We're starting Burroughs Chess Club for the 2012-13 school year this Friday, November 15. Chess will start at 3:40 for the kids and finish at 4:45 (though they can go home sooner if they wish).
We're initially planning on informal practices, but we still need LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS (well, about 15 parents) to help with practices! I think you'll be amazed to see 75-100 kids, grades K thru 5, get excited about sitting down and playing chess against each other. You absolutely do NOT need to know how to play chess to help - just help them find someone else to play and be encouraging.
To sign up as a volunteer, we ask that you go to the MySignUp website for Burroughs 2012-2013. Click here http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-
So, please take a moment to go the signup page so we have a sense of the volunteers who can assist us. You will see the various roles we have for parents.
The PTA sponsored Burroughs Chess Club, which boasted over 100 kids last year, is looking to build on last year’s success. The goal is to get as many kids to try chess as possible and maybe even help them compete in city and state chess tournaments. Here are the details:
- Open to all Burroughs students and all skill levels.
- Practices are scheduled for Fridays after school.
- Mostly, the kids play a lot of chess with new friends.
- No cost again this year! THANKS PTA