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
| Mondays through Fridays (2:30-5:30 p.m.) Beginning October 5 Homework Help Take advantage of the quiet space to complete homework, plus assistance is available for those challenging assignments. Provided by: Jefferson Middle School |
Other Jefferson LEAP activities are offered:
Monday through Friday afternoons
from 2:30-4 p.m.
Here are a few upcoming activities…
| Mondays and Thursday, October 12 through December 17 (excluding non-school days and conferences) Art Club Is ART your favorite subject?! Do you not get enough ART in your day to day life? Come to the Art Room to draw/paint/color/create to your heart’s desires! Mrs. Clark (Formally Ms. Burnell) would love to see as many of you as possible so please allow others to also sign up since we currently can only have 8 people in the art room Provided by: Brandi Clark, TJMS Art Teacher |
| Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21 All Things Fall Is fall your favorite season? If so, this LEAP activity is for you. Join us for a fall craft and games while drinking hot cocoa. Provided by: Shelby Kelchen, TJMS Special Education Teacher |
| Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 Growth Mindset Escape Room Test your knowledge with this fun activity that will challenge your growth mindset! Provided by: Haley Ehrich, TJMS School Counselor |
| Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 Pumpkin Carving Join Ms. Streif and get in the spirit of Halloween with some pumpkin carving! Will yours be spooky, goofy, or charming? The possibilities are endless! Provided by: Sarah Streif, TJMS Social Worker |
| Monday, November 2 Day of the Dead Celebration Come celebrate Day of the Dead. You will learn the history of this celebration and decorate a sugar skull. Provided by: Areli Gonzalez and Shelby Kelchen, TJMS Teachers |
| Mondays through Thursdays, November 2 through November 24 American Sign Language In this class, the students would learn basic ASL including their alphabet and common words/phrases used every day (yes, no, bathroom, etc.) Provided by: Nicole Snitkey, TJMS Special Education Teacher |
| Monday, November 2; Thursday, November 5; Monday, November 9; Thursday November 12 “Be Kind” Shirt Painting We believe kindness happens 24/7 and students need to not only be taught empathy, compassion, and kindness, but they also need to model it. Come and paint with your friends and spread the word of kindness with your shirt! Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, November 2 through Thursday, November 5 Hamilton Musical Film Study Have you heard of the orphan that became the ’10 dollar founding father’ and George Washington’s right hand man? If not, come watch the world famous musical Hamilton. Students will watch the musical and learn about early American history and the foundations of the United States through the eyes of Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and many more leaders.For A and B Day scheduling, come both days in order to see the entire musical. Provided by: Dan Tringale TJMS Social Studies Teacher |
| Wednesday, November 4 Trivia Do you like trivia? Come test your knowledge on various topics and create your very own trivia game. (Students will need to bring their laptop). Provided by: Shelby Kelchen, TJMS Special Education Teacher |
| Monday, November 16 through Thursday, November 19 Making Masks During the 2 session class, express yourself, be protected and still be stylish all at the same time! Create masks with your friends or share your knowledge with your younger siblings. This is a perfect tool to bond and rebuild relationships with people. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, November 23 and Monday, November 24 Give Thanks Write and exchange Thanksgiving thank-you cards, or find another unique way to give thanks. Showing gratitude in some way will help children learn about the true spirit of Thanksgiving. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, November 30 and Thursday, December 3 Jewelry Making Ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! During this 2 session class, learn how to make incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you’ll love wearing and sharing. Sign-in and create your own necklace and make this your gift of love to your love ones. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 10 Asian Cooking Ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! During this 2 session class, learn how to make incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you’ll love wearing and sharing. Sign-in and create your own necklace and make this your gift of love to your love ones. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, December 14 through Thursday, December 17 Personalized Mason Jars People making list, buying special gifts, taking time to be kind to one and all! The holidays are coming and so be prepared for gift-giving! During this two session class, design your own simple Artmug Mason Jar for your love ones and make them special on this Holiday season. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, February 1 through Thursday, February 4 Turn-around T-shirt Do you have a bunch of old t-shirts lying around that you don’t wear anymore? Put them to good use by turning them into a variety of things. You can create dog toys, reusable shopping bags, and even coasters without using a sewing machine! Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11 I Love You to Pieces Valentine Jars Create a one-of-kind keepsake for your mom and dad or to your special one for Valentine’s Day! Decorate your own mason jars and turn them to “I love you” jars Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, March 1; Tuesday, March 2; Monday, March 8; Tuesday, March 9 Jewelry Making Ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! During this two session class, learn how to make incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you’ll love wearing and sharing. Sign-in and create your own necklace and make this your gift of love to your love ones. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Mondays through Thursdays, March 22 through April 15 Basic Cheerleading In this LEAP activity, the students would learn basic aspects to cheerleading. This would include learning the different common motions, jumps, and learn some cheers and dances. Provided by: Nicole Snitkey, TJMS Special Education Teacher |
| Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24 Fun and Games Invite a friend and be a friend to all. Come join our unplugged activities where you will keep yourselves entertained with outdoor and indoor games with a lot of surprises and prizes! Everyone goes home with a treat! Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
| Monday, March 29 through Thursday, April 1 Plate Food Like a Chef The server places a beautifully arranged plate in front of you and it’s not the fork you grab first—it’s your phone so you can snap a pic of that perfectly plated food. The way your food looks is just as important as how it tastes. So ,why not learn how to make your meals irresistible? During this two session class, we breakdown everything you need to know about presenting your food like a chef. Provided by Chona Kutsch, TJMS paraprofessional |
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 2020-2021.
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.