Bumpus Bulletin 2020
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Bumpus Middle School
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
WORD OF THE WEEK - ""
A person demonstrates patriotism by showing love and respect for his or her country.
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” -- Nathan Hale
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) is coming in April. It is replacing Scantron as the state's summative assessment tool. We are already making plans to introduce our students to the online testing tools necessary to take the assessment. Today, we looked at the tools used for the math assessment. Students would benefit from having a USB mouse for the assessment if they typically use one when using their Chromebook. It's not required but it would be a plus for some students.
The 7th and 8th grade Kindness Club is collecting NEW stuffed animals for children who visit Children's Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services (CHIPS) Center. CHIPS promotes health and healing for those affected by suspected child abuse and neglect. When children visit CHIPS, they receive a stuffed animal to help them cope. The Kindness Club greatly appreciates your donation of a NEW stuffed animal! Please place your donation in bins located on each grade level floor. The stuffed animal collection will run from Friday, February 14th to Friday, February 28th!
PTO NEWS
Nominations are currently being accepted for open PTO Executive Board positions for the 2020-2021 school year! If you are interested, then please go to the following link and fill out the online form:
https://forms.gle/sTbqRBPwZZmoaPCV7
The nomination deadline is Monday, February 24th!
Please contact the PTO if you have any questions about the offices available or the time commitment involved at bumpuspto@hcs-students.net.
MORNING CARPOOL DROP-OFF
AGAIN, PLEASE UNLOAD ALL ALONG THE SHELTERED SIDEWALK IN THE MORNING.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
As a culminating activity for our celebration of Black History Month, we will have several guests at Bumpus for presentations on Thursday, February 27th. Our 8th graders will hear from Civil Rights activist Reverend Gwendolyn Cook Webb at 10:00 am. Our 6th graders will be entertained by the D2 Line Dancers and will hear from Oliver Hall, an orator, at 11:45 am. Lisa S. McNair, younger sister of Denise McNair, will speak to our 7th graders at 12:35 am. Please join us if your schedule permits.
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS to the following 2019-2020 Finley Character Award Winners: 6th grade - Tyler Gullahorn, Ava Claire Hartman, Nina Jordan, and Olutomiwa Kukoyi; 7th grade -
Ainsley Boyd, Riley Frye, William Chase Lawley, and Nalla Miller; 8th grade - Kevin Cooper Babb, Rebecca Jones, Kensley Shaw, and Isabella Foran!
We also would like to congratulate the students who were nominated; 6th grade - Rose Owen, Lilly Beam, Antonio Sankey, Keller Iversen, Kotaro Saigusa, Harrison Hubbard, Lincoln Anderson, Sydnie Broom, Caleb Stone, and Elijah Burns; 7th grade - Taylor Canada, Elizabeth Rhea, Aleena Ahmed, Sydney Durban, Nick Musso, Davis Anderson, Andrea Rivas, Kaleigh Reamsma, and Braeden Jackson; 8th grade - Jasmine Clark, Jackson Plugge, Katherine Ridgeway, Nneka Udeh, Kylie Pate, Emma Jones, Benjamin Smith, Krish Jaikumar, Abby Lloyd, and Kara langley. Way to go, BUCS!
CONGRATULATIONS to the February Students of the Month - 6th gr - Olutomiwa Kukoyi, Ben Roberts, and Kataro Saigusa; 7th gr - Elizabeth Cox, Isabelle Andre, and India Edwards; 8th gr - Nazareth Lubilanji, Phanuelle Manuel, and Theo Gibson!
We also want to Congratulate our February Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Sarah Rodas, 6th gr. Social Studies; and our February Employee of the Month - Mrs. Amy Browne, Instructional Support Aide.
Thespian Troupe 88734 attended their first ever Alabama State Thespian Festival, and had a great day of workshops and performances. Special congratulations to Maggie Bain (7th grade) who scored a Superior rating for her Acting Solo performance!
ROBOTICS
SPIRIT WEEK - 2 different locations
Tuesday, February 25 from 5-8 pm - The Bumpus Jazz Band is having a Spirit Night at Beef ‘O’Brady’s (Grove Blvd location). A portion of the proceeds will help support the Jazz Band’s performance in Gatlinburg, TN.
BE KIND WEEK
Chick-fil-a at Patton Creek
Chick-fil-a at Hoover Commons
Chick-fil-a at The Grove
Chick-fil-a at Greystone
A portion of the proceeds will benefit HCS Student Services.
LITERARY MAGAZINE
HOUSEKEEPING INFO
LOST AND FOUND
A NOTE FROM NURSE SCHMITH
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL?
Dear Bumpus parents:
We are asking you to assist us with the appropriate time for your child to return to school. Please review the following guidelines:
1. Fever: Your child should stay home if he/she has a fever of 100 degrees (orally) or more and should remain home for 24 hours after the fever has gone---without the assistance of Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, etc.
2. Vomiting or Diarrhea: Your child should stay home if he/she has vomited or has diarrhea (more than 1 loose stool) within 2 hours prior to the start of school. They must have eaten and tolerated at least 1 normal meal before returning to school.
3. Strep Throat: If you child has been diagnosed as having strep throat (this requires a special test by your doctor), your child should stay home 24 hours after antibiotic therapy has been started.
Our goal is to keep the entire school population as healthy as possible. Together we can accomplish this goal.
You may report any cases of doctor diagnosed flu by contacting the health room at 205-439-2230 or emailing Nurse Schmith at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us
PINKTOPPS
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE CLINIC @ HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
Register on myschoolfees.com
Click on this link for more information. https://forms.gle/QzcMHPtKanW7Z3SM8
2020-2021 RFB Dance Team Information
Important information about tryouts and additional requirements are on this page.
Please email Mrs Speed kspeed@hoover.k12.al.us or Patience Smith psmith@hoover.k12.al.us if you have any questions.
RISING 9TH GR GIRLS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Wed, Feb. 26th - PINK SHIRT DAY!
"Formal Fling" 6th/7th grade dance will be held on Friday, March 6 from 6:30-8:30 in the Bumpus Gyms. 6th grade will be in the Practice Gym. 7th grade will be in the Competition Gym.
APPROPRIATE DRESS is defined as "nice," above and beyond regular school dress, and within school dress code. The dances are for Bumpus students only.
Tickets for each are $7.00 and may be purchased on My School Fees or at the door.
"Glitter & Gold" 8th grade dance - The 8th gr. class voted NOT to have a dance.
TUES-FRI., MARCH 10-13 - Cheer Tryouts - 3:30 - 5:00 pm - Practice Gym
MON-WED., MARCH 16-18 - Dance Tryouts - 3:30 - 5:30 pm - Practice Gym
Results will not be announced until after school on Friday, March 20th.
HHS's Birmingham Area Mock Trial Tournament (BAMTI)
!!!Attention all 8th Graders!!!
You are invited to participate in HHS's Birmingham Area Mock Trial Tournament (BAMTI). Teams are made up of 6-12 people. You do not have to have a team to sign up.
Competition Date: March 14th
Practices: EVERY MONDAY 4-6 at HHS. Practice Starts on February 3rd.
Cost: $30 - This will cover a t-shirt, entry fees, and lunch on March 14th. Students will also get an entry pass for Sunday to watch the Senior Division Finals!
Please fill out the Google Form below if you are interested in participating and plan to come to practice on February 3rd! We will send participants and their parents more detailed information. You can contact Amy Newell by email with questions. anewell@hoover.k12.al.us
8th GR. TRANSITION INFORMATION
The Hoover High Course Selection website 2020-21 is below. This website includes the Hoover High Course Selection Guide and all curriculum information.
Hoover High Course Selection Website
The Advanced Classes Description and Self-Assessment Rubric(Lime Green form)
Taking advanced classes in high school is challenging and rigorous. Our teachers, counselors, and administrators want to help your child find the best courses based on interests and abilities.
The Advanced Classes Description and Self-Assessment Rubric serves as a guide for helping your child in the decision making process. Please also look closely at the descriptions of advanced classes in the high school course selection guide to make sure your child is willing to take on this challenge.
School News
INCENTIVE ROOM Bumpus would like to establish an incentive room as part of our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program. The room will be used to recognize and encourage students who strive towards respecting the Bumpus Way by adhering to school rules and expectations. Our goal is for students to embrace a culture of respect that they will carry with them outside of school and into the community. If you are interested in contributing to our incentive room by donating items, please contact Christy Hall at chall@hoover.k12.al.us. Examples of items needed: video consoles, video games, arcade games, board games, snack foods, candy, gaming chairs/seating, large screen tv's/monitors, large rugs/carpet, gaming tables.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Alice In Wonderland Rehearsal Schedule
Alice in Wonderland - April 17th and 18th
ATHLETICS
WRESTLING - Congratulations to Dallas Beck, Christian Cooper, Jake Thompson, and Sky Niblett for being selected to the All Metro Wrestling Team!
BOYS GOLF - CONGRATULATIONS to the 2019-2020 Boys Golf Team Members! Boys team athletes are Caleb Thompson, Clay Daniels, Jackson Burst, Jake Monk, Brayden Gerstenberg, Noah Hyer, Jacob Lee, and Cooper Witt.
The boys will kick off the Season with the Berry Invitational held at Limestone Springs Golf Course on March 10th.
GIRLS GOLF - CONGRATULATIONS to the 2019-2020 Girls Golf Team Members - Stella Alpaugh, Katelyn Bennett, Ava Byler, and Ania Lutz!
The girls will kick off the season on March 5th at Oxmoor Valley against Liberty Park!
SOFTBALL - Mon, Feb. 24th - @ Berry @ SPHS.
Tues, Feb 25th @ Duncanville M.S.
TENNIS - Tues, Feb 25th - vs Lib. Park @ Bumpus
LIBRARY NEWS
Parents, students have a program on their Chromebooks that can easily access many of the districts software programs. Under the Student resource tab on their Chromebook click on Clever Software and students can navigate to many software programs. Destiny Library, Sora, MyOn reading software, Alabama Virtual Library and many others. Ask your student to show you all of the wonderful resources.
Need a personal Tutor? Check out this link: https://aplsws1.apls.state.al.us/aplsnew/homework/
CLUB INFORMATION!
DRAMA CLUB MEETINGS - Wednesday, March 4 from 3:30-4:30 pm.
PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT NEEDED
IMPACT Family Counseling
Hoover City Schools is partnering with IMPACT Family Counseling to provide the Family Strengthening Program. This program will be offered for free to families with middle or high school students. The program consists of one evening session a week for six weeks total and will be offered multiple times throughout the school year. The first sessions begin on Tuesday, January 28th. If you are interested in participating or learning more about this opportunity, please contact your child’s counselor. 6th gr. - Mrs. Bruno @ 439-2250; 7th gr. - Ms. DiMarco @ 439-2225; or 8th gr. - Ms. Keith @ 439-2223.