Bumpus E-NEWS!
JANUARY 20, 2022
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 MESSAGE - DONNA BURKE
Hello all,
These are some challenging times. I hope you and your families are staying healthy. If your student has been absent and missed regular school work, they can look at the Week-at-a-Glance (WAAG) on the Bumpus website to see their assignments. Students should also check their Google Classroom for all of their classes.
In addition to student absences, we have been hit with many teacher and staff absences. As most of you know we have had a sub shortage too. It has been a very challenging time in our school system and surrounding systems, but we have amazing teachers at Bumpus who have stepped up daily and covered for teachers who are absent. We have such an incredible staff and they are working so hard during these challenging times.
Thank you for your continued support and GO BUCS!
Donna Burke
FACE MASKS
Face coverings are required for all buildings in HCS District. Face coverings will continue to be required on all buses. See attached letter for other COVID updates.
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NEWS FROM NURSE SCHMITH
SCOLIOSIS CONSENT FORM
Parents: Our annual Scoliosis Screening is set for Thursday 2/17/22. Please note this is an OPT IN screening. If you would like your child to be screened you will need to follow the link to "OPT IN", then print and complete the form and return to the health room. Any forms not completed correctly will result in your child NOT being screened. If you have questions or concerns please contact the health room at 205-439-2230 or mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us.
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.
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)”
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
Hoover High School Transition - RISING 9TH GRADERS
**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
Here is the link:
HHS Course Selection Timeline (revised)
Other Upcoming Transition activities:
January 25th- Colonel Moulten from Hoover High's Air Force JROTC program will be at Bumpus to talk to all rising 9th graders about his program. His presentation will occur during 8th grade P.E. classes.
January 27th- Riverchase Career Connection Center(RC3) will introduce their program and academies to all rising 9th graders.
PLEASE NOTE: Curriculum Night for rising 9th graders and parents will be virtual this year. More information will be coming out in the next few weeks.
CONGRATULATIONS
CADENCE SHOW CHOIR
WHAT'S NEW?
SUGARBELLE FOUNDATION
THANK YOU! Sugarbelle Foundation would like to thank Coach Doran and the Cross Country Track Team for their generous donation. Your kindness will help us to keep pets in their homes with their families. Pictured is Dallas who we helped get vetted so she could stay with her family! Again, THANK YOU!!
HOOVER SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Spring Softball Registration is underway! Leagues are available for girls in 4U-Middle School. Registration is $180 for the season, and all games are played at Hoover Central Park. Registration ends FEBRUARY 9TH! Please follow the link below to register. See you at the ballpark!
CLUBS
ATHLETICS
CONGRATULATIONS!
GIRLS BASKETBALL - We are very proud of our Girls Basketball Teams. We would love for you and your family to come and support Bumpus 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball Teams during our Metro Tournament.
7th Grade Girls play at Bragg Middle School January 24, 2022
8th Grade girls play at Mountain Brook Middle School January 24, 2022
Thanks in advance for your support.
INDOOR TRACK/FIELD MEET The Bumpus Middle School Indoor Track and Field team had a really good performance at the last regular season track last week! Super proud of their effort and competitiveness.
Newly Qualified Athletes:
Jasen Johnson, Ryleigh Williams, Mary Casen Holden, Maggie Gaydosh, Ivis Discua, Cailyn Mentzer, Stevey Gilmore, Jackson Snipes, and Mitchell King. CONGRATULATIONS!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 20-Indoor Track/Field Meet @ Birmingham Crossplex
Jan. 20-GBB @ Lib Pk - BBB vs Lib Pk
Jan. 21-RFB Wrestling @ HHS
Jan. 22-RFB Wrestling @ HHS
Jan 24-27 GBB Metro Tourn; 7th @ Bragg; 8th @ Mtn. Brook
Jan 25-28 BBB Metro Tourn; 7th @ Simmons; 8th @ Homewood
Jan 25-RFB Wrestling @ Hewitt-Trussville
Jan 25-RFB Debate Team Virtual Competition @ Bumpus
GoFan - TO PURCHASE ATHLETIC TICKETS
Ticketing. Everyone who attends the game are encouraged to buy a ticket online using GoFan.com. Use this link to purchase tickets. https://gofan.co/app/school/AL68127
The following procedures must be adhered to:
- Tickets are preferred to be pre-purchased through GoFan (see instructions below).
FOOTBALL
https://bit.ly/20227thgradefootball
Email Coach Gibbs at jerrardgibbs@gmail.com with any questions!
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION
RESIDENCY 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.
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.
- 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
- 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
A doctor’s note must:
1. Be submitted on official practice letterhead/excuse or similar document from their CURRENT employing practice.
2. Be signed by the physician or authorized practice employee.
3. List the date of treatment/exam, address and telephone number of the practice.
4. Days requested to be excused while under the doctor’s care.
5. Excused days must reflect doctor’s direction not parent request.
6. Student must be a “Patient on Record.”
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.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
Come find your belongings in the Lost and Found!
Lost and Found is located in the Electives Hallway on the 2nd floor.
CARPOOL REMINDERS
We are continuing to look at ways to make carpool run safely and efficiently. We have worked with the city traffic engineer and Officer Love to brainstorm ideas that might help.
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.
Reminders about AFTERNOON carpool:
1. All cars should pull all the way up to the car in front of you at all times. (close the gap).
2. Students are not allowed to move toward cars until all cars are stopped and a school employee gives the signal to load.
3. If a student does not load, the car will be asked to circle and get back in line.
4. It is the student's responsibility to look for his/car.
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.