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FALL 2016
Chess Club at Daves Creek ElementaryThe Championship Chess curriculum presents a systematic, fun way to introduce and improve chess skills and strategies at all levels, during chess instruction and while students play. Studies show that chess improves math, reading and problem-solving and our methods connect these academic benefits to our classes.
Join our clubs supervised by nationally ranked chess expert Chris Wiley and his team of coaches.Daves Creek was the 2015 and 2016 State K-5 Elementary Champions.
We hope many of you are planning to attend the National Championship next May in Nashville, TN+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++MONDAY Group: Mondays after school. Teacher sponsor: Eileen Barbieri [email protected]: Fall session Monday dates – August 22 to November 7 (no chess Sept. 5 Labor Day and Sept. 26 Fall Break)ORFRIDAY Group: Fridays after school. Teacher sponsor: Janet Keller [email protected]: Fall session Friday dates – August 26 to November 11 (no chess Sept. 30 Fall Break and Oct. 21 Prof. Dev.)+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Time: Chess starts after school dismissal and goes to 4:15pm. Chess ends promptly at 4:15pm. Parents need to record these dates. Chess club will start as scheduled unless you receive notification. There are 3 sessions per school year. Winter session starts the following week. Watch for new flyer in November.
Who can play: Any student in 1st through 5th grade. Younger students may join only if they know how the pieces move and capture. For questions about your child’s ability email [email protected]
Due to limited space, register early. The class may fill up before the deadline.
Cost: Fall Session Club Fee includes online access to Family Connection Site for instructional materials. EARLY registration by August 18: $165 per child for this session. A 15% discount for each additional sibling is
automatically deducted in your online registration before going to payment screen. LATE registration from August 19: A $15 late fee is automatically added in your online registration.
Registration and Payment using debit/credit card online: www.championshipchess.net click “Register and Pay: School Chess Clubs”. Select your school from the pull down, complete the registration, and submit for payment.
Registration and Payment by E-mail and Check: first email [email protected] and request instructions.
Family Connection and Club Achievement CardsEvery Championship Chess Club participant is a registered member of the Family Connection, our exclusive site filled with activities, videos and games that promote chess skills. Championship Chess Achievement Cards start with basic pre-chess games and progress through increasing skills. Players earn cards after completing each level. Your invite for access is sent once payment is received.
Suggested Activities: For upcoming chess events view calendar at www.championshipchess.net Announcements will be emailed from [email protected] check your “Junk” mail folder
September TBD Fall Kickoff Tournament www.championshipchess.net October TBD GCA Quickstart Tournament www.georgiachess.org November TBD, GA Grade Championship. Play your own grade www.georgiachess.org FREE Chess Club : Sharon Forks Library 6:30-7:30pm. Must Pre-Register 678-965-6318. DATES: TBA FREE Chess Club : Gwinnett Place Mall FRIDAYS 6:30-9:00pm. Food court Contact: Coach Parnell 770.605.7679
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY: Register by the deadline above: A child not registered on time, may not be on the roster sent to the school. Send a note to your teacher to dismiss your child to chess.
Carpool: Parents must be waiting in the carpool line at 4:15pm. Coaches will bring children to the carpool. Child Absences: Email Monday class [email protected]; Friday class [email protected]