Bumpus E-News for August 31, 2024

Posted Date: 08/31/24 (05:00 PM)

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August 31, 2024

R. F. Bumpus Middle School

ATTENDANCE: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us

STUDENT SITE: https://sites.google.com/hoover.k12.al.us/rfbms-student-site/home

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

A message from our Principal

Donna Burke in front of Bumpus Middle School at sunset.

Greetings Bumpus Families,

Thank you to all of the 7th & 8th grade parents/guardians who attended OPEN HOUSE last Tuesday. It is always nice to have our families in the building. Having students in middle school brings on anxiety for some parents and students so we hope we were able to answer questions and ease any uncertainty some families may feel. On Tuesday evening, I shared the 7th/8th grade Open House presentation via ParentSquare. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

We have had football games the last two Thursdays. This is a fun time for our players, dance team members, cheerleaders, and band members. This can also be a fun time for our students who attend to cheer on our teams. We want our students to cheer for our team and not against the visiting team, and as middle schoolers, we ask that the students not run around during the game. Both teams sit on the same side on the concrete bleachers, and we have the “HOME” side designated on the right side facing the field and the “AWAY” side designated on the left side facing the field. We want our students to learn “how” to win and “how” to lose. Showing good sportsmanship at all Bumpus events is very important.

I hope you have a great holiday weekend!

Donna Burke

Principal

REMINDERS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

DROPPING OFF ITEMS:

Parents can drop off items for students during the day if they forget items.
We will not be able to call students down for items such as PE clothes, assignments, or sports items. If a student forgets these items, they can come down during the day to check to see if these items have been dropped off.
However, we will be able to call students down for lunch money or if they forgot their lunch and need to pick it up.

BUS RIDERS:

If you ride a bus, be patient with the bus drivers as they drive their new routes. In addition, most of the drivers are running double routes with the elementary school and this is causing some delays in picking up and dropping off students. Currently, I do not have a way to communicate specifically with each set of parents to send messages when a bus is late. I hope we will have this communication process in place soon.
On Friday, Bus Riders were given a copy of the HCS 2024-2025 bus discipline letter Please review this letter with your children: 2024-2025 Middle School Bus Discipline Letter.

CARPOOL:

If you prefer to carpool or do not qualify for a bus, it would be great for families to “carpool” and have more than one student in the car. By doing this we could eliminate the number of cars we have in the lines.
If you pick up in the afternoon carpool, it is important to close the big gaps between cars in the line. By closing the gaps, we can be much more efficient in the carpool process. Please see the new carpool diagram below.
If you do carpool or have other family members pick up your child– please make sure they are aware of how our carpool pick-up works.

WATER BOTTLES:

Students can have water bottles during the school day, but the bottles need to be clear or translucent. Students can only have water in the bottles. Metal bottles and metal cups are not allowed. In the cafeteria, students can bring and buy drinks other than water.

WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS

Students must stay on the sidewalks when walking to and from school.
Students should follow all directions given by our Crossing Guards and our School Resource Officer.
Students walking towards Lake Wilburn should only walk on the sidewalk down Flemming Pkwy. Students should NOT cross Flemming.
Students walking towards Green Trails should stay on the sidewalk and only cross the street when directed by the Crossing Guard or our School Resource officer.
Students riding bikes should MUST wear bike helmets while on campus.
Students are not allowed to ride scooters to and from school.

DRESS CODE:

Students should follow the dress code-- you can see the HCS Dress Code requirements here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PTO NEWS

MySchoolFees to Register

Corporate Sponsors Needed!

SGA NEWS

Congratulations to our new SGA Officers and Representatives!

STUDENT NEWS

Scholars Bowl Tryouts

Film/TV Acting and Drama Club

Order your 24-25 Yearbook!

Community Service at Bumpus

Updates for September

After-school Community Service on Tuesday, September 3 is CANCELLED.
Cafeteria stocking on September 4 and 5 at 7:00 am, and after-school help on September 5 at 3:30 pm and all other September dates are still on schedule.
Please only attend Community Service if you have signed up via the Google Form.
Students can access the sign-up form via their HCS email/school Chromebook.
If you need a Community Service form for outside service you can pick one up from the hanging rack next to Mrs. Stanton's door at A122 on the 8-3 hall-- or print it using the link below.
Please email Mrs. Burbridge wburbridge@hoover.k12.al.us or Mrs. Stanton lstanton@hoover.k12.al.us if you have any questions.

Community Service Sign-Up Link

24-25 Community Service Form

ATHLETIC NEWS

Sports Schedules

For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com

Football Schedule

Cross-Country Schedule

Volleyball Schedule

Boys Basketball Schedule

Girls Basketball Schedule

HHS Mountain Bike Team

Calling all 6th through 12th grade GIRLS and BOYS interested in joining the Hoover Bucs Mountain Bike (MTB) Team! Our upcoming season is fast approaching and we’re excited for another fun-filled race season. We are having an Information Meeting on Thursday, September 26 from 6pm – 7pm at the Hoover High School back parking lot (look for our team tent). Come to the meeting to hear all about our upcoming season and what we’re all about and how to join the team! If you have any questions, email Coach David Crossman at hooverbucsmtb@gmail.com.

Basketball Tryout Information

Softball and Bowling Tryouts

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Heal September Healthy Living Tips

Heal September Calendar

Parent Square Information

Parent Square Translation Feature

Parent Square (PSQ) automatically translates the text for parents. The text language can be changed at any time by following these steps: Web Browser Directions: Log in to Parent Square. Click on your name in the top right corner. Click on "Language Settings" from the menu on the left side panel. Choose your language from the drop-down menu. Click "Save".

App Directions: Log in to the Parent Square (PSQ) App. Click the 3 lines icon in the top left corner. Click "Account" Click "Preferences"

Click "Language"

Click your preferred language

From the Attendance Office

Link to Anticipated Absence Form

BUMPUS BASICS

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. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@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. Rachel Gibson - 7th-grade Counselor ragibson@hoover.k12.al.us

Ms. Brennita Keith - 8th-grade Counselor bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us

HCS 24-25 School Calendar

HCS Code of Conduct

HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS EEOC NOTICE

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Bumpus E-News for August 31, 2024