R. F. Bumpus Middle School
ATTENDANCE: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us
FOR ALL ATHLETIC NEWS AND INFO: https://bumpusathletics.com/
Other accounts to follow:
Bumpus Instagram: @RFBumpus
Bumpus Athletics Instagram: @bumpusbucsathletics
Bumpus Athletics Twitter: @BucsBumpus
PE Instagram: @bumpus_bucs_p.e
Bumpus Photo Instagram: @rfb_photo
Bumpus Photo Facebook: @BUMPUS.DIGIPHOTO
A Message from our Principal- Donna Burke
Hello Bumpus families!
This is a BIG week for us at Bumpus. We have Spirit Week and we end the week with a PEP RALLY and our COLOR RUN.
Although there is a lot of fun going on we will still be working and learning in class each day. The students will still have homework and the students will still have quizzes and tests. In addition, we will still have high expectations for behavior each day.
We appreciate all of the hard work the PTO has been putting in for our COLOR RUN and we appreciate all of the volunteers who will be on campus Friday to help.
Thanks for all of your support!
Donna Burke
Principal - RFBumpus
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Progress Reports
Hello Bumpus Families,
Progress reports are available for viewing in the Parent Portal today - 9/15/23.
The Progress Report is only viewable on the website and is not available on the app. Click Student Reports in the left Navigation to view the Progress Report.go to the PowerSchool Parent Portal
Parents, please remember, progress reports change daily as grades are updated. These grades were archived on Tuesday, Sept. 12th.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,
Carol Stone, Registrar
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Volunteers Needed!Volunteers…we need you! Please sign up HERE to help with Color Run on Friday, September 22! | Sponsors Wanted! Corporate Sponsors still needed for Color Run! We appreciate your support! Please contact bumpusfundraising@gmail.com for more information! | PTO Donations Support our school this year through your PTO donations on My School Fees! |
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers…we need you! Please sign up HERE to help with Color Run on Friday, September 22!
Sponsors Wanted!
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HHS Color Guard Managers NeededApply here: https://tinyurl.com/HHSCGMGR23 Applications due 9/20 | Drama Club Meetings Join Google Classroom code: tbdvtmn Next meeting 9/27 | Community Service Information Link to the 23-24 Community Service Form. Please use NEW form. |
Drama Club Meetings
Next meeting 9/27
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Boys and Girls Golf Team InformationBoys GC Code - jwm77vm Girls GC Code - mdnehz6 | Hoover Mountain Bike Team Interest Meeting 9/24, 5:00-7:00pm, Hoover HS Parking Lot | Bowling Tryouts10/2 and 10/4, 4:00-5:30pm, Vestavia Bowl Join Google Classroom Code: WVE3NDZ |
Boys and Girls Golf Team Information
Boys GC Code - jwm77vm
Girls GC Code - mdnehz6 Hoover Mountain Bike Team Interest Meeting
Bowling Tryouts
10/2 and 10/4, 4:00-5:30pm, Vestavia Bowl
Join Google Classroom Code: WVE3NDZ
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Girls Basketball Tryouts10/9 & 12, 3:30-5:00pm Practice Gym Interested? Join the Google Classroom: Code: diam6yw | Boys Fall Basketball Tryouts10/9 & 13, 3:30-5:00pm Competition Gym Interested? Join the Google Classroom: Code p34yor7 | Join the Bumpus Wrestling TeamPractice begins 10/23. Join Google Classroom code: ujufhav. |
Girls Basketball Tryouts
10/9 & 12, 3:30-5:00pm
Practice Gym
Interested? Join the Google Classroom: Code: diam6yw
Boys Fall Basketball Tryouts
10/9 & 13, 3:30-5:00pm
Competition Gym
Interested? Join the Google Classroom: Code p34yor7
Join the Bumpus Wrestling Team
Practice begins 10/23.
Join Google Classroom code: ujufhav.
Schedules for Fall Sports
Information regarding over-the-counter medications at school
Please read the following guidelines for having medication at school. At NO TIME should students self-carry any over-the-counter medications on their person as stated in the outlined box.
Thank you,
Melanie Schmith, RN
School Nurse
MINDFULNESS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"We don't always have to fix things for our kids. Sometimes, they just need us to listen."
Learn how to listen better on @PsychToday #ActiveListening #ParentingTips #RFBMS
Library News from Mrs. Mims
Library News:
Welcome Back Everyone! Students may check out up to 3 books from the library. Students may check out only 1 print book at a time, but they can also check out eBooks and Audiobooks online using the Destiny Library Catalog or the online catalog called Sora. Students can access the 2 catalogs through their Clever account on their Chromebooks. The checkout period is 30 days for print, eBooks, and Audiobooks. Please encourage your students to read at least 20 minutes a day to improve their reading skills. Students may check their Destiny library account to see what books they have checked out. Library account emails are sent to parents/guardians and students every Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. This email will let students see what print book they have checked out and when it is due back to the library.
If you have any questions email Mrs. Mims at dmims@hoover.k12.al.us
Destiny Library catalog https://hooverk12.follettdestiny.com/
Sora Library Catalog https://soraapp.com/library/hcmsal
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Recycle Your Magazines for Family Living
Bus Expectations for 23-24
Please read the following letter from Hoover City Schools regarding expectations for all middle school bus riders.
Regarding Covid and Flu Tracking
School Fees
Parents,
School Fees for the 2023-23 School Year are now posted on MySchoolFees.
You can also pay the Chromebook Insurance Fee of $25 as well. Please use the link below.
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Anticipated Absence Form Please make a note of which portions parents, students, and teachers are responsible for when filling out Anticipated Absence Forms. | Attendance Matters Every Day! Please make a note of where absence notes are turned in and what is required for absences to be excused. | Attendance Cheat Sheet Here's our Attendance 101 document. You can find all of these documents and information on our website. |
Anticipated Absence Form
Attendance Matters Every Day!
Attendance Cheat Sheet
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
Parents,
Please note recent changes that have been made regarding Chromebooks:
- If your student has a Chromebook with a clear case issued by HCS, please do not take the case off as it voids the warranty. 6th graders will be receiving new Chromebooks with clear cases within the first few weeks of school. Please do not take the cases off.
- A revised HCS Chromebook Protection Plan (pages 8-9) will be available to purchase during the month of September with school fees. The second repair is no longer covered by the plan, but it will be determined by an HCS staff or designee. Additionally, damage that is deemed intentional is not covered by the plan, and the full amount of repair/replacement will be due. Please see the image below for more details.
If you have a Chromebook in need of repair, please bring it to the first-floor office to Mrs. Stacey.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Please use the QR Codes in the image below or the following links for more information.
LEASES/DEEDS
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.
Your child's account will be put on hold if their residency information is not current.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
Please contact Mrs. Stone, our school Registrar, if you are planning on moving anytime during the school year. There is a procedure we have to follow to withdraw your child. You will also need to fill out an "Intent to Withdraw" form on our website. The Registrar will contact you once she receives the "Intent to Withdraw" information. In addition to the "Intent to Withdraw", you will need to come into the school to withdraw, turn in your child's Chromebook, etc. Please call her at 205-439-2212 or email her cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
Join us at Bumpus as a Substitute Teacher!
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 or 205-439-1045 for additional information.
Flexible work locations and days! Current substitute teacher pay rate is $100 per day (certification/licensure requirements apply)
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. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@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