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, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
from 3-4:30 p.m.
Here are a few upcoming activities…
| Mondays through Fridays Beginning September 4 (3-5:30 p.m.) Homework Help Take advantage of the quiet space to complete homework, plus assistance is available for those challenging assignments. Provided by: Jefferson Middle School |
| Mondays, March 18 through April 15 Virtual Reality Expedition: Group 1 Come on a virtual expedition around the world! With the use of virtual technology, students will scuba dive with sharks, explore ancient ruins and tour the International Space Station. This activity is limited to six students and those participating cannot participate in Virtual Reality Expedition – Group 2. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Wednesday, March 20 through April 17 Virtual Reality Expedition: Group 2 Come on a virtual expedition around the world! With the use of virtual technology, students will scuba dive with sharks, explore ancient ruins and tour the International Space Station. This activity is limited to six students and those participating cannot have participated in Virtual Reality Expedition – Group 1. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Tuesday, April 9 SNAKES! Respect is easier to give when you see things from others’ point of view. As a not-so-common companion joins us, students will keep in mind one of Two by Two’s most important concepts, ‘Treat all living things the way you want to be treated.’ Provided by: Dubuque Humane Society |
| Wednesday, April 17 Magic Workshop Magician Rick Eugene will teach you to master some magic tricks that will impress your friends and family! Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Monday, April 22 LEAP T-Shirt Design Contest Do you like to draw and design? Want to see your drawings and designs on a t-shirt?! This could be your chance! Come and participate in the LEAP T-Shirt Design contest. Students will use this time to draw and design a LEAP T-Shirt for Jefferson students. The winning design will appear on t-shirts awarded to students who have attended a set number of LEAP activities this school year. Provided by: Brandi Burnell, TJMS Teacher and Chona Kutsch, LEAP Facilitator |
| Wednesday, April 24 Fishing (FIELD TRIP) Throw out a line at Heritage Pond and see what you can reel in! Poles and bait will be provided but if you have your own pole feel free to bring it along. Provided by: Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center |
| Wednesdays, May 1 through May 29 Chess Club In the LEAP Chess Club students will learn the basic moves, openings and tactics in becoming successful chess players. There will be a tournament at the end of the year with the winner getting a trophy to keep! Provided by: Mark Bowers, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Tuesday, May 7 Kids ‘n Canvas Have you ever wanted to try painting with acrylic paints but have little or no practice? Come to Kids ‘n Canvas with Ms. Burnell to create your own fun painting. Provided by: Brandi Burnell, TJMS Teacher |
| Thursday, May 9 Making a Healthy Snack Get cooking with this fun activity! Students will learn the many steps and techniques that go into preparing a healthy snack, then they’ll prepare their own healthy snack to enjoy. Provided by: Jackie Ament, DCSD Food and Nutrition Assistant Manager |
| Monday, May 13 Dubuque Humane Society (FIELD TRIP) In this session, we will see the life of a shelter animal! Students will be touring the Dubuque Regional Humane Society for this session. Provided by: Dubuque Humane Society |
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 Parent Permission Form (PDF) and have your student return it to the main office. Students can’t participate without this form on file for 2018-2019.
Each month, students will have the opportunity to sign-up for LEAP activities in their school’s main office. 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. Or, reach out to district LEAP facilitator Jackie Lambe at 563/552-3130 or jlambe@dbqschools.org.