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Bumpus E-News November 14, 2026

Posted Date: 11/14/26 (05:32 PM)
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November 14, 2026

A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family--

I hope you all are staying warm and still enjoying this cooler weather. I know I love it!!

I am sure you have seen the posts, but I wanted to share that our amazing school made a 96 on the Alabama State Report Card! I am so proud of the students' hard work. My message to the students last year, and always, was for them to give me their BEST! They did just that! I am so proud!

We also named the 26/27 Teacher of the Year today. Ms. Tamera Carter will represent Bumpus for this honor. She is one of our 8th-grade ELA teachers, SGA Sponsor, and Yearbook Sponsor, and she runs our social media while teaching students every day! If you see her, please tell her CONGRATULATIONS!!

Every year, the state department sends us a survey to send to the parents. We ask that you fill it out. 

Just a reminder: there is no school for students from November 23rd-27th.

Progress Reports were posted 11/13 in Power School. Please review your students' grades. 

We are going to keep TURNING UP THE HEAT and finishing 2026 strong.

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

With Pride,
Dr. Andrea Fordham
11/16-11/20- Bucs Serve- Cafeteria Stocking, 7:00-8:00 am 11/16- Spelling Bee- Library, 12:30-2:00pm 11/16- Bowling vs HTMS- Vestavia Bowl, 4:00pm 11/16- Boys Basketball vs Oak Mountain at Bumpus, 7th gr at 4:30pm, 8th gr at 5:45pm 11/16- Girls Basketball at Oak Mountain, 4:30pm 11/17- SGA Hat Day! A fundraiser for Magic Moments- $2 on MySchoolBucks 11/17- Tennis Parent Meeting- Library, 3:30-4:30pm 11/17- Bucs Serve, After school service- A123, 3:30-5:00 pm 11/17- Wrestling at Pizitz, 5:00pm 11/18- Bowling vs Berry- Oak Mountain, 3:45pm 11/19- Leadership Bumpus During Lunch times 11/19- Boys Basketball at Simmons, 8th gr at 4:30pm, 7th gr at 5:45pm 11/20- Robotics Field Trip - all day 11/21- Wrestling, Buc Brawl- Hoover HS
We are Bumpus core values

IMPORTANT NEWS

SGA Hat Day- A Magic Moments Fundraiser 11/17

Wear a hat to support Magic Moments

On Tuesday, November 17th, Bumpus SGA is hosting Hat Day to support Magic Moments, an organization that grants wishes to children with serious illnesses. For just $2, students can wear their favorite hat for the day! You can also make an additional donation above and beyond the $2 to help us make a child's wish come true. You can pay on MySchoolBucks now through November 16th. We thank you for your support!
A promotional flyer for a Bumpus SGA Hat Day fundraiser on November 17th, costing $2 to benefit MagicMoments.

Book Fair News

A colorful illustration of standing books with a large "Scholastic Book Fair" logo overlaid in the center.

From Mrs. Mims, Bumpus Librarian

This was the best book fair at Bumpus ever!!  I was very pleased that most students used their funds wisely and purchased books!  
eWallet Totals
Total Funded $10,962.97
Total Spent $9,415.83
Total Unspent $1,547.14
For students that did not spend all of their funds there is still time to order online.  If ordered online by Sunday, November 15th, Bumpus will still get credit for the order.  
After November 15th Bumpus will not get credit but students may still get the books they want.
Thanks to Bumpus parents, students, faculty, and staff for supporting the book fair and a special shout out to our wonderful ELA teachers and parent volunteers for really encouraging students to purchase books.
After November 15th I will send out our official earnings.

Book Fair online ordering link

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.

Bowling Team Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Doughnuts for a great cause!! Bumpus Bowling is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until November 24, 2026, 50% of your order will be donated back to Bumpus Bowling when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here: grouprai.se/krispykreme90391m
A fundraising flyer for Krispy Kreme dozens to support Bumpus Bowling, featuring glazed donuts and order details.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night for the Bowling Team

A promotional flyer for a Bumpus Bowling spirit night at Chick-fil-A The Grove on Tuesday, December 1, from 5 to 7 PM.

Toys for Tots Collection

A promotional poster for a Toys for Tots drive at Bumpus, featuring a teddy bear, stacked wrapped gifts, and a red train graphic.

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. Sign up at bit.ly/rfbservice CALENDAR for November/December Cafeteria Stocking: 7:00-8:00am 11/16-11/20, 11/30-12/4, 12/7-12/11, 12/14-12/18 After school service, A123: 3:30-5:00pm 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 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.

BUMPUS BASICS

A banner for R.F. Bumpus Middle School Big Bucs Sponsors featuring a pirate mascot and six sponsor logos.

November HEAL Calendars

An infographic titled Family Matters offers tips on healthy snacking, moving, and routines.
A November 2026 calendar page titled 'HEAL' with daily health tips and family activities.

News from The Registrar

An informational flyer for school registration, featuring a red house illustration and text about moving and document submission.

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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