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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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Our focus is two-fold this week….
- This is the last week of the nine-week grading period. Students need to make sure they are focused on their academics and all assignments that need to be completed.
- Our yearly fundraiser, the PTO Color Run is on Thursday. The whole day will be filled with Color Fun including a pep rally and the Color Run will be at the end of the day. We would love 100% participation! I will be sending out more details about the event first of the week. Monday is the last day to register. Students can bring cash or checks or pay on myschoolfees.
On another note, we have had some students who have used threatening language at Bumpus this year. Please know that NONE of these threats have been found to be viable. Let me repeat, NONE of these threats have been found to be viable. We have an extensive threat assessment process/protocol that is in Hoover City Schools to determine the validity of threats. This process includes our School Resource Officer. Making threats and/or creating false rumors about someone making threats is taken very seriously and has/ will result in severe consequences. The safety of our students at Bumpus is our top priority.
As always, thank you for all of your support & GO BUCS!
Principal,
Donna Burke
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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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NOTE: IRON CITY studios will be on campus for the COLOR RUN and will be taking pictures. We will let you know how to access those pictures for purchase. In addition, Mr. Doss will be taking pictures that will be available online at a later time. Students who have a cellphone can bring it on COLOR RUN day but they are NOT required to have one. They will NOT be able to use it during the day OR during the race. We will have teachers who do not run the race who will monitor the students' bags during the race. Students will be able to take pictures after the race if they choose. |
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Volunteers Needed for Color Run
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Flu Shots at RFBMS October 29
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It's that time of the year for flu shots!
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Parents,
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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Late Chance to Sign Up for the Color Run!
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Color Run Commercial by the Film and Television Club
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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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Missing something? Lost and Found is overflowing!
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Yearbook and Picture Day Information
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For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com
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Softball Tryouts and Fundraising Info
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Boys Basketball & Tennis Tryouts
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Wrestling and Golf Tryout Information
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Indoor Track Tryout Information
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Heal October Healthy Living Tips
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News from the Registrar- Mrs. Stone
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Dear Parents-
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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