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 and Wednesdays, Beginning September 16 (excluding non-school and conference dates) World of Art 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 Kluga, TJMS Teacher |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginning September 17 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Retro-Gaming & Karaoke Come and join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you love singing or if you love playing old games like super Mario, Pacman, etc. We have 600 retro games for you to choose from. What are you waiting for? See you there!” Provided by: Maria Elaine Kluga, TJMS Teacher |
| Fridays, Beginning September 20 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Chess Club and Board Games 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 Kluga, TJMS Teacher |
| First and Third Tuesdays of the month, Beginning October 1 through May 6 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Self-Defense Seminar Boost your confidence & improve your self-defense skills in this hands-on class. We will cover a mix of basic moves & techniques that work in many scenarios that participants of every size can use effectively. In addition to learning effective moves students will also learn how to harness & control their inner strength, increase their focus and relieve stress. Provided by: Eryka Cook, Co-Owner/Kickboxing & Self-Defense Instructor, Empowermental |
| Tuesdays, beginning October 1 through May 13 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Card Game Fun!!! Come join us for some crazy fun card games. Show off your card playing skills while playing various games with your friends! We will be playing a mix of fun cards games everyone will enjoy! Uno Flip, 5 Alive, Bird Call to name a few. Come on and have some fun! There may be a little something special for you! Provided by: Judi Schmitz, TJMS Guidance Secretary |
| Wednesdays & Thursdays, Beginning October 2 through December 19 (excluding November 13, non-school and conference days) DANCE! Join us for dance! Whether you have danced before or just enjoy doing it for the TikTok, join us learning different routines from a combination of jazz, hip hop, and pom. If you are interested in doing Dance after winter break, this is a great opportunity to see if you love it! All levels are welcome to join to have fun dancing! Provided by: Nicole Snitkey, TJMS Teacher |
| Wednesdays, beginning October 15 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Lego Club Imagine buckets of LEGOS waiting for YOU to build anything you can imagine. Bring your imagination and creativity as we build with LEGOS on Tuesdays at Jefferson. This is a club for all skill levels of LEGO builders. If you’re just beginning but have no LEGOs at home, we provide everything you need. Master builders, bring your creativity and get ready to challenge yourself! *This LEAP activity is open for all students, but IF you want to learn more about LEGO League you will need to come to LEGO Club. Provided by: Stacy Seyer, TJMS Teacher |
| Thursdays, beginning October 10 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Scratch Club Do you want to learn how to program and design your own games or make your name dance across the screen? This club will offer you the opportunity to begin coding and designing your own programs. *This LEAP activity is open for all students, but IF you want to learn more about LEGO League you will need to come to Scratch Club. Provided by: Stacy Seyer, TJMS Teacher |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, Sept 17 through Thursday, May 22 (excluding non-school and conference days) Art for Crazies Come dive into the crazy of art by doing a variety of projects you may not get to do during the school year like clay on the wheel, sewing, collage, T-shirt designing and photography! Provided by: Angel Flack, TJMS Teacher |
| Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Wednesday, November 13 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Dungeons & Dragons Club Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure? Join our D&D club and become a hero! Create your own character, explore fantastical realms, battle fearsome monsters, and solve ancient mysteries. No experience necessary – just bring your imagination! Provided by: Robert Daughters, TJMS Mentor |
| Monday, January, 13 Mini Dot Art Paint a simple yet lovely work of art on a small canvas. With the help of dotting tools, create a painting that is easy to achieve. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Wednesday, January 15 Costumes, Props, Games and More! Students will learn some fun facts about theatre costumes and props and try their hand at quick changes and shifting just like the pros! If you’re a backstage kid, this session is for you! Some fun theatre games will be added in the mix! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Wednesday, January 29 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, February 5 Magazine Strip Art Animals, letters, or weird and wacky shapes – the room for ideas is endless! Using easy and accessible materials, make this artwork full of individuality Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Monday, March 3 Vellum Luminaries Craft an elegant luminary to light up any space. They are great for decorating tables and make cute little personalized gifts. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Thursday, March 6 Calling all Engineers! Do you have what it takes to build the tallest structure or the strongest bridge? Work with a group or by yourself and put your skills to the test with some building challenges! National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Tuesday, March 11 Live Animals, Furs & Skulls Join us to learn all about our native animals in the area as we get up close to them! Be ready to see turtles, salamander, and other guest animals. We will also be looking at other furs from animals to learn about their adaptations and everything cool about them. Provided by: Dubuque County Conservation Naturalist |
| Wednesday, April 2 Duct Tape Stations Is there anything duct tape can’t do? Try your hand at making wallets, flowers, and other crafts completely out of duct tape. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Thursday, April 3 Drone Presentation See how the police department uses drones in police work. See the different cameras the drone has and how it Provided by: Dubuque Police Department |
| Wednesday, May 7 Pony Bead Keychains Love lizards, dragonflies, or other quirky things? Try your hand at beading one for a keychain or some adorable wall art. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
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 2024-2025.
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.