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R. F. Bumpus Middle School
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Other accounts to follow:
Phone: (205) 439-2200
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A message from our Principal
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Greetings Bumpus Families,
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Greetings Bumpus Families,
We had a great Spirit week! The dress-up days were fun and the Pep Rally was outstanding. Our SGA students did a great job planning the dress-up days and the Pep Rally. We have some great leaders in our school!
As September nears an end, schoolwork can become more challenging. As I have said before, we have a lot of opportunities for students to get extra help when they need it. We are also encouraging our students to show perseverance, which is one of our Core Values. In student terms, we tell our students to “keep going, keep trying, and don’t quit”. Often, it is tough to watch our students struggle, but there is a term called “productive struggle” which means teaching students to work through difficult tasks. Sometimes it's easy to “give up” right away, but we want our students to work through these problems and challenges which will produce academic growth. Again, we have opportunities for extra help and assistance, but we also want to help encourage our students to be problem solvers. Of course, it is the balance of the two that we strive for at Bumpus.
The Color Run is right around the corner on October 10th! As I have said, this is our HUGE fundraiser for our PTO. We would love to have 100% participation. If you have not sent a form in for your child, be sure to send it in next week.
As always, thank you for all of your support & GO BUCS!
Principal,
Donna Burke
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARENTS
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EXTRA HELP & ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS
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We have assistance available for our students during the school day which includes the following:
- Morning ETA (Extra Time & Assistance): 7:30-8:15 every morning in Room 110. During this time, teachers are available to assist students with assignments.
- Lunch ETA: 6th grade only. Students have an additional 24 minutes during the lunch period to work on assignments. Teachers are available to assist students during this time.
- Working Lunch: One teacher stays on the hall during lunch and allows students to eat while they work on assignments.
- Friday ETA: Students who do not complete assignments during the week due to absences or other reasons may be assigned to Friday ETA to complete work. If a student misses an assessment during the week, it can be made up during this time.
- Peer Helpers: We will have some high school peer helpers who will be coming to Bumpus and may be available to help students depending on the time they are on campus.
- Some teachers may offer extra help before or after school. However, they are not required to offer this time.
- Tutoring: If you would like your student to have one-on-one tutoring, please contact your grade-level counselor. They have a list of available tutors you can contact to set up tutoring time with your child.
Another great resource is homeworkalabama.org which provides Individualized Tutoring, Test Prep, and Job Search Assistance for Alabamians Through Homework Alabama, every Alabamian gains no-cost access to one-to-one tutoring and drop-off review services, test prep, and self-paced resources, and job search assistance. All tutors are rigorously vetted subject-matter experts. They ask questions, they encourage, and they empower. They’re available every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. so learners of all ages and stages can get help anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device.
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REMINDERS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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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.
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National Suicide Prevention Month
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PARENTS
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A Note from the Counselors
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Parents,
Please complete this short survey to help the counselors build a school counseling program that best addresses the needs of our student body for this year. Please complete this survey by Wednesday, October 2nd. Thank you!
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Flu Shots at RFBMS 10/29
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Parents,
It is the time of the year for flu shots! We will be administering flu vaccines here at school on October 29, 2024. The vaccine consent form will be coming home with your student starting next week. Please complete the vaccine consent form if you would like your child to receive a flu shot on 10/29/24 and return it as soon as possible. Thank you!
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Sign Up for the Color Run!
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Bumpus Goes Pink For the Cure
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Bumpus will Go Pink! For the Cure. We have collaborated with the Susan G. Koman Foundation to honor breast cancer survivors and thrivers, and to honor those who have gone on after their fight.
Below is a link to a website for our community to donate directly to the foundation in Bumpus' name. For every $5 you donate, you will receive one of these pink running ribbons! You can write an encouraging statement, the name of a loved one impacted, or your name on the ribbon. We will use the ribbons to Paint the Halls Pink all month long. Thanks for your support! https://bit.ly/bumpuspink24
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Congratulations to our new Peer Helpers!
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Missing something? Lost and Found is overflowing!
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Yearbook and Picture Day Information
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Drama Club and Writing Bucs Information
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Community Service at Bumpus
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Sign up for October dates by 10/11
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Students have been doing a great job helping keep our Bumpus community clean and organized by cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, keeping the cafeteria stocked for breakfast and lunch, and helping individual teachers in their classrooms.
As we continue to teach our students responsibility--one of our core values-- only students have access to the Community Service Sign-Up Google Form via their HCS emails and Chromebooks.
See the following guidelines for more information.
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Get your Athletic Passes by 9/30
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Athletic passes are on sale through MSF until Monday, September 30 for $85.00 This pass will admit you to ANY sport home game through the 24-25 school year with the exception of playoffs and tournaments. |
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For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com
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Boys Basketball & Bowling Tryouts
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Softball Tryouts and Fundraising Info
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Wrestling and Golf Tryout Information
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Heal September Healthy Living Tips
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News from the Registrar- Mrs. Stone
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Dear Parents-
Progress Reports - Progress reports for the 1st 9 Weeks are currently viewable through your Parent Home Portal.
If you haven't signed up for the Parent Home Portal yet, please do so as soon as possible. If you need additional information, please email Mrs. Stone at cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
PARENT SQUARE - There are about 460 parents who have not signed up for Parent Square. Invitations were sent out Friday 9/13 so please accept the invitation and sign on to Parent Square.
Fall Picture Date - Tuesday, October 8th - during their P.E. class.
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Parent Square Information
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Parent Square Translation Feature
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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
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From the Attendance Office- Mrs. Gordon
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attendance issues.
● Turn in notes WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE in the gray boxes or to Mrs. Gordon
● Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a signature (see details in the graphic above) to:
● ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year
● Anticipated Absence Forms must be turned in AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR to the absence
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES/EXCUSES/TARDIES
Nine (9) total excused absences per year and (9) total excused check-ins/check-outs per
semester are the maximum number of parent notes that can be excused. Each case will be
evaluated on an individual basis. Illness, when supported by a physician verification, may be
considered as a mitigating circumstance.
Absences are excused for the following reasons:
1. Illness
2. Death in the immediate family
3. Inclement weather
4. Legal quarantine
5. Emergency conditions as determined by the Principal or Superintendent
6. Permission of Principal and consent of parents
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Important Information Links
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ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION
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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.
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
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