LEAP upcoming events

Leal's Dance Drill Team 25-26 (09/29/2025)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:45:00 GMT

Congratulations on being selected to be on Leal's Dance Drill Team!

Payment is required ONLY for students that have been accepted on the team - This is not a public Fall/Spring Course

Classes will be held Mondays after school from 1:45 to 3:30 pm in the theater room E-10. We do ask that you commit to the team for the year. This commitment will allow skills and technique to be developed before moving into a performance/competition routine.

Miss Montes was the director of the National Champion Dance/Drill and All Male Dance Team at Cerritos High School for eight years. She even took some team members to compete internationally in Japan where they won an international title. Miss Montes has taught an after school dance class with the support of LEAP for many years. In 2019 the Leal Dance/Drill Team attended their first competition at Six Flags and took home 1st place in their category, received the high point award for an elementary medium size routine, and were the overall high point elementary team winners.

This is a great opportunity for Leal students to be a part of a school team, learn how to work together, and develop confidence while performing in front of large audiences. Team members will have various performance and competition opportunities throughout the year at Leal and in Southern California.

2026 Spring- LEAP Writing with Mr. Johnston on Monday 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade (01/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Program: Grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd

This year, LEAP is excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for your child to develop strong writing skills with Mr. Johnston. This small class, limited to just ten students, is designed to help young writers either catch up or advance their abilities in writing fluently and effectively.

For many elementary students, one of the greatest academic needs is additional support in developing their writing skills. This course addresses that need through customized, one-on-one instruction—guiding students from the earliest stages of brainstorming to producing a polished final piece they can be proud of.

Throughout the course, students will explore The Writing Process and focus on:

Brainstorming and organizing ideas
Writing complete sentences packed with meaningful content
Varying sentence structure for interest and flow
Communicating ideas from broad concepts to specific details
Crafting strong introductions and conclusions
Using transitions to connect ideas smoothly
Expanding vocabulary for precision and clarity
Knowing what to focus on during revision and editing
Writing in different genres
Enhancing writing with literary devices
…and much more!

Important Notes:

Tuition Fee: $275.00
You must complete the Emergency Contract

Tickets - Festival of the World 2026 (04/24/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Festival of the World 2026

Join us for an exciting journey around the world no passport needed! Come celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and diversity of our school community.

Location: Leal Elementary School

Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

What to Expect:

Cultural tables from around the world
Live performances & music
Delicious international food for purchase
Games, crafts & family activities

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the diversity of our community!

Don’t forget to bring your tickets on the day of the event. Lost tickets can’t be replaced.

05/08/2026 Paint Party Afternoon 5pm to 7 pm (05/08/2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

LEAP Paint Party Afternoon

Join us for a fun Family Paint Party! We’ve partnered with Bloom Canvas (Instagram: @bloomcanvas_) to give our students the chance to explore the beautiful art of painting on canvas.

We are limited to the first 70 painters, and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Your tickets will be secured once payment is received.

What’s included:

2 hours of instruction
All painting materials provided
Take your canvas home after the event
Instructor on-site to answer questions
Snacks

Important:

A parent or guardian must be present at the party
Parent supervision is required

Cost:

$40 per student
$75 for a pair

Don’t miss this chance to create your own scenic masterpiece!

Choose your painting design at this link: Party

2026 LEAP Theater Summer Program: 101 Dalmations KIDS (Incoming 2nd-7th grade registration) (06/01/2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

**THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS FOR INCOMING 2ND-7TH GRADE ONLY. PLEASE SEE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM IF YOUR CHILD IS INCOMING K-1ST GRADE.**

Registration OPEN

LEAP Theater Summer Program: 101 Dalmations KIDS

Camp Dates: June 1-12, 2026 (weekdays only)

Performance Date: Saturday, June 13 (time: 10am and Noon)

Place: Artesia High School, 12108 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90715

Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Open to: Incoming 2nd grade to 7th grade.

Limited registration for: Incoming K-1st grade

Join us for an exciting 2-week theater experience directed by Mr. Patrick Sales.

Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.

Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

Important Notes:

Lunch will NOT be provided, please pack a lunch, snack and water every day!
A T-Shirt will be provided for each registration (subject to availability)
Students must enroll for the full 2-week program; the course is not prorated.
Tuition Fee (2-week program): $375.00

2026 LEAP Theater Summer Program: 101 Dalmations KIDS (Incoming K-1st grade registration) (06/01/2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

**THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS FOR INCOMING K-1ST GRADE ONLY. PLEASE SEE SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM IF YOUR CHILD IS INCOMING 2nd-7th GRADE**

REGISTRATION OPEN

LEAP Theater Summer Program: 101 Dalmations KIDS

Camp Dates: June 1-12, 2026 (weekdays only)

Performance Date: Saturday, June 13 (time: 10am and Noon)

Place: Artesia High School, 12108 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90715

Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Open to: Incoming 2nd grade to 7th grade.

Limited registration for: Incoming K-1st grade

Join us for an exciting 2-week theater experience directed by Mr. Patrick Sales.

Important Notes:

Lunch will NOT be provided, please pack a lunch, snack and water every day!
A T-Shirt will be provided for each registration (subject to availability)
Students must enroll for the full 2-week program; the course is not prorated.
Tuition Fee (2-week program): $375.00

LEAL STAFF: 2026 LEAP Theater Summer Program: 101 Dalmations KIDS (06/01/2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

**This Registration is for LEAL Teacher and Staff ONLY**

LEAP Theater Summer Program: 101 Dalmations KIDS

Camp Dates: June 1-12, 2026 (weekdays only)

Performance Date: Saturday, June 13 (time: 10am and Noon)

Place: Artesia High School, 12108 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90715

Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Open to: Incoming 2nd grade to 7th grade.

Limited registration for: Incoming K-1st grade

Join us for an exciting 2-week theater experience directed by Mr. Patrick Sales.

Important Notes:

Lunch will NOT be provided, please pack a lunch, snack and water every day!
A T-Shirt will be provided for each registration (subject to availability)
Students must enroll for the full 2-week program; the course is not prorated.