Chess Club

Chess club for beginner-experienced. Experienced players can play each other and those new to chess will learn from the ground up. Experienced players will still likely learn some new strategies! Ages 9 and up is simply a recommendation (my kids usually played at 7/8) you know your child and their interest.

This Semester we will have random drawings to win chess club merch! This raffle will include each present student’s name in the drawing. The number of opportunities your student has to win some fun chess club gear will be based on their attendance.

This semester we will make our own chess pieces to take home. These will be made creatively inspired by our visit to the World Chess Museum last semester. I can’t wait to see how their chess pieces turn out! We will do another field trip to the World Chess Museum in the fall.

Please note, that if your child does not sign up for chess club, they are not able to visit and play. Only registered students will be allowed in the classroom going forward, as it becomes too disruptive. Parents should also refrain from bringing younger siblings in to play if they are not registered. The classroom is very small once you line up students on both sides of the tables, and we usually have just enough room for the registered students, and usually that amount of chess boards. Also, students are expected to attend and remain in class for the entirety of the class just like any other class. If you need them to leave early, please come get them from class so we know they are accounted for. if your student slips out of class unannounced or says they will use the restroom and don’t return, etc. they will be dropped from class after two warnings to stay in class for the entire class.  Students should not bring snacks to class.

Parents please note The last 3 to 4 weeks of chess club will be matches for awards. It will be important for children to try their best to be there to be eligible for awards. How many weeks this lasts will be based on the number of participants. On the last day of chess club the Chess club King will be announced after the final match. This will take place during last day presentations/award ceremonies. There will be no class on week 12. Don’t miss the Royal moment!