicate that your student may self-carry.

• If your child has a seizure disorder, please complete this Seizure Action Plan and have it signed by your provider.

• All diabetic students must have emergency supplies and testing equipment provided by parents. The school nurse will need an updated diabetic plan in place prior to the start of school. Please be sure to contact the doctor's office to get updated diabetic orders sent to the school.

• Immunization requirements for 2026-2027 school year:

7th Grade Immunization Requirements

(First dose given at age 11, before entering 7th grade)

A Meningococcal conjugate immunization is now required before entering 7th grade per Wisconsin State Law. The meningococcal must be an ACWY containing Meningococcal vaccine.

A Tdap immunization is required before entering 7th grade as required by Wisconsin State Law.

Please inform your school of the immunizations your child

has received by emailing the school nurse your child’s name

and date of immunization.

School Nurse: Stefanie Rebholz, RN

Email: stefanie.rebholz@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

If you choose to sign a waiver, please contact your school office or click on this link student immunization record to obtain the paperwork. On the paperwork, you will need to complete Step 1, Step 4 and Step 5, sign and return to your school at the start of 7th grade.

Forms may be dropped off at your child’s school office.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Stefanie Rebholz, RN

920-424-4090 ext 3034 (office)

920-379-3254 (text/cell)

. Have a wonderful school year!

Contact Info:

Main Office: 920-424-0320

Principal :Tyler Umentum 920-424-0320 x 5502

Dean of Students: Jerry De Long 920-424-0320 x 5554

Counselor: Brian Casey 920-424-0320 x 5511

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.

~ Thank you for helping us keep your student's attendance as accurate as possible ~

Playground Supervision begins at 7:45 am

Breakfast begins in the cafeteria at 7:55 am

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!