Play Chess at Barnsley

Play Chess at The Barnsley Chess Club!
Fall 2009



The Barnsley PTA is pleased to sponsor chess lessons with Russian Chess Master Victor Sherman. Mr. Sherman was a coach for the city of Leningrad, Has a USCF rating of 2400, and has taught many well-known Grand Masters.

Students with or without chess experience** are welcome. Students will be grouped for lessons and games based on their ability. Chess teaches kids to think before they act. They learn strategy, sportsmanship and about the consequences of their decisions. It’s also a lot of fun! Trophies and awards are given at the end of each session!

Who: 3rd, 4th and 5th graders; **2nd graders with experience.

Date/Time: Thursday: 8 – 9am,

Media CenterCost: $110 per session or $300 for All Three Sessions when paid at the Fall Session Financial assistance is available through BEST Gifts

Materials: Chess sets and boards will be provided.

Fall Session: Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3 (11 classes).

Winter Session: Dec. 10, 17; Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, (11 classes).

Spring Session: Mar. 11, 18, 25; Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27 (11 classes).

Questions???? - Call Richard Saah – 301-871-1654

__________________________________________________________________
Barnsley Chess Club Registration Form
Please BRING THIS FORM with a check payable to Victor Sherman Chess for $300 for all three sessions
(a $30 savings!) or $110 to the first Session Thursday September 17th

Studen Name_____________________________ Phone________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Grade________________ Teacher________________________

email___________________

Previous Chess Experience:  None – I’m a “Rook”ie!  I play a bit, and I want to Learn more!
 I beat Everyone at my house and need a challenge!

Play Chess at Barnsley This Spring!

Play Chess at Barnsley!

Spring 2008/2009

The Barnsley PTA is pleased to sponsor chess lessons with Russian
Chess Master Victor Sherman. Mr. Sherman was a coach for the city of
Leningrad, has a USCF rating of 2400, and has taught many well-known
Grand Masters. Recently two of his students Brian Li (5th grade) and
Shinsaku Uezugi (10th grade) won US national championships.

Students with or without chess experience are welcome. Students will
be grouped for lessons and games based on their ability. Chess
teaches kids to think before they act. They learn strategy,
sportsmanship and about the consequences of their decisions. It's
also lots of fun!

Who: 3rd, 4th and 5th graders; 2nd graders with experience

Date/Time: Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m in the Media Center.

Meeting Dates: Mar. 26; Apr. 2, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4
(11 classes)

Place: Barnsley Media Center

Cost: $105.00 per student (BRING A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE Victor
Sherman Chess School TO FIRST SESSION, NO PRE-REGISTRATION)

Financial assistance is available through BEST Gifts.

Materials: Chess sets and boards will be provided.

Questions? Contact David Berrigan at 301-460-0689

______________________________________________________

Barnsley Chess Club Registration Form

Please bring this form, along with a check payable to the Victor
Sherman Chess School for $105.00 to the first session on March 26th,
2009.

Student Name _________________________________ Phone _______________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

Grade ___________ Teacher ______________________ email
_______________________

Previous Chess Experience: __ None – I'm a "rook"ie! __ I play a
bit, but want to learn more!

__ I beat everyone at my house and need a challenge!

FREE MOVIE NIGHT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14

The PTA is pleased to present "Robots" (rated PG) on Saturday, March
14th in the All Purpose Room. Doors open at 6:45. Each child will
receive popcorn and a bottle of water. Families can bring their own
snacks and drinks, but all drinks MUST have a cap or lid to avoid
spills on the floors and mats. Please bring cushions, blankets or
sleeping bags for the kids to sit on (there will be chairs set up in
the back of the room, too). Please plan to stay with your children as
this is NOT a drop-off event. We need volunteers to make sure
everything runs smoothly. If you can help, please contact Kim Difonzo
at kimdifonzo@gmail.com This is always a fun event for everyone! See
you then.

FABULOUS INTERNATIONAL NIGHT!

A very big thank you to Jenn Fields and all the volunteers who made
our Barnsley International Night such a huge success! It was
inspiring to see so many families come together to celebrate our
different cultures and traditions. The array of food offered
something tantalizing for every taste and the Fashion Show was a treat
for the eyes. The entertainment from our own 2nd and 3rd graders was
delightful and the demonstration of traditional middle-eastern dance
really wowed the audience! Congratulations to the raffle winners --
those baskets were chocked full of goodies. Everyone had a great time
and we're all looking forward to next year's event.

RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER

Tuesday, February 24 is the perfect night for dinner out! Go to Baja
Fresh and Baskin-Robbins in Congressional Plaza between 5 and 8 p.m.
for dinner and dessert. Be sure to tell them when you order that
you're from Barnsley Elementary and the school will receive a
percentage of the proceeds. Tell your friends and neighbors to come,
too. See you there!