 Jan. 14, 2020 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), I am excited to share that we have been awarded the CCF Pawns to Queens grant for advanced lessons from International Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan. He will be providing lessons for intermediate and advanced players, but these lessons are also open to players who are motivated to improve their chess playing. Every Friday for the next 10 weeks of school-day Fridays, IM Arjun will be doing his special lessons from 3:35-4:35pm. Students will get a snack from the cafeteria after school. After the lessons, students will be dismissed from Door 1 at 4:40pm. Please fill out the form below to indicate whether your child can participate in this excellent opportunity. Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 Please indicate below whether your child can participate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: _______________________________________________________________ Parent signature:______________________________________________________ Transportation after Friday sessions:______________________________________ ______ We are planning to attend all of the special lessons. ______ We are planning to attend most special lessons, but may have to miss the following dates: List dates: ______ We would like to attend, but there is a schedule conflict on Friday afternoons. Explain conflict: If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at [email protected] or (773)534-5055. Sincerely, Mr. Geisler Member: United States Chess Federation, Illinois Chess Association, Chicago Chess Foundation
 Jan. 9, 2020 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! Let’s get ready for a successful 2020 for the Bateman Chess Team! Here are some updates as we look ahead:
Sincerely, Mr. Geisler [Member: U.S. Chess Federation, Illinois Chess Association (Youth Committee), Chicago Chess Foundation (Board member)] Here are the details about the upcoming CCF tournament: January 18th at Rickover Naval Academy* *New address: 5700 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 Schedule: Registration 8:30 - 9:15a.m. -All players must check-in at the tournament site by 9:15! Tournament 10:00a.m. - 3:15p.m. -Late arrivals will not be paired in the first round. Trophy Presentation 4:00p.m. (estimated) 5 Sections: Novice K-1 (Pawns), Novice 2-3 (Knights), Novice 4-5 (Bishops), Novice 6-8 (Rooks), Intermediate, Advanced Unrated, no entry fee; Swiss-style, 5 rounds (est.), USCF standard tie-breaks Awards: Individual trophies to the top 7 in all sections. Team trophies to the top two teams in all novice sections; top team in Intermediate and Advanced. Team score calculated by top four scores in novice sections, top three scores in advanced. Behavior: Remember that you are representing yourself and your school. You are expected to follow the Blaze Ways and our Core Values wherever you go.
 Jan. 9, 2020 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! Let’s get ready for a successful 2020 for the Bateman Chess Team! Here are some updates as we look ahead:
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at [email protected] or (773)534-5055. Sincerely, Mr. Geisler [Member: U.S. Chess Federation, Illinois Chess Association (Youth Committee), Chicago Chess Foundation (Board member)] Here are the details about the upcoming CCF tournament: January 18th at Rickover Naval Academy* *New address: 5700 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 Schedule: Registration 8:30 - 9:15a.m. -All players must check-in at the tournament site by 9:15! Tournament 10:00a.m. - 3:15p.m. -Late arrivals will not be paired in the first round. Trophy Presentation 4:00p.m. (estimated) 5 Sections: Novice K-1 (Pawns), Novice 2-3 (Knights), Novice 4-5 (Bishops), Novice 6-8 (Rooks), Intermediate, Advanced Unrated, no entry fee; Swiss-style, 5 rounds (est.), USCF standard tie-breaks Awards: Individual trophies to the top 7 in all sections. Team trophies to the top two teams in all novice sections; top team in Intermediate and Advanced. Team score calculated by top four scores in novice sections, top three scores in advanced. Behavior: Remember that you are representing yourself and your school. You are expected to follow the Blaze Ways and our Core Values wherever you go.
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Newton Bateman Elementary School
4220 N. Richmond, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 534-5055
4220 N. Richmond, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 534-5055