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Bumpus E-News for September 14, 2024

Posted Date: 9/14/24 (7:14 PM)

Bumpus E-news
September 14, 2024
Front of RF Bumpus Middle School
R. F. Bumpus Middle School
FOR ALL ATHLETIC NEWS AND INFOhttps://bumpusathletics.com/
Other accounts to follow:
Bumpus Instagram: @RFBumpus
Bumpus Athletics Instagram: @bumpusbucsathletics
Bumpus Athletics Twitter: @BucsBumpus
PE Instagram: @bumpus_bucs_p.e
Bumpus Photo Instagram: @rfb_photo
Bumpus Photo Facebook: @BUMPUS.DIGIPHOTO
Phone: (205) 439-2200
Twitter: @RFBumpus
Bumpus Core Values
A message from our Principal
Donna Burke in front of Bumpus Middle School at sunset.
Greetings Bumpus Families,

School is in full swing! We continue to remind our students to stay organized, complete all assignments, and study for quizzes and tests. Sometimes students can get overwhelmed with academic requirements and extracurricular activities. We have assistance available for our students during the school day which includes the following:

  1. Morning ETA (Extra Time & Assistance): 7:30-8:15 every morning in Room 110. During this time, teachers are available to assist students with assignments.
  2. Lunch ETA: 6th grade only. Students have an additional 24 minutes during the lunch period to work on assignments. Teachers are available to assist students during this time.
  3. Working Lunch: One teacher stays on the hall during lunch and allows students to eat while they work on assignments.
  4. Friday ETA: Students who do not complete assignments during the week due to absences or other reasons may be assigned to Friday ETA to complete work. If a student misses an assessment during the week, it can be made up during this time.
  5. Peer Helpers: We will have some high school peer helpers who will be coming to Bumpus and may be available to help students depending on the time they are on campus.
  6. Some teachers may offer extra help before or after school. However, they are not required to offer this time.
  7. Tutoring: If you would like your student to have one-on-one tutoring, please contact your grade-level counselor. They have a list of available tutors you can contact to set up tutoring time with your child. 
Another great resource is homeworkalabama.org which provides Individualized Tutoring, Test Prep, and Job Search Assistance for Alabamians Through Homework Alabama, every Alabamian gains no-cost access to one-to-one tutoring and drop-off review services, test prep, and self-paced resources, and job search assistance. All tutors are rigorously vetted subject-matter experts. They ask questions, they encourage, and they empower. They’re available every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. so learners of all ages and stages can get help anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device. 

Last but not least, as I said last week, I want to assure you that the school climate remains positive, and classes and daily activities are proceeding as normal. As always, our school safety plan is in place, and rest assured that our students are safe at Bumpus. This week we continued to tell students if they “see something, say something” if they see anything related to what might be unsafe at Bumpus. However, I want to remind everyone that “gossip” about the recent incident that occurred at Bumpus and any other incidents in Hoover can cause harm. We sent out a ParentSquare message to Bumpus parents on Friday, Sept. 6th with all of the information regarding the incident that occurred. In addition, the district sent out a ParentSquare message entitled School Safety Update. If you need assistance, please contact the school's main office, your child’s assistant principal, your child's guidance counselor, or me.

As always, thank you for all of your support.

Principal,
Donna Burke
REMINDERS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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 to pick up items such as PE clothes, assignments, or 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.
  • We will call students to pick up their lunch or lunch money.
BUS RIDERS: 
  • If you ride a bus, be patient with the bus drivers. Most of the drivers are running double routes with the elementary school and this is causing some delays in picking up and dropping off students. Currently, I do not have a way to communicate specifically with each set of parents to send messages when a bus is late. I hope we will have this communication process in place soon.
  • Bus Riders were given a copy of the HCS 2024-2025 bus discipline letter at the start of school. Please review this letter with your children: 2024-2025 Middle School Bus Discipline Letter.
CARPOOL: 
  • 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. 
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.
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 while on campus.
  • Students are not allowed to ride scooters to and from school.
DRESS CODE: 
National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide prevention awareness week letter
Jason Flatt Act
Statistics and Resources
Suicide Prevention article
News from the Registrar- Mrs. Stone
Registrar Graphic
Importing Reminders
Dear Parents-
Progress Reports - Progress reports for the 1st 9 Weeks are currently viewable through your Parent Home Portal.

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.

Fall Picture Date - Tuesday, October 8th - during their P.E. class.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Important Dates and Events
PTO NEWS
Sign Up for the Color Run!
Color Run Info
Registration Form
MySchoolFees to Register
Corporate Sponsors Needed!
Corporate Sponsors needed for Color Run
Corporate sponsor info
SGA NEWS
SGA GOES PINK!
The Bumpus SGA has partnered with the Susan G. Koman Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! PinkOut shirts are on sale for only $15 through Friday, September 20th. We are donating 100% of the proceeds to the foundation. Buy yours today to honor our Pink Warriors! A BIG Bumpus congratulations to 7th Grader Valeria Gomez Santome for winning the Bumpus SGA Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt design contest!
Pink Out T-Shirt Sale
MySchoolFees to order shirts
Spirit Week information
Spirit Week coming September 23-27
Get your outfits ready! All attire must be in dress code/school appropriate.
Monday- Wear your neon shorts, shirts, etc.
Tuesday- Wear your tropical vacation or beach wear.
Wednesday- Wear your grade-level colors! 6th grade in white, 7th grade in orange, and 8th grade in black.
Thursday- Dress like your favorite teacher/staff member and teachers will dress like kids!
Friday- Dress like you’re going to grill or chill at the soccer field!
STUDENT NEWS
Film/TV Acting and Drama Club
Film TV Acting Production Club
Drama Club Meeting Dates
Order your 24-25 Yearbook!
Yearbook Orders
Community Service at Bumpus
Students helping for community service
Updates for September
Students have been doing a great job helping keep our Bumpus community clean and organized by cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, keeping the cafeteria stocked for breakfast and lunch, and helping individual teachers in their classrooms.
As we continue to teach our students responsibility--one of our core values-- only students have access to the Community Service Sign-Up Google Form via their HCS emails and Chromebooks.

See the following guidelines for more information.
  • All September dates are filled.
  • October dates are available.
  • If you need a Community Service form for outside service you can pick one up from the hanging rack next to Mrs. Stanton's door at A122 on the 8-3 hall-- or print it using the link below.
  • Please email Mrs. Burbridge wburbridge@hoover.k12.al.us or Mrs. Stanton lstanton@hoover.k12.al.us if you have any questions.
Community Service Sign-Up Link
24-25 Community Service Form
ATHLETIC NEWS
Sports Schedules
Sports balls
For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com

Basketball Tryout Information
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Softball Tryouts and Fundraising Info
Softball tryouts
Bowling Tryouts
Bowling and Golf Tryouts
Bowling Tryouts
Golf Tryouts
Softball Ad Banner Form
HHS Mountain Bike Team
MTB Information
Calling all 6th through 12th grade GIRLS and BOYS interested in joining the Hoover Bucs Mountain Bike (MTB) Team! Our upcoming season is fast approaching and we’re excited for another fun-filled race season. We are having an Information Meeting on Thursday, September 26 from 6pm – 7pm at the Hoover High School back parking lot (look for our team tent). Come to the meeting to hear all about our upcoming season and what we’re all about and how to join the team! If you have any questions, email Coach David Crossman at hooverbucsmtb@gmail.com.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Heal September Healthy Living Tips
Sept Healthy Living Suggestions
Heal Sept Calendar
Heal September Calendar
Parent Square Information
Parent Square Icon
Parent Square Translation Feature
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
Parent Square app
From the Attendance Office- Mrs. Gordon
Attendance matters every day
Attendance Cheat Sheet
District Website for Attendance https://www.hoovercityschools.net/Page/2231
Please email bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268 concerning and
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
Attendance Cheat Sheet
Link to Anticipated Absence Form
BUMPUS BASICS
4 Administrators
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.
Ms. Donna Burke, Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th-grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th-grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@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
HCS 24-25 School Calendar
HCS Code of Conduct
HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS EEOC NOTICE