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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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Happy New Year to everyone!
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It is hard to believe that we are starting 2025 and that we are halfway through this school year. Because of my athletic background, I like to think of this as halftime-- which is a time to reflect on the first half of the game and make a plan for the second half. We need to look at what we have done well, and strategically make a plan for the future.
For our students, they can reflect on grades, iReady scores, and their behavior. Reflecting on behavior as related to our core values directly impacts academic performance.
Our first core value is community, where students can continue to work, grow, and learn together. Our second core value is to be responsible which we define as to own your words and actions. Words and how our students interact are important. Our third core value is perseverance and we define it simply as keep going, keep trying, and don’t quit. Learning to persevere is an area where many of our students struggle.
Another core value that is a challenge for some of our students is showing integrity. We define it as being honest and making good choices. This has been more challenging as the world of AI has become more prominent. Our students need to do their own work and not rely on AI or their peers.
Last but not least is respect and we simply say to treat yourself, others, and property with respect. We have seen a lot of growth in the way our students treat the property at Bumpus. Many of our students are keeping the halls cleaner, and cleaning up after lunch, and our community service students are also helping in this aspect before and after school. We would like our students to grow in the area of showing respect for themselves and others. Students need to have positive self-talk and important for students to think before they speak.
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As I said, it is halftime. Time to reflect and make a plan for the second half! With the help of our parents/guardians, community, faculty/staff, and students, this is going to be the BEST 2nd semester we have ever had!
Principal,
Donna Burke
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Important Events for 1/6-1/11
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Dance Team Spirit Night, Monday 1/6
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Not yet ready to get back into the swing of school? Join the Bumpus Dance Team for a Beef 'O' Brady's Spirit Night on Monday, January 6th. Grab dinner and enjoy one more night before we all head back to school.
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Scholastic Book Fair Information
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The Bumpus Library will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, January 27th to Friday, January 31st. All purchases for the book fair are through Scholastic eWallet. The library can no longer accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Here's all the book fair information online at
Link to set up a Scholastic eWallet for your student is also available on the book fair information link.
eWallet Setup Dates: Thursday, Jan 2-Friday, Jan 31
SHOP ONLINE DURING Jan 23 – Feb 5 TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
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Hoover HS Transition News
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Course Selection Timeline for the 25-26 School Year
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2025-2026 School Year
The master schedule is student-driven and based on course selections in the spring during the course selection process. In order to maximize staff and provide the smallest class sizes possible, course selection must be finalized by April 30, 2025. No changes will be made after this date. For specific questions about HHS, please contact Ms. Merrill Friday (mfriday@hoover.k12.al.us)
(A-G), Mr. Chase Hodge (whodge@hoover.k12.al.us) (H-O), and Mrs. Marley Stephens (mstephens@hoover.k12.al.us) (P-Z), rising 9th grade counselors, after HHS Course Curriculum Night on February 3rd. There will also be a Q&A opportunity for parents on February 4th (information below).
January 20- Course Selection site will be published on the Hoover High School website.
January 21-24- HHS Counselors visit Bumpus (1/23 & 1/24) through 8th-grade math classes for course selection overview.
January 30- 8th Grade Visit to HHS, 11:45-2:00PM
February 3- Hoover High School Curriculum Night 6:00PM at Hoover High School
February 4- Q&A Opportunity with Ms. Friday (A-G), Mr. Hodge (H-O), & Mrs. Stephens (P-Z), rising 9th Grade Counselors.
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National Junior Honor Society News
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Induction Date, March 7, 2025, 9:00am
- Membership will be based on 2nd semester of 7th grade AND 1st semester of 8th grade year. An overall average of 92 of all core classes--example - 90-Math, 95-LA, 91-SS, and 92-Science which is an average of 92, with no grade below 80 in any class and no "weighted" grades.
- Averages will not be rounded up as PowerSchool grades are already rounded up.
- Invitation letters will go out by the end of January (or date decided by the sponsor).
- Invitation letters will include-- contract of acceptance, instructions to pay $25 dues (which covers the cost of the Induction Ceremony, NJHS Membership fees, and an NJHS T-shirt for the student), a sheet to confirm 10 hours of community service due by March 1, 2025 by 3:30pm, and a sheet to check their 3rd 9 Weeks Grades.
- Students may gain Community Service hours by attending Bumpus Community Service Days or completing outside service within their community.
- If a student does not complete community service hours, pay their dues, or maintain their grades at the level agreed upon by MS Principals, they will not be inducted on March 7.
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Nation Junior BETA Club News
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Requirements for 2024-2025
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Induction Date, April 25, 2025, 9:00am
- Membership will be based on 2nd semester of 7th grade AND 1st semester of 8th-grade year. An overall average of 85 in four core classes--for example - 86-Math, 92-LA, 80-SS, and 82-Science which is an average of 85 with no grade below an 80 in any class and no "weighted" grades.
- Averages will not be rounded up as PowerSchool grades are already rounded up.
- Invitation letters will go out the 1st Week of February (or a date decided by the sponsor)
- Invitation letters will include-- contract of acceptance, instructions to pay dues (to be decided by sponsor)-- which covers the cost of the Induction Ceremony and Beta Club Membership-- a sheet to confirm 5 hours of community service due by April 1, 2025 by 3:30pm, and a sheet to check their 3rd 9 Weeks Grades.
- Students may gain Community Service hours by attending Bumpus Community Service Days or completing outside service within their community.
- If a student does not complete community service hours, pay their dues, or maintain their grades at the level agreed upon by MS Principals, they will not be inducted on April 25.
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Community Service Information
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If you'd like to help Bumpus and get Community Service for the year-- January dates are currently available. Please sign up using our Community Service Google Form. Be sure you write down your dates!
Reminders:
- Only students can access the sign-up form via their HCS email/school Chromebook.
- If you need a Community Service form for outside service, pick one up from the hanging rack next to A122 on the 8-3 hall-- or print it using the link posted here.
- All hours gained between April 2024 and April 2025 can be used to receive the Bumpus Community Service Award at the end of the year.
- 60 hours are needed to receive the Award.
- Please follow ALL directions stated on the Community Service Form.
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For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com
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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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New Circool Check-in/out system
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Beginning on Monday, December 2nd, Bumpus will begin using a new visitor management system, Circool. This system will be used for check-ins, check-outs, and printing badges to enter the school. Please make sure your contact information is correct in PowerSchool! Circool syncs with PowerSchool to make setting up your account easier.
You will or may have already received an email to activate your Circool account. The subject line will read “Hoover City Schools invites you to Circool”. Please watch out for it. Follow the instructions in that email. If you’ve used Circool already, there is nothing new for you to do.
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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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