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R. F. Bumpus Middle School
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Phone: (205) 439-2200
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A message from our Principal
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Greetings Bumpus Families,
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When talking with parents, I am often asked about technology. From smartphones to Chromebooks to social media to online gaming to tablets, we are inundated with “screens”. Earlier this year, I shared the book, The Anxious Generation in one of the ENEWS editions. This book and other resources talk about the impact of “screens” on our children and most importantly the impact during the preteen and teenage years.
Some people might wonder why we issue Chromebooks to students and that is a good question. There are two main ways we use Chromebooks. The first way we use our Chromebooks is to use our online textbooks and resources. The second way we use Chromebooks is to use Google Suite which includes Google Classroom, Google Drive, and Gmail.
At school, l we have a firewall and a program called GoGuardian. This program allows teachers to monitor and see what students are doing on their Chromebooks. This program blocks inappropriate sites and “searches” and sends notifications to the teachers and administrators if a student searches inappropriate sites. It also notifies us if a student searches for something related to self-harm. However, it is a constant battle of blocking games our students try to access and identifying students who try to ‘hack’ the system.
Some parents think there is a firewall when using the Chromebook at home. GoGuardian sends notifications to the administrators when a student searches “self-harm” sites at home. Other than that, it is up to parents/guardians to set a firewall on home internet services.
We all know technology can provide so many resources to students, but I also think we need to monitor technology use in preteens and teens. At school, we do not use Chromebooks every period and when we use Chromebooks, we are doing our very best to monitor the use.
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I can look up each student and see what they do every time they log in. There are times I look up a student’s history on their Chromebook and they are online from the moment they got home until the wee hours of the morning. Trust me, they are not “studying” during this entire time.
As I said above, Chromebooks are not monitored 24/7. Once students leave campus, the only thing monitored is self-harm. We will continue to monitor Chromebooks at school, and I encourage parents/guardians to monitor Chromebook use at home.
Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend & Go Bucs!
Principal,
Donna Burke
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Hello Bumpus Families,
Progress reports are available for viewing in the Parent Portal as of Friday, November 15th. The Progress Report is only viewable on the website and is not available on the app. To view your child's Progress Report go to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and click Student Reports in the left Navigation.
Parents, please remember, that progress reports change daily as grades are updated. These grades were archived on Wednesday, Nov. 13th.
If you haven't set up your Parent Portal yet, please email Mrs. Stone for your log-in information at cstone@hoover.k12.al.us. Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,
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Spirit Night for the Bowling Team!
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Order School Pictures Online
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Parents,
Your child's picture information was sent home with them on Thursday. You probably received an email from Iron City regarding their pictures. Please go online and order your child's photo. These make great Christmas gifts! If you have any questions regarding their photo, please contact Iron City.
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Congratulations to the Robotics Team!
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Our Robotics Team represented Bumpus in Millbrook for a competition on Saturday. Team N qualified for the finals and finished in 4th place. Congratulations Jacob Elopre, Liam King, Londyn Spearman, Harmony Tapley, and all our RoboBucs who gave a great first effort to start our season. |
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Congratulations to our Choir Students!
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Bumpus Goes Pink For the Cure
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Drama Club and Writing Bucs Information
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Hoover HS Holiday Shirt Sale
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Help Support Bumpus Bowling!
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For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com
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We want to highlight a culture of positive role models, within our Bumpus community, of students and staff who exemplify our core values. At Bumpus we strive to be people of character whether it's in the classroom, the hallway, on the field, or in our community. |
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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.
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From the Attendance Office- Mrs. Gordon
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Parents-
Please be mindful of the use of Parent Excuses, written or typed, including Anticipated Absence forms. Students are only allowed nine (9) parent excuses per school year-- and this includes Anticipated Absence forms.
Please see all of the Attendance Guidelines on the website here.
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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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Reminders from the Principal
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CARPOOL:
- In order for students to get to class by 8:30am, it would be best for students to be dropped off by 8:25am.
- If you prefer 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.
- 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.
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.
- Due to the steep hill going down Flemming and the crowded sidewalks, students should walk beside their bikes and not ride down the hill.
- Students are not allowed to ride scooters to and from school.
BUS RIDERS:
- Appropriate bus behavior is crucial for the safety of all of our students who ride the bus.
- Students should remain seated at all times and keep their hands and feet to themselves.
- In addition, students can use their phones on the bus. However, they do not need to take pictures or videos of people who do not wish to have pictures or videos taken.
- On the bus, students can listen to music but must use headphones.
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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, 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.
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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.
DRESS CODE:
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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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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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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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