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…
| Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 Fruitastic Healthy Smoothies and Fun Trivia POWER-UP with Smoothies! Invite a friend and get a few of your favorite ingredients and blend them together for a delicious drink and get a chance to WIN some fun prizes while playing Trivia game with friends at school! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, September 17 Book Folding Hedgehog Using a discarded library book, you will learn to fold the pages in a way that creates an adorable hedgehog. Provided by: Sharon Daly, Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Tuesday, September 24 DOGS! Partnered with Two by Two Character Development, we will meet a shelter dog to help us learn what it means to be compassionate and empathetic towards all things on earth. Provided by: Kelsey Schmidt, Dubuque Regional Humane Society |
| Wednesday, October 9 Deco Mesh Wreath Fall is here and so are cider donuts, pumpkin spice and autumnal wreaths! Join us and make a deco mesh wreath for your home. Provided by: Sharon Daly, Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Tuesday, October 15 CATS! With one of our friendly shelter cats and the help of Two by Two, we will touch on accountability and responsibility, learning what it takes to care for a companion animal. Provided by: Kelsey Schmidt, Dubuque Regional Humane Society |
| Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17 ELEPHANTastic Painting Flex your existing painting skills by creating your unique piece of art for your room! All materials will be provided and so come on, sign in and be part of this fantastic workshop! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23 ELEPHANTastic Necklace Elephants are good luck symbol! Do you love someone that much that you want them to have good luck all the time? Sign-in and create your own necklace and make this your gift of love for them. Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6 ELEPHANTastic Sewing – Learn and Earn Learn to use the sewing machine, gain sewing skills and learn how you can be an entrepreneur at a young age! Projects may include: aprons, sunglasses case, headbands, infinity scarf, pocket placemats, kids belt, upcycled nightgown, drawstring bag, kids belts, baby blankets, easy burn cloths, kid’s pool bag…and more! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Thursday, November 7 Felt Owl Earbud Holder Hand sew a cute owl that will store your earbuds, and fit in your backpack or purse. Provided by: Sharon Daly, Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14 ASIAN Cooking (Chinese) Enjoy the authentic flavor of Chinese and Japanese Food and learn the basics on how to prepare them! In addition to cooking , you will also learn about event planning, tabletop decoration, and room decoration! Come and participate for a FUN-FILLED OF LEARNING! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Monday, November 18 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 |
| Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21 ASIAN Cooking (Japanese) Enjoy the authentic flavor of Chinese and Japanese Food and learn the basics on how to prepare them! In addition to cooking , you will also learn about event planning, tabletop decoration, and room decoration! Come and participate for a FUN-FILLED OF LEARNING! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, November 26 Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Making For many of us, homemade pumpkin pie is the classic dish that says “Thanksgiving,” pure and simple! And speaking of simple, this easy recipe offers the best for any generation! Come one, Come all and make your own pie! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Monday, December 9 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, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11 Personalized Festive 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! Design your own simple Art Mug Mason Jar for your loved ones and make them special on this Holiday season. Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, December 17 Guided Painting – Snowman If you’ve never painted before but have always wanted to, then this LEAP activity is for you! We will take it step-by-step and you will go home with a cool snowman painting. Provided by: Sharon Daly, Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Wednesday, December 18 Archery Get your chance to shoot a bow and arrow. You will learn some basic archery skills and then we’ll pull out the targets! Provided by: Swiss Valley Nature Center |
| Monday, January 13 through Wednesday, January 15 ELEPHANTastic Sewing – Learn and Earn Learn to use the sewing machine, gain sewing skills and learn how you can be an entrepreneur at a young age! Projects may include: aprons, sunglasses case, headbands, infinity scarf, pocket placemats, kids belt, upcycled nightgown, drawstring bag, kids belts, baby blankets, easy burn cloths, kid’s pool bag…and more! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, January 21 through Thursday, January 23 ELEPHANTastic Sewing – Learn and Earn Learn to use the sewing machine, gain sewing skills and learn how you can be an entrepreneur at a young age! Projects may include: aprons, sunglasses case, headbands, infinity scarf, pocket placemats, kids belt, upcycled nightgown, drawstring bag, kids belts, baby blankets, easy burn cloths, kid’s pool bag…and more! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29 ELEPHANTastic Sewing – Learn and Earn Learn to use the sewing machine, gain sewing skills and learn how you can be an entrepreneur at a young age! Projects may include: aprons, sunglasses case, headbands, infinity scarf, pocket placemats, kids belt, upcycled nightgown, drawstring bag, kids belts, baby blankets, easy burn cloths, kid’s pool bag…and more! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12 I Love You to Pieces Valentine Jars Create a one-of-kind keepsake for your mom and dad or to your special someone for Valentine’s Day! Decorate your own mason jars and turn them to “I love you” jars. Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Thursday, February 13 DOGS! Partnered with Two by Two Character Development, we will meet a shelter dog to help us learn what it means to be compassionate and empathetic towards all things on earth. Provided by: Kelsey Schmidt, Dubuque Regional Humane Society |
| Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 Fun and Games Come join our unplugged activities where you will keep yourselves entertained with card games, crafting, outdoor and indoor games with a lot of surprises and prizes! Provided by: Chona Kutsch, TJMS Paraprofessional |
| Thursday, March 12 CATS! With one of our friendly shelter cats and the help of Two by Two, we will touch on accountability and responsibility, learning what it takes to care for a companion animal. Provided by: Kelsey Schmidt, Dubuque Regional Humane Society |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22 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 |
| 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 |
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.