Bumpus E-NEWS!
AUGUST 12, 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
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
We have had an awesome start to the 21-22 school year. This week the students are learning about the Bumpus Way in all of their classes. The students are learning about our expectations for the classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, buses, carpool and chromebook use for the 21-22 school year.
Of course we are continuing to “tweak” some procedures on our campus each day. Everyday lunch is running a little smoother, students are able to find their classes a little better, carpool is running a little faster, and student/teacher relationships are growing.
In addition we are continuing to update our website each day. Our teachers will begin to post on their Week at a Glance (WAG) on our website next Monday. This will allow students and parents to see upcoming assignments.
Thank you for all of your patience and support as we have opened up the 21-22 school year!
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
Ms. Donna Burke, Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
CHROMEBOOKS/CHARGERS
WHAT'S NEW
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.
NEWS FROM OUR COUNSELORS!
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)”
PTO NEWS!
SAVE THE DATE: The Bumpus Color Run will take place on Friday, September 24. Additional details coming soon!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please email Mrs. Prescott at jprescott@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268 concerning any attendance issues.
A signed parent/doctor note is required within three (3) days of returning in order to excuse an absence or check-in/out. Doctors notes can be emailed to Mrs. Prescott or dropped in the excuse boxes in the main lobby or throughout the school. Please include the student’s full name and the reason for the absence 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 at least 3 days in advance, 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. Prescott in the 2nd office will enter the absence into PowerSchool. 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. Prescott).
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
If you child is enrolled at Bumpus but he/she has not reported to school this week, please call Carol Stone @ 205-439-2212.
KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED!
ATHLETICS
8/19 Football @ Mountain Brook! Come support our Football BUCS!