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Bumpus E-News October 31, 2026

Posted Date: 10/31/26 (05:00 PM)
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October 31, 2026

A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family--

Can you believe we are in November? I hope everyone enjoys their extra hour of sleep. 

Attention Parents of Walkers: I want to clarify a few points to prevent accidents and keep student safety our top priority.
  • Crossing guards are on duty from 7:30 am to 8:15 am to help students cross. If your student arrives before or after this time frame, please walk with your child. Please tell them to wait for the crossing guard if they arrive before 7:30 am.
  • Motorized bikes/scooters must NOT be ridden on campus after school between 3:30 pm and 4 pm. ALL students on motorized bikes/scooters will be asked to walk their bikes/scooters on and off campus. We have had way too many close calls of students almost getting hurt. The crossing guards will tell them when they can ride their bikes/scooters.
  • Hoover PD just released some information about motorized modes of transportation on their Facebook page. It has some valuable information. 
Our Veterans’ Day Program is November 9th. The 6th-grade program will be at 8:45 am, and the 7th- and 8th-grade programs will be at 1 pm. Please see the graphic below for more information.

We will not have school on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

The Book Fair starts Monday, November 2nd. If your students want to participate, you must use Scholastic Wallet. We do not accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Email Mrs. Mims if you have any questions. dmims@hoover.k12.al.us. 

As always, there are many things going on at the school, so please read through the whole newsletter.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at afordham@hoover.k12.al.us

With Pride,
Dr. Andrea Fordham
11/02-11/06- Bucs Serve, Cafeteria Stocking, 7:00-8:00 am 11/02-11/10- BOOK FAIR in the Library 11/03- Scholars Bowl - at Helena - 3:05pm 11/03- Bucs Serve, After school service, A123, 3:30-5:00 pm 11/03- Boys Basketball at Mountian Brook, 7th gr at 4:30pm, 8th gr at 5:45pm 11/03- Girls Basketball vs Mountian Brook at Bumpus, 4:30pm 11/04- Bowling vs Simmons- Vestavia Bowl, 4:00pm 11/05- Bowling vs Pizitz- Vestavia Bowl, 3:30pm 11/05- Boys Basketball at Bragg, 8th gr at 4:30pm, 7th gr at 5:45pm 11/05- Girls Basketball vs Bragg at Bumpus, 4:45pm 11/06- Choir- All State Auditions
We are Bumpus core values

IMPORTANT NEWS

Scholastic Book Fair 11/2-11/10

An informational flyer announces the Scholastic Book Fair from Friday, Oct. 30th to Tuesday, Nov. 10th.
Book Fair Link

Veterans Day Ceremony, 11/9

All veterans are invited to attend our Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 9th. The 6th Grade Program will be at 8:45 am, and the 7th/8th Grade Program will be at 1:00 pm.
Email Coach Watson with any questions at jawatson@hoover.k12.al.us. 
A Veterans Day program flyer featuring an American flag background and a silhouetted soldier saluting.
Veterans Sign Up Link

Congratulations to the Debate Team

Congratulations to Charlotte Downey and Snigda Pati.  These 6th graders earned perfect 30 scores in their win over 8th grade Pizitz debaters in their Oct. 27th tournament.  Beloved Williams also earned a perfect 30 score.  Bumpus won four of their eight rounds of debate with two teams going undefeated.


How to Train Your Dragon the Musical Jr.!

Bumpus Theatre presents How to Train Your Dragon the Musical Jr.! 

November 13th @ 6:30 PM 
November 14th @ 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM 
Located at the Hover High School Performing Arts Center 

Purchase Tickets Online (reserved seating) at http://our.show/bumpusdragon
A purple poster promoting the musical How to Train Your Dragon Jr. at Hoover High School PAC on November 13 and 14, 2026.

SGA Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

SGA Fundraising for Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Research.
SGA Fundraising Link

Softball Spirit Wear Sale

BUMPUS SOFTBALL SPIRIT WEAR FUNDRAISER! 
Help support the Bumpus Middle School Softball Team this season by grabbing some awesome Bucs spirit wear! 
We have a variety of items available, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and more!
Youth and adult sizes available!
ALL PROCEEDS go directly toward supporting the Bumpus Softball Team!
HOW TO ORDER:
Scan the QR codes on the flyer or visit My School Bucks to shop!
ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 13!
We are so thankful for our amazing families, friends, and community who continue to support our girls and our softball program!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 
GO BUCS! 
A spirit store fundraiser flyer showing apparel and accessories with 'Bucs' and 'Hoover' logos and prices.

HVR Hat Sale for Bucs Serve

A promotional flyer for an 'HVR HATS SALE!' in orange and black, featuring two hats priced at $25 each.
MSB link for HVR Hat Sale

Bears of Belonging Project

Bumpus Middle School will be collecting new or gently used Teddy Bears or other types of stuffed animals to support an  Eagle Scout Service Project.   
The stuffed animals will be given as Christmas gifts for young people in foster care.  The Project is called “Bears of Belonging”.  Here are the collection details
  • Eagle Scout Service Project “Bears of Belonging.”
  • Preferably new or gently used stuffed animals.
  • Collections begin Monday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • Donations collected in the library.
  • Bumpus contact: Mrs. Mims, dmims@hoover.k12.al.us
  • Each team that donates the most stuffed animals will compete for a prize.
  • Help us bring comfort, hope, and a sense of belonging to children in foster care.

RC3 Car Show 11/14 & Donation Drive

A promotional flyer for the RC3 Automotive Academy 2nd Annual Car Show featuring a blue sports car.
A flyer for a Soldiers' Angels donation drive features a box filled with care items, winter greenery, and a list of needed supplies starting October 1, 2026.

Support Bumpus by filling the green Clothes Bin

Cleaning out your closets for the holidays?

Please consider filling the Clothes Bin outside our Football Field! 

Bring your unwanted clothing, bedding, towels, shoes, and any fabric items, in any condition, to The Bin.

Proceeds support Bucs Serve and Community Service at Bumpus.

Attendance Reminders

Bumpus Attendance Policies and Anticipated Absence Form.
Bumpus Attendance Policies and Anticipated Absence Form.

STUDENT NEWS

Literary Magazine Information

A flyer for a literacy magazine with the title 'A Journey Through Time' featuring a clock background and a student-drawn cover.

BUCS Serve- Community Service Information

Help Serve at Bumpus with Bucs Serve. CALENDAR for October/November Cafeteria Stocking: 7:00-8:00am 11/2-11/6, 11/9-11/10, 11/12-11/13, 11/16-11/20 After school service, A123: 3:30-5:00pm 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Please be sure to check your EMAIL and our Google Classroom to see if you are signed up! Join our BUCS Serve Google Classroom in order to participate: osuzb6c

Community Service Sign-Up Link

In an effort to support our core values, students need to sign up using their HCS email.
Community Service Sign-Up Link
26-27 Community Service Form
Drama Club Winter Party Th - Dec 10

Information about NJHS and BETA Club

An informational flyer detailing the steps to join the Bumpus NJHS Chapter, including scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship requirements.
An informational flyer outlining the 2026-2027 guidelines and membership criteria for the Bumpus Middle School National Junior Beta Club.

ATHLETIC NEWS

A graphic congratulates the Bumpus 2027 boys golf team featuring a pirate mascot, golf clubs, and golf balls on a black background.

BUMPUS BASICS

HEAL October Calendar

A colorful October 2026 calendar titled 'Heal October' features daily health and fitness tips, alongside a recipe for Spider Web Soup on the right side.
An educational infographic titled Strong Bodies Start With Smart Fuel, detailing nutrition, hydration, and physical fitness.

News from The Registrar

Moving details to the Registrar.
Register Here
Withdraw Here

News from the Attendance Office

When a student is absent, a doctor's note or a parent note must be provided within three (3) days of the student’s return to school. A parent note must include: 1. A written statement (with the student's FIRST and LAST name), the reason for the absence (emails without a signature are not accepted). 2. The date of the absence(s). 3. The parent’s signature. Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a physical signature included to: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us

Anticipated Absence Forms

These are being submitted to our attendance office as incomplete. Please see the instructions below and a copy of the attendance form. We must receive these in a timely, complete manner.

Parents, please complete the section of the form marked for parents.
Students, please complete the section of the form marked for students. Have your teachers complete the section marked for teachers and have each teacher sign the form. All students MUST get their teachers signatures and assignments on the Anticipated Absence form before it can be approved by admin. Please return the completed forms to Mrs. Rush in the 2nd floor office after the assignments and teachers signatures are on the form. 

After all parties complete the form, please RETURN the COMPLETED form to Mrs. Rush in the 2nd-floor office or email the COMPLETED form to bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us.
Please do not email incomplete Anticipated Absence forms to Bumpus Attendance. The forms must be fully completed and submitted before the student's absence for them to be approved by the administrator. 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rush in the Bumpus Attendance Office at (205) 439-2268 or at bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us. 

Anticipated Absence Form - Clicking on this link will allow you to download and print the document.
New Anticipated Absence Form-- please use the new form for any planned absences.
Link to Anticipated Absence Form
Attendance Reminders: Please email bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268 concerning all attendance issues. ● Turn in notes WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE in the gray boxes or to Mrs. Rush. ● Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a signature to: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us ● ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year ● Anticipated Absence Forms must be turned in AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR to the absence
Attendance Policies

How to Check iReady Progress

Checking your student's Iready progress

FOCUS ACT INFORMATION

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Carpool Information

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Important Information Links

Parent Teacher Resource Guide

ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION

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.
Dr. Andrea Fordham, Principal afordham@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th-grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@hoover.k12.al.us
Dr. Justin Jones, 6th-grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us

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
Counseling Website for more information and mental health contacts.
Ms. Chardae Franklin - 6th-grade Counselor chafranklin@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Rachel Gibson - 7th-grade Counselor ragibson@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Brennita Keith - 8th-grade Counselor bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us
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