Bumpus Bulletin
DECEMBER 12, 2019
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 - "THANKFUL"
A thankful person is sincerely appreciative of things they have..
"It isn't what's in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart."
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
We would love to learn about your Winter Break traditions. Your sharing is how we all learn. Feel free to share through BumpusPR@hoover.k12.al.us We will use the content for our school-wide announcement monitors. Thank you for sharing with your Bumpus family.
Students from 8-2 are sponsoring a Holiday Toy Drive. They are collecting items to donate to The Children's Village. The ages for the kids are 11-17. The children would love gift cards, movie passes, bowling passes, and outdoor items. Donations will be accepted in a box in Mrs. Haney's room in Room 110 through December 20th.
HOLIDAY DISMISSAL
Thursday, December 19th - Regular hours
We wish everyone a joyous and safe Holiday Season!
Students return to school on Monday, January 6th, 2020!
SAVE THE DATES
Fine Arts
Enter for concerts using either side door towards the rear of the school
Mon, Dec. 16 - 7th/8th gr. Winter Choir Concert - 6:30 pm
Tues. Dec. 17 - Beginning Band/Choir Concert - 6:30 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to our Jazz, Symphonic, and Concert Bands! These bands performed in their Winter Band Concert last night and were phenomenal! A huge shout out goes to all Band Members and their outstanding Band Directors, Mr. Lynch and Mr. Posey!
Come out and support our Choir and Beginning Band concerts next week!
8th Grade Exams
Monday, Dec. 16th - Thursday, Dec. 19th
Club/Organization Pictures
Tues, Jan. 14th - Students, please see your sponsor(s) about what to wear.
SCA Formal Dances
Fri, Feb 28th - 6:30-8:30 pm - 8th gr. Dance - Gym
Fri, March 6th - 6:30-8:30 pm - 6th/7th gr. Dance - Both gyms
Get your dancing shoes on! More information to follow!
EARLY DISMISSAL - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH - 11:45 AM - LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
WINTER HOLIDAYS - DEC. 23 - JAN 3 - STUDENTS RETURN ON MONDAY, JAN 6TH!
FLU INFORMATION/GUIDELINES FROM NURSE SCHMITH
While the State of Alabama is seeing widespread flu activity, currently our school system is seeing relatively low numbers of flu cases reported to us. Common flu symptoms include
Fever or feeling feverish/chills.
Cough.
Sore throat.
Runny or stuffy nose.
Muscle or body aches.
Headaches.
Fatigue (tiredness)
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
We are monitoring numbers daily. Be assured that we are diligent in our efforts to prevent the spread of illness in our schools. Please partner with us, as you monitor your children when they have symptoms of illness, to be sure that they do not attend school while they have a fever.
The Alabama Department of Public Health urges the general public to follow these actions to avoid getting and spreading the flu:
* Stay at home if you have a fever, and for at least 24 hours post fever without fever-reducing
medications
* Wash your hands often
* Cover your cough and sneeze
* Clean and disinfect your environment
* Consider getting the flu vaccine
There are many minor illnesses or injuries that often occur that do not require your child to be absent from school. There are also many illnesses that do require your child to be absent from school, for your child’s protection as well as the protection of the other students and staff members. Such conditions would include, but are not limited to:
*Fever of 100 degrees or higher -within the last 24 hours
*Vomiting
*Unexplained diarrhea
*Pink eye (untreated)
*Strep throat (untreated)
*Injury or illness requiring intensive medical services
*Adverse side effects from medication that need monitoring
*Head lice or continued presence of nits after treatment of head lice
Again, with regard to flu, we have experienced low numbers overall relative to our student and employee populations. This is a testament to the diligence of our students, parents, and employees as we all strive for a clean, healthy school environment.
We appreciate your effort, interest, and cooperation as we continue to make our way through the flu season.
LIBRARY NEWS
Library Weekly Status information will be emailed Tuesdays at 5:00 P.M.
These emails are sent to give students and parents a weekly update of their library account to avoid overdue books, late fees, and a reminder to pay any printing fees. Chromebooks will also be listed as a resource item. The email will also state the value/cost the school system paid for the library books and Chromebooks.
Please click on the link below for information about Bumpus Library Procedures.
http://bit.ly/2019BumpusLibrary
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Mims at dmims@hoover.k12.al.us
USED EYEGLASSES
RFB National Junior Honor Society will be helping Lions Club International by donating used eyeglasses. Our goal is to collect 100 pairs of glasses from December 2nd to December 20th. We can exceed this goal with your help! We are asking for gently used prescription or reading glasses in any strength and size. Collection boxes will be placed on each hall. If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Speed (A108) or Caroline Morris (A223).
MATH TEAM
RED MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
CONGRATULATIONS to MARIAM AND CARYS! Bumpus now has two students that are part of the Red Mountain Theatre Company's Conservatory Program - Miriam Hodges (7-3) and Carys Chambers (6-2). The Conservatory is an audition-based, year-long professional musical-theater education intensive. The Conservatory's work culminates this December in 18 performances of the Holiday Spectacular, 12/06-12/22. RMTC Conservatory students perform alongside Birmingham’s best local artists to warm your heart and set the stage for a magical holiday season.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy some magical holiday fun!
Ticket Information: https://redmountaintheatre.secure.force.com/ticket/#/events/a0S0a000006z1LAEAY
CLUB INFORMATION!
EarthSavers Club
SGA
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL SWIM/DIVE TEAM
Please congratulate the members of the HHS swim and dive team. They had a strong finish at the state meet. Members are Kathryn Chambers, Caroline Chambers, Hallie Echols, Griffin Feazell, Lukas Fu, Lily Fu, Owen Fuller, Nairika Hamzavy, Erica Han, Hombal Raksha, Lila Hunter, Caroline Lawrence, Jadyn Lite, Ainsley Maryanski, Ella Mayfield, Kennedy Means, Lillie Mock, Ken Ning, Leo Song, Victor Long, Jack Watts, and Ariana Zamani.
Highlights are - Caroline Lawrence is the State Champion in the 200 Medley and also had a 3rd place finish in the 500 freestyle. Erica Han placed 3rd in the 50 Freestyle. The Girls 200 freestyle relay finished 2nd with Erica Han, Lillie Mock, Kathryn Chambers and Caroline Lawrence. Congratulations and Go Bucs!
BUMPUS ATHLETICS
- BOWLING
Mon, Dec 9 - Bowling Metro Championship @ Vestavia Bowl
Wed, Dec. 11 - Bowling vs Pizitz @ Vestavia Bowl
Bumpus Girls played well but came up a little short to Berry, placing second in the metro. Please congratulate our Girls Bowling team!
Congratulations to Connor Sunday and Paige Lunsford for being selected to the All Metro Bowling Team. Way to go, BUCS!
- WRESTLING
Wed, Dec. 18 - Wrestling @ Helena
Wrestling went well at the Homewood Middle School Christmas Duals Tournament this past weekend. Although we didn't place in the tournament, Cooper Christian went undefeated in his match-ups on Friday and Saturday and Caleb Lee got two pins on Saturday (this was his first time wrestling ever!)
- BUMPUS BUCS BOYS / GIRLS BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the 7th gr.Boys and 8th gr. Girls Basketball Teams! ! Both were victorious over Pizitz last Monday and both teams also beat Irondale last night! Go, BUCS!
- INDOOR TRACK
Thurs, Dec 12 - Indoor Track Meet #1 @ Birmingham CrossPlex.
LOST AND FOUND
ALL ITEMS WILL BE GIVEN TO A CHARITY ON DEC. 20TH. Parents & students....if you think you have lost an item or misplaced something, come by and take a peek! Your item may be here!
YEARBOOKS
PTO NEWS
Box Tops:
Please consider downloading the new Box Tops for Education mobile app (BTFE), if you haven’t already, and choose Bumpus as the school you support! You can scan your receipts with Box Tops products. It’s easy! No more clipping necessary!
Publix Partners:
Turn your grocery money into donations for Bumpus Middle School! Create an account on Publix.com, choose Bumpus Middle School as the school you support, then make sure you enter your telephone number at checkout each time you shop at Publix!
Planet Fundraiser:
Have you downloaded the Planet Fundraiser app? It’s FREE! Download the app, select Bumpus Middle School (6th, 7th or 8th grade), shop at participating merchants and then scan your receipts. Tired of scanning receipts? You can link your credit/debit card to the app so that eligible purchases are automatically detected. No receipts, no paper, no hassle!
Spirit Shirts:
Spirit shirts are still available for purchase online. Please visit https://secure4.myschoolfees.com/ and order your shirt today!!