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, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
from 2:30-4 p.m.
Here are a few upcoming activities…
| Mondays through Thursdays (7:10-7:40 a.m. and 2:30-5 p.m.) and Fridays (7:10-8:40 a.m.) Beginning September 4 Homework Help Take advantage of the quiet space to complete homework, plus assistance is available for those challenging assignments. Provided by: Washington Middle School |
| Tuesdays, January 8 through January 29 Line Dancing In this activity you’ll have the opportunity to learn the basic techniques and moves of line ballroom dancing. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Provided by: Adam Kieffer, Adam’s Dance Connection |
| Tuesday, January 15 Valentine Cards for Hospitalized Kids Cards for Hospitalized Kids is an internationally recognized charitable organization that spreads hope, joy and magic to hospitalized kids across America through uplifting handmade cards. Join us in creating Valentine’s Day cards that will be sent to children who are in the hospital. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Wednesday, January 16 Homemade Ice Cream Do you know what goes into making ice cream? Would you like to join your classmates in making and eating a batch? Do you have the strength to hand-crank an ice cream freezer? Results will be consumed on the spot. Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Thursday, January 17 Homemade Pretzels If you enjoy eating pretzels, you can learn how easy it is to make them. In this activity we will bake a couple different varieties of pretzels. There should be enough to sample and take home to enjoy later! Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Thursday, January 31 (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) SPECIAL EVENT: School Dance In this special event sponsored by LEAP, the entire Wahawk community is welcome to come and dance to the music! This is a perfect time to enjoy some fun with friends and your fellow classmates. This event does not follow the normal LEAP registration process. Contact the activities office for event details. |
| Tuesday, February 5 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: Dubuque Humane Society |
| Wednesday, February 6 Nutrition with Hy-Vee In this interactive class, you will learn about healthy foods and explore fun ways to eat them. Then we will put that knowledge to practice and make our own healthy snacks to enjoy! Provided by: Megan Horstman and Amy Cordingley, Hy-Vee Dietitians |
| Tuesday, February 12 Valentine Card Making Use a variety of stamps, colored pens, markers and materials to design Valentine cards that are perfect for the ones you love! Provided by: Beck Greene, GWMS Paraprofessional |
| Mondays and Wednesdays, February 18 through March 20 Chess In the LEAP Chess Club students will learn the basic moves, openings and tactics in becoming successful chess players. There will be a tournament at the end of the year with the winner getting a trophy to keep! Provided by: Christopher Bode, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Monday, February 18 Homemade Ice Cream Do you know what goes into making ice cream? Would you like to join your classmates in making and eating a batch? Do you have the strength to hand-crank an ice cream freezer? Results will be consumed on the spot. Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, March 6 Homemade Pretzels (BEGINNING) If you like to eat pretzels, you can learn how to use a bread-maker to make and enjoy them often. We will bake a couple different varieties, and you should have enough to sample and share with your family. Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Wednesday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 26 Homemade Pretzels (ADVANCED) If you like to eat pretzels, you can learn how to use a bread-maker to make and enjoy them often. We will bake a couple different varieties, and you should have enough to sample and share with your family. Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Thursday, February 21 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 and microwave-safe. Items will be delivered to schools a week after the trip. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Wednesday, February 27 Comic Book Frames Using comic books and Modge Podge, create a one-of-a-kind photo frame and fill it with your favorite picture! Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Friday, March 1 and Friday, March 15 Dodgeball Duck, throw and run! Through this activity students will participate in a classic friendly game of dodgeball. Provided by: Jay Kirman, GWMS Teacher |
| Tuesday, March 5 Nail Polishing Raise a hand if you like pretty nails! During this activity, we will be giving ourselves manicures and polishing our nails. As an added bonus, we will learn nail stamping! Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Tuesday, March 5 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: Dubuque Humane Society |
| Thursday, March 7 Rock Climbing (FIELD TRIP) Put on a climbing harness and attempt routes of varying difficulty on our two-story climbing wall. Whether you’re new to climbing or have some experience, you will be able to test your skills with 3-4 climbs over the course of the trip. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Friday, March 8 and Friday, March 22 Beanbags How are your beanbag tossing skills? Through this activity students will compete in a classic game of bags. Provided by: Jay Kirman, GWMS Teacher |
| Thursday, March 14 Homemade Ice Cream Do you know what goes into making ice cream? Would you like to join your classmates in making and eating a batch? Do you have the strength to hand-crank an ice cream freezer? Results will be consumed on the spot. Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Monday, March 18 K9 Unit and Squad Car K9 Officers will lead a live demonstration featuring how police dogs work. Then students will get the chance to tour a squad car and check out the equipment and tech within them. Questions about the work of police officers and their K9 partners are welcomed throughout the activity. Provided by: Dubuque Police Department |
| Mondays and Wednesdays, April 1 through April 29 Debate Debate is the correct form of arguing constructively. Students will learn about 2-on-2 policy debate and 1-on-1 Lincoln-Douglas style values debate. Students will get to debate against other members of the Debate team at GWMS. Provided by: Christopher Bode, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Tuesday, April 2 SNAKES! Respect is easier to give when you see things from others’ point of view. As a not-so-common companion joins 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: Dubuque Humane Society |
| Tuesday, April 16 Magic Workshop Magician Rick Eugene will teach you to master some magic tricks that will impress your friends and family! Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Tuesdays, April 23 through May 14 Virtual Reality Expedition – Group 1 Come on a virtual expedition around the world! With the use of virtual technology, students will scuba dive with sharks, explore ancient ruins and tour the International Space Station. This activity is limited to six students and those participating cannot participate in Virtual Reality Expedition – Group 2. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Wednesday, April 24 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 along. Provided by: Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center |
| Thursdays, April 25 through May 16 Virtual Reality Expedition – Group 2 Come on a virtual expedition around the world! With the use of virtual technology, students will scuba dive with sharks, explore ancient ruins and tour the International Space Station. This activity is limited to six students and those participating cannot have participated in Virtual Reality Expedition – Group 1. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1 through May 29 Chess In the LEAP Chess Club students will learn the basic moves, openings and tactics in becoming successful chess players. There will be a tournament at the end of the year with the winner getting a trophy to keep! Provided by: Christopher Bode, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Friday, May 3 (7pm-9pm) SPECIAL EVENT: School Dance In this special event sponsored by LEAP, the entire Wahawk community is welcome to come and dance to the music! This school dance is a perfect time to be with friends and your fellow classmates. This event does not follow the normal LEAP registration process. Contact the activities office for event details. |
| Monday, May 6 Dubuque Humane Society (FIELD TRIP) In this session, we will see the life of a shelter animal! Students will be touring the Dubuque Regional Humane Society for this session. Provided by: Dubuque Humane Society |
| Wednesday, May 8 Making a Healthy Snack Get cooking with this fun activity! Students will learn the many steps and techniques that go into preparing a healthy snack, then they’ll prepare their own healthy snack to enjoy. Provided by: Jackie Ament, DCSD Food and Nutrition Assistant Manager |
| Friday, May 31 (7pm-9pm) SPECIAL EVENT: School Dance In this special event sponsored by LEAP, the entire Wahawk community is welcome to come and dance to the music! This school dance is a perfect time to be with friends and your fellow classmates. This event does not follow the normal LEAP registration process. Contact the activities office for event details. |
Students will meet in the attendance office 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 exit from the main entrance on Grandview Avenue.
Complete the Parent Permission Form (PDF) and have your student return it to the attendance 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 attendance 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 attendance office or guidance counselor. Or, reach out to district LEAP facilitator Jackie Lambe at 563/552-3130 or jlambe@dbqschools.org.