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 3-4:30 p.m.
Here are a few upcoming activities…
| Mondays through Thursdays (7:10-7:40 a.m. and 3-5:30 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 |
| Mondays and Wednesdays, May 1 through May 29 Chess Club 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, May 21 Rethink Our Plastic Waste Plastic is everywhere and we all use it. But what happens when it’s time to throw it away or recycle it? While recycling is important, the continued use of plastic has a growing negative impact on the Earth and all the living creatures within it. Come and see how you can make a difference in our world and participate in activities that feature eco-friendly plastic alternatives! Provided by: Aaron Hyla, Green Iowa AmeriCorps |
| Thursday, May 23 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. This activity will be limited to 5 students. Provided by: Steve Lemon, DCSD Substitute Teacher |
| Wednesday, May 29 and Monday, June 3 Henna Ever heard of the tattoo art form of henna? Henna is a natural paste that can temporarily stain skin – so people use it to create tattoos! Participate in this LEAP activity to get a henna tattoo of your choice! Henna tattoos fade away in about 2 weeks. This activity will be limited to 15 students. Provided by: Rachel Harwood and Hanna Reese, Henna Artists |
| 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. |
| Wednesday, June 5 Soil Health and Seed Balls Come and see why the healthiest plants come from the healthiest soil! Together, we’ll use soil testing kits to determine and compare the nutrients within dirt samples. Then, we’ll put this knowledge in action by creating “seed balls” made from rich potting soil, prairie flower seeds, clay, and water. Plant these and watch how strong and healthy the flowers will grow. Provided by: Aaron Hyla, Green Iowa AmeriCorps |
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.