Bumpus Bulletin 2020
JANUARY 9, 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 - "APPRECIATION"
"Appreciation is enjoying or valuing somebody or something."
“The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one’s appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship.” – Amelia Earhart
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
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.
Thursday, January 9th
The following groups will be recognized....
Basketball, Indoor Track, Wrestling, Softball and Bowling
Scholars' Bowl and Debate
Parents are invited to attend - Seating is limited - Parents will be directed to observation locations on the 2nd floor in the gym.
SCANTRON TESTING
Parents, please be sure your child eats something for Breakfast and is here on time for testing! Please schedule any appointments in the afternoon during testing.
1/13/2020 - Winter Scantron Reading Periods - 1, Testing, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
8:15 – 8:22 - 1st period
8:26– 9:11 - HR - Testing
9:15 – 9:59 - HR - Testing
1/14/2020 - Winter Scantron Math Periods - 1, Testing, 1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 3
8:15 – 8:22 - 1st period
8:26 – 9:11 - HR - Testing
9:15 – 9:59 - HR - Testing
1/15/2020 - Winter Scantron Science Periods - 1, Testing, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
8:15 – 8:22 - 1st period
8:26– 9:11 - HR -Testing
9:15 – 9:59 - HR -Testing
Parents - Just a reminder that students are allowed to use (when appropriate) a TI-30X IIS model calculator. It was listed on the school supply list in August. This type of calculator, while not a requirement, will also be allowed on upcoming assessments: Scantron Formative Assessment in January and ACAP State Summative Assessment in April.
FALL AWARDS DAY - JAN. 23RD
Order of schedule for the day - Periods 1, 2, 3, 6, 5, 4, 7, 8
You will receive communication if your child is receiving special recognition.
8th Grade 8:30 - 10:00 (1st and 2nd periods)
6th Grade 11:00 - 12:30 (6th and 5th periods)
7th Grade 1:00 - 2:30 (4th and 7th periods)
SAVE THE DATES
WINTER SPIRIT WEEK - Friday, January 10th - Animal Day
SCANTRON TESTING - January 13th, 14th, 15th
REPORT CARDS GO HOME - Tuesday, January 14th
FALL AWARDS DAY - January 23rd
CLUB/ORGANIZATION PICTURES
Friday, Jan. 24th - Students, please see your sponsor(s) about what to wear.
SGA FORMAL DANCES - Get your dancing shoes on!
Mark your calendars for our annual SGA Dances (for Bumpus students only).
"Glitter & Gold" 8th grade dance will be held on Friday, February 28 from 6:30-8:30 in the Bumpus Gym.
"Formal Fling" 6th/7th grade dance will be held on Friday, March 6 from 6:30-8:30 in the Bumpus Gym.
Tickets for each are $7.00 and may be purchased on My School Fees, beginning February 5, or at the door.
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
DRAMA RAMA
CLUB INFORMATION!
SGA
EARTHSAVERS CLUB - The next EarthSavers Club meeting will be Wednesday, January 22 from 3:15-4:15 pm in room A324. EarthSavers is open to ALL students who are interested in helping to protect our environment. There is no need to sign up. Just come on Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, ready to have fun while we work to do our part to save the planet! Please see Mrs. Salvant or Mrs. Caudill for more information.
BUMPUS ATHLETICS
- TENNIS
The 2019/2020 Bumpus Tennis Team is still accepting 7th and 8th grade students who wish to join the team for this upcoming season. There are no tryouts and everyone who has their paperwork completed is welcome to join the team. To find the paperwork and other information you will need to join the Tennis Google Classroom using the code gqewf6z. All the paperwork needs to be completed before they can come to practice and join the team. If you have any further questions please contact Coach Sutter or Coach Jostsons.
- WRESTLING
Sat, Jan 11th - Wrestling @ HHS
Tues, Jan 14th - Wrestling @ Thompson
- BUMPUS BUCS BOYS / GIRLS BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the 7th gr. Boys BB Team and to both the 7th and 8th gr. Girls BB Teams for their wins over Clay!
Thurs, Jan 9th - GBB @ Simmons; BBB vs Simmons (home)
Tues, Jan 14th - BBB @ Berry; GBB vs Berry (home)
Thurs, Jan 16th - BBB vs Thompson (home);GBB @ Thompson
- INDOOR TRACK
Thurs, Jan 16th - Indoor Track @ B'ham CrossPlex
2019 Helena Tournament Champions - 7th gr. BBB
Bumpus vs Parrish-51-18
Bumpus vs McAdory-62-29
Championship game Bumpus vs Northridge- 67-48
Salim London - Most Valuable Player
Jarrett Fairley - All Tournament!
Way to go, BUCS!
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!!