Bumpus Bulletin
APRIL 6, 2020
Bumpus Middle School
Email: bumpuspr@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/bumpus
Location: 6055 Flemming Parkway, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUMPUSMS/
Twitter: @RFBumpus
WORD OF THE WEEK - "Commitment"
A commitment is a promise to do something or support something.
“If your energy is as boundless as your ambition, total commitment may be a way of life you should seriously consider.”
--Joyce Brothers
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Bumpus Family,
We are committed to you and each other as we embark upon this "Engaged Learning at Home" Initiative tomorrow. Forward Learning has been the driving force and we hope we deliver not only forward learning, but also the support needed to carry it out.
Here's some information related to what I've come to call Operation: "You Can't Come Into The School" that kicks off at 9:00 am tomorrow and about how the "Engaged Learning at Home" Initiative will roll out tomorrow.
Principal's Message Audio
Principal's Message Slide Presentation
To make same day Q & A, as well as support possible, in the event you are unable to reach your classroom teacher, grade level counselor or grade level administrator, we have a dedicated email address that will be responded to by our Communication Team (bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us) While there will likely be someone on campus each day, the building will not be open to the public. Most access to the building by students, parents and teachers will be by appointment only.
20-21 Course Request Sheets
We will deliver these electronically to parent email accounts in the upcoming days. Stay tuned.
Morning Announcements...Pledge
I plan to continue with the Pledge each weekday and a few announcements. It will be video recorded.
Peace
Dr. Tamala R. Maddox
Wireless Connectivity
Wifi will be available in Hoover High School, Spain Park High School, Riverchase Elementary School and Green Valley Elementary Schools’ parking lot.
HCS School Buses with on-board wifi will also be parked at these locations to allow student access.
Click on Internet providers to obtain more information for wireless connectivity.
HCS Technology Department Resources
For Student/Parent/Teacher Assistance
News from ALSDE
NEWS FROM YOUR COUNSELORS
Your grade level counselors are available through email and our Google classrooms. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, concerns or needs.
Mrs. Bruno(6th Grade Counselor)- cbruno@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. DiMarco (7th Grade Counselor)- mdimarco@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Keith (8th Grade Counselor)- bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us
If you have a medical emergency and need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room. Here are other resources if needed:
The Crisis Center 205-323-7777 (24 hrs) TEXT 205-328-5465
Teen Link 205-328-LINK (5465)
Kids Line 205-328-KIDS (5437) available 3-10pm
The Trevor Project 866-488-7346
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Jeffco DHR 205-423-4900 Shelby Co DHR 205-669-3000
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800 273-TALK (8255) OR text TALK to 741741
PIRC (Psychiatric Intake Response Center) - 205-638-PIRC (7472)”
The following link provides great information and resources to help during this stressful time.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qol2Vnvdc6aCLon6TvuF3UBiv0r-xr8BIql9XRGBMOE/edit?usp=sharing
Also in Spanish......
BUMPUS WRITING BUCS
TEAM NEWS
Hello Team 6-1!
- Excited to start this week off into our new journey of ONLINE LEARNING! Please remember to check EACH Google Classroom every day. This includes each subject area PLUS Team Google Classroom. Remember to also check email frequently. We continue to wish each of your families continued well wishes during this time. Take Care. - Ms. Simmons, Ms. Etheredge, Ms. Lollar, and Mr. Sutter.
Dear 6-2 Parents and Students,
Hey 6-2!! We are so excited to begin virtual learning with you today. Please make sure you use the Week at a Glance to help guide you through each week. That document has a lot of information along with Google Classroom codes. Make sure you check your email and each of your Google Classrooms at least once a day. We are all looking forward to starting this journey with you. Please don’t hesitate to email us.
Mrs. Corbitt, Mr. Nobles, Mrs. Pope, and Mrs. Rodas
Hi from Team 7-2!
Hey team! Please check Google Classroom regularly. Beginning Monday, April 6, each of us will be posting instruction and learning activities for our “Forward Learning” efforts. Specific information and details will be posted on Classroom and a weekly at-a-glance will be posted on the Bumpus webpage each week. We are also interested in keeping in touch with you! We miss seeing you and want to know how you are doing!
Mrs. Bindert, Coach James, Ms Price, and Mrs. Yarboro.
Hello Team 7-4!
- Remember to social distance and wash your hands! Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Robinson, Mrs. Lloyd, and Mrs. Kutz.
Hi from Team 8-2!
Hope everyone is doing well. We are looking forward to helping you learn virtually! Please continue checking your emails and google classrooms. Seek help when needed. We are here for you! Miss you all! Mrs. Millhouse, Ms. Ellis, Mrs. Speed and Coach McCombs.
Aloha Team 8-3!
- Hi friends, our lessons start on Monday-- please check Google Classroom for all assignments and instructions. Please also check the Team 8-3 Google Classroom for messages from us and be sure to check your emails regularly. We'll also be updating the Team Weekly so you can continue to follow that document if you need to see all your assignments at once. Continue to help your families and be good. - Mrs. Burbridge, Coach Croyle, Coach Doran, and Mr. Kennedy.
Special Education/Instructional Support-Mrs. Gannon, Ms. Tucker, Mrs. Haney, Mrs.Rendon
- Per state guidance, we will be conducting IEP meetings virtually (video or phone conference) during this time, including rescheduling those that were due over the last three weeks. We are still awaiting information regarding referrals and evaluations. We are continuing to work closely with general education teachers to support your children during this unusual time.
NEWS FROM YOUR ELECTIVE DEPARTMENT
DEBATE & READING - Ms. Hall
Reading: Hey, you guys! I hope everyone is rested up and ready for school. Week #1 assignments are posted on Google Classroom. Try your hardest to spend no less than twenty minutes a day for five days this week working on these assignments. All work is due by the end of the day on Sunday, April 12th.
Debate: We will be getting to know each other and learning a little about the art of debate this week. Make sure you log onto Google Classroom to check your assignments. The due date for these assignments is Sunday, April 12th.
ENGINEERING - Mrs Donald
6th Grade -This week our focus will be on Digital citizenship.
8th Grade - We will review simple machines this week and begin a project.
LITERARY MAGAZINE
LIBRARY NEWS
Hi Everyone!
I miss you all and I really miss being at school with you guys. I have deleted all of the library late fees . Library books left in lockers have been collected and will be checked in. How to return library books you have at home: The book return cabinet will be located outside by the library courtyard door on Mondays each week while school is in session from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Remember you have access to approximately 8,000 ebooks online in Destiny, Sora, and MyOn. All of these programs are accessible through the Clever App. in the HCS Bookmarks. Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
If you have any questions please email me at dmims@hoover.k12.al.us. Learning at home will be a new adventure so let's give our best, Mrs. Mims.
MEDICATIONS
COVID-19
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