LEAP Activities
LEAP programming at Washington 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
Washington LEAP activities are offered:
Monday through Friday afternoons
from 2:30-4 p.m.
Here are a few upcoming activities…
Mondays through Thursday, beginning October 25 through Thursday, March 29. Star Wars Club Ever wish it was a long time ago, and you were in a galaxy far far away? Then Star Wars club is for you. We plan on watching all movies and tv shows in order as canon. Provided by: Christopher Sindt, GWMS Teacher |
Monday and Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, Sept 13 through Wednesday, May 22 (excludes non-school and conference dates) Disney Club If you are a fan of anything and everything Disney, including Marvel and Star Wars, this is the LEAP for you! Join us in Quizzes, fan theories, music, movies, and more! Provided by: Annalise Hauk, GWMS Teacher |
Tuesdays, beginning September 12-May 22 (excludes non-school and conference dates) Cricut Club Are you creative? Do you love making personalized items? If so, join this club! Within this group, we will be able to create personalized items using a Cricut machine. Provided by: Amanda Johson, GWMS Teacher |
Every third Thursday of the month, beginning Thursday, Sept 21-May 16 (excludes non-school and conference dates) Student Ambassadors Student Ambassadors is a school activity for leaders who are willing to stand up and encourage others to do what’s right as well as model positive behaviors for their school community. You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, during the school day as well as through LEAP, that promote a positive school environment. Provided by: Sara Dowell, GWMS Counselor |
Mondays through Thursdays, beginning Thursday October 5-March 21 Coloring & Relaxation Want to unwind after a long day of school? Look no further by signing up for coloring and relaxation! Whether you like to sketch, free-hand, or use pre-made drawings, this class has a little something for everyone in a relaxing environment that will have you feeling stress-free when you leave! Provided by: Allyson Lukens, GWMS Teacher |
November 9, January 11, March 7, March 21 & May 9 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 at Empowermental |
Wednesday and Thursdays through May 23 (excludes non-school and conference dates) Film and Culture Club We will watch classic movies to discuss their literary merits. Topics could include the use to symbolism and metaphor, the hero’s journey and archetypes. We will discuss how the director chooses to use things such as camera angle, dialogue and event order to tell the story in an exciting way. Lastly, we will discuss how the film was influenced by the culture of the time such as references, product placement and costume choices. Activity Provided by: Sydney Kueter, GWMS Teacher |
January 31 & February 20 & March 26 Diamond Painting Diamond painting is a mix between cross stitch and paint by numbers. The tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a pre-printed canvas design to create sparkling, vibrant pieces of mosaic-style art. This creative activity is relaxing and can be extremely addictive! Provided by: Karla Digmann, GWMS Teacher |
Fridays on January 12, 19 & 26, February 9 & 16, March 1, April 12, 19 & 26 and May 3, 10, 17 and 24 Geo Bee Do you think you could become a geography genius? Join the Geo Bee team to strengthen your geography skills by playing games and competing against your friends! At the end, you can even take your knowledge to the test and see if you can qualify for a regional geography competition! Provided by: Maria Lobianco, GWMS Teacher |
Tuesdays and Thursday, Feb 8-April 11(excludes non-school and conference dates) Foods Club Do you like trying new foods? Want to learn how to make various snacks/foods? Sing-up for Foods Club to test your skill at cooking/baking! Provided by: Maria LoBianco, Bailey Theisen, and Kim Maro, GWMS Teachers |
February 26 & 27, March 5,6,18 & 21 MathCounts This session is designed to prepare students to compete in the local chapter of MathCounts. MathCounts is a national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of contests. Students will work on challenging problems of various levels, work on explaining their reasoning, and collaborate with peers to form our school MathCounts team. Provided by: Karla Digmann GWMS Teacher |
Thursday, February 29 Winter Snowy Landscape Guided Painting Unwind after school through the relaxing hobby of painting. Paint a simple and easy snow winter landscape scenery, using minimal colors and easy acrylic painting techniques. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Library |
Wednesday, March 6 Retro DIY Spirograph Turn cardboard boxes into a fun and eco-friendly toy! These retro DIY spirograph toys are easy to make and fun to use. Not only does this activity expend creativity muscles, but also a great way to reuse and recycle. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
March 5,6, 18, 20 Pickleball Club Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and a plastic ball. It is a fun game for all ages and skills levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for anyone to learn. One basic skills are mastered, it can be a fast-paced, competitive game. If you are interested in learning how to play pickleball, wanting to improve your skills, or already love the game, join the fun during Provided by: Amy Mozena, GWMS Teacher |
Wednesday, April 3 Embroidered Notebooks Get organized with a lovely notebook, designed with simple hand embroidery. Choose from a variety of different patterns to best describe you. These notebooks are perfect for keeping your lists in order and ideal for errands. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
Wednesdays – April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 22 Cubing and Stacking Club Develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills by manipulating objects with your hands. You will have the option to work on your cup stacking skills or solving various Rubik’s cubes. Once you hone your stacking and cubing skills, step up to the G5 Timer and put your speed to the test. Compete against your friends or go for a personal best. Provided by: Amy Mozena, GWMS Teacher |
Wednesday, May 8 Yarn Painting Making yarn art is a relaxing and creative activity that uses easy-to-find craft materials. The final results are masterpieces of art that stand out against any wall needing extra flare. 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.
Students will exit from the main entrance on Grandview Avenue when the program concludes at 4 p.m.
Complete the LEAP Parent Permission Form (PDF) and have your student return it to the attendance office. Students can’t participate without this form on file for 2023-2024.
Students will have the opportunity to sign-up for LEAP activities in their school’s attendance 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 attendance office or guidance counselor.