Bumpus E-NEWS!
FEBRUARY 18, 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
CHARACTER CORNER
A person demonstrates patriotism by showing love and respect for his or her country.
“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” -Adlai E. Stevenson
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Bumpus Family,
Pink Shirt Week is coming February 22 - 26, 2021. We're asking everyone to "Leave Your Mark With Kindness." We hope to have a little fun while emphasizing to our students the importance of being kind and not bullying others. See Dress-up Days below. Virtual students, we want to see you dress up too on your Google Meets.
Join us tonight at Culver's for PTO SPIRIT NIGHT FROM 4-8 PM!
The opportunity to sign up to take a four-week "Self-paced Elective" during Activity Period will be available Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Students can choose from Exploratory Spanish, Exploratory French, Health, Online Learning, Computer Applications A, and Computer Applications B. We are also adding a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Elective designed by each grade level counselor.
The link for Learning Options for 4th nine weeks went out to parents on Monday, February 15th. If you want your Learning Option to remain the same...do nothing. If you want to change your Learning Option for 4th nine weeks, you have until 5:00 pm on Friday, February 26th to complete the link. Here is a link to the 4th nine weeks announcement that went out and a link to the form to change your Learning Option. You must be logged into Google using your student’s school email address in order to access the form.
F2F and Virtual:
Thank you for acknowledging that you reviewed your child's grades in INow last week on Half-way Day.
ACAP Summative Assessment dates:
6th grade April 6, 7, 8
7th grade April 6, 7
8th grade April 13, 14, 15
Please plan accordingly.
Peace,
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox
Principal
FINLEY CHARACTER AWARD WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS to the following 2020-2021 Finley Character Award Winners: 6th grade - Anderson Clark, Layla Delgado, Faith Jackson, and Madison Petipas; 7th grade - Sarah Kathryn Picardy, Hunter Turner, Elijah Burns, and Sawyer Houlditch ; 8th grade - Davis Anderson, Isabelle Andre, Kennedy Holloway, and Claire Kurz!
We also would like to congratulate the students who were nominated; 6th grade - Griffin Babb, Camille Baker, Anderson Clark, Blake Clark, Brooke Clark, Layla Delgado, Taylor Fisher, Christian Harris, Faith Jackson, Krish Nathan and Madison Petipas; 7th grade - Greer Wilkerson, Jonathan Henry Carden, Kayden McQuown, Lincoln Anderson, Casey Knerr, Collin Carter, Sarah Kathryn Picardy, Hunter Turner, Elijah Burns, Sawyer Houlditch, and McKinley Hatch; 8th grade - Claire Kurz, Taylor Canada, Kennedy Holloway, Paige Momern, Isabelle Andre, Jordan Perry, Davis Anderson, and Aidan Ticola. Way to go, BUCS!
NEWS FROM OUR COUNSELORS
Kindness is a character strength! Not only does Kindness require strength, research demonstrates that people also perceive Kindness to be a character strength in both themselves and others. In a study of over 100,000 adults from 54 different countries, investigating people's perception of character strengths, Kindness was the most consistently endorsed trait, ranking higher than fairness and honesty. Where do you rank Kindness?
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 24, 2021. We will be celebrating Kindness all week from February 22-26, 2021. Be kind and wear pink!
Please visit www.Kindness.org for more information.
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)”
Hoover City Schools is pleased to partner with the Children's Policy Council and Family Court of Jefferson County to present Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation and "Sugaring"
Please join us for a Parent Forum addressing a critical issue affecting the safety of our children and youth. The Child Trafficking Solutions Project, affiliated with the Family Court of Jefferson County, will be presenting a Parent Forum: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and Trafficking on March 2, 2021, with two time slots (repeated the same program) - one at lunchtime and one in the early evening. Please register for one of these and share it with others. In the event you are interested and unable to participate, this webinar will be recorded and a link provided for access to you and others on-line.
March 2, 2021, noon to 1:15 pm Registration Link:
Please register for Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children from On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and "Sugaring" on March 2, 2021, at 12:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/667563400321695246
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
March 2, 2021, 6 pm to 7:15 pm Registration Link:
Please register for Human Trafficking: Protecting Your Children From On-Line Predators, Exploitation, and "Sugaring" on Mar 2, 2021, 6:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8547558727429675022
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please plan to attend, there will be time for questions.
Kandace VanWanderham
Mental Health and Student Services Specialist
Hoover City Schools
(205) 439-1059
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
RISING 9TH GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION
**Dates are subject to change due to any Covid related issues.**
We will post all high school transition information in this section. If you have any questions about the transition process, please reach out to Ms. Keith(8th Grade Counselor) at 205-439-2223 or you can email her at bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us
Face to Face students will submit their course selection sheet and all other forms to their Math Teachers. Ms. Keith will collect all forms from students' Math Teachers by Friday, February 26.
Virtual students can drop off forms at the front desk from 7:30am-4:00pm. Forms can also be placed in an envelope and put in the mailbox/drop box outside of the front door of the school if it's after hours. Please make sure that envelope has "Ms. Keith-8th Grade Counselor" on the outside.
Please review the Hoover High Course Selection website. Use the tabs at the top of the site to navigate throughout the course selection site.
WHAT'S NEW!
LITERARY MAGAZINE
DAILY ATTENDANCE - MRS. PHILLIPS
Please email Mrs. Phillips at aphillips@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268.
A parent/doctor note is still required within three (3) days of returning in order to excuse an absence or check-in/out and can be emailed to Mrs. Phillips or dropped in the excuse boxes in the main lobby or throughout the school. Please include the student’s full name 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 within 3 days of the absence, 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. Phillips in the 2nd office will enter the absence into INow. 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. Phillips).
THEATRE FOR YOUTH FESTIVAL
Theatre Opportunity for Bumpus Students!
All Hoover Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in the Theatre for Youth Drama Festival! You do NOT have to be a member of the Drama Club or Thespian Festival to participate. Check out the attached information page with your child and fill out the form if you would like your student to participate. The TFY Festival is sponsored by the Alabama Conference of Theatres.
PTO NEWS!
PTO Executive Board Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for open PTO Executive Board positions for the 2021-2022 school year! You must have a student enrolled at R.F. Bumpus Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year in order to be considered for a position. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 10th. If you are interested, then please go to the following link and fill out the online form: https://forms.gle/59Njf3XURZJbF5kh6
Please contact the PTO if you have any questions about the offices available or the time commitment involved at bumpuspto@hcs-students.net.
Spirit Night - February 18 @ Culver's
Take the night off from cooking and come out and support Bumpus Middle School this Thursday, February 18th at our Culver’s Spirit Night!! Bumpus will receive a portion of sales between 4pm-8pm!
Spirit Wear
We still have sweatshirts available for sale on MySchoolFees!! There are limited quantities left of sizes AS-AXL. Purchase yours today!! Cost: $25
SCIENCE FAIR 2021
Can you make your own Fidget Spinner? Is the Energizer Bunny a myth? What flavor of gum holds the flavor the longest? What's the difference between a Cyclone and a Tornado?
All these great ideas plus over 200 more can be found on the Science Fair Google Classroom! Great ideas! Encourage your 6th, 7th or 8th grader to participate in our first ever Virtual Science Fair!
**** Due to the "Snow Day" several students missed the Google Meet Virtual Meeting. There will be a Make Up Meeting on Thursday, February 18 at 4:00 pm! The meeting will be recorded and available in the Science Fair Google Classroom. (Code: 6g2tpdd)
Winners for First, Second and Third Place will be awarded with a prize package! All Participants will receive a "goodie bag" with surprises and a certificate of Participation.
If you have a business who has items such as discount coupons, pencils, stickers, etc you would be willing to donate for the bags, we would appreciate it! We are also accepting donations for prizes for winners. Please contact Carol Lollar at CLollar@hoover.k12.al.us
Thank you in advance for your support!
Important Dates to remember for Science Fair participants: ** PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES!
Monday, February 22: Commitment Date (At this time students must know the name of their project and if working with a partner!)
Tuesday, March 2: Informational Meeting about Submitting Video
March 8 - March 12: Video Submission
March 15 - 17: Judging
March 18: Students watch Virtual Science Fair during Team Time/ETA
March 19: Winners announced and Prizes awarded
Hoover High Football Mattress Sale
On Saturday, March 6, from 10am to 5pm the Hoover Football Program is hosting their 9th Annual Mattress Sale fundraising event. This event has raised over $125,000 for Hoover Football in the last 8 years.
Top Brands are available including Simmons, BeautyRest, and Therapedic. The mattress sets are also discounted 30%-40% below retail stores! Over 25 mattress sets and adjustable beds will be on display; prices range from $249 to $4799. There will also be pillows and adjustable bases available for purchase. Financing and delivery are available. The sale is at Hoover High School in the gym. Please tell your friends about this event and help support our Bucs!
Here is a link to HHS Facebook event page: Hoover Bucs Football Mattress Fundraiser
Please help us spread the word! Mark that you are “going” the event and invite your friends and family.
CHEERLEADING VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING
CLUBS
DATES TO REMEMBER!
Feb - Black History Month
Feb. 18 - PTO SPIRIT NIGHT @ CULVERS FROM 4-8 PM
Feb. 23 - Rising 8th gr. Football Parent Mtg. - Cafeteria @ 6 pm
ATHLETICS - All tickets should be purchased through GoFan
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SOFTBALL
Feb. 19-20 - Softball Tournament @ Veterans Park
Feb. 22 - Softball vs Pelham @ HSPC
Feb 25 - Softball vs Berry @ Hoover Sports Park Central -Rescheduled
Click here for the 2021 Softball Schedule.
TENNIS
Feb 18 - Tennis @ Simmons
Feb. 23 - Tennis vs Liberty Park (home)
Feb. 24 - Tennis @ Bragg
WRESTLING - 2021-2022
Any current 6th or 7th grade student, boys or girls, interested in wrestling, please email Coach Smith at josmith@hoover.k12.al.us or see him in his room, A220.
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
LOST & FOUND
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
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox, Principal tmaddox@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Donna Burke, 7th grade Asst. Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
NEW COVID CLOSE CONTACT QUARANTINE GUIDLINES
INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE, MRS. SCHMITH
Parents, please remember, it is very important to call the health room if your child has been exposed to or is positive for Covid 19 as soon as this information is known. This will help determine if your child needs to stay at home and for how long and if anyone in their class will need to stay home from school as well. All information that is discussed and obtained will be kept confidential and not disclosed to anyone. (except Dr. Maddox, Mrs. Phillips, HCS lead nurse and Health Department (if necessary)) without your permission.
Please see link below for guidance when your child has to be home due to COVID.
You can contact the Nurse Schmith in the health room at 205-439-2230 or email at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us
Thank you for allowing us to keep your child safe and healthy while at school.
Parents if you child will be absent from school for any reason (illness or quarantine) please be sure and have your child notify their team of teachers so they may receive further guidance on assignments and how to continue their course work while at home.
SCHOOL MEDICATIONS
CHROMEBOOKS
CHROMEBOOKS
Students Tip: Make sure your Chromebook is updated.
How to UPDATE CHROMEBOOKS:
1. Click the bottom right corner of the Chrome OS desktop (It shows the time).
2. Select the Settings icon (It looks like a gear).
3. Click About Chrome OS (bottom left).
4. Click Check for Updates.
5. To apply the update, click the arrow icon and select Restart to Update.
You may be able to fix some Chromebook problems yourself. Watch this video for great tips and save yourself a trip to the school and a week of downtime.
BEFORE you consider bringing your Chromebook up to the school for repair, keep in mind a few important details:
The Chromebook repair process will take longer than usual due to the precautions our staff will take to stay safe. This includes a quarantine time period before we pass it off to the technician.
Only critical repairs will be processed at this time (as in, the Chromebook doesn't work and learning can't take place). Unnecessary or uncritical repairs will be sent back to the student.
After completing the Chromebook repair request, you may drop off your device at the front desk during school during office hours.