LEAP Activities
LEAP programming at Jefferson Middle School is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant from the Iowa Department of Education. Learn more at: www.dbqschools.org/leap
Jefferson LEAP activities are offered:
Monday through Friday afternoons
from 2:30-4 p.m.
Here are a few upcoming activities…
| Mondays & Thursdays, beginning Monday, Sept 11th-Thursday, May16 Karaoke Slam Jam Do you love singing? Has music been a great part of you? Do you love Karaoke? We are inviting you and your friends to come and join us. We will help you bring out the uniqueness of your singing voice and gain confidence to share your talents to others. We cannot wait to have you! Provided by: Maria Elaine Kluga, TJMS Teacher |
| Tuesdays & Fridays, beginning Tuesday, Sept 12th-Friday, May 17 Chess Club & Board Games Do you love playing chess? Whether you have been playing chess for years, you just learned how to play chess recently or you would love to learn how to play chess for the first time, come and join us Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Have fun as we play chess, create camaraderie with one another and gain new friends. See you there! Provided by: Maria Elaine Kluga, TJMS Teacher |
| Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, Sept 13th-Wednesday, May 15 Art Jam Are you ready to submerge in the beauty of learning various art forms? Come and join us in a fun-filled and colorful Wednesday afternoons. Origami, drawing, lettering designs, painting, and academic related arts and crafts are only some of the great projects/activities that we will do in this course. Together we can bring color to our world. Provided by: Maria Elaine Kluga, TJMS Teacher |
| Mondays & Tuesdays, beginning Monday, Oct 9-May 14 Robotics Club Are you a 7th or 8th grade middle school student interested in science, coding, and technology? Jefferson’s FTC robotics team has started. Join us as we compete with schools in our area and win prizes and awards. Provided by: Amy Hernandez, TJMS Teacher |
| October 19, December 7, February 8 and April 11 Self-Defense Seminar Boost your confidence & improve your self-defense skills in this hands-on class. We will cover a mix of basic moves & techniques that work in many scenarios that participants of every size can use effectively. In addition to learning effective moves students will also learn how to harness & control their inner strength, increase their focus and relieve stress. Provided by: Eryka Cook, Co-Owner/Kickboxing & Self-Defense Instructor at Empowermental |
| Wednesdays January 10, February 7, March 6 and May 1 Meals in Minutes Come join us after school to learn how to make a quick meal that will feed a whole family on a budget! You will learn about the nutrition, prices, and preparation of the food as well as take a whole pan home to bake (or freeze) for your family! Make sure to sign up ahead of time to save your spot! Provided by: Amy Haverland, Rhonda Thole and Keagan Coates, TJMS Teachers |
| February 27, March 19, April 10 and April 23 Bracelet Making Do you enjoy being creative? If so join us for two activities that will allow you to get your creativity flowing. You can make your very own bracelet to keep or give to a friend. There will also be various coloring sheets if that’s more your thing. Provided by: Shelby Kelchen, TJMS Teacher |
| March 26, April 2 & 18 and May 2 Lemonade & Coloring Come enjoy a glass of lemonade while coloring. Provided by: Shelby Kelchen, TJMS Teacher |
| April 1, 4, 17 and 22 Archery Katniss Everdeen. Merida from Brave. Robin Hood. What do they all have in common? They are all well-known for their archery skills. If you want to hone your archery skills and be like Katniss, Merida, or Robin, come to this LEAP activity. You’ll learn the safety rules, how to shoot, and how to score while getting in plenty of target practice. All experience levels welcome! Provided by: Leah Decker, TJMS Teacher |
| Monday-Friday April 15-April 26 6th Grade Wrestling 6th graders, interested in learning about wrestling? Come on out to learn about the fundamentals and rules of wrestling. This is also a great opportunity to meet your future wrestling coaches at Jefferson Middle School! We can’t wait to see everyone out! Provided by: Andrew Kim and Sami O’Neil TJMS Teachers |
| Thursday, April 18 Costumes, Props, Games and More! Students will learn some fun facts about theatre costumes and props and try their hand at quick changes and shifting just like the pros! If you’re a backstage kid, this session is for you! Some fun theatre games will be added in the mix! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Tuesday, April 23 Theatre Fun and Games! Students will show off their vocal and movement skills in a series of fun theatre related games! Be ready to move and participate in this fast-paced session guaranteed to sharpen your acting skills and keep you smiling! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Tuesday, May 7 Yarn Painting Making yarn art is a relaxing and creative activity that uses easy-to-find craft materials. The final results are masterpieces of art that stand out against any wall needing extra flare. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
Students will meet in the cafeteria right after school. They’ll grab a free snack and head to the location of the LEAP activity.
When the program concludes at 4 p.m., students taking the activity bus will meet the bus and depart from the back of school. Students not taking the activity bus will exit from the front or back entrance.
Complete the LEAP Parent Permission Form (PDF) and have your student return it to the main office. Students can’t participate without this form on file for 2023-2024.
Students will have the opportunity to sign-up for LEAP activities in their school’s main office as they are announced. Remember, it’s expected that students attend all sessions offered for each activity. Students will sign-in each day so we can keep participate records, but we won’t monitor daily attendance – so there is no need to let us know if for some reason your student can’t make it.
Students will be held to the same conduct standards as they are during the school day. Failure to follow established rules may result in loss of participation.
Contact the main office or guidance counselor.