Bumpus E-NEWS!
APRIL 28, 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
I cannot believe that May is next week!! This is a very busy time, and sometimes our students get spring fever but school is not out yet. We still have a lot to get done so our students will be prepared for next year. It so it is important for our students to stay organized so they can complete all assignments and prepare for assessments.
This week during school we have been able to celebrate our 8th graders who became members of the Beta Club, and all of our students have been able to watch the school play entitled, "Hoodie". I love when we can celebrate students, and I love when our students can perform during the school day.
Next week, we will have Transition Day at Bumpus. The upcoming 6th graders will visit campus, our current 6th graders will visit 7th grade classes and our current 7th graders will visit 8th grade classes. In addition, students will be able to complete course selections in PowerSchool next Friday. We will send out more detailed information next week.
We have our Awards Days coming up, and we will have to have a cut-off date for "All A" and "All A/B" awards. We will take the student's averages as of May 10th.
We are excited about the school dance on May 13th. This will be a fun night for all of our students. Students will need to be in dress code for this event. More details will be shared next week.
We have a lot of events coming up, so it is super important to stay organized, make good choices and be kind to one another!
D. Burke
SPRING EXAM SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!
April 28/29/30 - Spring Play - Hoodie 6pm
May 3 - Transition Day during school - upcoming 6th graders to visit
May 10 - Band Concert
May 12 - Choir Concert
May 13 - Dance - 6th grade 5:00-6:30pm and 7th/8th grade 7:00-8:30pm
May 18 - 6th Awards Day - 9:15am-10:45am - Parents/Guardians invited
May 19 - 8th Awards Day - 9:15am - 10:45am - Parents/Guardians invited
May 19 - 7th Awards Day - 1:15pm - 2:45pm - Parents/Guardians invited
May 23 - Early Release 12:15
May 24 - Early Release 12:15
"RETURNING" STUDENTS ONLINE REGISTRATION for 2022-2023
HOODIE
THANK YOU, PTO!
NEWS FROM OUR COUNSELORS!
Mrs. Catherine Bruno - 6th grade Counselor cbruno@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Zaneta Heard - 7th gr. Counselor zheard@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)”
ATTENDANCE MATTERS - ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
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.
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. ***Anticipated Absence forms will not be approved during state ACAP testing dates.***
- 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
- ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year
- 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
CONGRATULATIONS!
Robert F. Bumpus Middle School Beta Club 21-22
The Robert F. Bumpus Middle School Beta Club held its annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 27th. Congratulations to the following 8th graders for the outstanding achievement!
Syeda Ahmed, Zaki Ali, Rida Amatul, Paige Austin, Hudson Babb, Baker Baswell
Conner Bennett, Zari Bradford, Cooper Carter, Gonzalo Celedonio, Addison Cobb,
Camryn Cobia, Jameson Coleman, Katherine Compton, Chloe Cooper, Aashna Dewani, Leah Edgeworth, Deepeshwar Elayaraja, Jacob Elliott, Emma Kate Fuller, Bhavesh Garlapati, Lukas Giuvenduto, Barbara Gorg, Riley Grady, Addison Gregory, Markel Harden, Diego Harris, Zachary Holl, Lily Howell, Sicileigh Hunt, Vikram Iyer, Addison Jones, Ella Kappler, Landon Kelley, Aiden Khansaheb, Mitchell King, Casey Knerr, Ayla Lyons, Valeria Manzo, Madelyn McBride, Hailee McCully, Kayden McQuown, Samantha Miller, Rihanna Morallos, Janice Mwinga, Katelyn Nabors, Shiloh Nieves, Allie Owen, Isabella Paradise, Reese Peterson, Sarah Kathryn Picardy, Sawyer Poe, Magdalena Poker, Aliyah Pooler, Addison Powell, Blayne Powers, Braden Rigdon, Cameron Rockett, Kotaro Saigusa, Valentina Sanchez, Chaarvi Satheesh Kumar, Arjun Soni, Ella Sparks, Tyler Stephens, James Sawyer Thomas, Fabio Torres, Arnav Verma, Kelly West, Nicole Wickman, and Addison Woolard.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AcAEG8-H32Wrm4THjThfGprns7M5qARH/view?usp=sharing
PTO INFORMATION
Final Chick-fil-A Spirit Night Next Week!
2022-2023 Bumpus PTO Executive Board
A nominating committee for the 2022-2023 Bumpus PTO Executive Board recently met and presented a slate of candidates to the current PTO Executive Board. This slate was approved, and is now up for a vote by our general membership. If you have any questions about the proposed slate of candidates, or if you desire to vote "no" to the approval by the general membership, please email bumpuspto@hcs-students.net.
Bumpus PTO Executive Board 2022-2023 (Proposed):
President: Jill Hunter
President Elect: Katie Freidman
Secretary: Layla Hamilton
Treasurer: Julie Dozier
Assistant Treasurer: Ted Hoffman
Fundraising Chair: Briana Morton
Assistant Fundraising: Liz Conboy
Assistant Fundraising: Allison Combs
Volunteer Coordinator: Stacy Hart
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator: Justin Hardy
Communications: Carolyn Bunch
Hospitality Chair: Susan Moll
Assistant Hospitality: Ali Owens
Assistant Hospitality: Adrian Bevis
Events Chair: Julie Garrett
Assistant Events: Sephra Faulknier
Parliamentarian: Tiffany Jenkins
WHAT'S NEW?
Multilingual Families Registration & Resource Fair
What: 3 Day Registration and Resource Event for multilingual families.
Where and When: July 19-21, 2022
• July 19th @ Spain Park for all feeder pattern schools
• July 20th @ Hoover High for all feeder pattern schools
• July 21st @ Riverchase Elementary for any families unable to attend on the 19th or 20th
Time:
• 19th 10:00AM – 1:00PM
• 20th 10:00AM - 1:00PM
• 21st 3:00PM - 6:00Pm
MAGAZINES
RESIDENCY - Student's accounts will be put on hold for expired leases.
NEWS FROM NURSE SCHMITH
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.
BOOKKEEPING INFORMATION
The families of about 74 students who owe fees have not yet paid. Please take care of these outstanding balances ASAP. If you have questions concerning the balance due, please feel free to call the bookkeeper.
Please remember that all outstanding fees and balances must be paid before yearbooks are distributed in the Spring!
Also, balances due on 8th graders' accounts will follow them to the high school and they will have to pay the balance due there before registering.
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
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!
*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.
LITERARY MAGAZINE DONATIONS
LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES
The Bumpus Middle School Student Leadership Initiative has presented the 1st installment of our Leadership Lecture Series.
At Bumpus, we know that it is important for students to experience leadership opportunities, learn the art of building relationships, and learn how to independently reach goals effectively. These lectures are just one of the many intentional educational experiences our student leaders will have that will enhance the following leadership skills: discipline, honesty, courage, hard work, service, listening, communication, decision-making, and encouragement. We currently have 12 leaders from the community who have dedicated time to share their knowledge and describe some of their experiences in leadership with our students.
Our Leadership Lecture Series started February 9, 2022, and concludes May 4, 2022. Please keep an eye on our social media platforms for more specific information on our lecturers.
If you are interested in knowing more about our Leadership Initiative and how you can donate/volunteer/support it please email our 6th grade A.P. Justin Jones at jjones@hoover.k12.al.us.
ATHLETICS
CONGRATS TO MRS. JOSTSONS & COACH PATTERSON!
CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Patterson on being selected as Coach of the Year for Girls' Outdoor Track! Congrats on a great season!
CONGRATULATIONS
7th grader, Hadley Williams was selected for the All-tournament team for the South Metro softball tournament. Hadley finished the tournament with a .688 batting average.
Way to go, BUCS!
6th gr. TRACK MEET
This is the Elementary Track meet for 6th graders here at Bumpus.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vRbtCQbtDjRqsKR2GOybdK22zpf9YDEEgmQ6Yz_N2rI/edit?usp=sharing
ATHLETIC EVENTS
BUMPUS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS (Rising 7th & 8th gr. girls)
May 2nd-4th from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Competition Gym.
Students need a Dragonfly account with an updated physical form completed by a doctor. Upload physical form, preparticipation form, and a picture of your insurance card. Forms are found on the Bumpus Middle School website under athletics. For more information, email Coach Love at mlove@hoover.k12.al.us.
BUMPUS - RISING 7/8TH GR. BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Dates - May 16-18 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Competition Gym.
Join Google classroom code - nnybbzu
All students must have an AHSAA physical and Hoover City School consent forms uploaded on Dragonfly to participate.
If you have any questions, please email Coach Jeffries at cjeffries@hoover.k12.al.us
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL SWIM AND DIVE TEAM
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
Updated HHS Information
Hoover High will host a virtual Freshman Parent Q&A on May 4th, 2022. This will be an opportunity for rising 9th grade parents to ask any remaining questions before school starts in August. There will be two sessions. The first session will be from 7:30am-8:30am. The second session will be from 1pm-2pm. The links for the sessions are below.
May 4th, 2022 7:30-8:30am
HHS Parent Q&A Virtual meeting- Morning session
May 4th, 2022 1:00pm-2:00pm
HOUSEKEEPING 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.
CARPOOL REMINDERS
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.
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.