March 15, 2010

Our Linus Pauling Oregon Battle of the Books team was magnificent this weekend and placed second in the regional tournament which means that they will go on to the State tournament on April 10^th.  It was very exciting.  They were edged out of first place by the team from Calapooia! Please congratulate team members: Emma Thompson, Rachael Birken, Lily Flemng, Bethany Llwewllyn and Ellen Luhn Buford for a job well done!

Track practice begins today at 3:45.  Place all of your belongings in the gym locker room and report to the small gym ready to work out.

March 12, 2010

The Parks & recreation Department is currently registering for their Spring Lacrosse and Volleyball programs.  These are exciting programs to learn new skills and improve current ones.  There are flyers in the office so stop in and pick one up.  

March 11, 2010

The deadline for turning track forms to the office is this TODAY!  The first track practice is Monday and you must turn in all forms in order to practice.

The Parks & recreation Department is currently registering for their Spring Lacrosse and Volleyball programs.  These are exciting programs to learn new skills and improve current ones.  There are flyers in the office so stop in and pick one up.  

March 10, 2010

Tonight is the CHS 8^th grade OPEN HOUSE. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00 to 5:30 for only $5 presented by the CHS Booster Club. From 5:30 to 5:45 there will be a Club Tour, 5:45 to 6:00 Welcome meeting in the Theatre, from 6:00 to 8:00 there will be school tours and meet teachers. Bring your parents and see what next year has in store for the Graduating Class of 2014!

The deadline for turning track forms to the office is this Thursday!  The first track practice is Monday and you must turn in all forms in order to practice.

The Parks & recreation Department is currently registering for their Spring Lacrosse and Volleyball programs.  These are exciting programs to learn new skills and improve current ones.  There are flyers in the office so stop in and pick one up.  

OMSI in Corvallis invites you to Super Science Saturday on March 13^th at Cheldelin Middle School. Pick up a flyer in the office for more information.

Mr. Spartan Hoop Jam will be Saturday, March 13^th at the Corvallis High School Gym. Get together with friends and form a team. Cost to participate is $40 per team and all money earned will go towards the Mario Pastega House and the Good Samaritan Regional Cancer Center.

Hua Yi Language and Art Academy is offering after-school Chinese language, art, and dance lessons once or twice a week at two locations in Corvallis for beginning to advanced learners.  All interested parents and students are invited to the culture event featuring an exhibit of student language and art work pieces and an introduction to Chinese traditional dances on March 12, 2010 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm in the Leadership/Health Rooms of Linus Pauling Middle School.  For more information, please visit the Linus Pauling announcements website. (Hua Yi website at http://sites.google.com/site/huayiacademy/home)

March 9, 2010

Great job Linus Pauling, we collected over 300 cans of food to benefit Linn Benton Food Share!  But, we have not met our goal of 1,000 items.  We are trying to reach that goal and have decided to give you a new challenge.  We will do a school competition between all 1^st period classes.  The class that collects the most items will win a party.  The items will be collected at the end of the day Friday, March 12^th.  Bring in those non-perishables!

The deadline for turning track forms to the office is this Thursday!  The first track practice is Monday and you must turn in all forms in order to practice.

The Parks & recreation Department is currently registering for their Spring Lacrosse and Volleyball programs.  These are exciting programs to learn new skills and improve current ones.  There are flyers in the office so stop in and pick one up.  

OMSI in Corvallis invites you to Super Science Saturday on March 13^th at Cheldelin Middle School. Pick up a flyer in the office for more information.

Mr. Spartan Hoop Jam will be Saturday, March 13^th at the Corvallis High School Gym. Get together with friends and form a team. Cost to participate is $40 per team and all money earned will go towards the Mario Pastega House and the Good Samaritan Regional Cancer Center.

Hua Yi Language and Art Academy is offering after-school Chinese language, art, and dance lessons once or twice a week at two locations in Corvallis for beginning to advanced learners.  All interested parents and students are invited to the culture event featuring an exhibit of student language and art work pieces and an introduction to Chinese traditional dances on March 12, 2010 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm in the Leadership/Health Rooms of Linus Pauling Middle School.  For more information, please visit the Linus Pauling announcements website. (Hua Yi website at http://sites.google.com/site/huayiacademy/home)

March 8, 2010

Track season is fast approaching! Turn in track forms to the office as soon as possible.

Great job Linus Pauling, we collected over 300 cans of food to benefit Linn Benton Food Share!  But, we have not met our goal of 1,000 items.  We are trying to reach that goal and have decided to give you a new challenge.  We will do a school competition between all 1^st period classes.  The class that collects the most items will win a party.  The items will be collected at the end of the day Friday, March 12^th.  Bring in those non-perishables!

The Parks & recreation Department is currently registering for their Spring Lacrosse and Volleyball programs.  These are exciting programs to learn new skills and improve current ones.  There are flyers in the office so stop in and pick one up.           

March 4

Track season is fast approaching! Turn in track forms to the office as soon as possible.

WHITE  IT OUT!!  Wear white clothes to the dance this Friday, March 5^th at the Boys and Girls Club from 7-10 PM. Cost is $6 at the door and as always, school dress code will be enforced.

There is a lunch rotation change STARTING TODAY.    7^th graders will start at INDOOR REC and 8^th graders will start at OUTDOOR REC.  There is no change for 6^th grade students.  Don’t forget, 7^th graders will start at INDOOR REC and 8^th graders will start at OUTDOOR REC TODAY AT LUNCH!

Great job Linus Pauling, we collected over 300 cans of food to benefit Linn Benton Food Share!  But, we have not met our goal of 1,000 items.  We are trying to reach that goal and have decided to give you a new challenge.  We will do a school competition between all 1^st period classes.  The class that collects the most items will win a party.  The items will be collected at the end of the day Friday, March 12^th.  Bring in those non-perishables!

February 26

Students who play Yugio and other strategy card games during free time should be aware that these games should only be played for the fun of the game and that it is not permitted to keep other students cards as a result of winning a game.  If the problem continues, these strategy card games will no longer be allowed.

Don’t forget to bring in non-perishable food items for the  food drive to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Bring in at least 3 cans of food to the student store during break and receive a free snowcone! Our goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans for families in need.

February 25

Don’t forget to bring in non-perishable food items for the  food drive to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Bring in at least 3 cans of food to the student store during break and receive a free snowcone! Our goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans for families in need.

February 24

Starting this week there will be a food drive to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Bring in at least 3 cans of food to the student store during break and receive a free snowcone! Our goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans for families in need.

Hey 6^th Grade Girls! Are you interested in being a part of a running program, and being mentored by college-aged coaches? Girls on Track is a program that is a lot of fun, and you get to spend time with your friends talking about serious issues while running!  The coaches will be at LP during lunch in the Commons to talk about the program on Wednesday.    Find out more and let your family know that you are interested in being a part of this program!

February 23

LPMS recently received a grant from the Corvallis Art Center to participate in the "2010 Celebration of Art" Project.  Interested students will participate in a family printmaking project at LPMS on March 2, 3 and 9th from 6:00-8:30.  For more information pick up a flyer from Mr. Keis, Mrs. Olvera or in the office.

Starting this week there will be a food drive to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Bring in at least 3 cans of food to the student store during break and receive a free snowcone! Our goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans for families in need.

8^th graders! Are you interested in skiing?  The Crescent Valley High School Ski Racing Team is looking for new members for the team for next year so they are offering eighth-graders a chance to ski with the team for a day of spring fun.  If you want to have a great time next year with a group of guys and girls who love to ski, come check us out in the Commons during today’s lunch time. You don't have to be a good skier, but we guarantee you'll become one and have a blast doing it!

Hey 6^th Grade Girls! Are you interested in being a part of a running program, and being mentored by college-aged coaches? Girls on Track is a program that is a lot of fun, and you get to spend time with your friends talking about serious issues while running!  The coaches will be at LP during lunch in the Commons to talk about the program on Wednesday.    Find out more and let your family know that you are interested in being a part of this program!

February 22

LPMS recently received a grant from the Corvallis Art Center to participate in the "2010 Celebration of Art" Project.  Interested students will participate in a family printmaking project at LPMS on March 2, 3 and 9th from 6:00-8:30.  For more information pick up a flyer from Mr. Keis, Mrs. Olvera or in the office.

Starting this week there will be a food drive to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Bring in at least 3 cans of food to the student store during break and receive a free snowcone! Our goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans for families in need.

Announcing ORCA!  ORCA stands for Oregon Readers Choice Awards which will take the place of the Young Reader Choice Awards beginning next year.  It is time to nominate your favorite books for ORCA.  The book must have been published in 2008 and if it is part of a series it must be the first book in the series.  Books can be fiction or nonfiction.  You will receive a treat for a valid nomination.  Nominations can be submitted all this month.

8^th graders! Are you interested in skiing?  The Crescent Valley High School Ski Racing Team is looking for new members for the team for next year so they are offering eighth-graders a chance to ski with the team for a day of spring fun.  If you want to have a great time next year with a group of guys and girls who love to ski, come check us out in the Commons during Tuesday’s lunch time. You don't have to be a good skier, but we guarantee you'll become one and have a blast doing it!

February 19

There will be an OSU Spring Break Soccer Camp for girls that are grades 1^st – 8^th. Camp will take place March 22-26 from 9 to 12 PM at the Truax Indoor Center on the OSU campus.

Oregon Battle of the Books battles on yet again today. Today’s battle will be in the  Auditorium during lunch. The final two OBOB teams, “Stargazers”, and the “Battle Bobs” must be in their places and ready to begin promptly at 12:30. If you are not on a team but wish to observe you are allowed to watch quietly.

The deadline for applications for the 4^th annual African American Youth Leadership Conference is today, Friday, Feb. 19^th.  Please return your application form to the counselor’s office, as soon as possible.  Don’t miss this terrific opportunity.

LPMS recently recieved a grant from the Corvallis Art Center to participate in the "2010 Celebration of Art" Project.  Interested students will participate in a family printmaking project at LPMS on March 2, 3 and 9th from 6:00-8:30.  For more information pick up a flyer from Mr. Keis, Mrs. Olvera or in the office.

Starting next week, February 22^nd there will be a food drive to benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Bring in at least 3 cans of food to the student store during break and receive a free snowcone! Our goal is to collect at least 1,000 cans for families in need.

February 18

There will be an OSU Spring Break Soccer Camp for girls that are grades 1^st – 8^th. Camp will take place March 22-26 from 9 to 12 PM at the Truax Indoor Center on the OSU campus.

Oregon Battle of the Books battles on yet again today. Today’s battle will be in the  Library during lunch. The Library will be closed for all other purposes. OBOB teams: “The Spider Monkeys”, “Stargazers”, “Random to the Max” and the “Battle Bobs” must be in their places and ready to begin promptly at 12:30. If you are not on a team but wish to observe you are allowed to watch quietly.

The deadline for applications for the 4^th annual African American Youth Leadership Conference is Friday, Feb. 19^th.  Please return your application form to the counselor’s office, as soon as possible.  Don’t miss this terrific opportunity.

February 17

There will be an OSU Spring Break Soccer Camp for girls that are grades 1^st – 8^th. Camp will take place March 22-26 from 9 to 12 PM at the Truax Indoor Center on the OSU campus.

Oregon Battle of the Books will be taking place in the Library  and in several classrooms today during lunch. The Library will be closed for all other purposes. OBOB teams must be in their places and ready to begin promptly at 12:30. If you are not on a team but wish to observe you are allowed to watch quietly.

The deadline for applications for the 4^th annual African American Youth Leadership Conference is Friday, Feb. 19^th.  Please return your application form to the counselor’s office, as soon as possible.  Don’t miss this terrific opportunity.

February 16

Oregon Battle of the Books will be taking place in the Library and in several classrooms today and tomorrow during lunch. The Library will be closed for all other purposes. OBOB teams must be in their places and ready to begin promptly at 12:30. If you are not on a team but wish to observe you are allowed to watch quietly.

February 12

OBOB Battle team members there will be a very important meeting in the library today at lunch time.  This is the final meeting before battles begin on Tuesday.  You must have at least one team member present at the meeting in order to be assigned your battle position.  Also, if you want a bag lunch from the cafeteria for the battle days you must tell Ms. Miranda by the end of lunch today.

The 4^th annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference is coming, Tuesday, March 9^th, to Oregon State University!  This terrific opportunity is offered to middle school and high school students of African-American descent, from around the Willamette Valley.  Activities include workshops, cultural presentations, and guest speakers. There is no cost to attend this half-day conference.  Lunch and conference gifts are provided.  Please see Mr. Harrison or Ms. Hammond, in the Counseling Center, for a conference application form.  Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity.

TONIGHT, February 12, 2010 the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis will be hosting our monthly middle school dance. The cost at the door will be $6.00 and the event will run from 7:00 -10:00pm. Please remember that school dress code will be enforced.

February 11

OBOB Battle team members there will be a very important meeting in the library Friday at lunch time.  This is the final meeting before battles begin on Tuesday.  You must have at least one team member present at the meeting in order to be assigned your battle position.  Also, if you want a bag lunch from the cafeteria for the battle days you must tell Ms. Miranda on Friday.

The 4^th annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference is coming, Tuesday, March 9^th, to Oregon State University!  This terrific opportunity is offered to middle school and high school students of African-American descent, from around the Willamette Valley.  Activities include workshops, cultural presentations, and guest speakers. There is no cost to attend this half-day conference.  Lunch and conference gifts are provided.  Please see Mr. Harrison or Ms. Hammond, in the Counseling Center, for a conference application form.  Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity.

There is a required meeting for anyone interested in Linus Pauling track and field TODAY at lunch.   There will be a separate meeting in the auditorium for each grade during each outdoor rec time. 

This Friday, February 12, 2010 the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis will be hosting our monthly middle school dance. The cost at the door will be $6.00 and the event will run from 7:00 -10:00pm. Please remember that school dress code will be enforced.

February 10

Announcing ORCA!  ORCA stands for Oregon Readers Choice Awards which will take the place of the Young Reader Choice Awards beginning next year.  It is time to nominate your favorite books for ORCA.  The book must have been published in 2008 and if it is part of a series it must be the first book in the series.  Books can be fiction or nonfiction.  You will receive a treat for a valid nomination.  Nominations can be submitted all this month.

The 4^th annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference is coming, Tuesday, March 9^th, to Oregon State University!  This terrific opportunity is offered to middle school and high school students of African-American descent, from around the Willamette Valley.  Activities include workshops, cultural presentations, and guest speakers. There is no cost to attend this half-day conference.  Lunch and conference gifts are provided.  Please see Mr. Harrison or Ms. Hammond, in the Counseling Center, for a conference application form.  Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity.

There is a required meeting for anyone interested in Linus Pauling track and field this Thursday at lunch.   There will be a separate meeting in the auditorium for each grade during each outdoor rec time. 

This Friday, February 12, 2010 the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis will be hosting our monthly middle school dance. The cost at the door will be $6.00 and the event will run from 7:00 -10:00pm. Please remember that school dress code will be enforced.

There will be NO homework club this afternoon.

February 9

Announcing ORCA!  ORCA stands for Oregon Readers Choice Awards which will take the place of the Young Reader Choice Awards beginning next year.  It is time to nominate your favorite books for ORCA.  The book must have been published in 2008 and if it is part of a series it must be the first book in the series.  Books can be fiction or nonfiction.  You will receive a treat for a valid nomination.  Nominations can be submitted all this month.

There is a required meeting for anyone interested in Linus Pauling track and field this Thursday at lunch.   There will be a separate meeting in the auditorium for each grade during each outdoor rec time. 

This Friday, February 12, 2010 the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis will be hosting our monthly middle school dance. The cost at the door will be $6.00 and the event will run from 7:00 -10:00pm. Please remember that school dress code will be enforced.

There will be NO homework club this Wednesday.

February 8

Announcing ORCA!  ORCA stands for Oregon Readers Choice Awards which will take the place of the Young Reader Choice Awards beginning next year.  It is time to nominate your favorite books for ORCA.  The book must have been published in 2008 and if it is part of a series it must be the first book in the series.  Books can be fiction or nonfiction.  You will receive a treat for a valid nomination.  Nominations can be submitted all this month.

There will be a required meeting for anyone interested in Linus Pauling track and field this Thursday at lunch.  Tell your friends!

Today is recycling day!  Please put your bins out before 2^nd period and remember to bring them back in at break. 

There will be NO homework club this Wednesday.

February 3

Come and cheer the 7^th grade boys Future Spartan blue team as they take on a team from Lebanon.  Game begins at 5:30 in the LPMS large gym.  GO SPARTS!

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

The 4^th annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference is coming, Tuesday, March 9^th, to Oregon State University!  This terrific opportunity is offered to middle school and high school students of African-American descent, from around the Willamette Valley.  Activities include workshops, cultural presentations, and guest speakers.  The conference’s goals are to:
Raise awareness of how to achieve personal goals,
 Emphasize the importance of education,
 Empower future leaders,
 Establish a sense of community,
 Increase self-esteem and affirm cultural awareness.
There is no cost to attend this half-day conference.  Lunch and conference gifts are provided.  Please see Mr. Harrison or Ms. Hammond, in the Counseling Center, for a conference application form.  Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity.

There will be NO homework club this afternoon.

Today’s the day you’ve been waiting for! This is an activity reward day for all students to participate in. Thank you everyone for being Respectful, Responsible and Safe to earn those Paws for Pride cards. Every class will be shortened slightly to make a 9^th period, during 9^th period you have the choice of participating in…

Activities For February 3rd

February 2

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

The 4^th annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference is coming, Tuesday, March 9^th, to Oregon State University!  This terrific opportunity is offered to middle school and high school students of African-American descent, from around the Willamette Valley.  Activities include workshops, cultural presentations, and guest speakers.  The conference’s goals are to:
Raise awareness of how to achieve personal goals,
 Emphasize the importance of education,
 Empower future leaders,
 Establish a sense of community,
 Increase self-esteem and affirm cultural awareness.
There is no cost to attend this half-day conference.  Lunch and conference gifts are provided.  Please see Mr. Harrison or Ms. Hammond, in the Counseling Center, for a conference application form.  Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity.

What’s happening on Wednesday, February 3^rd? This is an activity reward day for all students to participate in. Every class will be shortened slightly to make a 9^th period.

Activities For February 3rd

February 1

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

8^th graders, did you turn a baby picture and forget to put your name on the back? Please claim your un-named baby picture. The baby is wearing a pink flowered one piece pj and held by someone wearing a blue and white striped shirt. If this sounds like your baby picture please see Ms. Miranda in the library to pick it up.

What’s happening on Wednesday, February 3^rd? This is an activity reward day for all students to participate in. Every class will be shortened slightly to make a 9^th period.

Activities For February 3rd

January 28

The Young Filmmakers Workshop is to be held in Corvallis as part of the 2010 da Vinci Film Festival.  The workshop will take place February 4th and 5th, 2010, which are "no school" days for students in the 509J school district. This is your opportunity to learn the film making process. Information flyers are in the office.

Did you have Mrs. Voss as your kindergarten teacher?  If so, she is hoping to visit with you on Friday January 29^th for a pizza lunch.  Please sign-up in Mrs. Starker’s room (112).

8^th graders, did you turn a baby picture and forget to put your name on the back? Please claim your un-named baby picture. The baby is wearing a pink flowered one piece pj and held by someone wearing a blue and white striped shirt. If this sounds like your baby picture please see Ms. Miranda in the library to pick it up.

January 27

This week is National No Name Calling Week.  Think before you speak and don’t call names because you could be hurting someone’s feelings.  You are often sorry for saying a harsh word, but you will never regret saying something kind.

Did you have Mrs. Voss as your kindergarten teacher?  If so, she is hoping to visit with you on Friday January 29^th for a pizza lunch.  Please sign-up in Mrs. Starker’s room (112).

8^th graders, did you turn a baby picture and forget to put your name on the back? Please claim your un-named baby picture. The baby is wearing a pink flowered one piece pj and held by someone wearing a blue and white striped shirt. If this sounds like your baby picture please see Ms. Miranda in the library to pick it up.

There will be NO Homework Club this afternoon.

January 26

This week is National No Name Calling Week.  Think before you speak and don’t call names because you could be hurting someone’s feelings.  You are often sorry for saying a harsh word, but you will never regret saying something kind.

Did you have Mrs. Voss as your kindergarten teacher?  If so, she is hoping to visit with you on Friday January 29^th for a pizza lunch.  Please sign-up in Mrs. Starker’s room (112).

There will be NO Homework Club this Wednesday.

January 25

This week is National No Name Calling Week!  I think we can all agree that when someone calls us a name it can make us feel mad, bad, or sad.  Even if it is one of our friends saying that they are joking.  This week especially try to replace a name calling word with a phrase or word that is less hurtful.  For example, instead of saying “You’re so stupid!”  You could say something like “That’s pretty redonkulous.”  Stop and think about what you say to others!

Did you have Mrs. Voss as your kindergarten teacher?  If so, she is hoping to visit with you on Friday January 29^th for a pizza lunch.  Please sign-up in Mrs. Starker’s room (112).

There will be NO Homework Club this Wednesday.

January 22

If you would like to learn Chinese words and make Chinese greeting cards for FREE this Friday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. then go to the Leadership Room in the North Building and join in on the FUN!  The Hua Yi Language & Art Academy is offering this time so that you can find out more about learning about the Chinese language and customs.

OBOB teams will meet in the library today during lunch break. Bring your lunch and meet with your team.

It is time to sign up for the Spartan Softball Clinic that will be held on Saturday, March 6^th at the CHS gym from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The clinic is for students ages 8 to 14.  The cost is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door.  Applications are available in the office.

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

The Da Vinci Days Film Festival will present a Youth Filmmaker Workshop on Feb 4 -5 (when school is out), from 9 to 3.  Classes are held at CHS.  Students will learn the basics of filmmaking, from story development through editing.  Flyers and forms are on the front table in the office.

January 21

If you would like to learn Chinese words and make Chinese greeting cards for FREE this Friday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. then go to the Leadership Room in the North Building and join in on the FUN!  The Hua Yi Language & Art Academy is offering this time so that you can find out more about learning about the Chinese language and customs.

It is time to sign up for the Spartan Softball Clinic that will be held on Saturday, March 6^th at the CHS gym from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The clinic is for students ages 8 to 14.  The cost is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door.  Applications are available in the office.

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

The Da Vinci Days Film Festival will present a Youth Filmmaker Workshop on Feb 4 -5 (when school is out), from 9 to 3.  Classes are held at CHS.  Students will learn the basics of filmmaking, from story development through editing.  Flyers and forms are on the front table in the office.

8^th Graders that are doing the CIS class today will meet in the BigLab.

January 20

It is time to sign up for the Spartan Softball Clinic that will be held on Saturday, March 6^th at the CHS gym from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The clinic is for students ages 8 to 14.  The cost is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door.  Applications are available in the office.

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

The Da Vinci Days Film Festival will present a Youth Filmmaker Workshop on Feb 4 -5 (when school is out), from 9 to 3.  Classes are held at CHS.  Students will learn the basics of filmmaking, from story development through editing.  Flyers and forms are on the front table in the office.

January 19

It is time to sign up for the Spartan Softball Clinic that will be held on Saturday, March 6^th at the CHS gym from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The clinic is for students ages 8 to 14.  The cost is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door.  Applications are available in the office.

There will be a Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by Parents for Education Plus on Saturday, February 6^th at Cheldelin Middle School.  Flyers are available in the office with details about the cost, time and online registration.

The Da Vinci Days Film Festival will present a Youth Filmmaker Workshop on Feb 4 -5 (when school is out), from 9 to 3.  Classes are held at CHS.  Students will learn the basics of filmmaking, from story development through editing.  Flyers and forms are on the front table in the office.

Two Linus Pauling students, Gabby Garza and Misha Neal of the Fabulous Flying Flamingos from Finland participated in the state level Lego Robotics tournament and won a the fourth place trophy for the performance of their robot. 

8^th Graders that are doing the CIS class today will meet in the LibLab, not the BigLab. Please enter the LibLab from the 6^th grade hallway, NOT the library.

It is RECYCLING DAY!  Please put your bins out before 2^nd period and remember to bring them in when break starts!  Hope your long weekend was great!

January 14, 2010

The water is back on and the bathrooms are fully functional.  The big computer lab is still closed.

It is time to sign up for the Spartan Softball Clinic that will be held on Saturday, March 6^th at the CHS gym from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The clinic is for students ages 8 to 14.  The cost is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door.  Applications are available in the office.

January 13, 2010

The water is still turned off in parts of the building.  Please do not use the restrooms that have out of order signs on the doors.  The big computer lab is closed until further notice.

January 11, 2010

Linus Pauling's Roller Coaster Physics class will start today in Mr. Stephens room after school. See ya there.   

Don't miss out on a great opportunity to play basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information. Registration ends this week so don't delay.  

We are fast approaching the next line on the Showcase Showdown.  The school-wide reward for reaching this line will be a special schedule of shortened classes that allow us to have a fun filled activity period at the end of a school day.  Activities will include movies, games, karaoke, BINGO, open gym, and much more.   Because this reward is earned by the entire student body, ALL students will be able to participate in the activities.  That’s right … every student will get to participate in the fun activity of their choice on the PAWS activity day.  There will be more information about the specific activities once we meet our target, so keep earning those Paws by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.  And remember, if you don’t spend your Paws they won’t get into the showcase.  So spend your paws on the reward or privilege of your choice soon!

Today is recycling day.  Please put your bins in the hall before second period.

MAP testing will be in room 202 today.  Students who are testing should go to room 202 at the beginning of the period.  The large computer lab is closed until further notice.

January 8

There will be a Middle School dance this evening at the Boys and Girls Club, school ID is required and school dress code is enforced.

Say Cheese for the kids at Jackson Street Youth Shelter!  The Corvallis Parks and Rec Youth Volunteer Corps Youth Advisory Board invites you to enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches and a hot beverage only for $1.00 at Albertsons on NW Circle and Kings Blvd both Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.  This is a fund raiser for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter.  You may also donate items for essential needs.

Linus Pauling's Roller Coaster Physics class will start next Monday, Jan 11th in Mr. Stephens room after school. See ya there.   

There will be an important meeting in the library today at lunchtime for all Battle of the Books teams.  Each team should have at least one representative at the meeting.  Bring your lunch.

Don't miss out on a great opportunity to play basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information. Registration ends this week so don't delay.  

We are fast approaching the next line on the Showcase Showdown.  The school-wide reward for reaching this line will be a special schedule of shortened classes that allow us to have a fun filled activity period at the end of a school day.  Activities will include movies, games, karaoke, BINGO, open gym, and much more.   Because this reward is earned by the entire student body, ALL students will be able to participate in the activities.  That’s right … every student will get to participate in the fun activity of their choice on the PAWS activity day.  There will be more information about the specific activities once we meet our target, so keep earning those Paws by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.  And remember, if you don’t spend your Paws they won’t get into the showcase.  So spend your paws on the reward or privilege of your choice soon!

January 7th

Linus Pauling's Roller Coaster Physics class will start next Monday, Jan 11th in Mr. Stephens room after school. See ya there.   

There will be an important meeting in the library at lunchtime on Friday for all Battle of the Books teams.  Each team should have at least one representative at the meeting.

Don't miss out on a great opportunity to play basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information. Registration ends this week so don't delay.  

We are fast approaching the next line on the Showcase Showdown.  The school-wide reward for reaching this line will be a special schedule of shortened classes that allow us to have a fun filled activity period at the end of a school day.  Activities will include movies, games, karaoke, BINGO, open gym, and much more.   Because this reward is earned by the entire student body, ALL students will be able to participate in the activities.  That’s right … every student will get to participate in the fun activity of their choice on the PAWS activity day.  There will be more information about the specific activities once we meet our target, so keep earning those Paws by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.  And remember, if you don’t spend your Paws they won’t get into the showcase.  So spend your paws on the reward or privilege of your choice soon!

January 6th

Linus Pauling's Roller Coaster Physics class will start next Monday, Jan 11th in Mr. Stephens room after school. See ya there.   

There will be an important meeting in the library at lunchtime on Friday for all Battle of the Books teams.  Each team should have at least one representative at the meeting.

Don't miss out on a great opportunity to play basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information. Registration ends this week so don't delay.  

There will be no Homework Club today, Wednesday, January 6^th.

We are fast approaching the next line on the Showcase Showdown.  The school-wide reward for reaching this line will be a special schedule of shortened classes that allow us to have a fun filled activity period at the end of a school day.  Activities will include movies, games, karaoke, BINGO, open gym, and much more.   Because this reward is earned by the entire student body, ALL students will be able to participate in the activities.  That’s right … every student will get to participate in the fun activity of their choice on the PAWS activity day.  There will be more information about the specific activities once we meet our target, so keep earning those Paws by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.  And remember, if you don’t spend your Paws they won’t get into the showcase.  So spend your paws on the reward or privilege of your choice soon!

January 5th

Don't miss out on a great opportunity to play basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information. Registration ends this week so don't delay.  

There will be no Homework Club this Wednesday, January 6^th.

Congratulations to Lliabeth (“yaw-bett”) Ortiz, Ethan Amman, and Erik Chavez, 8^th graders, who were chosen as LPMS’s Corvallis Rotary Students of the Month.  Lliabeth is the October honoree.  Ethan is November’s winner.  Erik was chosen for the month of December.  These students were recognized for their academic achievements, citizenship, leadership, and for their overall contributions to the positive climate at Linus Pauling Middle School.  

We are fast approaching the next line on the Showcase Showdown.  The school-wide reward for reaching this line will be a special schedule of shortened classes that allow us to have a fun filled activity period at the end of a school day.  Activities will include movies, games, karaoke, BINGO, open gym, and much more.   Because this reward is earned by the entire student body, ALL students will be able to participate in the activities.  That’s right … every student will get to participate in the fun activity of their choice on the PAWS activity day.  There will be more information about the specific activities once we meet our target, so keep earning those Paws by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.  And remember, if you don’t spend your Paws they won’t get into the showcase.  So spend your paws on the reward or privilege of your choice soon!

January 4th

Don't miss out on a great opportunity to play basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information. Registration ends this week so don't delay.  

There will be no Homework Club this Wednesday, January 6^th.

December 18

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.  Winter break is the perfect time to register.

Good News! Student computers are available for use again today. We still don’t know at this time what caused the computer problem but there may be a virus. If you have saved work from school to a flash drive DO NOT open files on a home computer until you scan it for Viruses. Staff, if your computer is not working please make sure Ruth knows it needs to be worked on.

December 17

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.  Winter break is the perfect time to register.

Good News! Student computers are available for use again today. We still don’t know at this time what caused the computer problem but there may be a virus. If you have saved work from school to a flash drive DO NOT USE this on a home computer until we find out what the problem is. Staff, if your computer is not working please make sure Ruth knows it needs to be worked on.

Here’s news from the kitchen!  Starting January 4^th Domino’s pizza that we have in the kitchen will be going up in cost. It will be $1.25 instead of $1.00, but the pizza in the snack bar will stay the same at $1.50.

December 16

Computers are down today. The school district computer system is under attack…we don’t know at this time what is causing the problem but there may be a virus. If you have saved work from school to a flash drive DO NOT USE this on a home computer until we find out what the problem is. Library and computer labs are closed for all student use today. Library books cannot be checked out.

Here’s news from the kitchen!  Starting January 4^th Domino’s pizza that we have in the kitchen will be going up in cost. It will be $1.25 instead of $1.00, but the pizza in the snack bar will stay the same at $1.50.

December 15

This evening, December 15^th, at 7 pm the 7^th and 8^th grade bands will perform.  This is an exciting time for these to groups because it has been 6 months since their last performance and both groups have really improved since last spring.  They know it and look forward to ‘showing off’ what they have learned.   This concert will be less than 45 minutes.  Please invite your families and plan on attending!

Here’s news from the kitchen!  Starting January 4^th Domino’s pizza that we have in the kitchen will be going up in cost. It will be $1.25 instead of $1.00, but the pizza in the snack bar will stay the same at $1.50.

OSU’s Saturday Academy is sponsoring Holiday Science Crafts after school workshops on December 15, and 16. Participants can make glow-in-the-dark slime, chemical equation snow globes, candy concoctions and more. Fees are $25 for one day; $35 for two days; $45 for all three days. For more information visit our website and look at Announcements to get the link and the phone number for complete information. http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu/or phone 541-737-1822

 Don’t just stand there, get involved! Here’s your chance to learn CPR. Tuesday, December 22 the Boys and Girls Club is offering a CPR course designed for middle school aged kids. Cost for the class is $20. For more information, check the flyer posted in the office.

December 14

Do you keep losing your pencils or need other school supplies? Well Mrs. Klinkhammer’s 3^rd period Math class wants you to know, that the student store will be opening today, Monday Dec 14^th, Wednesday and Friday during morning break.  Listen for specials during the morning announcements.  This weeks’ special is the LPMS Drawstring Bag.  Regular price $5.00 but this weeks’ special price is $4.00!!!!! Come by and load up!!!

OSU’s Saturday Academy is sponsoring Holiday Science Crafts after school workshops on December 14, 15, and 16. Participants can make glow-in-the-dark slime, chemical equation snow globes, candy concoctions and more. Fees are $25 for one day; $35 for two days; $45 for all three days. For more information visit our website and look at Announcements to get the link and the phone number for complete information. http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu/or phone 541-737-1822

Don’t just stand there, get involved! Here’s your chance to learn CPR. Tuesday, December 22 the Boys and Girls Club is offering a CPR course designed for middle school aged kids. Cost for the class is $20. For more information, check the flyer posted in the office.

December 11

Do you keep losing your pencils or need other school supplies? Well Mrs. Klinkhammer’s 3^rd period Math class wants you to know, that the student store will be opening this Monday Dec 14^th   Monday, Wednesday and Friday during morning break.  Listen for specials during the morning announcements.  This weeks’ special is the LPMS Drawstring Bag.  Regular price $5.00 but this weeks’ special price is $4.00!!!!! Come by and load up!!!

Today is Battle Friday. Battle of the Books team members may bring their lunch to the library and meet with their teams.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

Roller Coaster physics class is still signing up interested students until December 14^th. If you are interested in a scholarship to help pay for your fees please see Mr. Regan or Mr. Stephens.

Don’t just stand there, get involved! Here’s your chance to learn CPR. Tuesday, December 22 the Boys and Girls Club is offering a CPR course designed for middle school aged kids. Cost for the class is $20. For more information, check the flyer posted in the office.

December 10

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

Roller Coaster physics class is still signing up interested students until December 14^th. If you are interested in a scholarship to help pay for your fees please see Mr. Regan or Mr. Stephens.

Don’t just stand there, get involved! Here’s your chance to learn CPR. Tuesday, December 22 the Boys and Girls Club is offering a CPR course designed for middle school aged kids. Cost for the class is $20. For more information, check the flyer posted in the office.

December 9

Today is the last day the Scholastic Book Fair is here!  This is your last chance to buy your favorite book at the Fair. The book fair will be open at lunch time.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

Roller Coaster physics class is still signing up interested students until December 14^th. If you are interested in a scholarship to help pay for your fees please see Mr. Regan or Mr. Stephens.

Don’t just stand there, get involved! Here’s your chance to learn CPR. Tuesday, December 22 the Boys and Girls Club is offering a CPR course designed for middle school aged kids. Cost for the class is $20. For more information, there is a flyer posted in the office.

December 8

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The book fair will be open at lunch time through Wednesday, December 9^th.  This afternoon, Tuesday, December 8^th the book fair will be open after school until 4:30.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

Roller Coaster physics class is still signing up interested students until December 14^th. If you are interested in a scholarship to help pay for your fees please see Mr. Regan or Mr. Stephens.  

Please put your recycling out in the halls before 2^nd period today.

December 7

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The book fair will be open at lunch time through Wednesday, December 9^th.  On Tuesday, December 8^th the book fair will be open after school until 4:30.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

Roller Coaster physics class is still signing up interested students until December 14^th. If you are interested in a scholarship to help pay for your fees please see Mr. Regan or Mr. Stephens.  

December 4

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The book fair will be open at lunch time through Wednesday, December 9^th.  On Tuesday, December 8^th the book fair will be open after school until 4:30.

Because of the Book Fair there will be no meeting of Battle of the Books teams in the library at lunchtime today.

Tonight, December 4^th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. is our middle school dance. Admission for the dance is only $6.00 and The Boys and Girls Club is offering more choices for students that attend the dance. There will be access to the Computer Lab, Games Room, Big Gym, Teen Center, and the Dance in the Small Gym. Remember that school dress code will be enforced.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

December 3

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The book fair will be open at lunch time through Wednesday, December 9^th.  On Tuesday, December 8^th the book fair will be open after school until 4:30.

Calling all loyal DUCK fans…Do you feel lost and alone in a sea of orange and black? Thursday morning break is for “Quackers in the Library”. Wear your Green and Yellow and “duck in” to the library for a snack and visit with other U of O fans.

This Friday, December 4^th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. is our next middle school dance. Admission for the dance is only $6.00 and we are offering more choices for students that attend the dance. There will be access to the Computer Lab, Games Room, Big Gym, Teen Center, and the Dance in the Small Gym. Remember that school dress code will be enforced.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

December 2

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The book fair will be open at lunch time beginning today, Wednesday, December 2^nd through Wednesday, December 9^th.  On Tuesday, December 8^th the book fair will be open after school until 4:30.

Calling all loyal DUCK fans…Do you feel lost and alone in a sea of orange and black? Thursday morning break is for “Quackers in the Library”. Wear your Green and Yellow and “duck in” to the library for a snack and visit with other U of O fans.

This Friday, December 4^th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. is our next middle school dance. Admission for the dance is only $6.00 and we are offering more choices for students that attend the dance. There will be access to the Computer Lab, Games Room, Big Gym, Teen Center, and the Dance in the Small Gym. Remember that school dress code will be enforced.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

There will be No Homework Club today!!

December 1

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The book fair will be open at lunch time beginning Wednesday, December 2^nd through Wednesday, December 9^th.  On Tuesday, December 8^th the book fair will be open after school until 4:30.

Calling all loyal DUCK fans…Thursday morning break is for “Quackers in the Library”. Wear your Green and Yellow and stop by the library for a snack and visit with other U of O fans. Remember, winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing! Go DUCKS!

This Friday, December 4^th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. is our next middle school dance. Admission for the dance is only $6.00 and we are offering more choices for our children that attend the dance. We are now offering access to the Computer Lab, Games Room, Big Gym, Teen Center, and the Dance in the Small Gym.

Let the Fun Begin by playing basketball with the Parks & Recreation Department.  Learn to love the game with your friends and classmates in this fun, positive and exciting program.  Practices are only one day each week right after school with games on Saturdays.  There are posters near the gym or flyers in the office for more information.

Mr. Stephens and Mr. Regan are still signing up interested students for the Roller Coaster Physics class.  Interested students can still sign up until December 14^th. If you have any questions please see Mr. Stephens or Mr. Regan.      

There will be No Homework Club This Wednesday!!

November 30

A list of students that still have not turned in the Network Agreement form is posted in the office front window. Please stop by and check to see if you are on the list. Students that have not returned a completed form today, November 30^th will no longer be able to use school computers. Don’t let this happen to you! If you are on the list and have not received a form stop by the library and see Mrs. Miranda or Mrs. Peters to pick one up. Completed forms can be turned in to Mrs. Peters.

There will be No Homework Club This Wednesday!!

November 25

Have you been saving up your Paws for a Deserving Dessert?  Because we missed the third Friday of the month, there will be Fruit Bars available during break today for the special sale price of 5 Paws.  That’s right … this is a savings of one … you heard it … ONE! Paws for Pride!  Bring your paws with you at break.  There are a limited number of bars and they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

A list of students that have not turned in the Network Agreement form is posted in the office front window. Please stop by and check to see if you are on the list. Students that have not returned a completed form by November 30^th will no longer be able to use school computers. Don’t let this happen to you! If you are on the list and have not received a form stop by the library and see Mrs. Miranda or Mrs. Peters to pick one up. Completed forms can be turned in to Mrs. Peters.

The library is hosting a design contest!  Come to the library and design a genre sticker for “chic lit”. The winning design will be printed onto stickers and placed on fiction books about teenage girls (realistic and romance books).  See Ms. Miranda for details.

The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) has many volunteer opportunities during the December and January. 11-18 year olds are welcome to join us as we…

• Help at the Festival of Lights Concert (Dec 1);
• Clean the grounds at OSU (Dec 21);
• Host a secret buddy event with the Jackson Street Youth Shelter (Dec 22);
• Martin Luther King Day of Service (Week before Jan 18);
• Plus others.

To register for events or to find out more about the YVC you can see more information about events by going to the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation webpage under “Volunteer.”

November 24

A list of students that have not turned in the Network Agreement form is posted in the office front window. Please stop by and check to see if you are on the list. Students that have not returned a completed form by November 30^th will no longer be able to use school computers. Don’t let this happen to you! If you are on the list and have not received a form stop by the library and see Mrs. Miranda or Mrs. Peters to pick one up. Completed forms can be turned in to Mrs. Peters.

The library is hosting a design contest!  Come to the library and design a genre sticker for “chic lit”. The winning design will be printed onto stickers and placed on fiction books about teenage girls (realistic and romance books).  See Ms. Miranda for details.

The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) has many volunteer opportunities during the December and January. 11-18 year olds are welcome to join us as we…

• Help at the Festival of Lights Concert (Dec 1);
• Clean the grounds at OSU (Dec 21);
• Host a secret buddy event with the Jackson Street Youth Shelter (Dec 22);
• Martin Luther King Day of Service (Week before Jan 18);
• Plus others.

To register for events or to find out more about the YVC you can see more information about events by going to the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation webpage under “Volunteer.”

November 23

Students…there are a lot of students that have not signed the Internet Agreement form that was part of your registration packet that your parents filled out to sign you up for school. A list of students that have not turned in a form is posted in the office front window. Please stop by and check to see if you are on the list. Students that have not returned a completed form by November 30^th will no longer be able to use school computers. Don’t let this happen to you! See Mrs. Peters or Mrs. Miranda to pick up a form. Completed forms can be turned in to Mrs. Peters.

The library is hosting a design contest!  Come to the library and design a genre sticker for “chic lit”. The winning design will be printed onto stickers and placed on fiction books about teenage girls (realistic and romance books).  See Ms. Miranda for details.

The Corvallis Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) has many volunteer opportunities during the December and January. 11-18 year olds are welcome to join us as we…

• Help at the Festival of Lights Concert (Dec 1);
• Clean the grounds at OSU (Dec 21);
• Host a secret buddy event with the Jackson Street Youth Shelter (Dec 22);
• Martin Luther King Day of Service (Week before Jan 18);
• Plus others.

To register for events or to find out more about the YVC please call Mum at 766-6467 or email her at chrysanthemum.mattison@ci.corvallis.or.us. You can also see events by going to the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation webpage under “Volunteer.”

 Today is recycling day!  Please put your bins out for the students to pick up before 2^nd period starts and remember to pick them up soon after 2^nd period ends.

November 20

Students…there are a lot of students that have not signed the Internet Agreement form that was part of your registration packet that your parents filled out to sign you up for school. A list of students that have not turned in a form is posted in the office front window. Please stop by and check to see if you are on the list. Students that have not returned a completed form by November 30^th will no longer be able to use school computers. Don’t let this happen to you! See Mrs. Peters or Mrs. Miranda to pick up a form. Completed forms can be turned in to Mrs. Peters.

This is for all 8^th Graders…We need your baby pictures! Please bring them to the office or Art Room 114. Please put your first and last name AND your first period teacher on the back. Turn them in!

The library is hosting a design contest!  Come to the library and design a genre sticker for “chic lit”. The winning design will be printed onto stickers and placed on fiction books about teenage girls (realistic and romance books).  See Ms. Miranda for details.

November 19

Don’t you wish you could just roll out of bed and come to school?   Well you can because tomorrow is pajama day!  If you are going to wear slippers they must have rubber soles, and please stay in the dress code!

This is for all 8^th Graders…We need your baby pictures! Please bring them to the office or Art Room 114. Please put your first and last name AND your first period teacher on the back. Turn them in!

The library is hosting a design contest!  Come to the library and design a genre sticker for “chic lit”  The winning design will be printed onto stickers and placed on fiction books about teenage girls (realistic and romance books).  See Ms. Miranda for details.

November 18

For the first time this year, the lunch rotation schedule will change.  Starting on TODAY, 6^th grade will start in the Commons, 8^th Grade will now start at Indoor Rec, and the 7^th Grade will now start at Outdoor Rec.  That means that the 6^th graders will eat first, 8^th grade eats second, and 7^th grade eats third.  Please make sure you continue to take care of our school and act responsibly at each of the lunch rotations.

Tomorrow is Crazy sock day! It will be a fun day for everyone, because we all have socks, right?  Wear your crazy socks for spirit week tomorrow!

This is for all 8^th Graders…We need your baby pictures! Please bring them to the office or Art Room 114. Please put your first and last name AND your first period teacher on the back. Turn them in!

If you like to watch Wrestling you need to make plans to be in Corvallis at Gill Coliseum on Sunday, November 22^nd! We have the #12 ranked Wisconsin Badgers and #5 ranked Boise State Broncos coming to town and it is shaping up to be a great day of wrestling.

November 17

For the first time this year, the lunch rotation schedule will change.  Starting on Wednesday, 6^th grade will start in the Commons, 8^th Grade will now start at Indoor Rec, and the 7^th Grade will now start at Outdoor Rec.  That means that the 6^th graders will eat first, 8^th grade eats second, and 7^th grade eats third.  Please make sure you continue to take care of our school and act responsibly at each of the lunch rotations.

Tomorrow is crazy hair/hat day.  Dig through your closet and get your combs out!

This is for all 8^th Graders…We need your baby pictures! Please bring them to the office or Art Room 114. Please put your first and last name AND your first period teacher on the back. Turn them in!

If you like to watch Wrestling you need to make plans to be in Corvallis at Gill Coliseum on Sunday, November 22^nd! We have the #12 ranked Wisconsin Badgers and #5 ranked Boise State Broncos coming to town and it is shaping up to be a great day of wrestling. It is the premier of the Wrestling Endowment Meet, which will earmark all ticket sales toward continually building the Oregon State Wrestling Endowment Fund.

November 16

Got Tardy Trackers?  Remember … if you have been responsible and still have tardy trackers, you can use them in any class to increase in your grade.  Each tracker is worth 1% point.  That means that if you have all three trackers left you can either raise your grade by 3% in one class or spread it out over different classes.  You must give the tracker to your teacher by the end of the day TODAY! Don’t forget!

For the first time this year, the lunch rotation schedule will change.  Starting on Wednesday, 6^th grade will start in the Commons, 8^th Grade will now start at Indoor Rec, and the 7^th Grade will now start at Outdoor Rec.  That means that the 6^th graders will eat first, 8^th grade eats second, and 7^th grade eats third.  Please make sure you continue to take care of our school and act responsibly at each of the lunch rotations.

Tomorrow is sports day so find sweatshirts, jerseys and sports paraphnilia and whatever you wear keep it in school dress code.

This is for all 8^th Graders…We need your baby pictures! Please bring them to the office or Art Room 114. Please put your first and last name AND your first period teacher on the back. Turn them in!

November 13

Got Tardy Trackers?  Remember … if you have been responsible and still have tardy trackers, you can use them in any class to increase in your grade.  Each tracker is worth 1% point.  That means that if you have all three trackers left you can either raise your grade by 3% in one class or spread it out over different classes.  You must give the tracker to your teacher by the end of the day TODAY! Don’t forget!

Congratulations Pride!  The Paws for Pride have passed the first school-wide reward line.  That means you have earned an extra 4 minutes on each passing period, on break and on lunch TODAY. Classes will begin at the same time as usual and our tardy policy will be enforced, so make sure you are RESPONSIBLE and get to class on time.  Also, make sure that you handle yourselves in a Safe, Respectful, and Responsible manner during the extended breaks so that we can support having these type of rewards again in the future.

Monday is Tie day for Spirit week.  Go through your family’s closet and find a tie, but don’t forget to ask!

Today is Battle Friday! Battle of the Books teams are invited to bring their lunch to the library and meet with their teams in the Purple area. The front part of the library (Blue area) will be open for other students for quiet reading and book checkout.

November 12

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 Pride!  The Paws for Pride have passed the first school-wide reward line.  That means you have earned an extra 4 minutes on each passing period, on break and on lunch TOMMORROW (read on Thu) / TODAY (read on Fri).  Classes will begin at the same time as usual and our tardy policy will be enforced, so make sure you are RESPONSIBLE and get to class on time.  Also, make sure that you handle yourselves in a Safe, Respectful, and Responsible manner during the extended breaks so that we can support having these type of rewards again in the future.

Spirit week is back and starts next week, so dress up and support Linus Pauling.  Monday is tie day, Tuesday is sports day, Wednesday is crazy hair/hat day, Thursday is crazy sock day, and Friday is lazy day.  Have fun and get creative, but remember to stay in the school dress code.

November 10

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..    

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!

Corvallis High School Drama Department Presents: Once Upon a Mattress
From the people who brought you The Wiz comes the fractured fairy tale Once Upon a Mattress. Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and sinister, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic The Princess and the Pea provides for some side-splitting shenanigans.  Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again! Students from both CHS & CVHS comprise this talented cast.ADVANCE TICKETS SUGGESTED.
November 12-14 & 20th & 21st at 7:00pm
November 14th, 20th, & 21st at 2:00pm
Tickets available in person at Gracewinds Music (no ticketing fee) or online at www.CorvallisTheaters.com ($1.50 online ticketing fee/ ticket to cover MC/Visa costs)

November 9

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..    

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!

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.

Today is recycling day. Please put your bins out before 2^nd period today.

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.