Chess at ps174
Advocating for funding and continuity of the chess program at PS174
The program is offered for students K-5. Funded by private donations and operated by chessnyc with assistance of volunteers.
It is not funded by PS 174 or The PS174 PA.
Volunteers are needed to assist coaches, specially with the
Kindergarten and 1st Grade sessions. Link below:
https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=2521396760124#anonymous_invite_page
Read more about our work in this article:
Thank you for your support!
Motivation
My name is Diego Paixão, father of Wagner (Vah - gner ) Paixão a first grader at PS 174.
Last school-year, Wagner had a difficult time transitioning into kindergarten and was often removed from the classroom.
One Friday, he was sent to the library where Chess Club was taking place. There, he found something that he didn't know he was looking for: Wagner immediately took interest, and was instantly welcomed with warm hearts. He continued to play weekly until the end of the school year.
He looked forward to playing chess in school this year - but it just.. ended.
Unfortunately, the Chess Club is no longer offered at PS 174. This upsetting loss underscores the need to not only protect but expand our school enrichment programs.
If you agree, then let's make a move, and let's connect.
Get in touch to learn more about this promising project!
Contact
Make your move.
Contact Diego to get involved, donate to, or keep up-to-date with the Chess program at PS 174.