Assumption Catholic School Chess Team
Assumption Catholic School, long standing in the comunity, nurtures a family oriented environment based on Catholic values. We emphasize a balance of spiritual, intellectual and physical growth from which socially and morally responsible leaders will emerge. The school community works together to meet the needs of all students to achieve academic excellence, while building a strong faith in God.
-Assumption Catholic School Mission Statement
Chess has long been considered a way for children to increase their mental prowess, concentration, memory, and analytical skills.
Improved memory is just the tip of the iceberg. Reports from students, teachers, and parents noticed the academic benefits of chess on math problem solving skills and reading comprehension, an increase in self-confidence, patience, logic, critical thinking, observation, pattern recognition, analysis, creativity, concentration, persistence, self-control, sportsmanship, responsibility, respect for others, self esteem, coping with frustration, and many other influences which are difficult to measure but can make a difference in student attitude, motivation, and achievement.
- Dean Ippolito
Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe.
- Indian proverb
Contact Information
Assumption Catholic School
2116 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-733-6133 (Voice)
360-647-4372 (Fax)
Faculty Advisor: Marc Costanza
Web Page designed and maintained by Matt Kurtis
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About the Team
The Assumption Catholic School Chess
Team meets every Friday after school in
the library. The chess team is in its sixth year, and is a huge hit at Assumption. The
chess team currently has more than 40
members in grades Kindergarten through
8th. The team members travel to
tournaments regularly and attends the
Washington State Elementary
Championships each year. The
Assumption Catholic School Chess Team
is the current Elementary School
Champions of Whatcom County. All
members of the chess team are expected
to do their homework and practice good
chess etiquette at every opportunity. The
chess team is coached by Peter Witecki and
Ryan King. Our club is chaired by Angie King and Kathy Goo.
The chess team enjoys continued support
from parents and the Assumption Staff.
Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 5th and 7th:
First Chess Club Meetings.
- Saturday, December 17th:
Skagit Chess Fest
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