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Welcome to Physical Education!!
March 2026
Floor Hockey
Students have been enjoying playing against each other with a nice game of floor hockey! We focused on proper stick handling while also being aware of making passes to each other. Students then assessed each other on their skills and overall sportsmanship! Way to go!
March 10, 2026
Chicago Fire Field Trip
Junior high had a great time participating in a soccer STEM field trip at the Fire Pitch as part of their PE curriculum! Through hands-on activities on the field and the integration of technology, students had the best of both worlds! They practiced their soccer skills out on the field and worked together to problem solve a moving robotic soccer ball. Thank you Chicago Fire FC for having us!
March 2026
Pyramid Cup Stacking
Patience leads to success! Students were focused on stacking cups to a specific pattern with their dream team! They got it! Way to go!
March 2026
9 Square - SMS Style
Lunch tables saved the Day! Students had fun playing a modified game of 9 square volleyball!! Where will the ball land...? Nobody will know! Everyone had fun taking turns being the king or queen!
February 2026 Ultimate Frisbee
Students have been excited to play ultimate frisbee this month! We are reviewing the alligator and crab method to catch a frisbee. We also learned about the history of the frisbee. Did you know that the first frisbee was a pie tin!
January 2026
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Thank you to AYSO for spending the week with us! Students reviewed fundamental soccer skills and played a few scrimmages against each other. Let's go!
January 2026
Paralympic Day!
Happy New Year SMS community!! We started off the new year being open minded in trying 3 different adaptive sports. Students experienced wheelchair basketball, goalball, and sit volleyball with guests from Lincolnway Special Recreation Center. Students learned about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities back in December and read about different Paralympians. We were amazed by their determination and perseverance! It was very exciting to experience these 3 sports at SMS!
December 2025
Soccer
Students have been running up and down the court with a good game of soccer! Soccer is a global popular sport also known as fútbol in other parts of the world!
November 2025
Basketball
Did you know that basketball was first played by using a soccer ball and a peach basket? Mr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball back in 1891. Now it is a big hit among students and athletes world wide! Our students have been waiting eagerly to play basketball this school year!
October 2025
Badminton/ Pickleball
Students have been learning all about badminton and pickleball. They have been doing a great job using their forehand and backhand technique while playing against their classmates. Great job!
October 2025 Dance
Students moved to the beat and danced to different cultural songs. Everyone was on point and followed along!
September 2025
Volleyball/ Crossnet
Students have been enjoying their time playing volleyball and Crossnet.
Crossnet is an exciting version of 4 square volleyball. The energy is vibrant in the gym!
August 2025
Team Building
Welcome back to the 2025- 2026 school year! Everyone is off to a great start! Our Junior High classes are doing a nice job working with each other on different team building activities. Way to go!
May 2025
Final Review
As the school year comes to an end, students have been enjoying playing a variety of games! Wishing everyone a great summer!
April 2025
Floor Hockey
After watching the Chicago Wolves play earlier in the trimester, we are very inspired to show off our floor hockey skills!
March 2025
Pickleball
Students enjoyed their time playing pickleball as they returned the ball successfully to one another! Great job!
March 2025
Cross Net Volleyball
Students have been participating in a game of cross net. It is a very fun and exciting game that incorporates volleyball and traditional 4- square. Let the game begin!!
Febuary 2025
Dancing with Class
All of our 6th graders did a fantastic job learning the first few steps of merengue! By the end of the 11th week, everyone will become pro ballroom dancers! Lights, Camera, Action!
February 2025
Volleyball
Volleyball has become a big hit! Students have been practicing their serves and volleys over the net! Way to go!
January 2025 8th Grade Yoga
Our 8th Graders have been learning about flexibility by demonstrating different yoga stretches. Flexibility is an important component of Fitness. This can allow students to work on their range of motion of a joint or muscle. Students can easily apply them during their sports practices or even at home!
January 2025 Ultimate Frisbee
Happy New Year! Junior High immediately began an Ultimate Frisbee unit after the Winter Break. Students reviewed how to properly catch the frisbee and throw with accuracy. Nice job!
November - December 2024
Basketball
Students have been eager to start a Basketball unit! They have been enjoying practicing their skills through different activities and ending with a scrimmage!
November 2024
Fitness Gram Physical Test
Students have been putting their best effort forward while participating in the Pacer (running) test, sit ups, and push ups! Excellent work!
October 2024
Skeletal System
8A and 8B integrated science and art together into their PE curriculum! They matched puzzle pieces of the Skeletal System! Students have been drawing a creative skeletal skull in Art. Nice job everyone!
October 2024
Badminton
Students are enjoying playing against each other during a game of Badminton. Their hand-eye coordination is on point!
September/ October 2024
Cultural Dances
Every year Junior High learns different cultural dances. Each class works together to listen to the music, count to the beat, and be in sync!
September 2024
Soccer
Students started their first sport unit of the school year! Students have been running up and down the court playing Soccer. They participated in many drills to warm up. We love to break a sweat in class!
2024- 2025
Welcome back to the new school year! We kicked off the year with many different team building activities! Students have been collaborating and connecting through various fun and engaging exercises! Looking forward to the school year unwinding!
2023- 2024
Read, Set, GO!! Students have been playing different sports and games this year such as pickleball, soccer, and dance! The gym is always filled with lots of action! There is never a dull moment in sight!
May 8th, 2023
Volleyball
Students are focusing on a volleyball unit before the school year comes to an end! They are really working on doing 3 passes before the ball goes over the net. Great teamwork everyone!
May 19th
Dancing With Class
Shoutout to our 6th graders who performed really well during their ballroom dance performance!
Thank you parents for joining!
April 17th - May 5th
Floor Hockey
It's floor hockey time! Students show their motivation as they play against their classmates. Way to go!
March 6th - 31st
Pillo Polo
Junior high has started pillo polo as their new sport unit! It is a game played similar to field hockey. Students have been demonstrating proper stick handling, shooting, running, and passing.
February 10th - (until May)
Dancing with Class
The 6th graders have been learning different ballroom dances for the past couple of weeks. They have learned the merengue, swing, and waltz! They have 3 more to go! (Soon enough, they'll be ready to go on "Dancing with the Stars!")
January 30th - February 17th
Cultural Dances:
Junior High is taking the time to learn different cultural dances that range from Europe to the Middle East. They are off to a great start!
January 16th - 27th
Fitness Gram:
Pacer (Running)
Curl Ups
Push Ups
January 9th - 13th
Eclipse Ball
8th grade students were welcomed back with a game called eclipse ball. Eclipse ball is a similar version of tennis. Way to go!
January 9th - 13th
Satryan Ball (pronounced like "Saturn")
6th and 7th grade students were welcomed back with a game that involves all 4 sports. These included handball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and basketball. You were able to throw, catch, kick, or toss the satryan ball into the hoop or net in order to score. Well done!
December 21st, 2022
7A Leaders!
7A buddied up with PK4 students and shared their love for soccer! Well done!
December 5th - 16th
Warm Up Leaders
Each student in the class had the opportunity to lead warm up! Nice job everyone!
November 28th - December 16th
It's Basketball TIME!! Look at them GO!!
October 31st - November 18th
It's time for BADMINTON!! Awesome job everyone!
October 17th - 28th
Ultimate Frisbee! Students did a good job communicating with their teammates as they passed the frisbee towards the end zone! Good job!
October 3rd- 14th
Catching is a skill that is highly emphasized in P.E. Therefore, students have been playing lead up games to handball. They will eventually transition from handball to ultimate frisbee. Look at them go!
September 19th - 30th
Soccer! The first unit that JH has been working on. We reviewed many skills from dribbling to passing, and to finally learning the scissor kick! We also learned about the World Cup and how it is being hosted this year in Qatar!
September 5th- 16th
Students in 8th grade had the opportunity to collaborate together and create their own games. There were many variations of basketball and volleyball that involved an exciting twist that everyone could participate in! Way to think outside of the box!
August 22nd - September 2nd
Teamwork makes the dream work! We started off the school year with different team building activities such as stacking blocks and running down a "zip line" course. Students did an impressive job communicating and taking turns with each other. Looking forward to another active school year! Welcome back everyone!
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