Bumpus E-NEWS!
AUGUST 19, 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
Last week the students learned about the Bumpus Way in their classes. This week, our teachers have begun instruction in all classes. We encourage our students to stay organized and do all assignments. If students need additional help with classwork, teachers are available to help students during ETA (Extra Time & Assistance) every day during the lunch period. In addition, it is very important for students to check Google Classroom every day.
This is the time of year when we all get busy with extracurricular activities. Some students are in cross country, football, volleyball, cheerleading or dance at school. Other students participate in other activities like choir, band, theater, debate and clubs. There is so much to do at school and in the community. For that reason, students must stay very organized so they continue to be successful in the classroom and in other activities.
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
NEWS FROM MRS. SCHMITH, SCHOOL NURSE
Parents, attached is a copy of the CLOSE CONTACT NOTIFICATION letter sent out per HCS. If you receive this letter in an email, it will be because your child was identified as a close contact either in the classroom, PE, lunch, bus or extracurricular activities. Please see the definition of a close contact as outlined in Attachment F in the ADPH BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDANCE 21-22. We encourage parents to follow the recommendations set forth by the CDC/ADPH which suggest parents quarantine the student for 10 days from the exposure date in order to monitor for symptoms. Students who develop symptoms should be tested and reported to the health room if positive. We do not mandate quarantine, so a student can remain in school with the following special considerations:
1. The student must have NO SYMPTOMS AT ALL to be in school
2. The parent MUST monitor the student daily for 10 days for any symptoms following the known exposure
3. The student must immediately isolate and be tested if symptoms present at any time
I have included the Covid 19 screening tool which lists symptoms to look for in your child. If any are present please keep your child at home even if they ARE NOT considered a close contact.
If you choose for your child to quarantine at home, please notify attendance at jprescott@hoover.k12.al.us so these days will be excused. Your child can notify their teachers for assignments and do remote learning.
As always...if your child is positive please contact the health room at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us for tracking and reporting purposes.
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!
The Bumpus Color Run will take place on Friday, September 24.
Parents are encouraged to register through My School Fees, but paper registration forms are available in each grade level office. A registration form is required for EACH participant, including parents. Paper registration forms along with the cash OR check payment will be collected on September 3 and September 10th only!
The deadline to register and receive your official Bumpus Color Run shirt will be Friday, September 10!
A $30 registration fee includes a 2021 Bumpus Middle School Color Run shirt and 1 color packet. Additional color packets may be purchased for $5/2 packets.
We are seeking sponsors to support our largest fundraiser of the year! Sponsorship levels include: $50 Silver Sponsor, $100 Gold Sponsor, and $250 Big Buc Sponsor. Please see the Corporate Sponsor form for more details.
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
KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED!
ATHLETICS
GAME SCHEDULES
8-23 Volleyball @ Homewood; 7th @ 6 pm, 8th @ 5 pm
8-25 Volleyball Tri-match @ Pizitz
8-26 Football @Homewood Waldrop Stadium