18th Annual Chapin Film Festival
	Images courtesy of Mr. Traegler

	Salute to Mrs. Pasteris!
	For the past several years, the parents of graduating classes and their children have earmarked funds to honor a particular individual.  This year, parents and students of the Class of 2013 set up a scholarship fund in honor of Mrs. Barbara Pasteris.

	Class of 2013 Roast & Toast
	Photos by Joshua R. & Mr. G
	It has been a tradition that is over 20 years old.  The Upper School Faculty gets one last teasing gift for each of the graduating 8th Grade students.  And for the last ten or so years, the students get gag gifts for the faculty.  Some of these gifts are extremely thoughtful and others are hilarious. --Check on SmugMug for the complete set!

	TOP SCHOLARS IN THE NATION
	TOP STUDENTS FROM NEW JERSEY ARE RECOGNIZED BY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE   Baltimore- Priya, Trevor, and Jonathan, students from Chapin School, NJ were recently honored as some of the brightest young students in the nation at a statewide awards ceremony for academically advanced children sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University for Talented Youth (CTY).    The Center honored Priya, Trevor and Jonathan, participants in the CTY Talent Search, for their exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to academically talented second-through-eighth-grade students. There were more than 40,000 students from over 120 countries who participated in this search.  Chapin is honored to have some of the best students in the world in our school.

	Nyjah Rose Runs in Junior Olympics
	Photo by Mrs. Smarr
	Nyjah will again be competing in the Junior Olympics.  Ny went to the Nationals last year and is once again looking to eclipse her own marks.  The Chapin community is proud that Nyjah is always looking to improve in her athletics and academics!  Keep it up!

	Dr. Jacques Lipetz Visits Fifth Grade
	Photograph by Mrs. Brennan
	I returned to school in midlife, earned a degree  at Uof Penna. and became a licensed Psychologist who is still in practice.   Dr. Lipetz  received his undergraduate degree and a Master’s at Brown University. He continued his education at Yale University earning a doctorate in Biology, which was followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at the Rockefeller University. For several years He taught, researched, published and presented public lectures. He taught at Drexel University, Neuman College, Manhattan College, The New School and Columbia. He returned to school in midlife, earned a degree  at Uof Penna. and became a licensed Psychologist who is still in practice.   Dr. Liptez came to talk to the students about growing up in World War II Antwerp, Belgium and recounted his experiences there.  Dr. Lipetz is the grandfather of Sofia W. of Grade Five.

	Mrs. Kinney's Surprise!

	White Water Rafting-Grade Seven
	Photos courtesy of Mr. Wo.
	White water rafting is a favorite of all classes.  Despite the heat, getting wet was a big deal with this group and they stopped four times to swim.  Though it was a long day, it was a very good one.   Be sure to check out more images on SMUG MUG!

	The Olympics Comes to Chapin!
	Photos courtesy of Mrs. Brennan

	Rube Goldberg
	Photo courtesy of Mrs. McQuarrie and video link courtesy of Mrs. Pope
	The Rube Goldberg projects have been a part of 8th Grade Science at Chapin for over 20 years.  The joy and exasperation that students feel while building and testing these projects is almost palpable.  Using all the physics that they can muster, students try to create an elaborate way to deliver a simple idea.  The projects this year were amazing, interesting, and humorous. It is a pity that they cannot be displayed more than a few hours, they were that good! Chapin Rube Goldberg Videos 2013

	SPORTS DAY 2013
	Photos courtesy of Mr. Gingo

	Quick Refresher on New Recycling
	In case you need a quick reminder on our new recycling procedures, here's Mr. Traegler's awesome video to give you some tips:

	Earth Day Assembly
	Spencer B., Grade 7, received a t-shirt emblazoned with the logo that he created for the Earth Day at Chapin this year.  Make every day Earth Day by conserving supplies, minimizing energy use, and being thoughtful shepherds of the earth's limited resources!