Bumpus E-News
March 4, 2023
R. F. Bumpus Middle School
ATTENDANCE: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us
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Email: bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/bumpus
Location: 6055 Flemming Parkway, Hoover, AL, USA
Phone: (205) 439-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUMPUSMS
Twitter: @RFBumpus
A Message from our Principal- Donna Burke
Thank you to everyone who attended the Bumpus Expo. Our current students did a great job presenting and performing for our upcoming parents and students! In addition, our teachers and counselors did a fantastic job preparing for the evening.
The end of the 9 weeks is near, and it is very important for our students to turn in all their work, study for their tests, and finish all of their projects. In addition, students need to continue to work on their iReady pathways. Working on iReady Pathways helps make sure students are on track to meet their growth goals for the year. iReady aligns with the ACAP and will help our students be prepared when we take the ACAP in April.
Reminders from the Principal
During morning carpool, at least 7 cars can unload at a time under the awning. Traffic gets backed up if cars unload one at a time!
The carpool door locks at 8:28 because it takes more than 2 minutes to get to class from that door. If the door is locked then the student must come in the front door and sign in.
If a student rides a bike to school, he/she should wear a helmet.
Students need to take care of their Chromebooks!
As it gets warmer, students need to make sure they are in dress code.
Important News
Catch the Scholars Bowl Team on Alabama Public Television March 11th!
A Note from the Registrar- Carol Stone
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
2023-2024 online registration is open for all returning students. E-mails have been sent to parents with their child's information and snapcode. Please complete your online registration as soon as possible. We have approximately 525 students not enrolled for 23-24. If you did not receive your email or if your child will not be returning for 23-24, please email Mrs. Stone at cstone@hoover.k12.al.us. If your lease has expired (or will expire) during the current school year, please ensure that you have provided a copy of your new lease and a current utility bill to Bumpus. Conversely, if you have moved during the current school year, please provide us with a copy of your new lease or deed and a current utility bill.
Any student account without up-to-date residency will be placed “on hold” and no registration email will be sent out. Residency documents may be dropped off at the school or emailed to our registrar at cstone@hoover.k12.al.us
Student News
Bumpus Dance Team Interest Meeting, March 7, 5pm
Bumpus Cheer Tryouts
Cheer Clinic: March 13-15
Tryouts: March 16
HHS Cheer Tryouts
For Rising 9th Graders
Tryouts: March 20-24
Buccanettes Middle School Dance Clinic
Join the 23-24 Wrestling Team!
Bumpus Volleyball Tryouts
Bumpus Cultural Expo, May 4
Click Here to sign up
Sign-up deadline: Friday, March 24
Important Information for Parents
For 8th Grade Parents- Registration Information and Reminders
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Hoover City Schools will host a series of registration fairs for multilingual families.
Check out all the details here.
REGISTRATION REMINDER DATES
March 16-24- Students and parents verify courses in PowerSchool
March 24- Last day to make schedule request without fee
April 3-28- Schedule request with $50 fee
April 28th- No schedule changes after this date
Spring Dance Monitors Needed!
2023-2024 PTO Executive Board Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 PTO Executive Board. If you are interested in serving in an open position on next year's board, please complete the online form via the button below. Nominees must have a student attending Bumpus during the 2023-2024 school year. If you have questions about the PTO Executive Board or open positions for next year, please contact the PTO at bumpuspto@hcs-students.net. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, March 5.
Hoover Football Mattress Sale- March 11
Friends of Hoover Football, we need your help raising money for our Bucs! Our 11th Annual Mattress Fundraiser is happening on March 11th from 10am-5pm @ Hoover High School. Every purchase benefits Hoover Football and the students! Over 25 name-brand mattresses, adjustable bases, and pillows will be on display for you to test out and purchase. Prices are 30%- 40% less than retail; financing and delivery are available. Please share this post to help us get the word out and support these kids! For more information, check out our event page, mark “going” and share it with all your friends and family. Hoover Football Mattress Fundraiser
Faces of Bumpus
As a part of the HOPE Institute, we have learned all about being a culture of positive role models as adults and students. Thank you so much to those who nominated individuals for Faces of Bumpus. Check out their FACES posted in the main hallway and posted here.
Would you like to nominate a Bumpus student, teacher, or faculty member who shows great character? Please let us know by filling out this form. The form is open to all (faculty, staff, and students).
Would you like to be a substitute teacher?
Visit https://www.hoovercityschools.net/ and look for the Human Resources tab under Departments. You may also contact Amanda Hiltbruner at ahiltbruner@hoover.k12.al.us
205-439-1045 for additional information.
Flexible work locations and days!!
Current substitute teacher pay rate is $100 per day (certification/ licensure requirements apply)
FROM THE NURSE- Melanie Schmith
Parents,
Please make sure to report any Flu cases as well as your Covid cases. You can report by calling the health room at 205-439-2230 or by emailing Nurse Schmith at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us. These are reported to the district as well.
Please remember students are NOT ALLOWED to self-carry OTC medications on their person. Refer to the following guidelines from the State HERE.
To report positive COVID-19 cases, please complete the new online HCS Self-Reporting Form by clicking on the button below. Here are the revised COVID-19 Guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year: COVID-19 Guidelines for Hoover City Schools
FROM THE BOOKKEEPER - Ashley Herbert
Parents: Please check your student's balance on MySchoolFees. There are still some students that still have not paid their school fees that were due on September 1st. Remember, until the outstanding balance has been paid, no new purchase can be made. If you have any questions, please email me at aherbert@hoover.k12.al.us. Thank you!
FRONT OFFICE INFORMATION
1. ARRIVAL TIME - If your child arrives at school after 8:30 am, the parent will need to check them in at the front office.
2. DROP-OFF STUDENT BELONGINGS - Please remind your student to have all belongings needed for the school day before leaving home. We would like to minimize items being dropped off for student pick-up.
3. CHECK-OUTS - The cutoff time for check-outs from the front office is 3:00 pm
4. TRANSPORTATION CHANGES - Please make any transportation changes prior to 3:00 pm and do NOT leave transportation changes on voicemail.
5. OUTSIDE FOOD - No outside food (such as food from restaurants) is allowed in the cafeteria.
6. STUDENTS STAYING INFORMED- Students can stay informed with “all things Bumpus” by clicking on the HCS Bookmark Tab on their Chromebooks and scrolling to the Bumpus News.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
Please contact the Registrar, Mrs. Stone, if you are planning on moving anytime during the school year. There is a procedure we have to follow to withdraw your child. This will also save you from having to wait while the paperwork is being completed. Please call her at 205-439-2212 or email her cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION
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 Asst. 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 at 205-439-2200 and leave a message for the staff member you are trying to reach.
COUNSELING NEEDS
Counseling Website for more information and mental health contacts.
Ms. Chardae Franklin- 6th-grade Counselor chafranklin@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Zaneta Heard - 7th-grade Counselor zheard@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Brennita Keith - 8th-grade Counselor bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us