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 and Thursdays on October 3,10,14,17,21,28 November 4,7,11,14,18,25 December 2,9,16 & 19 Line Dancing Come learn some of the most popular line dances from the past and present. Line dancing will build your confidence on the dance floor by teaching you foundation movements in a fun and easy way! Normal attire is fine for this class. Provided by: Adam Kieffer, Adam’s Dance Connection |
| Tuesdays October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11 and March 11 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, Empowermental |
| Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday, Oct 15 through Tuesday, May 20 (excluding non-school and conference dates) Cooking 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: Kim Maro & Paige Hanson, GWMS Teachers |
| December 4,11,19, January 8,13,15,21,22,27 & 28 MathCounts MathCounts is a middle school math competition. During LEAP MathCounts sessions, students will prepare for the competition by working individually and collaboratively to solve a variety of mathematical problems. They will be able use a variety of problem-solving strategies that they already know and will learn more efficient ways to solve problems. Students who enjoy solving challenging math problems and explaining their strategies are encouraged to participate. Provided by: Karla Digmann, GWMS Teacher |
| December 5,12,18 January 8,16,23,27 February 5,12,17,25 March 3,20,26 and April 2,10 & 16 Battle of the Books Battle of the Books is an opportunity to read award-winning books and discuss those books with others. If you have joined a Battle of the Books team, you can attend yourself or with your teammates to have access to the books on the battle lists. Use this time to read or listen to books, discuss the book you are currently reading with others, complete note-catchers to ensure you remember the books you’ve read, and even access practice questions. This LEAP is a great way to make sure you are well-prepared for the Battle of Books competition in April. Provided by: Kimberly Maro, Laura Lenz, Sydney Kueter and Amy Mozena, GWMS Teachers |
| December 19 Discovery Drones Come explore flying our indoor drones through an ariel obstacle course that includes arches, keyhole gates, landing pads, and cubes. Once familiar with flying the drones with the smart controllers, students can test their coding skills to program them to fly through the obstacle course. Provided by: Amy Mozena, GWMS Teacher |
| December 20 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 |
| Wednesday, January 8 Costumes, Props, Games and More! Students will learn some fun facts about theatre costumes and props and try their hand at quick changes and shifting just like the pros! If you’re a backstage kid, this session is for you! Some fun theatre games will be added in the mix! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Monday, January 13 Theatre Fun and Games! Students will show off their vocal and movement skills in a series of fun theatre related games! Be ready to move and participate in this fast-paced session guaranteed to sharpen your acting skills and keep you smiling! Provided by: Rising Star Theatre Company |
| Wednesday, January 15 Mini Dot Art Paint a simple yet lovely work of art on a small canvas. With the help of dotting tools, create a painting that is easy to achieve. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Tuesday, February 4 Magazine Strip Art Animals, letters, or weird and wacky shapes – the room for ideas is endless! Using easy and accessible materials, make this artwork full of individuality Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Thursday, March 4 Calling all Engineers! Do you have what it takes to build the tallest structure or the strongest bridge? Work with a group or by yourself and put your skills to the test with some building challenges! Provided by: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium |
| Thursday, March 6 Vellum Luminaries Craft an elegant luminary to light up any space. They are great for decorating tables and make cute little personalized gifts. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Tuesday, March 18 Live Animals, Furs & Skulls Join us to learn all about our native animals in the area as we get up close to them! Be ready to see turtles, salamander, and other guest animals. We will also be looking at other furs from animals to learn about their adaptations and everything cool about them. Provided by: Dubuque County Conservation Naturalist |
| Thursday, April 3 Duct Tape Stations Is there anything duct tape can’t do? Try your hand at making wallets, flowers, and other crafts completely out of duct tape. Provided by: Haidee Cordoso, Carnegie-Stout Library |
| Wednesday, April 9 Drone Presentation See how the police department uses drones in police work. See the different cameras the drone has and how it Provided by: Dubuque Police Department |
| Tuesday, May 6 Pony Bead Keychains Love lizards, dragonflies, or other quirky things? Try your hand at beading one for a keychain or some adorable wall art. 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 2024-2025.
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.