Beyond the Bell

Join Ms. Arzt and Mr. Pina as they take a quick look back at the 2025–2026 school year and celebrate some of the memorable moments that marked the end of the year. From concerts and graduations to special events and student achievements, this episode highlights the many ways our students, staff, and community came together to close out another successful year. The conversation also looks ahead to...

Join both principals, Ms. Arzt and Mr. Pina, as they reflect on the month of March across TES and OMS and look ahead to what’s coming in April. In this episode, they highlight some of the exciting moments from March, including school plays, fundraising activities, parent-teacher conferences, and more. It’s a chance to celebrate the energy and involvement seen throughout the district. Looking ahead...

In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Ms. Arzt and Mr. Pina share a quick highlight of the past month and offer a brief look ahead into February. Together, they each share two fun moments and standout experiences from TES and OMS that brought energy, connection, and school spirit throughout the month of January. From school wide initiatives to student successes, this episode captures some of the joy...

In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Common Threads, Mr. Pina and Ms. Arzt are joined by Mr. Joseph Sprague, Principal of Bordentown Regional Middle School, for a reflective conversation on leadership, school culture, and student growth. The discussion begins with one of Mr. Sprague’s favorite educational quotes and explores how mindset shapes decision-making at both the adult and student level. To...

In this special episode of Beyond the Bell , Ms. Arzt and Mr. Pina provide a brief overview of what Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) looks like in schools and what the school community should understand about the process. The conversation focuses on how the State defines HIB, common characteristics of HIB situations, and a general outline of how schools respond when concerns are raised...

In this episode, we look ahead at upcoming November events. Our guest, Mr. Lutz, joins us to share the exciting growth of the music department and shines a light on the collaborative efforts with his colleague, Ms. Czekay. He also discusses how students can get involved in music at Tabernacle and what makes the program so special. We wrap up with a rapid-fire round of music-themed questions—coveri...

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Back to School Nights. The TES Back to School Night is this Wednesday beginning at 6:30 pm, and the OMS Back to School Night will be on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, beginning at 6:30pm.

In this episode, we kick things off with a conversation about Instagram algorithms before recapping district events from the summer. We also share dates for upcoming events as we prepare to launch the 2025–2026 school year. Our guest is Mr. Banin, who shares highlights from his professional educational journey and reflects on his proudest moment in Tabernacle. We wrap things up with a lighthearted...

This episode focuses on a recap of our second book club meeting on Thrivers by Michele Borba. The conversation centers around the power of intentional language and how identifying specific, achievable character traits both before and after student actions can help reinforce positive development. Whether you attended the meeting or not, this episode offers practical insights and takeaways for paren...

We open this episode with a light-hearted moment featuring Mr. Pina not dancing. The focus of this episode is a recap of our first book club meeting on Thrivers by Michele Borba. We discuss key themes such as the difference between striving and truly thriving, the core character traits that the book will explore, and the powerful role that intentional language plays in the development of children....

In this episode, we bring everyone up to speed on summer activities and highlight some of the important responsibilities of Ms. Regotts, TES’s Speech-Language Pathologist. We keep things fun by playing a few games with our guest and, of course, wrapping up with our favorite question in the Open Door segment: Where do you get the best French fry? Tune in as we celebrate the close of the school year...

In this episode, we share both upcoming and recent district events. We’re joined by Ms. Wisniewski, TES’s school nurse, who shares her professional journey—including her experience before coming to Tabernacle—and what it means to truly listen to the "patient." We also discuss the importance of student wellness and highlight Food Allergy Awareness Week, taking place from May 12 through June 16. Tun...

In this episode, we discuss upcoming events, including parent-teacher conferences. We’re also joined by Ms. Angiolino, who shares her professional education journey and her family's legacy in education. We dive into the NJSLA, discussing helpful tips and tricks for students and parents to prepare for the assessment. Of course, we wrap up with our Open Door segment: Where do you get the best French...

In this episode, we recap upcoming events and reflect on highlights since Episode One, including a quick conversation on the best-dressed staff during Underground Spirit Week. We’re also joined by Ms. Annicchiarico, who shares her professional journey to becoming a 6th-grade math teacher at OMS. Together, we discuss the importance of following directions and her pick for the Open Door segment: Whe...

Join us for Beyond the Bell, a podcast where the Tabernacle Principals go beyond the daily announcements to bring you closer to the heart of our schools. In this episode, we share important updates about upcoming events, providing everything you need to stay connected and informed. We also dive into the classrooms of Ms. Colella and Ms. Miller to hear their perspectives on education, the exciting...