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 (2:30-5:30 pm) Beginning September, 9 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 Wednesdays, Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, May 27 (school days only; excludes conference days) Korean Language/Culture Students will learn how to read, write, and speak in Korean as well as learn cultural aspects and traditions. Students will learn about the culture of Korea through different aspects such as traditions, food, and culture. Provided by: Andrew Kim, TJMS Special Education Teacher |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays,Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, May 28 (school days only; excludes conference days) Ping Pong Students will learn how to play ping pong. They will learn different techniques, compete in friendly competition, learn the rules of ping pong, and compete in tournaments. Provided by: Andrew Kim, TJMS Special Education Teacher |
| Tuesday, March 24 Pottery Painting (FIELD TRIP) Students will have the opportunity to select a pre-made pottery item and learn various glazing techniques to decorate it. We fire all items in our kiln so they are food/microwave safe. Items are delivered to schools 1 week after the field trip. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Wednesday, March 25 Henna Come to LEAP Henna for a beautiful, henna tattoo! Henna is a natural paste that stains the skin for approximately 2 weeks. Get a henna tattoo in a design of your choice, to show off to your family & friends! Provided by: Rachel Hardwood |
| Tuesday, March 31 Rock Climbing (FIELD TRIP) Students will have the opportunity to put on a climbing harness and attempt routes of varying difficulty on our 2 story climbing wall. Each student will have 3-4 opportunities to climb during the field trip. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Wednesday, April 1 Henna Come to LEAP Henna for a beautiful, henna tattoo! Henna is a natural paste that stains the skin for approximately 2 weeks. Get a henna tattoo in a design of your choice, to show off to your family & friends! Provided by: Rachel Hardwood |
| Mondays, April 6 through April 27 Let’s Get Physical – Games Galore (FIELD TRIP) Join us at Gold Standard Athletics, owned by former Major League Baseball player Eric Munson, for an afternoon of fun physical activities. Students will have an opportunity to learn about multiple sports and fitness activities and engage in a fun competitive environment. Great for all ages and skill levels. Provided by: Gold Standard |
| Mondays, April 6 through April 27 Class Act (FIELD TRIP) The SCENE Studio, located on site at Gold Standard Athletics, offers acting classes with professional Producer, Actress, Director, Writer and College Professor, Shanda Munson. Learn about different on camera mediums in a fun, creative environment. Great for all ages and skill levels. Provided by: Gold Standard |
| Tuesday, April 7 Yoga Come and get your zen on with yoga class. This yoga class will not only teach you the basic yoga poses, flow and relaxation benefits but will also involve creative activities and take away activities to help with calm outside of school. Wear comfortable clothes. Provided by: Challenge to Change |
| Wednesday, April 8 John Greene Hypnotist GET CLOSE. GET AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN. What you are about to see will defy explanation… John Greene is a Magician, Mentalist, and Hypnotist who has performed for thousands from coast to coast. In this show, you’ll witness everything from the classics of the art of magic to minds being read and even have the chance to experience real hypnosis first hand. Provided by: Sharon Daly, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Thursday, April 9 CRITTERS! Respect is easier to give when you see things from others’ point of view. Not-so-common companions join 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: Kelsey Schmidt, Dubuque Regional Humane Society |
| Tuesday, April 14 K-9 Unit and Squad Car The K9 officers will be giving a live demonstration of how police dogs work. We will have a squad car that the kids can tour to see all the equipment and tech that is in them. We will also be happy to answer any police related questions that the kids have, and will play games in the gym when we are done. Provided by: Corporal Michael McTague, Dubuque Police Department |
| Wednesday, April 15 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 with. Provided by: Swiss Valley Nature Center |
| Thursday, April 16 Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (FIELD TRIP) Head down to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium to meet (and touch) some animals up close! Provided by: Jennifer Drayna, Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22 It’s Okay To Be Different Shirt Painting Show support for Autism Awareness and Acceptance in T-shirts . Come and join us and paint your own shirt on this day. Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Wednesday, April 29 Henna Come to LEAP Henna for a beautiful, henna tattoo! Henna is a natural paste that stains the skin for approximately 2 weeks. Get a henna tattoo in a design of your choice, to show off to your family & friends! Provided by: Rachel Hardwood |
| Tuesday, May 5 Yoga Come and get your zen on with yoga class. This yoga class will not only teach you the basic yoga poses, flow and relaxation benefits but will also involve creative activities and take away activities to help with calm outside of school. Wear comfortable clothes. Provided by: Challenge to Change |
| Monday, May 11 Dubuque Humane Society (FIELD TRIP) Today we will see the life of a shelter animal! Students will be touring the Dubuque Regional Humane Society for this session. Provided by: Kelsey Schmidt, Dubuque Regional Humane Society |
| Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13 Personalized Wooden Pallet A little bit of this, that and everything. Design your own wood pallet and make it your own PORCH SIGN! This can include: Welcome sign, Home sign and/or Patriotic Flag. Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Wednesday, May 20 Henna Come to LEAP Henna for a beautiful, henna tattoo! Henna is a natural paste that stains the skin for approximately 2 weeks. Get a henna tattoo in a design of your choice, to show off to your family & friends! Provided by: Rachel Hardwood |
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.