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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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Thank you to everyone who attended the Bumpus Expo and thank you to everyone who assisted or volunteered to help with the Expo. We had community service students cleaning before the event, students participating in performances, participating in demonstrations, and parents assisting during the evening. We had a great turnout of students and parents who were able to view all of our electives. We have fantastic electives led by fantastic teachers. As I said, it is one of my favorite evenings of the year!!
Time is flying by and it is already time to complete course request sheets. Course request sheets will be distributed to our current 6th and 7th graders this week. Please take time to discuss the options and complete these forms with your child.
Completing the process is two parts:
1. The paper forms must be completed and turned in by March 14th.
2. The courses must be entered into PowerSchool by March 14th.
Specific directions will be sent out the day the paper forms are sent home.
As always, GO BUCS!
Donna Burke
Principal
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Important Dates and Events
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Be Kind Week Starts Monday!
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Stock the Counselor's Closets!
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Please consider donating items to the Counselors's Closets so they have items to help and support our students during the day. See the list of what is needed, and the drop-off points, in the graphic below. |
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Reminders from the Attendance Office
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Parents--
PLEASE REMEMBER! Students are allowed ONLY 9 parent excuses per school year. This includes Anticipated Absence forms. Students are supposed to submit a Doctor or Parent excuse to the Attendance Office within 3 days of return. Please see all of the Attendance Guidelines on the website here.
LOST and FOUND is getting out of control again- please have your student search for lost items on the 2nd Floor Elective Hall.
Thanks!
Mrs. Gordon
Attendance Secretary
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Join us for the Bumpus Career Fair
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Bumpus Middle School will be hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, May 15, 2025. We want to highlight different careers, occupations, and professions of our surrounding community. We are looking for any families that may have information and/or experiences that they want to share. Please click on the link below to complete the google form if you have any ideas or interest in participating in this fun and exciting day!
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2025 Scholastic Book Fair Information
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The library hosted a Scholastic Book Fair in January. The book fair was a success and our students did a great job supporting the fair.
Students attended the fair with their PE Classes so a big thank you to our PE teachers for helping out in the fair.
The in-school book fair total was $6,173.91 and the online fair total was $289.23 for a grand total of $6,463.14. Our school keeps 25% of the sales so the profit total is $1,623.35
In the past, a portion of the funds were used for the orange table umbrellas and stands for the library courtyard. A portion of this year’s funds have been used to order new dodge balls and 2 new bounce rings to be incorporated into PE games. The remaining funds will be used to purchase books, decorations, bookmarks, book repair and processing, and prizes for the library trivia box.
Thanks to everyone for supporting the book fair and Go Bucs!
Dana Mims
Librarian
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Congratulations to our Drama Students!
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Healthy Living Tips for February
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Last Chance to get a 24-25 Yearbook!
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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.
March 31- April 4- Students check course verifications in PowerSchool. Administrators and counselors provide notice of schedule change
request procedures.
April 4- Close course verifications in PowerSchool. This is the last day for course selection changes with no fee.
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Community Service Information
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- March 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 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025 can be used to receive the Bumpus Community Service Award at the end of the year.
- Forms are due on April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm. Any forms turned in after April 1 will not be considered for the Award.
- 60 hours are needed to receive the Award.
- If you have any questions, please READ the directions at the top of the Community Service Form posted below.
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Submit your Covers to the Literary Magazine
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The literary magazine is looking for a design for its cover. All cover photos, drawings, and/or paintings are welcomed. This year's theme is Avenger, a person who exacts punishment in return for an injury or wrong. If you have a photo or drawing you would like to submit for the cover of this year's magazine, please submit your entry on our blog– bumpuslitmag.blogspot.com or place it in Ms. Hall's teacher box. For examples of covers from previous years, check out the literary blog at bumpuslitmag.blogspot.com. Deadline is March 1st. |
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Writing Bucs and Drama Club Information
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Information about HHS Yearbook Applications
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Volleyball Tryouts for Rising 7th & 8th Graders
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Hoover Football Mattress Fundraiser
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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 - Parents, if you haven't signed up yet, please do so! We have about 360 parents who have not signed up.
LEASES/DEED - Parents, if you have moved or if your lease has expired please send me an updated copy of your lease or deed along with a current utility bill. Emails are being sent out monthly regarding expired leases.
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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 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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