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 through Fridays 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 and Tuesdays, beginning Monday, September 12 through Tuesday, February 7 (excludes non-school and conference dates) FIRST Tech Challenge (Robotics Club) Have you ever wanted to build a robot and compete in challenges with it across the State of Iowa? Here is your chance. Join us for the opportunity to collaborate with other students and enjoy your time through STEM. Provided by: Amy Hernandez, TJMS Teacher |
| Mondays & Wednesdays, beginning Monday, beginning Sept 12th through Wednesday, May 24th (excludes non-school and conference dates) All About Arts Are you ready to submerge in the beauty of learning various art forms? Come and join us in a fun-filled and colorful Friday 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 Macuha, TJMS Teacher |
| Tuesdays & Fridays, beginning Tuesday, Sept 13th through Friday, May 26th (excludes non-school and conference dates) Chess Club 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 Macuha, TJMS Teacher |
| Tuesdays & Fridays, beginning Tuesday, Sept 13th through Friday, May 26th (excludes non-school and conference dates) Karaoke Fun and Vocal Coaching 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 Macuha, TJMS Teacher |
| Monday, September 19 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 |
| Wednesday, September 21 Improvisation Acting Workshop! If you like making things up on the spot, this session is for you! Students and staff will engage in a series of improvisational games to keep you on your toes! Get ready to jump right into this unscripted fun! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company. |
| Tuesday, September 27, October 4, November 15 , December 6 Yoga This playful yoga class is designed to give teens tools they can use to reduce stress in their lives, promote positive mindfulness, and increase strength and flexibility. Each class will include a series of poses, breathing exercises, and meditation practices. Provided by: Sandra Gotto, Challenge to Change Instructor |
| Monday, October 3; Thursday, October 6; Tuesday, October 11; Wednesday, October 12; Thursday, October 13; Wednesday, October 19; Thursday, October 20 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, October 17 Creating a character! Students will explore movement and vocal techniques to create a character totally unlike yourself! A whole new you will emerge through fun games and some props and costumes too! Be ready to move and participate! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Wednesday, October 19 Acting 101! It’s time to take your acting to the next level! Students will explore the building blocks of acting and use it to create a scene alive with drama and fun! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Thursday, November 10 Rockin’ Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians Snakes and turtles and frogs, oh my. Learn more about these scaly creatures in a hands on program about reptiles and amphibians. Provided by: Megan Hahn, Outreach & Distance Learning Coordinator National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Monday, November 14 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 |
| Wednesday, November 16 Improvisation Acting Workshop If you like making things up on the spot, this session is for you! Students and staff will engage in a series of improvisational games to keep you on your toes! Get ready to jump right into this unscripted fun! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Monday, December 19 Musical Theatre Dance Workshop It’s time to get moving in this dance workshop where students will be taught choreography for a big musical number! Get your jazz hands ready and be dressed to dance! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Wednesday, December 21 Musical Theatre Dance Workshop: Take 2 It’s time to get moving in this dance workshop where students will be taught choreography for a big musical number! Get your jazz hands ready and be dressed to dance! A different song will be taught in this session! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Thursday, January 12 Flying Fun Explore the evolution of flight from catapults to rockets. Learn about some awesome air vessels and create your own aircraft. Provided by: Megan Hahn, Outreach & Distance Learning Coordinator National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
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 2022-2023.
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.