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Hello all,
On Thursday, I spent time having our grade level meetings with all of the students. Being a former coach, I like to relate the end of the school year to the 4th quarter of a game. I reminded the students to stay focused and to persevere for these last two months. During our meetings, I reviewed expectations for behavior and academics as we move through the final quarter. In addition, I reviewed topics related to ACAP.
By this time in the school year, our students know our expectations related to appropriate behavior at school. All of our behavior expectations center around our core values, and we review those expectations daily. As for our expectations for academic performance, it can simply be summarized by “do your best work!” I also remind the students that it is their responsibility to make up work when they are absent. After all, we have a lot of students involved in school activities where they miss classes.
On Friday, I sent out our Bumpus ACAP Plan, which is included below. I reviewed this plan with the students. One thing I need help with from parents relates to the use of technology on the nights before testing. It is important for our students to be rested before testing and actually before any school day. Students should charge Chromebooks the night before ACAP, and these can be charged in a different room from where the child sleeps. If the child has other digital devices, these should be charged in a separate room as well. Getting a good night’s sleep and eating a good breakfast is very important!
Last but not least, Student Assessment folders were sent home on Friday. The folders have all test scores and grade reports in them as well as goal-setting sheets. I hope you will have time to review the folders with your child.
As always, thank you for your support & GO BUCS!
Donna Burke
Principal
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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. All items will be donated if not claimed!
Thanks!
Mrs. Gordon
Attendance Secretary
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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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Hoover City Schools will be hosting 3 help sessions for Multilingual families who would like to have support with completing their online registration. One of them will be here at Bumpus on the afternoon of May 6th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. |
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.
April 7-30
Course changes for a $50 fee. All changes must follow the schedule change procedures set by the administrators and counselors.
April 30
Last day for course selection changes. No schedule changes will be made after this date except for errors (duplicate courses, etc.)
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Calling all poets, lyricists, creative writers, reporters, and artists, the literary magazine is looking for submissions. If you are a talented writer or artist, consider submitting one of your pieces before the deadline. The theme is Avenger. Deadline for submissions inside the magazine is Friday, April 25th. |
AUDITION MEETING:
HOOVER COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS ARE COMING SOON!!!
If you are interested in the HHS Color Guard program for next year, watch the RECRUITMENT VIDEO to learn more about this amazing program and the opportunity to get involved at HHS. We will have a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING on Tuesday, April 8th at 6pm in the HHS Band Room. One parent and the interested student must attend. See THE FLYER for more information.
The Audition Clinic will be April 21-24 and Auditions will be on Friday, April 25th (more details will be discussed in the meeting).
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When? Monday, April 28th, 2025—4:30 to approx. 8:00 p.m.
Rainout date: Tuesday, April 29th—4:30 p.m.
Who? Any 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grader in the Hoover City School system
Where? Hoover High School Track
Awards? Each finisher/competitor will receive a ribbon for their event. We will not be keeping track of finishing places for individuals or schools.
Costs? There is a $20 entry fee per student. This will cover the costs of a meet t-shirt, ribbons, and entry for all friends and family.
Entry deadline? All entries and entry fees must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 18th. This is so t-shirts can be ordered and arrive on time.
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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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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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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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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.
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