Bumpus E-News
November 3, 2022
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
Email: bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/bumpus
Location: 6055 Flemming Parkway, Hoover, AL, USA
Phone: (205) 439-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUMPUSMS
Twitter: @RFBumpus
Message from the Principal-- Donna Burke
I cannot believe it is November already! This year it has been so exciting seeing so many students involved in so many activities. We had the theater performance last week and our students did such an amazing job both in the performance and behind the scenes. We have had students involved in so many different sports and activities this year, and we have more tryouts and other opportunities coming this semester and in the second semester.
Sometimes it is hard to balance school and sports/activities. If you need any academic assistance for your student, reach out to their teachers, counselor, and/or grade-level administrator.
Important News
Veterans Day Program Invitation
Dear Family Members and Friends of Bumpus Middle School Students:
The Social Studies Department is sponsoring our annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 10th at 10:30am (7th Grade), 11:20am (8th Grade), and 12:25pm (6th Grade).
All family members and friends of Bumpus Middle School students who have served or are currently serving our country are invited to the grade-level program. If you will be able to attend, please complete this form by Friday, November 4th.
We look forward to seeing you on November 10th.
Questions? Email krobinson@hoover.k12.al.us
Library News
The Bumpus Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, November 28th to Friday, December 2nd.
Check out the book fair website at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bumpus
TRYOUTS
For ALL Athletic Team Tryouts-- Please be sure to do the following:
Go to the Bumpus Athletics Page to register with Dragonfly.
Must have Hoover Consent Form and an up-to-date AHSAA physical and all other pertinent forms on file in Dragotoer to participate in any athletic tryout.
Girls Golf Tryouts
11/9, 3:45-5:00 pm
Oxmoor Valley Golf Course Driving Range
You must have an updated physical uploaded in DragonFly in order to tryout!
If you have any questions, email Coach Heard - gheard@hoover.k12.al.us
Boys Golf Tryouts
11/9, 3:45-5:00 pm
Anyone interested in participating must have an up-to-date physical on file in Dragonfly and must place their name on the list with Coach Doran- sdoran@hoover.k12.al.us
The Google Classroom Code for the Boys Golf Team is 5byhha6. More information to follow.
Important Information for Parents
Have you seen your student's school pictures yet?
Dear Parents-- Have you logged in to see your student's photos? You can view and purchase school day photos here: https://store.ironcitystudios.com
If you need an access code, you can contact Iron City Studios here: https://codereturn.me/find/1661876549255x855341532697067500
FROM THE NURSE- Melanie Schmith
Parents,
Please make sure to report any Flu cases as well as your Covid cases. You can report by calling the health room at 205-439-2230 or by emailing Nurse Schmith at mschmith@hoover.k12.al.us. These are reported to the district as well.
Please remember students are NOT ALLOWED to self-carry OTC medications on their person. Refer to the following guidelines from the State HERE.
To report positive COVID-19 cases, please complete the new online HCS Self-Reporting Form by clicking on the button below. Here are the revised COVID-19 Guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year: COVID-19 Guidelines for Hoover City Schools
From the Registrar- Carol Stone
1. Please remember to update your residency if you have moved or your lease has expired. A copy of your updated lease/deed and utility bill is required to update your residency.
2. If you need your Parent Home Portal information (this is the same info as last year), please email Carol Stone at cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
Reminders about Attendance
Important Information about Anticipated Absences
You need a NOTE
FRONT OFFICE INFORMATION
1. ARRIVAL TIME - If your child arrives at school after 8:30 am, the parent will need to check them in at the front office.
2. DROP-OFF STUDENT BELONGINGS - Please remind your student to have all belongings needed for the school day before leaving home. We would like to minimize items being dropped off for student pick-up.
3. CHECK-OUTS - The cutoff time for check-outs from the front office is 3:00 pm
4. TRANSPORTATION CHANGES - Please make any transportation changes prior to 3:00 pm and do NOT leave transportation changes on voicemail.
5. OUTSIDE FOOD - No outside food (such as food from restaurants) is allowed in the cafeteria.
6. STUDENTS STAYING INFORMED- Students can stay informed with “all things Bumpus” by clicking on the HCS Bookmark Tab on their Chromebooks and scrolling to the Bumpus News.
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. Pamela Davis, 7th-grade Asst. 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 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