November 6

The Middle School Dance is this tonight, Friday, November 6^th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You will need your school ID and $6.00 to get in. Remember, as always, school dress code will be enforced.

If you are an interested 8^th grade student who likes roller coasters and physics please Mr. Stephens or Mr. Regan to get signed up. The Roller coaster Physics program is signing up students now and will take the first 40 students for the class.  Don’t sign up late..    

Join the Youth Volunteer Corps and rake the yards of elderly members of the community.
It will take place on November 7^th and/or November 11^th. We will meet at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation, Avery Park Office at 8:45AM. Come join us this weekend! If you want more information or to sign up, pick up a flier at the front office or at the counseling center and return it by this Friday November 6^th.

All cross country athletes must turn in uniforms to Mr. Rose by Friday to avoid receiving a bill.

Spirit Week is coming up November 16^th -20^th, so look for posters around the school and get ready to show your school spirit!

Magazine Sale Rewards continue… Today is the Limo Lunch for all students who earned this by selling magazines.  If you are going, please come to the Commons according to the time on your invitation. 

We are getting close to the first line on the Showcase Showdown!  If we all are safe, respectful and responsible enough to reach the green line on the glass, the school-wide reward will be ONE DAY with an extra 4 minutes added to each of the 6 passing periods throughout the day and being released from 8^th period 4 minutes early!  You heard correct, that is double the time for passing periods, an extra 4 minutes added to break and lunch, and getting out of school 4 minutes early.  So keep up that safe, respectful, and responsible behavior.

November 5

The Middle School Dance is this Friday, November 6^th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You will need your school ID and $6.00 to get in. Remember, as always, school dress code will be enforced.

If you are an interested 8^th grade student who likes roller coasters and physics please Mr. Stephens or Mr. Regan to get signed up. The Roller coaster Physics program is signing up students now and will take the first 40 students for  the class.  Don’t sign up late..    

Join the Youth Volunteer Corps and rake the yards of elderly members of the community.
It will take place on November 7^th and/or November 11^th. We will meet at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation, Avery Park Office at 8:45AM. Come join us this weekend! If you want more information or to sign up, pick up a flier at the front office or at the counseling center and return it by this Friday November 6^th.

All cross country athletes must turn in uniforms to Mr. Rose by Friday to avoid receiving a bill.

Spirit Week is coming up November 16^th -20^th, so look for posters around the school and get ready to show your school spirit!

Magazine Sale Rewards continue…Yesterday, the 7^th graders played Bingo at lunch.  Today, it is the 8^th graders who play Bingo.  If you earned Bingo cards selling magazines (check the list on the office window) come to lunch at 12:20pm.  Eat for 15 minutes and then head to the auditorium for Bingo.
If you are going on the Limo Lunch on tomorrow, remember to get your permission form into the office by today. 

November 4

The Middle School Dance is this Friday, November 6^th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You will need your school ID and $6.00 to get in. Remember, as always, school dress code will be enforced.

There will be No Homework Club today.

If you are an interested 8^th grade student who likes roller coasters and physics please Mr. Stephens or Mr. Regan to get signed up. The Roller coaster Physics program is signing up students now and will take the first 40 students for  the class.  Don’t sign up late..    

Congratulations to Ms. Peterson’s class. Their pig, named “Pig Skinned” won the Pig Race yesterday. They will be enjoying a pizza party next week. Also, congratulations to Mr. Odden’s class and Ms. Smith’s class. Mr. Odden’s pig was chose for best name, “Sir Hubert Von Porkenstein, III”. Mr. Odden’s class wins Root Beer Floats. And Ms. Smith’s pig, named “Hammah Porktana” was selected as best dressed. Hammah Porktana sported stylish jeans, a green feather boa and a spikey yellow hair clip. Ms. Smith’s class wins the Ice Cream Social. Honorable mentin goes to ms. Snyder’s class pig, named “Curtis” and Ms Swenson’s class pig named “Swine Flew”. Thanks to all 5 classes for a super fun race!

My name is Lliabeth, Hector, Yvonne and Andrea.  We are part of the group VOCES at LP.  We are here to tell you about a fun way to help in your community.
Join the Youth Volunteer Corps and rake the yards of elderly members of the community.
It will take place on November 7^th and/or November 11^th
We will meet at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation, Avery Park Office at 8:45AM.
Come join us this weekend!
If you want more information or to sign up, pick up a flier at the front office or at the counseling center and return it by this Friday November 6^th.

November 3

The Middle School Dance is this Friday, November 6^th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You will need your school ID and $6.00 to get in. Remember, as always, school dress code will be enforced.

If you are an 8th grader and were here in the 6^th grade and made a paper mache bird with Mr. Weinstein, you can now go to the art room to get your bird to take home. You may come before school, at morning break or at lunch time.

There will be No Homework Club this Wednesday

Magazine sale activities continue… 6^th graders will be playing Bingo today.  Come to the Commons and eat lunch for the first 15 minutes.  Then at 12:35, come to the auditorium to get your cards and play.  You might win some cool cash. 
7^th grade plays tomorrow and 8^th grade on Thursday. 
If you are going on the Limo Lunch on Friday remember to get your permission form to the office by Thursday. 

November 2

Congratulations Linus Pauling students. You did a great job selling magazines this year. The final prizes are this week.The class Pig Races for the highest selling classes will be Tuesday morning (tomorrow) during 1^st period in the gym.The 1^st period winning classes who will race be there are:  Odden, Swenson, Peterson, Smith and Snyder.Be sure to dress your pig in something really cool and give your piggy a fun name.The piggies that are the fastest, best dressed and best-named win parties for their classes. 

The list for students who earned Bingo Cards and the Limo Lunch is up on the office windows.  
Bingo will be this week on three different days during lunch.  The 6^th graders will play on Tuesday at lunch.  The seventh graders will play on Wednesday at lunch.  And the 8^th graders will play on Thursday at lunch.  
When it is your day for Bingo, come to the Commons and eat lunch for the first 15 minutes of the lunch period.  Then at 12:35, come to the auditorium to get your cards and play.  You might win some cool cash. 
6^th graders, if you earned Bingo cards, you play tomorrow. 
The Limo Lunch will be this Friday, November 6^th.  If you earned the Limo Lunch (check the list at the office) you will be receiving a permission form to go.  Have your parents sign them and bring them back to the office by Thursday.  Your permission form will tell you what time to be in the Commons on Friday for the Limo Lunch.

Spartan Basketball tryouts are this week at CHS.  Boys’ tryouts are today and Wednesday.  Girls on Tuesday and Thursday. See flyers hanging in the houses for specific times.

If you are an 8th grader and were here in the 6^th grade and made a paper mache bird with Mr. Weinstein, you can now go to the art room to get your bird to take home. You may come before school, at morning break or at lunch time.

October 27

Today in the cafeteria, there will be someone here during lunchtime from the Boys and Girls Club with information on Spartan basketball and the tryout days, See him if you plan on playing Spartan basketball this year.

Good luck to Gwynneth McMorris as she represents Linus Pauling at the Oregon Middle School State Cross Country Championships in Portland.  Go Pride and go Gwynneth!

Spartan 2009 Basketball tryouts are coming up. Please arrive 30 minutes before tryouts so that you can register.  
For 7^th and 8^th grade boys: Tryouts will be Monday, Nov. 2^nd  and Wednesday Nov. 4^th from 7:30-9:00 pm
7^th and 8^th grade girls on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:00 pm
6^th grade boys: Monday and Wednesday from 6-7:30
6^th grade girls: Tuesday from 6-7:30 and Thursday from 4-5:30
All tryouts are in the CHS gym.  Students and parents also need to complete paperwork with the Boys and Girls Club before tryouts.

Hopefully you saw the pledge posters for being Drug-Free in the gym yesterday.  Today is the last day to sign the pledge poster.  Come sign the poster during indoor rec to pledge that you will stay drug-free and get a red ribbon to show you are proud to be drug free!

When you earn a Paws for Pride, make sure you immediately put your name on the card.  We have had a large number of Paws spent with no name on them.  If a “no name” Paw is drawn at the quarter and end of year drawings, we will have to draw another Paw.  That means YOU might have missed out on one of the great prizes!

October 26

On Tuesday, in the cafeteria, there will be someone here during lunchtime from the Boys and Girls Club with information on Spartan basketball and the tryout days, See him if you plan on playing Spartan basketball this year.

We are getting close to the first line on the Showcase Showdown!  If we all are safe, respectful and responsible enough to reach the green line on the glass, the school-wide reward will be ONE DAY with an extra 4 minutes added to each of the 6 passing periods throughout the day and being released from 8^th period 4 minutes early!  You heard correct, that is double the time for passing periods, an extra 4 minutes added to break and lunch, and getting out of school 4 minutes early.  So keep up that safe, respectful, and responsible behavior.

The end of the year Paws for Pride prizes have been identified.  Anyone who has spent a Paws for Pride will have a chance to win!  But remember … the more Paws you spend, the more opportunities you will have to win either of our great prizes.  Keep earning those Paws and you can win either: a brand-new bicycle (donated by our friends at K-Mart) or a Nintendo Wii (donated in part by our friends at Fred Meyer)! 

October 23

It’s Battle Friday! Battle of the Books teams are invited to bring their lunch to the library. You may sit in the purple area and discuss the great books you’ve been reading. The front of the library will be open for other students to drop in.

Due to an injury during Noon Outdoor Rec, there will be no football during recreation time all week.

We are getting close to the first line on the Showcase Showdown!  If we all are safe, respectful and responsible enough to reach the green line on the glass, the school-wide reward will be ONE DAY with an extra 4 minutes added to each of the 6 passing periods throughout the day and being released from 8^th period 4 minutes early!  You heard correct, that is double the time for passing periods, an extra 4 minutes added to break and lunch, and getting out of school 4 minutes early.  So keep up that safe, respectful, and responsible behavior.

The end of the year Paws for Pride prizes have been identified.  Anyone who has spent a Paws for Pride will have a chance to win!  But remember … the more Paws you spend, the more opportunities you will have to win either of our great prizes.  Keep earning those Paws and you can win either: a brand-new bicycle (donated by our friends at K-Mart) or a Nintendo Wii (donated in part by our friends at Fred Meyer)! 

October 22

Battle of the Books team members should come to the library during their free time to pick up their OBOB ID card.

Due to an injury during Noon Outdoor Rec, there will be no football during recreation time all week.

Calling all 8^th graders…if you would like to have your baby picture published in the yearbook bring them to the office. Make sure your first and last name is on the back and your 1^st period teacher’s name.

When you earn a Paws for Pride, make sure you immediately put your name on the card.  We have had a large number of Paws spent with no name on them.  If a “no name” Paw is drawn at the quarter and end of year drawings, we will have to draw another Paw.  That means YOU might have missed out on one of the great prizes!

October 21

Battle of the Books team members should come to the library during their free time to pick up their OBOB ID card.

Due to an injury during Noon Outdoor Rec, there will be no football during recreation time all week.

Calling all 8^th graders…if you would like to have your baby picture published in the yearbook bring them to the office. Make sure your first and last name is on the back and your 1^st period teacher’s name.

So, you want to do a shout out for morning announcements but don’t know how to arrange it?  Here is what you do – see Ms. Miranda in the library the day before you want to shout out.  Give her your 5 paws for pride slips and what you plan to say.  On the morning of your shout out come to the library when the passing bell rings and wait for Geography Joe to start the announcements.

There will be a Roller Coaster Physics meeting for interested 8^th grade students and their parents. The meeting will take place on this evening, October 21^st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Come join the fun in learning about the physics of roller coasters. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

There is a Linus Pauling “dine out fundraiser” this evening,  Wednesday, Oct. 21, at El Sol De Mexico, in the Albertsons’ Shopping Center location, only.  Just mention you are there for the fundraiser or bring in a flyer (in the front office) and 25% of your sale will be donated to the Linus Pauling PTO.

October 20

We are getting close to the first line on the Showcase Showdown!  If we all are safe, respectful and responsible enough to reach the green line on the glass, the school-wide reward will be ONE DAY with an extra 4 minutes added to each of the 6 passing periods throughout the day and being released from 8^th period 4 minutes early!  You heard correct, that is double the time for passing periods, an extra 4 minutes added to break and lunch, and getting out of school 4 minutes early.  So keep up that safe, respectful, and responsible behavior.

The end of the year Paws for Pride prizes have been identified.  Anyone who has spent a Paws for Pride will have a chance to win!  But remember … the more Paws you spend, the more opportunities you will have to win either of our great prizes.  Keep earning those Paws and you can win either: a brand-new bicycle (donated by our friends at K-Mart) or a Nintendo Wii (donated in part by our friends at Fred Meyer)!  

Due to an injury during Noon Outdoor Rec, there will be no football during recreation time all week.

This is goes out to all the 8^th graders. Would you like to have your baby picture in the yearbook? If yes, then bring them to the office with your first and last names and your 1^st period teacher’s name on the back of the picture.

So, you want to do a shout out for morning announcements but don’t know how to arrange it?  Here is what you do – see Ms. Miranda in the library the day before you want to shout out.  Give her your 5 paws for pride slips and what you plan to say.  On the morning of your shout out come to the library when the passing bell rings and wait for Geography Joe to start the announcements.

There will be a Roller Coaster Physics meeting for interested 8^th grade students and their parents. The meeting will take place on October 21^st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Come join the fun in learning about the physics of roller coasters. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

The PTO group has organized a Dine Out Fundraiser for October 21^st at El Sol by Albertsons on Circle Blvd. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school. Thank you El Sol for supporting our community!

Today is Picture retake day. Students will be called down by grade this morning. Retakes will be done in the Guitar Room.

October 19

Congratulations to the Linus Pauling Cross Country teams for strong finishes at the Northwest Middle Cross Country Showdown.  Our girls finished first out 13 teams from throughout western Oregon!  Go Pride!

There will be a Roller Coaster Physics meeting for interested 8^th grade students and their parents. The meeting will take place on October 21^st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Come join the fun in learning about the physics of roller coasters. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

The PTO group has organized a Dine Out Fundraiser for October 21^st at El Sol by Albertsons on Circle Blvd. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school. Thank you El Sol for supporting our community!

Tuesday, October 20 is Picture retake day. The photographers will be here in the morning to do photo retakes and to do id cards and photos of new students and students who were absent on the original picture day. These new and absent students need to stop by the office to pick up a photo packet if they wish to order photos. Remember to have your photo taken even if you are not buying any photos in order to get your id cards and picture for the yearbook. Students having retakes need to bring in the original photos they were given to give back to the photographer. Students will be called down by grade so listen for that on Tuesday.

Today is recycling day. Please put your recycle bins out this morning before 2^nd period.

October 16

The LPMS Cross Country team would like students and staff to join us tomorrow morning at Avery Park for the Middle School Northwest Cross Country Challenge.  Ten teams including LPMS will be competing in 4 races starting at 11:00.  Go Pride.

Hey guys, the Social Responsibilities class has been doing recycling for the past two weeks.  We have been finding a lot of gum in the bins lately, and we ask that you don’t put gum in the recycling.  We have been noticing the 6^th grade hall has had the most gum in the recycling bins.  If you want to get rid of your gum, please put it in the trash!  Thanks!

YAAAAHOOOOOO—YIPPPPPEEEEE- EEEEEOWZZZZZZA!!!!!!!! There will be a Roller Coaster Physics meeting for interested 8^th grade students and their parents. The meeting will take place on October 21^st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Come join the fun in learning about the physics of roller coasters. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

There will be a kick off meeting for all registered Battle of the Books team members today during lunchtime in the library.  Bring your lunch.  Ms. Miranda will provide dessert.

The PTO group has organized a Dine Out Fundraiser for October 21^st at El Sol by Albertsons on Circle Blvd. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school. Thank you El Sol for supporting our community!

Tuesday, October 20 is Picture retake day. The photographers will be here in the morning to do photo retakes and to do id cards and photos of new students and students who were absent on the original picture day. These new and absent students need to stop by the office to pick up a photo packet if they wish to order photos. Remember to have your photo taken even if you are not buying any photos in order to get your id cards and picture for the yearbook. Students having retakes need to bring in the original photos they were given to give back to the photographer. Students will be called down by grade so listen for that on Tuesday.

October 15

YAAAAHOOOOOO—YIPPPPPEEEEE- EEEEEOWZZZZZZA!!!!!!!! There will be a Roller Coaster Physics meeting for interested 8^th grade students and their parents. The meeting will take place on October 21^st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Come join the fun in learning about the physics of roller coasters. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

There will be a kick off meeting for all registered Battle of the Books team members on Friday at lunchtime.  Bring your lunch.  Ms. Miranda will provide dessert.

The PTO group has organized a Dine Out Fundraiser for October 21^st at El Sol by Albertsons on Circle Blvd. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school. Thank you El Sol for supporting our community!

Tuesday, October 20 is Picture retake day. The photographers will be here in the morning to do photo retakes and to do id cards and photos of new students and students who were absent on the original picture day. These new and absent students need to stop by the office to pick up a photo packet if they wish to order photos. Remember to have your photo taken even if you are not buying any photos in order to get your id cards and picture for the yearbook. Students having retakes need to bring in the original photos they were given to give back to the photographer. Students will be called down by grade so listen for that on Tuesday.

October 14

YAAAAHOOOOOO—YIPPPPPEEEEE- EEEEEOWZZZZZZA!!!!!!!! There will be a Roller Coaster Physics meeting for interested 8^th grade students and their parents. The meeting will take place on October 21^st at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Come join the fun in learning about the physics of roller coasters. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

Hey guys, the Social Responsibilities class has been doing recycling for the past two weeks.  We have been finding a lot of gum in the bins lately, and we ask that you don’t put gum in the recycling.  We have been noticing the 6^th grade hall has had the most gum in the recycling bins.  If you want to get rid of your gum, please put it in the trash!  Thanks!

There will be a kick off meeting for all registered Battle of the Books team members on Friday at lunchtime.  Bring your lunch.  Ms. Miranda will provide dessert.

The PTO group has organized a Dine Out Fundraiser for October 21^st at El Sol by Albertsons on Circle Blvd. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school. Thank you El Sol for supporting our community!

What would our school be like if there was no bullying or harassment?  
What would school be like if everyone felt welcomed, valued, and included?

 Linus Pauling PeaceMakers are trained in peer mediation, helping to resolve conflict and to promote safety, respect, and responsibility.
 LP PeaceMakers act as ambassadors welcoming our new students.
LP PeaceMakers act as tour guides for incoming 6th graders during the elementary school spring visits.
 LP PeaceMakers serve as Teen Court jury members.
LP PeaceMakers get to go to awesome conferences like PeaceJam, the Oregon PeaceMakers Conference, and the African American Youth Leadership Conference.
LP PeaceMakers are leaders.
LP PeaceMakers make a difference.

If you’d like to make a difference, please come to Linus Pauling PeaceMakers’ information meeting on Wednesday, October 14^th, at 12:30 in the Counseling Center.  Please bring your lunch.  Please bring your friends. 

October 13

Picture retake day is now October 20^th!  Lifetouch has not yet delivered original portrait packages to those who had ordered them earlier this school year so their photo retake day has been changed to a full week later -- to October 20^th. 

Teachers should be sure to look for an email that they should read and practice with their students regarding earthquakes during first period today.

What would our school be like if there was no bullying or harassment?  
What would school be like if everyone felt welcomed, valued, and included?

·         Linus Pauling PeaceMakers are trained in peer mediation, helping to resolve conflict and to promote safety, respect, and responsibility.

·         LP PeaceMakers act as ambassadors welcoming our new students.

·         LP PeaceMakers act as tour guides for incoming 6th graders during the elementary school spring visits.

·         LP PeaceMakers serve as Teen Court jury members.

·         LP PeaceMakers get to go to awesome conferences like PeaceJam, the Oregon PeaceMakers Conference, and the African American Youth Leadership Conference.

·         LP PeaceMakers are leaders.

·         LP PeaceMakers make a difference.

If you’d like to make a difference, please come to Linus Pauling PeaceMakers’ information meeting on Wednesday, October 14^th, at 12:30 in the Counseling Center.  Please bring your lunch.  Please bring your friends. 

October 8

Picture retake day is now October 20^th!  Lifetouch has not yet delivered original portrait packages to those who had ordered them earlier this school year so their photo retake day has been changed to a full week later -- to October 20^th. 

It is fantastic to see so many students earning Paws for Pride.  Starting this week we are adding a new kind of Paws for Pride Card.  The bright yellow cards that Guest Teachers have will be worth triple.  That’s right … each Paws for Pride card you receive from a Guest teacher will be worth three Paws when you purchase a reward or privilege. Don’t worry about remembering which Paw is which.  These say “Triple Paws for Pride” right on them. So make sure that you are welcoming to our outstanding Guest Teachers and show them how safe, respectful, and responsible the Pride can be!

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s your chance to sign up for the Corvallis Parks and Recreation 1^st Annual Long Board Push Rally! It starts at 10 am on Saturday, October 10^th. The course will be 5 miles from Bald Hill to the Skate Park. Cost is $5 to register and helmets are required. Stop by the office for more information.

October 7

Picture retake day is now October 20^th!  Lifetouch has not yet delivered original portrait packages to those who had ordered them earlier this school year so their photo retake day has been changed to a full week later -- to October 20^th. 

You have heard it many times before …

•       Be Safe

•        Be Responsible

•        Be Respectful

But what does it mean to you? Write down a short phrase or sentence that describes what any or all three mean to you . Example: “Be Safe means to not hurt others.” Submit your ideas to the box in the office By Friday, October 16^th.  Don’t forget to include your name! Anyone who enters an idea will receive a Paws for Pride card. Selected phrases will be printed on large banners and placed in the hallways!

It is fantastic to see so many students earning Paws for Pride.  Starting this week we are adding a new kind of Paws for Pride Card.  The bright yellow cards that Guest Teachers have will be worth triple.  That’s right … each Paws for Pride card you receive from a Guest teacher will be worth three Paws when you purchase a reward or privilege. Don’t worry about remembering which Paw is which.  These say “Triple Paws for Pride” right on them. So make sure that you are welcoming to our outstanding Guest Teachers and show them how safe, respectful, and responsible the Pride can be!

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s your chance to sign up for the Corvallis Parks and Recreation 1^st Annual Long Board Push Rally! It starts at 10 am on Saturday, October 10^th. The course will be 5 miles from Bald Hill to the Skate Park. Cost is $5 to register and helmets are required. Stop by the office for more information.

October 6

Picture retake day is now October 20^th!  Lifetouch has not yet delivered original portrait packages to those who had ordered them earlier this school year so their photo retake day has been changed to a full week later -- to October 20^th. 

You have heard it many times before …

•       Be Safe

•        Be Responsible

•        Be Respectful

But what does it mean to you? Write down a short phrase or sentence that describes what any or all three mean to you . Example: “Be Safe means to not hurt others.” Submit your ideas to the box in the office By Friday, October 16^th.  Don’t forget to include your name! Anyone who enters an idea will receive a Paws for Pride card. Selected phrases will be printed on large banners and placed in the hallways!

October 5

Listen up all you book lovers and reluctant readers.  Come to the library today at lunch and listen to Ms. Miranda talk about some of her favorite books and have a chance to tell others about your favorite books.  It is OK to eat your lunch in the library.  This may become a regular event for the first Monday of the month.

There will be a Papa's Pizza Fundraiser this evening to benefit the Corvallis Outdoor Experience (Outdoor School). Pick up a flyer in our school office and go out to dinner at Papa's. The Outdoor Experience will receive 50% of the proceeds. Thank you Papa's Pizza for supporting our community!

You have heard it many times before …

•       Be Safe

•        Be Responsible

•        Be Respectful

But what does it mean to you? Write down a short phrase or sentence that describes what any or all three mean to you . Example: “Be Safe means to not hurt others.” Submit your ideas to the box in the office By Friday, October 16^th.  Don’t forget to include your name! Anyone who enters an idea will receive a Paws for Pride card. Selected phrases will be printed on large banners and placed in the hallways!

October 2

Are you interested in Lego Robotics? Attention 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders! There will be a meeting this morning right after these announcements for all students who are interested in forming Leg Robotics Teams. Please report to the auditorium right after announcements.

DANGER!  There are dangerous books in the library! This is National Banned Book week and we are celebrating our freedom to read in the library.  Have you read a banned book?  Come and check out the list of the most frequently challenged books from 2001 to 2008. 

Tonights the night! There will be a Middle School Dance this evening, October 2^nd, from 7:00-10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You need $6 and student ID to get in. Remember that as always the school dress code will be enforced.

The Early Bird Jazz Band is off to a GREAT start.  It meets every Wed & Fri morning from 7:45 to 8:45am in the Band Room.  If there are 7th or 8th grade Trumpet, Trombone, or Sax players (in particular) who are interested, they can contact the instructor, Mr. Birdwell.   http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Contact.aspx
 

October 1

As you can see, the first of the school’s used Paws for Pride have been placed in the front showcase.  As soon as the Paws get above the entire green line, the school will earn a reward to be announced soon. Students … Keep earning those Paws for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe And Teachers … Keep recognizing our outstanding students with Paws for Pride.

DANGER!  There are dangerous books in the library! This is National Banned Book week and we are celebrating our freedom to read in the library.  Have you read a banned book?  Come and check out the list of the most frequently challenged books from 2001 to 2008. 

There will be a Middle School Dance this Friday, October 2^nd, from 7:00-10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You need $6 and student ID to get in. Remember that as always the school dress code will be enforced.

The Early Bird Jazz Band is off to a GREAT start.  It meets every Wed & Fri morning from 7:45 to 8:45am in the Band Room.  If there are 7th or 8th grade Trumpet, Trombone, or Sax players (in particular) who are interested, they can contact the instructor, Mr. Birdwell.   http://www.birdwellmusic.com/Contact.aspx

 

September 30

As you can see, the first of the school’s used Paws for Pride have been placed in the front showcase.  As soon as the Paws get above the entire green line, the school will earn a reward to be announced soon. Students … Keep earning those Paws for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe And Teachers … Keep recognizing our outstanding students with Paws for Pride.

DANGER!  There are dangerous books in the library! This is National Banned Book week and we are celebrating our freedom to read in the library.  Have you read a banned book?  Come and check out the list of the most frequently challenged books from 2001 to 2008. 

There will be a Middle School Dance this Friday, October 2^nd, from 7:00-10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You need $6 and student ID to get in. Remember that as always the school dress code will be enforced.

September 29

DANGER!  There are dangerous books in the library! This is National Banned Book week and we are celebrating our freedom to read in the library.  Have you read a banned book?  Come and check out the list of the most frequently challenged books from 2001 to 2008. 

Teachers, the library will be closed today during class time for the Oregon Battle of the Books kickoff, please do not send students to the library.

There will be a Middle School Dance this Friday, October 2^nd, from 7:00-10:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club. You need $6 and student ID to get in. Remember that, as always, the school dress code will be enforced.

Homework Club begins today, Tuesday September 29^th right after school. See you there in Room 202.

You have heard it many times before …

•       Be Safe

•        Be Responsible

•        Be Respectful

But what does it mean to you? Write down a short phrase or sentence that describes what any or all three mean to you . Example: “Be Safe means to not hurt others.”

Submit your ideas to the box in the office By Friday, October 16^th.  Don’t forget to include your name! Anyone who enters an idea will receive a Paws for Pride card. Selected phrases will be printed on large banners and placed in the hallways!

September 28

DANGER!  There are dangerous books in the library! This is National Banned Book week and we are celebrating our freedom to read in the library.  Have you read a banned book?  Come and check out the list of the most frequently challenged books from 2001 to 2008.  If you have read one or more of the books on the list you get a “I read banned books” pin. 

Homework Club begins tomorrow, Tuesday September 29^th right after school. See you there in Room 202.

You have heard it many times before:

•       Be Safe

•        Be Responsible

•        Be Respectful

But what does it mean to you? Write down a short phrase or sentence that describes what any or all three mean to you . Example: “Be Safe means to not hurt others.”
Submit your ideas to the box in the office By Friday, October 16^th.  Don’t forget to include your name! Anyone who enters an idea will receive a Paws for Pride card. Selected phrases will be printed on large banners and placed in the hallways!

September 25

The Boys & Girls Club is hosting their first teen night this evening from 7:30 to 9:30. Bring $3 and Come enjoy the movie “Year One,” popcorn, video games, soda and be able get away from your parents for a couple hours at The Club! Members and non-members are all welcome

The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for their fall volleyball program. This program will teach you the skills of this wonderful sport in a positive, relaxed setting while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

The yearbook committee is now asking for some ideas for the cover of the Yearbook. If you are a good artist or just have a good idea please submit it to Mr. Weinstein in the Art Room #114.

Today is recycling day. Please put your bins out in the hallway this morning.

September 24

The Boys & Girls Club is hosting their first teen night this Friday night from 7:30 to 9:30. Bring $3 and Come enjoy the movie “Year One,” popcorn, video games, soda and be able get away from your parents for a couple hours at The Club! Members and non-members are all welcome.

The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for their fall volleyball program. This program will teach you the skills of this wonderful sport in a positive, relaxed setting while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

The yearbook committee is now asking for some ideas for the cover of the Yearbook. If you are a good artist or just have a good idea please submit it to Mr. Weinstein in the Art Room #114.

September 23

Friends, FUN & Fitness! Parks & Recreation Volleyball.  The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for their fall volleyball program. This program will teach you the skills of this wonderful sport in a positive, relaxed setting while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

The yearbook committee is now asking for some ideas for the cover of the Yearbook. If you are a good artist or just have a good idea please submit it to Mr. Weinstein in the Art Room #114.

September 22

Good morning Pauling Pride, this is your very own Geography Joe and welcome back to our second full week of school. The yearbook committee is now asking for some ideas for the cover of the Yearbook. If you are a good artist or just have a good idea please submit it to Mr. Weinstein in the Art Room #1

Students, please remind your parents about the Fall Open House this evening, September 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This is for parents only so they have a chance to meet your teachers.

September 21st

 Magazine Sales continue! Direct Donation--Every $10 in direct donations received by a student counts as 1 subscription for prizes.

Drama Class begins this week. 6^th graders will meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:45 a.m., and 7^th and 8^th graders will meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:45 a.m. This year there will be no separate after school program. If you want to be in the play you must show up next week in the Auditorium! Stop by and join the fun!

September 18^th

Drama Class begins next week. 6^th graders will meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:45 a.m., and 7^th and 8^th graders will meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:45 a.m. This year there will be no separate after school program. If you want to be in the play you must show up next week in the Auditorium! Stop by and join the fun!

As part of the Library’s grand opening, students are invited to stop by and make a bookmark and get it laminated. The library will be open today during lunch and break time. Remember that the library is a place intended for quiet study or checking out books. It is not a place to visit with your friends. Computers will be available to use for school work.

All cross country athletes must check out a uniform today from Mr. Rose during first lunch in room 106.  This uniform is required for all races.

Mrs. Hibbert’s fabulous Social Responsibility class will pick up your recycling this morning. Please put your bins out in the hallway.

September 17^th

Drama Class begins next week. 6^th graders will meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:45 a.m., and 7^th and 8^th graders will meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:45 a.m. Stop by and join the fun!

As part of the Library’s grand opening, students are invited to stop by and make a bookmark and get it laminated. The library will be open today during lunch and break time. Remember that the library is a place intended for quiet study or checking out books. It is not a place to visit with your friends. Computer use will not be available until Friday.

All cross country athletes must check out a uniform from Mr. Rose during lunch on Friday.  This uniform is required for all races.

September 16^th

As part of the Library’s grand opening, students are invited to stop by and make a bookmark and get it laminated. The library will be open today during lunch and break time. Remember that the library is a place intended for quiet study or checking out books. It is not a place to visit with your friends. Computer use will not be available until Friday.

September 15^th

Today is photo day. Photos will be taken during PE so do not dress down today. All students need to have their photos taken in order to get your school ID cards. You do not need to buy any photos, but you still get your picture taken.

Here’s the day we’ve all been waiting for…the Library is open today during morning break and lunch time for checkout of reading books! Remember that the library is a place intended for quiet study or checking out books. It is not a place to visit with your friends. Computer use will not be available until Friday.

September 14^th

Tuesday is photo day if you did not get a photo packet on Friday check with your 8^th period teacher or pick one up in the office. Photos will be taken during PE so do not dress down tomorrow. All students need to have their photos taken even if you are not buying any I order to get your school ID cards.

Friends, FUN & Fitness! The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for a variety of fall sports programs.  Punt, Pass and Kick is a great way to test your skills against your friends with the chance to compete at an NFL game.  Volleyball will teach you the skills to enjoy this life long sport while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

September 11^th

Friends, FUN & Fitness! The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for a variety of fall sports programs.  Punt, Pass and Kick is a great way to test your skills against your friends with the chance to compete at an NFL game.  Volleyball will teach you the skills to enjoy this life long sport while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

The 1^st Middle School Dance will be tonight, Friday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. You need $6 and student ID to get in. Remember that as always the school dress code will be enforced.

There will be a Back to School Pool Party at the Osborn Aquatic Center this afternoon, Friday, September 11^th from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome! There will be pool games and music…general admission prices apply.

September 10^th

Friends, FUN & Fitness! The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for a variety of fall sports programs.  Punt, Pass and Kick is a great way to test your skills against your friends with the chance to compete at an NFL game.  Volleyball will teach you the skills to enjoy this life long sport while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

Cross country practice starts today at 3:45!   Bring all forms to the hallway in front of the small gym.  Extra forms are available in the Linus Pauling office.  See Mr. Rose if you have questions.

The 1^st Middle School Dance will be this Friday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. You need $6 and student ID to get in. Remember that as always the school dress code will be enforced.

September 9^th

Friends, FUN & Fitness!The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for a variety of fall sports programs.  Punt, Pass and Kick is a great way to test your skills against your friends with the chance to compete at an NFL game.  Volleyball will teach you the skills to enjoy this life long sport while spending time with your friends and classmates.  Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

Cross country practice starts tomorrow at 3:45!   Bring all forms to the hallway in front of the small gym.  Extra forms are available in the Linus Pauling office.  See Mr. Rose if you have questions.