11/24/2008 Broad Acres Elementary School honored National Chess Day (Oct. 9) by conducting different chess activities throughout the school during the fourth week of October. Each teacher conducted chess warm-up lessons to reinforce academic and social skills. Activities included an art and poetry contest, an exhibition match against State Senator Jamie Raskin, and chess on the playground using a large outdoor chess set. Photo: Students ponder a move against Principal Michael Bayewitz (foreground) while counselor Fernando Moreno offers advice. Related Broad Acres Elementary School