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Dr Dear Parents and Students,

This year the Chess Club will begin with two beginners only sessions. These first two sessions are for students who have not learned how the pieces move or are still very new to the game. (Those who played in our club last year should wait until October 6 for our first regular club meeting.)
Monday September 22 – Beginners Only
Monday September 29 – Beginners Only
Monday October 6 – First Regular Club meeting
The club is open to any student in Grades 2 through 8 who would like to learn to play chess or improve his or her game. Parents are always welcome to attend since it is my hope that chess can be something that parents and children can enjoy together.
The Chess Club meets in the school cafeteria from 3:15 PM until 4:30 PM. Parents need to pick up their children at the school office doors.
The regular club meetings will begin with about 20 minutes of instructional time followed by the students playing chess. Students are encouraged to bring a snack to eat during the instructional period. I ask that no one eat or drink while playing a game or using the chess equipment.
Please remind your children that all school rules apply even during Chess Club.
When your child attends his or=2 0her first club meeting, I will send home a sign up sheet with additional club information.
If you have any questions please send an e-mail to:   sjvchess@aol.com

Web Sites 

Please visit the SJV Chess Section of the school web site:   http://www.sjvkids.com/ChessClub.htm.  We have several handouts on the site as well as links to instructional web sites to help your children improve their chess skills.  I will also try to have the schedule above posted on the school web site.   For anyone who is interested, you can also visit another chess web site that I recently created for my own high school: http://kearsley.chess.angelfire.com/alumni.htm.  On this site you can even play back a few of my own games. 

E-Mail Addresses 

If you did not receive this newsletter via e-mail also then please make sure you send me your e-mail address to add to my list. 

If you have any questions please contact me at: sjvchess@aol.com 

David McAuliffe