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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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Can you believe it is time to think about the 25-26 school year? If you are like me, it is hard to see the Valentine’s cards in the stores as early as January 2nd! Thinking and planning for the 25-25 school year seems super early, but it is something everyone in our district is doing right now.
I want to give you a picture of the process so you will understand the process. We have 5th graders coming to Bumpus from Trace Crossings, Brocks Gap, and Deer Valley and we have our 8th graders going to Hoover High School. All of this change can cause anxiety for our students, parents, and the faculty/staff at all levels. Trust me, we will get through it.
The first step is to know the timeline of things that will be going on. Let me see if I can explain.
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Students moving from 5th to 6th grade:
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- Students from DV, TC & BGIS will visit RFB during the school day on February 11th.
- Visit classrooms.
- Meet teachers.
- Learn about the course selection process.
- Tour the building.
- Meet the administrative team & counselors.
Incoming 6th-grade students are invited to the 3rd Annual Bumpus Expo
- Student work from current 6th, 7th & 8th grade core classes & elective classes will be displayed throughout the building.
- Current RFB Students will demonstrate and/or perform what they are learning in their elective classes.
- Families can take "self-guided tours" of the building.
- Peer helpers will be available throughout the building to help answer questions.
- Officer Love will hold multiple parent sessions about the Appropriate Use of Technology.
- Counselors will provide sessions for students and parents.
- Technology sessions will be offered for parents.
Course selection sheets will be distributed to students no later than February 28th.
Course selections must be made in PowerSchool and on the paper course selection by March 14th.
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Students moving from 6th to 7th grade:
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- Students will move from the 3rd floor to the 2nd floor on February 11th.
- Visit classrooms.
- Meet teachers.
- Learn about core classes
- Review class selection process
Incoming 7th-grade students are invited to the 3rd Annual Bumpus Expo.
- Student work from current 6th, 7th & 8th grade core classes & elective classes will be displayed throughout the building.
- Incoming 7th graders will be able to observe current 7th-grade & 8th-grade students as they demonstrate and/or perform what they are learning in their elective classes. This will help in the selection of 2 elective classes for the 7th grade year.
- Officer Love will hold multiple parent sessions about the Appropriate Use of Technology.
- Counselors will provide sessions for students and parents.
- Technology sessions will be offered for parents.
Course selection sheets will be distributed to students no later than February 28th.
Course selections must be made in PowerSchool and on the paper course selection by March 14th.
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Students moving from 7th to 8th grade:
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- Students moving from 7th to 8th grade will move from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor on February 11th.
- Visit classrooms.
- Meet the 8th-grade teachers.
- Learn about core classes
- Review class selection process
Incoming 8th-grade students are invited to the 3rd Annual Bumpus Expo.
- Student work from current 6th, 7th & 8th grade core classes & elective classes will be displayed throughout the building.
- Incoming 8th graders will be able to observe current 7th-grade & 8th-grade students as they demonstrate and/or perform what they are learning in their elective classes. This will help in the selection of 2 elective classes for the 8th grade year.
- Officer Love will hold multiple parent sessions about the Appropriate Use of Technology.
- Counselors will provide sessions for students and parents.
- Technology sessions will be offered for parents.
Course selection sheets will be distributed to students no later than February 28th.
Course selections must be made in PowerSchool and on the paper course selection by March 14th.
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Students moving from 8th to 9th grade:
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- Students moving from 8th to 9th grade will be visiting HHS on January 30th
- Tour the building
- Preview Academies
- Meet with the 9th-grade counselors.
- Meet with Mrs. Buchanan, 9th grade principal
- Hoover High Curriculum night is February 3 at HHS.
- General session
- Course selection overview
- Academies at HHS & RC3
- Graduation Requirements
- Curriculum Fair
- The remainder of the timeline is listed below in the ENEWS
As I said, change is hard, but we will get through. Stay focused on the present, but be aware of the process of moving forward to the next grade level.
Donna Burke
Principal
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Important Dates and Events
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Scholastic Book Fair Starts Monday!
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In-school book fair starts Monday, Jan. 27th through Friday. Jan. 31st.
Online book fair is open now through Monday, Feb. 3rd
This year our school can only accept eWallets that students can set up through the Bumpus Book Fair Website. Remind your parents and invite your relatives to add money to your eWallet.
Here's the Bumpus Book Fair website for all the the information,
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Mims
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Reminders from the Attendance Office
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Students are allowed ONLY 9 parent excuses per school year. This includes Anticipated Absence forms. Please see all of the Attendance Guidelines on the website here.
Also, there are several coats, jackets, and sweatshirts in LOST and FOUND. Please encourage your student to come by the 2nd-floor Elective hallway to look for missing items.
Thanks!
Mrs. Gordon
Attendance Secretary
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Information from our Counselors
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7th Grade Erin's Law Presentations
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7th grade parents,
Please check your Parent Square for communication about the upcoming presentations. All students will participate in the presentations unless they are "opted out" by February 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Gibson, 7th grade counselor.
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Kindness Week and Pink Shirt Day
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This year Kindness Week will be February 24th through the 28th. Pink Shirt Day will be Wednesday, February 26th. Pink kindness shirts will be available for purchase through MySchoolFees starting January 27th to February 4th for $5. Please see the TV Monitors for more information! |
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Congratulations to our Band Students!
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Congratulations to the Math Teams!
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Hoover Football Mattress Fundraiser
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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 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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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program gives our students an advanced and well-rounded education that more than adequately sets students up for their future. We offer a full range of core classes as well as electives. Within the IB Program, there are so many fun activities and smaller programs that IB students can get involved in. |
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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 are not rounded up as PowerSchool grades are already rounded.
- Once students are eligible for membership they will receive an invitation to apply.
- Invitations to apply for membership to Bumpus NJHS will go out by the end of January or the first week of February.
- Students will have a week to complete applications. Once their applications are accepted– they will be sent a Membership Contract- which will contain a 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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URGENT! We are in need of volunteers for morning Cafeteria stocking for next week– Monday 1/27 through Friday 1/31, 7-8am.
- January and February dates are currently available. Sign up using our Community Service Google Form. Only students can access the sign-up form via their HCS email/school Chromebook.
- Need a Community Service form? Pick one up from the hanging rack outside of A122 on the 8-3 hall-- or print it using the link posted here.
Reminders:
- 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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Audition Information for the Spring Play
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Writing Bucs and Drama Club Information
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Outdoor Track Information
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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 for the School Year
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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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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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