Bumpus E-NEWS!
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Bumpus Middle School
PE Instagram : bumpus_bucs_p.e
Email: bumpuspr@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/bumpus
Location: 6055 Flemming Parkway, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUMPUSMS/
Twitter: @RFBumpus
CHARACTER CORNER
Truthfulness is being honest and sincere with others.
“The object of the superior man is truth.” - Confucius
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Bumpus Family,
2021-2022 COURSE REQUEST FORMS
This information was sent out by email on Monday, February 22nd. Please go online and fill out your course request form for 21-22 by tomorrow, February 26th so we can move forward with our planning. If you cannot find your email, this information is available on the Bumpus website under Resources.
SELF-PACED ELECTIVES
The opportunity to sign up to take a four-week "Self-paced Elective" during Activity Period is currently available. Students can choose from Exploratory Spanish, Exploratory French, Health, Online Learning, Computer Applications A, Computer Applications B, 6th Grade Social Emotional Learning, and 7th/8th Grade Social Emotional Learning. The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Electives were designed by each grade level counselor. Sign up ends tomorrow, Feb. 26th.
4TH NINE WEEKS LEARNING OPTIONS
The link for Learning Options for 4th nine weeks went out to parents on Monday, February 15th. If you want your Learning Option to remain the same...do nothing. If you want to change your Learning Option for 4th nine weeks, you have until 5:00 pm on Friday, February 26th to complete the link. Here is a link to the 4th nine weeks announcement that went out and a link to the form to change your Learning Option. You must be logged into Google using your student’s school email address in order to access the form.
ACAP Summative Assessment dates:
6th grade April 6, 7, 8
7th grade April 6, 7
8th grade April 13, 14, 15
Please plan accordingly.
Peace,
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox
Principal
NEW COVID CLOSE CONTACT QUARANTINE GUIDLINES
Please be sure to follow these guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schmith at 205-439-2230 or email - mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us.
Isolation and Quarantine Timeframes for COVID-19 for Non-Healthcare Personnel
NEWS FROM OUR COUNSELORS
Pink Shirt Day 2021 was a major success! Our students had a fun day celebrating Pink Shirt day. Students pledged to end bullying, be upstander and support a culture of inclusion and acceptance at Bumpus! We are so proud of our Bucs!
Mrs. Catherine Bruno - 6th grade Counselor cbruno@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. MaryAnn Grear - 7th grade Counselor mgrear@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Brennita Keith - 8th grade Counselor bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us
The Crisis Center 205-323-7777 (24 hrs) TEXT 205-328-5465
Teen Link 205-328-LINK (5465) Kids Line 205-328-KIDS (5437) available 3-10pm
The Trevor Project 866-488-7346 Jeffco DHR 205-423-4900
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 Shelby Co DHR 205-669-3000
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800 273-TALK (8255) OR text TALK to 741741
PIRC (Psychiatric Intake Response Center) - 205-638-PIRC (7472)”
Hoover City Schools is pleased to partner with the Children's Policy Council and Family Court of Jefferson County to present Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation and "Sugaring"
Please join us for a Parent Forum addressing a critical issue affecting the safety of our children and youth. The Child Trafficking Solutions Project, affiliated with the Family Court of Jefferson County, will be presenting a Parent Forum: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and Trafficking on March 2, 2021, with two time slots (repeated the same program) - one at lunchtime and one in the early evening. Please register for one of these and share it with others. In the event you are interested and unable to participate, this webinar will be recorded and a link provided for access to you and others on-line.
March 2, 2021, noon to 1:15 pm Registration Link:
Please register for Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and "Sugaring" on March 2, 2021, at 12:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/667563400321695246
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
March 2, 2021, 6 pm to 7:15 pm Registration Link:
Please register for Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children From On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and "Sugaring" on Mar 2, 2021, 6:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8547558727429675022
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please plan to attend, there will be time for questions.
Kandace VanWanderham
Mental Health and Student Services Specialist
Hoover City Schools
(205) 439-1059
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
**Dates are subject to change due to any Covid related issues.**
We will post all high school transition information in this section. If you have any questions about the transition process, please reach out to Ms. Keith(8th Grade Counselor) at 205-439-2223 or you can email her at bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us
Face to Face students will submit their course selection sheet and all other forms to their Math Teachers. Ms. Keith will collect all forms from students' Math Teachers by Friday, February 26.
Virtual students can drop off forms at the front desk from 7:30am-4:00pm. Forms can also be placed in an envelope and put in the mailbox/drop box outside of the front door of the school if it's after hours. Please make sure that envelope has "Ms. Keith-8th Grade Counselor" on the outside.
Please review the Hoover High Course Selection website. Use the tabs at the top of the site to navigate throughout the course selection site.
DATES TO REMEMBER!
Feb - Black History Month
Feb. 26 - All 21-22 Course request forms due.
March 12 - End of 3rd 9 weeks
WHAT'S NEW!
SCHOOL FEES FOR 2020-2021
LITERARY MAGAZINE
DAILY ATTENDANCE - MRS. PHILLIPS
Please email Mrs. Phillips at aphillips@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268.
A parent/doctor note is still required within three (3) days of returning in order to excuse an absence or check-in/out and can be emailed to Mrs. Phillips or dropped in the excuse boxes in the main lobby or throughout the school. Please include the student’s full name on the parent note. ***Quarantine related absences MUST be cleared with Nurse Schmith at x2230 or mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us.
ANTICIPATED ABSENCE FORMS - If it is necessary for your student to be gone from school for such events as family events, trips, dance recitals, travel sports, etc., it is necessary for them to complete an Anticipated Absence Form and turn it in within 3 days of the absence, so that the absence may be excused. This form is available on the Bumpus Middle School website, or in the 2nd floor office.
There is a section on the form to be completed, with the reason for the absence, and signed by the parent, then the student fills in his schedule and obtains the signatures of his teachers, and submits it to the 2nd Floor Office for administrator approval. Approval is based on the student's grade averages and current attendance record. After the signature is obtained, Mrs. Phillips in the 2nd office will enter the absence into INow. Please note: if the student only plans to be gone for part of a day, he or she needs to enter the time of checkout, and get the signatures of only the teachers whose classes they will miss. Also, there is no need to obtain signatures from virtual teachers, (although they should be notified by email of the absence and the form emailed to Mrs. Phillips).
PTO NEWS!
PTO Executive Board Nominations
Do you have any interest in serving on next year’s Bumpus PTO Executive Board? Nominations are currently being accepted for open positions for the 2021-2022 school year! You must have a student enrolled at R.F. Bumpus Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year in order to be considered for a position. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 10th. If you are interested, then please go to the following link and fill out the online form: https://forms.gle/59Njf3XURZJbF5kh6
Please contact the PTO if you have any questions about the offices available or the time commitment involved at bumpuspto@hcs-students.net.
Spirit Night @ Culver’s
Thank you to everyone that came out last week to support Bumpus Middle School during Spirit Night at Culver’s. We appreciate your support!! #GoBucs
Spirit Wear
Don’t miss out!! We still have a few sweatshirts available for sale on MySchoolFees!! There are limited quantities left of sizes AM, AL and AXL. Cost: $25
SCIENCE FAIR 2021
SCIENCE FAIR NEWS:
Please make sure you have completed THE OFFICIAL COMMITMENT ENTRY FORM on Google Classroom. Entry into the Science Fair closes this Friday, February 26th! Make sure to check Google Classroom for continued messages! Happy Science!
Hoover High Football Mattress Sale
On Saturday, March 6, from 10am to 5pm the Hoover Football Program is hosting their 9th Annual Mattress Sale fundraising event. This event has raised over $125,000 for Hoover Football in the last 8 years.
Top Brands are available including Simmons, BeautyRest, and Therapedic. The mattress sets are also discounted 30%-40% below retail stores! Over 25 mattress sets and adjustable beds will be on display; prices range from $249 to $4799. There will also be pillows and adjustable bases available for purchase. Financing and delivery are available. The sale is at Hoover High School in the gym. Please tell your friends about this event and help support our Bucs!
Here is a link to HHS Facebook event page: Hoover Bucs Football Mattress Fundraiser
Please help us spread the word! Mark that you are “going” the event and invite your friends and family.
Bumpus Boys and Girls Tennis teams win first match vs. Simmons.
ATHLETICS - All tickets should be purchased through GoFan
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SOFTBALL
Feb 25 - Softball vs Berry @ Hoover Sports Park Central -Rescheduled
March 1 - Softball vs Lib. Park @ HSPC
March 3 - Softball vs Homewood @ HSPC
Click here for the 2021 Softball Schedule.
TENNIS
March 2 - Tennis vs Hewitt-Trussville (home)
March 4 - Tennis @ Berry
OUTDOOR TRACK/FIELD
March 2 - Metro Meet#1 @ HHS
WRESTLING - 2021-2022
Any current 6th or 7th grade student, boys or girls, interested in wrestling, please email Coach Smith at josmith@hoover.k12.al.us or see him in his room, A220.
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
LOST & FOUND
OPEN COMMUNICATION
If you have questions or concerns, we are here to listen and will always respond. You can email us directly or through bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox, Principal tmaddox@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Donna Burke, 7th grade Asst. Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE, MRS. SCHMITH
Parents, please remember, it is very important to call the health room if your child has been exposed to or is positive for Covid 19 as soon as this information is known. This will help determine if your child needs to stay at home and for how long and if anyone in their class will need to stay home from school as well. All information that is discussed and obtained will be kept confidential and not disclosed to anyone. (except Dr. Maddox, Mrs. Phillips, HCS lead nurse and Health Department (if necessary)) without your permission.
Please see link below for guidance when your child has to be home due to COVID.
You can contact the Nurse Schmith in the health room at 205-439-2230 or email at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us
Thank you for allowing us to keep your child safe and healthy while at school.
Parents if you child will be absent from school for any reason (illness or quarantine) please be sure and have your child notify their team of teachers so they may receive further guidance on assignments and how to continue their course work while at home.