Bateman Chess Club Newsletter

 Sep. 28, 2018
 
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
 
    Welcome back!  It’s time to get back on the chess train and get our Bateman chess program rolling!  There are some changes to our practice structure this year, and we have some upcoming events to put on the calendar.

• Please note that our practice schedule will be changing this year.  We will still practice every Tuesday, but due to some other commitments, our second practice will only be every other Thursday until the end of December.  Whenever possible, I will try to have a make-up practice on Wednesdays, but I also have some other obligations.  I’m sorry for the inconvenience.  Please see the fall calendar on the back of this page.  I will be updating it whenever there are changes, so it will be very important to pay attention to both the printed version and the Google version on the Bateman website. 

 

• The practice times will be 3:15-5:00pm (For now, students will report directly to the classroom;  snacks will not be available until the other after-school programs begin the week of Oct. 22).  And I am pleased to continue offering Free Chess Friday mornings from 7:30-8:10am most Fridays.

 

• The most important event that is coming soon is the Bateman Invitational on Sat. Oct. 20, from 9am to 3pm.  I have been working with a few other coaches and the Chicago Chess Foundation to organize this competition.  It will be a 5-round tournament that will include trophies for the top players and teams in K-4, and 5-8 grades.  I will be sending home more details about that special event separately.

 

• You can find out more about other upcoming chess events at the Illinois Chess Association events webpage: www.il-chess.org/all-events.  If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, please let me know.

 

• The annual Illinois All-Grades State Championship is on Nov. 3 in Naperville.  A flyer will be sent home soon, including an opportunity for some free entries.

 

• Please remember that every member of the Bateman chess team has a Chesskid.com account.  They should use that website for additional practice and puzzle solving.  The only way to improve is through regular practice!  Please let me know if you have any questions about the website.

 

• To make sure that our chess team remains competitive, we will again have a commitment agreement for students to participate on the Bateman chess team this school year.  In order for a player to continue playing on the team, they must participate in at least one tournament by the end of December, and maintain responsible and respectful behavior during practices and competitions.

 

• I will continue to use emails as a means of communication with parents, along with the team organizing website, Teamsnap.  Please provide an updated email address on the accompanying permission slip so I can get the word out on upcoming chess events and opportunities.

 
    If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at acgeisler@cps.edu or (773)534-5055.
 
Sincerely, Mr. Geisler


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