SMS ATHLETICS … November 18th to November 22nd - Updated 3:00 PM Thursday, Nov 21st

***NO OPEN GYM ON FRIDAY MORNING DUE TO THE GYM IS BEING USED… 

Please Note: With Basketball Season beginning this week for Gr. 8’s, our AM Open Gym Schedule has Changes that have been added. Please see the Schedule below.

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

**** REMINDER… **** Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

***“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

Monday, November 18th …

*AM Open Gym … 7AM to 8:10 AM … Volleyball for Grades 6 to 10 …. Students from JLJ are more than welcome to attend AM Open Gym … 

*Gr. 6/7 Girls and Boys Volleyball Practice from 2:45 to 4:00

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Basketball Practice after School … 5:00PM to 6:00PM

Tuesday, November 13th  …

*NO AM OPEN GYM … Basketball will begin next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Grades 6 - 9

*Lunch Time … Gr. 6/7/8 Boys and Girls Smash Ball

*Gr. 6 Girls Volleyball @ MV Beattie After School  

*Gr. 8 Boys Basketball Practice … 2:45 to 4:15PM

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Basketball Practice … 4:30 to 6:00PM

*Wednesday, November 14th … 

*AM Open Gym … 7AM to 8:10 AM … Volleyball for Grades 6 to 10 …. Students from JLJ are more than welcome to attend AM Open Gym … 

*Lunch Time … Smash Ball at Lunch

*Gr. 6/7 Girls and Boys Volleyball Practice after School … Our teams will play each other beginning at 3:15 … Parents/Spectators are welcome to watch… 

Thursday, November 15th … 

* NO AM OPEN GYM… We will try basketball again next week … please check back… 

* Lunch Time … Listen to Announcements 

*Gr. 6/7 Girls Volleyball At Kings Christian After School 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Basketball Practice … After School 2:45 to 4:15PM … 

*Gr. 8 Boys’ Basketball Practice … After School 4:15 to 5:45PM

Friday, November 8th …

*NO AM Volleyball Open Gym … NO AM Open Gym!!!  

UPDATED - Monday, November 11th … SMS ATHLETICS … NOVEMBER 12th to NOVEMBER 16th

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

**** REMINDER… **** Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

***“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

Monday, November 12th …

*REMEMBRANCE DAY

Tuesday, November 13th  …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time … Gr. 6/7 Boys’ Volleyball vs Gr. 8 Girls Volleyball Games

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

*Wednesday, November 14th … 

*NO AM BASKETBALL … NO EARLY MORNING OPEN GYM 

*Lunch Time … Gr. 6/7 Boys and Gr. 7 Girls Volleyball Games … 

*Gr. 6/7 Girls’ Volleyball Practice from 2:40 to 3:45

*Boys’ Volleyball Games vs North Shuswap … 3:15 to 4:30 … All must stay until the end and help to clean up the gym… Thank you for you support. … Boys’ Games: 2:50 to 3:20 - SMS vs SMS … 3:30 to 4:30 - SMS vs N.SHU … 

***Noth-North Zone Championships - Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball … Has been moved to Thursday, November 15th… See below… 

Thursday, November 15th … 

* AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

* Lunch Time … Listen to Announcements 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball North-North Zone League Championships … Game times 4/5/6 PM … 

Friday, November 8th …

* No AM Open Gym … No Open Gym … Sorry… 

*Listen to Lunch Hour Announcements… 

SHUSWAP ATHLETICS - NOVEMBER 4th to NOVEMBER 7th

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

**** REMINDER… **** Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

***“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

Monday, November 4th …

*NO AM OPEN GYM … NO EARLY MORNING OPEN GYM

*Lunch Hour … Listen to announcements … 

*After School Gr. 6/7 Girls and Boys Short Volleyball Practice from 2:40 to 3:40 …  … 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Host North-North Okanagan Semi-Finals … Games at 4PM, 5PM, and 6PM

Tuesday, November 5th  …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time … Listen to Announcements

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

*Wednesday, November 6th … 

*NO AM BASKETBALL … NO EARLY MORNING OPEN GYM 

*Lunch Time … Listen to Announcements 

*Gr. 6 Girls’ Volleyball After School vs MV Beattie … Gr. 7 Girls’ Volleyball Home Games vs Carlin… Times will be posted on Tuesday … 

Thursday, November 7th … 

* AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

* Lunch Time … Listen to Announcements 

* Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice After School … 

Friday, November 8th …

*No School … Pro-D Day … 

SMS ATHLETICS - OCT 28th to NOV 1st - UPDATED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

 REMINDER… Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

Monday, October 28th …

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Lunch Hour Volleyball ??? Listen to announcements … 

*After School Gr. 6/7 Girls and Boys Short Volleyball Practice from 2:40 to 3:40 …  … 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Host Kings Christian … Exhibition Match … Centre Court … Bleachers pulled out … Spectators welcome… Game Time is at 4PM … 

Tuesday, October 29th  …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time … 3 on 3 volleyball in the gym???

*Lunch Time Outside … Ultimate Intramural Frisbee - all grades - everyone welcome and encouraged to play

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

*Wednesday, October 30th … 

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Lunch Time Gr. 6 Girls’ Volleyball Games - Triple Ball Games …  

*Gr. 6/7 Boys Volleyball … Ranchero @ SMS … Home Games … Schedule will be posted on Tuesday… 

*Gr. 7 Girls’ Volleyball Home Games vs Carlin… Set-up/Practice/Warm-up at 2:40 … Games will end at 4:30 … Schedule will be posted tomorrow (Tuesday)… 

Thursday, October 31st  … Happy Halloween … 

* AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

* Lunch Time Gr. 6 Girls’ Volleyball Games - Triple Ball Games … 

* Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice After School … 

Friday, November 1st …

* NO AM OPEN GYM … NO AM OPEN GYM … AM GYM HAS BEEN CANCELLED … 

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

 REMINDER… Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

Monday, October 21st …

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Lunch Hour Gr. 6/7 Girls and Gr. 6/7 Boys’ Volleyball Practice in the Gym  Skills and Drills … 

*After School Gr. 6/7 Girls and Boys Short Volleyball Practice from 2:40 to 3:30 … Serving and Triple Ball Games … 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Host LWM/N SHU/REV #2 … Games at 4PM… 5PM… 6PM

Tuesday, October 22nd  …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time … 3 on 3 volleyball in the gym

*Lunch Time Outside … Ultimate Intramural Frisbee - all grades - everyone welcome and encouraged to play

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

*Gr. 6/7/8 Flag Rugby Practice After School has been cancelled this week

*Wednesday, October 23rd … 

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Lunch Time Gr. 6 Girls’ Volleyball Games - 3on3 mini courts … Gr. 7 Girls’ and Gr. 6/7 Boys’ Volleyball Practice Games - Full Court 6 on 6 on other half of gym… 

*Gr. 6/7 Boys Volleyball @ MV Beattie … Leave at 2:30 …Games at 3PM 

*Gr. 6/7 Girls’ Volleyball Home Games vs Eagle River… Set-up/Practice/Warm-up at 2:40 … SMS vs SMS from 3:00 to 3:30 … SMS Gr. 7 Games vs Eagle River begin at 3:30

*North Shuswap Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Team is hosting at SMS after School… Games begin at 4:00 … With Warm-up beginning at 3:50, after the G.r 7 Boys’ Games.

Thursday, October 10th …

*NO AM OPEN GYM … Mr. SMS Away at PRO-D Conference

Friday, October 11th …

*NO AM OPEN GYM … Mr. SMS Away at PRO-D Conference… 

*GR. 8 Cross Country Running Practice after school 

 

SMS ATHLETICS - OCT 15th to OCT 18th …

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

 REMINDER… Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

 Monday, October 14th …

*Happy Thanksgiving

Tuesday, October 15th  …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time … Gr. 6/7 Volleyball Practice in the gym

*Lunch Time Outside … Ultimate Intramural Frisbee - all grades - everyone welcome and encouraged to play

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

*Gr. 6/7/8 Flag Rugby Practice After School 

*Wednesday, October 16th … 

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Lunch Time Gr. 6 and Gr. 7 Girls’ Volleyball Practice 

*NEW INFORMATION … UPDATE as of 1:50 PM Monday… Kings Christian Gr. 6/7 Boys Team will not be able to make our games … Gr. 6/7 Boys’ Games vs Kings will be rescheduled… SO… SMS Gr. 6/7 Boys and Gr. 7 Girls will play games after school …Games will be from 2:40 to 3:45 … 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Team is on the road to Revelstoke 

*North Shuswap Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Team is hosting at SMS after School… Games begin at 4:00 … With Warm-up beginning at 3:50, after the G.r 7 Boys’ Games.

Thursday, October 10th …

*NO AM OPEN GYM … SMS Conference Day … 

Friday, October 11th …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8 …9 and 10 …  All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Gr. 8 Cross Country Running Practice After School… 2:40 … 

SMS ATHLETICS … OCTOBER 7TH TO OCTOBER 11TH

 Please check the weekly schedule below… The weekly Athletic Schedule is at the end of this Post… 

 REMINDER… Coaches are Volunteers. Teachers who Coach a School Athletic Team don’t get paid and Coaching is not part of our Job Description. We do not get paid to open the gym in the early morning, at lunch, after school, on the weekends, or when we take our teams to weekend tournaments.  Educators Volunteer to Coach because we know the opportunities that playing on a school sport team provides for our students and the potential doors that are opened for them. By participating on a school team, students contribute to school culture and they are provided the opportunities to work on their overall development, growth, and wellbeing. We encourage all of our SMS Students to get involved in our SMS Athletic Program by trying a sport they like and participating on one or more of our school teams each year. Those who are committed and get involved, open doors.  

Our SMS Staff would like to thank everyone for their continued support of our Athletic Program at Shuswap Middle School. 

“The best thing we can do for kids… Instead of teaching them how to always be successful… Teach them how to respond when they are not successful!”   ~ Principal El 

Reminder… 5 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness and Resiliency …

1. Get up Early… when the alarm goes off, don’t hit the snooze … get out of bed…

2. Make Your Bed as a Habit… as soon as you get up make your bed - perfectly! Start the day with a Win!

3. Do Work… Attend AM Open Gym or if not, do push-ups, sit-ups, etc…

4. When the School Day is Over… Study First … If you have early Bball Practice, then study after practice… If you have late Bball Practice, then stay at school, attend Study Hall and Do Your Work… Read, Re-Read, Write, Re-Write, Review - That’s what homework is… 

5. Eat Something You Don’t Like Regularly… as a Habit… Mr. Smith doesn’t let tomatoes be tougher than him… He still doesn’t like tomatoes, but he eats them anyway… 

Why do all the things above … because they are usually the last things you want to do… Do the things that you don’t want to do, but that are good for you, and make them a part of your Daily Habits… That’s how one Develops Mental Toughness. 

 Monday, October 7th …

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Gr. 6/7 Girls’ and Boys’ Volleyball Practice… After School from 2:40 to 3:30

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Games … 4PM… 5PM… 6PM … Spectators Welcome

Tuesday, October 8th  …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8-… 9 and 10’s welcome … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time Outside … Ultimate Intramural Frisbee - all grades - everyone welcome and encouraged to play

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

*Gr. 6/7/8 Flag Rugby Practice After School 

*Wednesday, October 9th … 

*AM Basketball … 7AM to 8:10AM … For All Gr. 6-7-8 Girls and Boys… This opportunity will be run as a practice … Skills will be taught… Drills and games - 1on1 - 2on2 - 3on3 … Side Gym Door Opens at 6:50ish … Players must wear athletic shorts, tee shirts, and proper court running shoes…. Athletes planning to play basketball, should wear basketball runners or court runner with a good heal lock and that support the feet and ankles.

*Gr. 6/7 Girls’ and Boys’ Volleyball Practice After School from 2:40 to 3:50PM

Thursday, October 10th …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8 …9’s and 10’s are welcome and encouraged to attend … All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Lunch Time Outside … Intramural Ultimate Frisbee … All grades and everyone encouraged to participate 

*Gr. 8 Girls’ Volleyball Practice - 2:40 to 4:15 After School 

Friday, October 11th …

*AM OPEN GYM for Volleyball - Grades 6-7-8 …9 and 10 …  All levels welcome and encouraged to attend

*Gr. 8 Cross Country Running Practice After School