Bumpus E-NEWS!
NOVEMBER 11, 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 MESSAGE - DONNA BURKE
Hello everyone,
Progress reports will go home Friday. However, these grades change quickly so keep an eye on PowerSchool and Google Classroom.
Basketball, wrestling, bowling and indoor track have started, and the cheerleaders and dance team members are performing at many of the games. We also have robotics competitions and debate competitions coming up as well as choir and band performance the first of December. In addition many of the students are involved with extracurricular activities outside of school. With all of this going on, it is very important for the students to be good managers of their time. We have Extra Time & Assistance (ETA) for 20 minutes daily as well as a 48 minute period on Thursdays. Students can also go to morning ETA in room A112 before school starts. All of the students have time to get extra help at school, but if you have concerns, contact your child's teacher.
Thank you for your continued support and GO BUCS!
Dates to Remember
Nov. 11- Veterans Day - Schools/Offices closed!
Nov. 12 - PROGRESS REPORTS
Nov. 17 - MAKE-UP PICTURES - 8:30-11:30
Nov. 18 - NJHS Induction
Nov. 22-26 - Thanksgiving Holidays - Schools closed
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)”
SCHOOL PICTURES
School day photos are online. Please visit: https://store.ironcitystudios.com/login and use your student’s ID number and 2021 to view the photos (no spaces). For example if the student ID is: 1912345678 then the Access Code is: 19123456782021
If you need assistance, please contact Iron City Studios through this form: https://ironcitystudios.com/form/need-a-link-to-your-student-gallery
MAKE-UP PICTURES
Nov. 17 - 8:30-11:30
NEWS FROM MRS. SCHMITH, SCHOOL NURSE
If your child has ANY symptoms of illness, please keep him/her at home until you can determine the cause of the symptoms. If your child has symptoms and they have been tested for COVID-19, they must remain home until the COVID-19 test results are reported to you. Per the ADPH Back to School Guidance, if your child has symptoms and has a negative covid test result, the child should stay home for 10 days UNLESS a healthcare provider issues an alternate diagnosis. We don't need to know the specific diagnosis but we need to know there is a diagnosis other than COVID-19 to explain the symptoms. When students report to school with symptoms of illness and subsequently test positive for COVID-19, they have exposed countless others, creating multiple close contact individuals and additional COVID positive cases. Please refer to the ADPH Back to School Guidance pages numbered 13 and 15, or your personal Healthcare Professional if you have questions. https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/cov-school-guidance-073021.pdf
HOOVER CITY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CHILDREN ONLY
Flu Vaccinations for PEEHIP dependent children over 4 years of age
1. To the parent or guardian of PEEHIP dependent children over the age of 4 a copy of the following: Your child may receive their flu shot at Bumpus on Monday 11/29/21. Please make sure to follow the guidelines listed below. The following forms are attached.
a) Flu Administration form b) Flu VIS information sheet. The parent or guardian will need to sign the child up online for an appointment as well as return the completed & signed Influenza Vaccination form and a copy of their PEEHIP insurance card prior to the scheduled visit.
2. This Influenza Vaccination form is only for children with PEEHIP insurance. (Adults are given a different form on the day of the clinic)
Click on this link: https://dph1.adph.state.al.us/PublicCal/.
Example of how to make appointment after clicking on the above link:
Type the first word of your school name, city, or county in the search space then search for events. When the name of the school is pulled up, click on "schedule an appointment". See the information below for more details for signing up online.
Search: Bumpus
Use the drop-down box to enter (next 30) days in the date range quick search
Date Range Quick Search
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CONGRATULATIONS
WHAT'S NEW?
CARING WITH CANS!
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES
Required Fees past due!
There are 202 students who have not paid registration fees yet. Please go to https://secure4.myschoolfees.com to pay your required fees. Please pay ASAP so that we do not have to send you a statement in the mail!
After you have paid any previous outstanding balances and the required fees, you will be able to "Continue Shopping" to pay some optional fees and donations! After you click on "Continue Shopping", just click on the green box that says "Registration--Optional Fees" and a page of fees will appear including PTO Donation, other donations, and the Yearbook fee. The early bird Yearbook price ($45) is only good through Dec. 31, 2021. After that, the price will go up to $60!
After you pay those fees, you can "Continue Shopping" and look at the fees under the green box to see if any of those fees apply to your student.
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
*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. Check MySchoolFees to see exactly what you owe.
NEW FACE COVERING MATRIX PROCEDURES
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.
KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please email Mrs. Prescott at jprescott@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268 concerning any attendance issues.
A reminder about excuse notes...
*Must be turned in within 3 days of the absence
*Absences are excused for the following reasons:
illness
death in the immediate family
inclement weather
legal quarantine
emergency conditions as determined by the Principal/Designee or Superintendent/Designee
permission of Principal and consent of parent
Remember, a parent excuse should include the following information:
Student Full Name
Grade
Dates & reason of absence(s)
Handwritten Parent Signature
ANTICIPATED ABSENCE FORMS - If it is necessary for your student to be gone from school they must complete an Anticipated Absence Form and turn it in at least 3 days before the absence. Forms are also available in the 2nd floor office. There is a section on the form to be completed and signed by the parent, then the student fills in his schedule and obtains the signatures of his teachers, and submits it to the grade level administrator for final approval. Approval is based on the student's grade averages and current attendance record. 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). Please be aware that failure to complete this form and turn it in will result in loss of credit for work missed and made up.
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.
ATHLETICS
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME - FRIDAY 11/12
BASKETBALL
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 15 - RFB Bowling vs McAdory @ Vestavia Bowl
Nov. 15 - RFB GBB @ Berry; BBB vs Berry (home)
Nov. 16 - RFB Debate Team Virtual Competition @ Bumpus
Nov. 16 - RFB Wrestling @ Simmons
Nov. 18 - RFB GBB vs Thompson (home); BBB @ Thompson
Nov. 18 - RFB Bowling Tournament @ Oak Mtn. Lns.
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).
DragonFly Information
BOYS GOLF TRYOUTS
Dates: November 15th, 16th & 17th
Where: Oxmoor Valley Golf Course Driving Range / Putting Green
Time: 4:00 - 5:30
Requirements: Updated Physical and proof of Insurance uploaded to Dragonfly. Must provide your own transportation from Bumpus to Oxmoor Valley & pickup after tryouts end each day.
To sign up or if you have questions, please see Coach Doran on Hall 8-3 (Room 122)
TENNIS
FYI: Seeding tryouts will start on January 19th.
Practices will be M-Th until 5:15 (you may miss 2 of these if you take tennis lessons outside of Bumpus)
Our first match will be on February 17th.
Check the Google Classroom for updates and schedule, Email Coach Jostsons with questions at
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