METCALF CHESS – CHESSCATS

We are very excited to begin another great season of chess.

Our goal is to provide a fun and positive educational experience for our students. In addition, we participate in local, state and national chess tournaments. Chess is a parent organized activity that relies on volunteer help to operate.

Who can join Metcalf Chesscats?

Any Metcalf Student K-8th grade

(ALL levels welcome, including those with no prior chess experience)

When do we meet?

Every Thursday (Oct 11- March 7) in the CAFETERIA & ROOM 118 in Fairchild.

BEGINNERS: 3:00- 4:00 pm

ADVANCED: 4:00-5:15 pm

FIRST MEETING: October 11th

Intermediate/Advanced Players – What to do before practice?

1) Sit in room and do homework or read until their practice starts

2) Go home until their practice starts

3) Go to the After-School program until their practice starts.

4) Help to coach new players (talk with Wendy/Melissa beforehand).

They will not be allowed to go outside or be in the hallways unsupervised.

This fee needs to be paid BEFORE the first meeting on October 11th and the kids will need a paw pass from the office, showing us the fee has been paid.

How do I sign my child up?

Through the Metcalf Website, there is a link to activities.

Please make sure you “Register” AND pay the activity fee online.

Tournaments Scheduled (more to come):

November 3rd – Illinois All-Grade – Naperville

December 8th – Grove Elementary Tournament

January 12th – Epiphany School Tournament

January 21st – MLK Tournament – Normal West Tournament

February 16th – Benjamin Elementary Tournament

February 23rd – IESA Tournament – Peoria (5th – 8th)

March 9th -10th – State Tournament - ISU

Thank you to Melissa McClelland for being our sponsor

Parent Volunteers are needed