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 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 and Thursdays, September 11 through October 11 Tennis (FIELD TRIP) Learn the basics of serving, improve your stroke, and have fun with your friends. On Tuesdays students will practice their tennis skills at school. Then travel to Dubuque Senior High School on Thursdays, to test what they’ve learned on the court. (limited to 16 students) Provided by: Ann Kashmar, GWMS Teacher |
| Tuesday, September 18 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, September 19 Paracord Bracelet Geronimo! Using parachute cord, you will learn how to make a cobra knot creating a unique bracelet with a side release buckle. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Tuesday, October 2 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 several climbs over the course of the trip. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Tuesday, October 9 Skull Diggery Look at skulls and artifacts to learn more about animals. Provided by: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Tuesday, October 16 Harry Potter The next Fantastic Beasts movie is coming soon! Brew magical concoctions and discover your own wizardly powers at the magical LEAP program. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Tuesday, October 30 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 |
| Mondays and Wednesdays, November 5 through December 19 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, November 6 On the Move Come and discover the locomotion (movement) of animals and/or invertebrates (bugs)! Provided by: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Wednesday, November 7 After-School Spa Winter break is right around the corner! Get ready for the festivities by polishing your fingernails and use the nail stamping kits. You will also be making bath bombs that you can save for yourself or give as a gift. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| Thursday, November 8 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, November 13 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 |
| Thursday, November 15 Archery Get your chance to shoot a bow and arrow! After learning basic archery skills and techniques, we’ll pull out the targets. Provided by: Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 27 through December 20 Robotics Challenge Using LEGO® Robotic kits, you will create advanced robots that use sensors to accomplish a variety of tasks. As a final challenge, you will design a “Mars Mission,” then successfully program your robot to complete the mission. Provided by: Creative Adventure Lab |
| Monday, December 3 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 |
| Tuesday, December 11 Behind the Scenes in Living Collections (FIELD TRIP) Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at an aquarium? Go behind the scenes and learn a little about how the team at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium cares for its animal ambassadors. Provided by: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Wednesday, December 12 Gingerbread House Using graham crackers you will construct, and decorate a very sweet house to take home and enjoy. Provided by: Carnegie-Stout Public Library |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.