Bumpus E-NEWS!
MAY 6, 2022
Bumpus Middle School
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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
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE - DONNA BURKE
We had a busy week this week. We had Transition Day on Tuesday, the iReady formative assessment on Wednesday & Thursday, and our upcoming 7th & 8th grade course selection for the 22-23 School year during Social Studies Classes today. On top of that, it was Teacher Appreciation Week!! Whew!
Our Transition Day went very well. The upcoming 6th graders visited our campus, our current 6th graders visited 7th grade classes, and our current 7th graders visited 8th grade classes. It was awesome to see our future Bumpus students and it was a great opportunity for our current students to learn about the grade they will be in next year.
The students worked on the iReady Assessments on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some students were not able to finish during those times and spent some time yesterday and today working on the test. Students will be allowed to finish next week.
Our upcoming 7th & 8th graders worked on their 22-23 Course Selections. This year, the students are using PowerSchool to select courses. The deadline to select courses in PowerSchool is Tuesday at midnight, and the students' paper copy forms need to be signed by parents/guardians and returned to school by Wednesday. The information about selecting courses is on our website at https://www.hoovercityschools.net/domain/1848
In addition, students will be able to complete course selections in PowerSchool next Friday. We will send out more detailed information next week.
We have our Awards Days coming up, and we will have to have a cut-off date for "All A" and "All A/B" awards. We will take the student's averages as of May 10th.
We are excited about the school dance on May 13th. This will be a fun night for all of our students. Here are a few points to review prior to the dance.
Students should attend school on the day of the dance.
Historically, students do not attend Bumpus dances as couples; many come in groups.
This is a dance, not a prom. You are coming to the dance to show off your dance moves and spend time with your friends. Pick an outfit that is comfortable, fits our dress code, and makes you feel great! This is not a time to purchase formal dresses, rent tuxedos, Limos or party buses.
This event is strictly for Bumpus students only.
Students will need to be in dress code for this event.
Once the students enter the dance, they are not allowed to leave without an adult.
Anyone leaving the dance may not re-enter.
Appropriate behavior and conduct is expected at the dance. Students disobeying school rules and disturbing the rights of others will be dismissed from the dance. Parents/Guardians will be notified of any undesired behavior and will be requested to pick up their child immediately.
More info about the dance is listed in the slide below.
We have a lot of events coming up, so it is super important to stay organized, make good choices and be kind to one another!
D. Burke
SPRING EXAM SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!
May 10 - Band Concert -Beg. Band @ 6; Concert Band @ 6:45; Symphonic/Jazz @ 7:30 pm
May 12 - Choir Concert @ 6:30PM
May 13 - Dance - 6th grade 5:00-6:30pm and 7th/8th grade 7:00-8:30pm
May 18 - 6th Awards Day - 9:15am-10:45am - Parents/Guardians invited
May 19 - 8th Awards Day - 9:15am - 10:45am - Parents/Guardians invited
May 19 - 7th Awards Day - 1:15pm - 2:45pm - Parents/Guardians invited
May 23 - Early Release 12:15
May 24 - Early Release 12:15
From the Registrar
Returning student registration for 2022-2023 is going on now!
Emails with the link for registration for the 2022-2023 school year were sent out this week. If you did not receive one, check your spam folder. Please make sure you complete the registration as soon as possible.
Also remember to add anyone to your child's contact list that you would want to check them out. If they are not on the contact list then they will not be able to check them out. Parents are not emergency contacts. Parents will be contacted first in any situation, emergency contacts are contacted in the event the parents can't be reached.
If your lease has expired or your have moved and your residency information is not up to date, you will not be able to complete online registration. You can bring your updated lease and current utility bill to the front office or email it to cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
If you have any questions or did not receive an email please contact the registrar, Carol Stone at 205-439-2212 or email - cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
Notes from the Nurse
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The end of the school year requires some housekeeping tasks throughout the school. The health room is no exception.
An adult will be required to pick up any medications that your child may have in the health room, unless your child has specific written permissions to carry the medication on their person. Medications should be picked up by noon on May 27, 2021. Any medications left at school will be destroyed after noon on May 27 unless specific arrangements have been made with the Nurse.
When your child returns to school in August a new medication form with parent and physician signature will be required. This will be sent to you along with a Health Care Plan for next year ( if one is required) that you will need to sign and return along with the medication and the form. One form will be required for each medication brought to school for the 2021-2022 school year.
If you have any questions please call me at 205-439-2230 or email me at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us.
Have a safe and happy summer
Melanie Schmith, RN
School Nurse
If your child has ANY Covid-like symptoms of illness, please keep him/her at home until you can determine the cause of the symptoms. If your child has these symptoms and they undergo a test for COVID-19, they must remain home until the COVID-19 test results are reported to you. Please refer to the ADPH Back to School Guidance or your personal Healthcare Professional if you have questions.
If your child has been exposed to a positive case of COVID, they may continue to come to school as long as they do not show any symptoms. If the exposed child begins to show symptoms, please keep them home and contact the school nurse immediately.
Students who report to the nurse with two or more COVID like symptoms, must go home from school regardless of vaccination status. These students must either be tested for COVID or quarantine at home for 5 days from the start date of the symptoms. A student may return to school with a negative COVID test result form and a physician’s return to school note. If no COVID test is performed, then the student must quarantine at home for 5 days & must be completely symptom free and wear a well-fitting mask for the remainder of the 10 days.
If your child returns to school early under the new 5 day quarantine policy, they must be completely symptom free, and wear a well-fitting mask for the remainder of the 10 days. As a courtesy, if your child is returning early please contact attendance at jprescott@hoover.k12.al.us or call the health room at 439-2230.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS - ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS - ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
Please email Mrs. Prescott at jprescott@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268 concerning any attendance issues.
Anticipated Absence Forms can be picked up in the 2nd Floor Office or printed from the form posted on our website and must be filled out entirely with reason for absence, parent signature and ALL teachers’ signatures and turned in AT LEAST 3 days before the absence for approval as excused absence. Anticipated Absence Forms can be turned in to Mrs. Prescott in the 2nd Floor Office.
- Turn in notes WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE in the gray boxes or to Mrs. Prescott
- Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a signature to: jprescott@hoover.k12.al.us
- ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year
- Anticipated Absence Forms must be turned in AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR to the absence
- QUARANTINE EXPOSURE ABSENCES must have a note that includes the reason why they are quarantining (explain who the close contact is) and the days of quarantine.
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES/EXCUSES/TARDIES
Per the Hoover City Schools 2021-22 Code of Conduct:
Nine (9) total excused absences per year and nine (9) total excused check ins/check outs per semester is the maximum number of parent notes that can be excused. Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis. Illness, when supported by a physician verification, may be considered as a mitigating circumstance.
Excused Absences are excused for the following reasons:
1. Illness
2. Death in the immediate family
3. Inclement weather
4. Legal quarantine
5. Emergency conditions as determined by the Principal/Designee or Superintendent/Designee
6. Permission of Principal and consent of parent
When a student returns, the parent must provide in writing within three (3) days of the student’s return to school an excuse which includes the following:
A parent note must:
1. A written statement stating the reason for the absence (emails without signature are not accepted)
2. The date of the absence(s)
3. The parent’s signature
LOST AND FOUND
Missing any of your items (books, shoes, water bottles)?
Come find your belongings in the Lost and Found!
Lost and Found is located in the Electives Hallway on the 2nd floor.
Any items left will be donated to a local charity at the end of the quarter.
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
8th grade Volleyball Team 2022 - Avery Chaney, Emory Congleton, Kirra Hunter, Peyton James, Olivia Grace Phillips, Ava Shofner, Piper Smith, Abigail Tingle, Hadley Turner, Sydney Walters, and Bramley Williams.
7th grade Volleyball Team 2022 - Corrie Bennett, Anna Frances Brocato, Lilla Couture, Erin Jones, Brylei Lipe, Lila Kate Oakley, Caitlyn Parker, Finley Pohl, Adison Thornton, Peighton Toone, and Mia Witt.
**There will be a Mandatory Parent Meeting on Thursday, May 12th, at 5 pm in the cafeteria.**
WHAT'S NEW?
MR. DOSS' PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES NEED YOUR OLD PHOTO-GEAR… Have any old or broken cameras, darkroom equipment or other photography equipment that you no longer want or would like to donate? Consider donating it to Mr. Doss’ photography classes for student use. Mr. Doss teaches traditional photography concepts as well as Digital Photography to the 7th & 8th Grade. He is always looking for ways to enrich student’s learning and even broken cameras can be used as props or taken apart to display the inner workings or for spare parts. Things to consider donating are old and/or broken cameras (FILM AND DIGITAL), photography books, darkroom equipment, memory cards, tripods, cases, lighting, camera battery chargers or batteries, etc.; we can use them all. Props are always welcome as well. If you have anything you would be interested in donating, simply bring it to the school and drop it off at the front office or have your child deliver it for you. Anything photography related is greatly appreciated and will be used to enhance our developing young photographer’s learning experiences. Thank you in advance for your support of our program and feel free to contact Mr. Doss if you have any questions or concerns.
Bo Doss – bdoss@hoover.k12.al.us
BEAST MODE SUMMER CAMP
MY SCHOOL BUCKS
1 Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the app
2 Create your free account & add your students.
3 Add funds using your card or e-check
4 Set up AutoPay and never forget lunch money again!
Multilingual Families Registration & Resource Fair
What: 3 Day Registration and Resource Event for multilingual families.
Where and When: July 19-21, 2022
• July 19th @ Spain Park for all feeder pattern schools
• July 20th @ Hoover High for all feeder pattern schools
• July 21st @ Riverchase Elementary for any families unable to attend on the 19th or 20th
Time:
• 19th 10:00AM – 1:00PM
• 20th 10:00AM - 1:00PM
• 21st 3:00PM - 6:00Pm
MAGAZINES
BOOKKEEPING INFORMATION
The families of about 74 students who owe fees have not yet paid. Please take care of these outstanding balances ASAP. If you have questions concerning the balance due, please feel free to call the bookkeeper.
Please remember that all outstanding fees and balances must be paid before yearbooks are distributed in the Spring!
Also, balances due on 8th graders' accounts will follow them to the high school and they will have to pay the balance due there before registering.
If you have not used MySchoolFees before, please click on the following link to the User's Guide.
https://secure4.myschoolfees.com/Content/forms/myschoolfeesv4guide.pdf
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!
*If you do not have a MasterCard, a Discover card, or electronic checks, you may pay by exact cash or check at the drop box in the school lobby.
LITERARY MAGAZINE DONATIONS
PTO INFORMATION
2022-2023 Bumpus PTO Executive Board
A nominating committee for the 2022-2023 Bumpus PTO Executive Board recently met and presented a slate of candidates to the current PTO Executive Board. This slate was approved, and is now up for a vote by our general membership. If you have any questions about the proposed slate of candidates, or if you desire to vote "no" to the approval by the general membership, please email bumpuspto@hcs-students.net.
Bumpus PTO Executive Board 2022-2023 (Proposed):
President: Jill Hunter
President Elect: Katie Freidman
Secretary: Layla Hamilton
Treasurer: Julie Dozier
Assistant Treasurer: Ted Hoffman
Fundraising Chair: Briana Morton
Assistant Fundraising: Liz Conboy
Assistant Fundraising: Allison Combs
Volunteer Coordinator: Stacy Hart
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator: Justin Hardy
Communications: Carolyn Bunch
Hospitality Chair: Susan Moll
Assistant Hospitality: Ali Owens
Assistant Hospitality: Adrian Bevis
Events Chair: Julie Garrett
Assistant Events: Sephra Faulknier
Parliamentarian: Tiffany Jenkins
ATHLETICS
ATHLETIC EVENTS
May 12th - Mandatory Volleyball Parent Meeting @ 5 pm in the cafeteria.
May 16-18 - BBB 7/8th gr. Summer Basketball Tryouts
Tues. May 17th @ 5:30 Cross Country Information Meeting.BUMPUS - RISING 7/8TH GR. BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Dates - May 16-18 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Competition Gym.
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All students must have an AHSAA physical and Hoover City School consent forms uploaded on Dragonfly to participate.
If you have any questions, please email Coach Jeffries at cjeffries@hoover.k12.al.us
CROSS COUNTRY
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL SWIM AND DIVE TEAM
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL BASS FISHING TEAM
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION
RFB PHOTOS
https://www.facebook.com/BUMPUS.DIGIPHOTO/
KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED!
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
All students will have free breakfast and lunch during the 2021-2022 school year. While breakfast and lunch will be free, à la carte items such as extra snacks and beverages must be purchased. To replenish your child’s lunch account, please visit MySchoolBucks.com or send cash or check with your student to pay in the lunchroom or a secure drop box for lunch payments is located in the Front Lobby.
CARPOOL REMINDERS
1. At least 7-8 students can exit cars at one time.
2. Students should exit the cars quickly so the car line does not get backed up.
3. Students must be dropped off in the carpool line between 7:30-8:30. Students cannot be dropped off in the front of the building during this time.
Communication
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to email or call. If the question is specific to a teacher, email the teacher directly. If you have a general question you can email us directly or through bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
If you have a question email your administrator.
Ms. Donna Burke, Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Pamela Davis, 7th grade and Principal pdavis@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
On occasion GOOGLE identifies certain emails as SPAM and blocks these emails. If you have sent an email to a staff member at Bumpus and have not received a response, call the main office - 205-439-2200 and leave a message for the staff member you are trying to reach.
Mrs. Catherine Bruno - 6th grade Counselor cbruno@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Zaneta Heard - 7th gr. Counselor zheard@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)”