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 Fridays Homework Help Take advantage of the quiet space to complete homework, plus assistance is available for those challenging assignments. Provided by: Washington Middle School |
| Mondays through Thursdays, beginning Monday, Sept 12th through Thursday, May 25th Coloring and 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 as you leave! Provided by: Allyson Lukens, GWMS Teacher |
| Mondays, through May 25 (excludes non-school and conference dates) GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Washington’s Gay Straight Alliance group is a judgement free group for all students to feel comfortable being themselves. In this group we will have open discussions, participate in a variety of activities, and get involved in the school community. All are welcome! Provided by Danielle Daughetee, GWMS Counselor |
| Mondays, beginning September 12 through 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 Johnson, GWMS Teacher |
| Mondays, beginning September 19 through February 27. Added dates of January 4, 17, 24-26, 31 and February 1 (excludes non-school and conference dates) MATHCOUNTS MATHCOUNTS offers fun and engaging programs that get middle school students excited about math. These programs include the MATHCOUNTS Competition in February. Provided by: Karla Digmann, GWMS Teacher |
| Mondays through Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, May 25 (excludes non-school and conference dates) All Booked If you want the chance to read great books and have fun discussion about them, you should join “All Booked.” In this LEAP you will have time to read, relax and discuss important topics through books. This book club will meet Monday-Thursday each week. Monday- Wednesday will be DEAR (drop everything and read) and Thursday will be the days that we discuss what we have been reading. Provided by: Erin Schroeder, GWMS Teacher |
| First Wednesday of the Month, beginning October 5 through May 3 (excludes non-school and conference dates) Book Club In Book Club, we will have the opportunity to select a book to read each month. Following the completion of each book, we will have a discussion as well as engage in activities celebrating the themes in the month’s book. Interested students may email Ms. Kueter before the first meeting with book suggestions. Provided by: Sydney Kueter, GWMS Teacher |
| Mondays through Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, Nov 8th through Thursday, May 25th (excluding Monday, Nov 21st) (excludes non-school and conference dates) Brain Games Want a challenge? Come solve puzzles that will require you to think in unconventional ways. You will complete a variety of puzzles including hands-on puzzles, Sudokus, and much more. Provided by: Kelsie Zepeski, GWMS Teacher |
| Thursdays, beginning October 6 through May 25 (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. See Mrs. Dowell if you are interested. Provided by: Sara Dowell, GWMS Counselor |
| Mondays & Wednesdays, beginning Monday, Nov 28th through Wednesday, March 29th (excludes non-school and conference dates) Polar Bear Running Club Come run with fellow Wahawks this Spring before track starts. Any speed, distance, and experience level are welcome. Provided by: Chris Sindt, GWMS Teacher |
| Fridays, January 13-February 17 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 of the month, 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 |
| Thursday, January 19 Flying Fun Explore the evolution of flight from catapults to rockets. Learn about some awesome air vessels and create your own aircraft. Provided by: Megan Hahn, Outreach & Distance Learning Coordinator National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Tuesday, February 7 Wreck This Journal and Hot Cocoa Enjoy hot cocoa and let your imagination run free with this journal. There are no rules besides make the journal into what you want it to be. We will have art supplies available to achieve your artsy goals. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Wednesday, February 15 Stage Makeup Workshop! Would you like to look like Ariel’s sister or Tarzan’s best friend? Maybe a Zombie is more your style? This week we will experiment with makeup to create fantasy characters. Students may choose from a panda, gorilla, robot, mermaid or a Zombie. Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Thursday, February 16 Stage Makeup Workshop Take 2! Would you like to look like Ariel’s sister or Tarzan’s best friend? Maybe a Zombie is more your style? This week we will experiment with makeup to create fantasy characters. Students may choose from a panda, gorilla, robot, mermaid or a Zombie. Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Tuesday, March 7 Sushi Candles Enjoy candle making with a twist. Create the most adorable candles with the help of beeswax honeycomb sheets. Make favorites like the California Roll or make something completely unique. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Tuesday, April 11 Paper Roller Coasters What goes up, must come down in this thrill-seeking experiment! How much energy does a roller coaster car need to make it through a loop? We will learn about kinetic and potential energy as we build roller coasters from simple materials. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Thursday, May 4 Painted Tote Bags Avoid using plastic bags and instead use a personalized tote bag. Tote bag painting is perfect for all artistic levels. See how creative you can get with your tote bag designs and have fun. Provided by: 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 2022-2023.
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.