Chess Club at Teasley Elementary

Teasley Elementary ASP Programming Cornelia Washington –Codirector: [email protected] Judy Young- Codirector: [email protected] Wendie Henderson -PTA contact [email protected] Chess Club at Teasley Elementary

Championship Chess presents a systematic, fun way to build chess skills 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. Classes include instruction as well as chess play and guided analysis.

Coach Steve Schneider has been a teacher and chess coach for over 25 years. Championship Chess teams have won local, regional, state and national tournaments. Coaches utilize the Championship Chess curriculum introducing, reinforcing and improving chess skills and strategies in the opening, middle and end game.

 Day and Time: Tuesdays afterschool from 3:00 – 4:00pm.  Dates: Spring semester from January 26 to May 3. No chess: February 16, April 5.  Chess club will start as scheduled unless you are notified of any delays. Record dates in your calendar.

 Who can play: Chess is open to any student in 2nd grade and older. Younger children may join only if they know how the pieces move and capture. There must be at least 10 registered for the class to make.

 Cost: Spring semester includes online access to Family Connection Site for instructional materials: Early registration by January 21 is $160. Late registration from January 22 is $170. Sign up early.  All registered students will receive a chess T-Shirt. Enter child’s T-Shirt size in your registration.

 Registration/Payment: Online registration WITH debit/credit card payment at: www.championshipchess.net click “Register and Pay: School Chess Clubs”. When completing the online form, for “School Attending”, enter either: “Teasley/ASP” or “Teasley/Parent P/U” depending on your preferred dismissal instructions after chess.  For payments by check, first email [email protected] and provide your child’s name, grade, phone number and request check mailing instructions.

 Family Connection and Club Achievement Cards Every 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 from [email protected]

Suggested Activities: For upcoming chess events view calendar at www.championshipchess.net Announcements will be emailed from [email protected] check your “Junk” mail folder  Feb 6, Metro Atlanta K-8 Team State Qualifier  March 19 State Championship k-8 Teams  FREE Chess Club: Douglasville. Arbor Place Mall, Food Court. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm

Payment & Registration are made online with activity provider only. All students for enrichment programs must be registered with ASP to participate. Refund policy: After 2nd session of programming, there are no refunds- all refunds and questions after start of programming are directed to provider not ASP.