TaborTalk Blog

For the past couple of weeks, some of my friends and I have started a new tradition of zooming during lunch.

It feels good to be back in school. Although it is true that we would all prefer to be together on our beautiful campus, I am increasingly grateful for the fact that our students are still connected and they are still learning.

When the first cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in Maryland back on March 5^th, I knew my life as a doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital was about to change. That feels like a lifetime ago now, and it has only been one month.

Hello from the Tabor Academy Counseling Service! It has been quite a stretch as we have all been adjusting to a very different way of life.

^{Excerpts of a Chapel Speech Delivered February 27, 2020}

On May 28th of last year, my mind was spinning: I was about to teach my last class ever at Tabor, coordinating a coast-to-coast move to San Diego for a new job in biotech, and attempting to put on a brave face as I edged closer to the date when I would leave the place I’d called home for the past 6 years.

Mid-year exams are just a few weeks away, and it’s important to have a good study plan so you can come into the experience feeling confident and prepared. Leaving your study to the last minute or going into it without an organized plan of attack can make you feel unnecessarily anxious and overwhelmed. We want our students to take charge of their exam experience. What follows are some simple tips to employ (and pitfalls to avoid!) in order to make sure your exam prep helps you do your best work on exam day.

Towards the end of the fall trimester came preparations for this year’s Winter Musical, Mamma Mia!

^{By Tessa Mock ’21, Log Staff Writer}

If you’ve ever been to an All School Meeting where Felix Cutler is playing one of his enchanting piano ballads of rap and pop songs, then I’m sure you understand why he is this month's featured musician in The Tabor Log.

Just over three years ago, Tabor committed to resourcing its faculty with access to Mind-Brain Education (MBE) research to further inform our curricular and pedagogical choices, across all areas of school life.

Wednesday the 13th, 2019 - Grace Mead

Tonight we arrived in Philly! We were met by the beautiful train station, then a blast of cold air.

In chapel, in celebration of Veterans Day this year, three faculty veterans shared their experiences in the military with our students in hopes of honoring those who have served and to raise awareness of the sacrifices they made to serve our country.

Mr. Nate Meleo ’95 opened with a brief history of Veterans Day and after welcomed the remarks of Mr. Paul Salit and Dr. Karl Kistler. Meleo later returned to the podium to share his own remarks and close out the service. 

Below are the remarks of Mr. Meleo and Dr. Kistler. Because Mr. Salit spoke from notes rather written remarks, we were unable to include his full remarks, though he echoed the themes of sacrifice and duty, respect and thanks for all our Veterans. Please enjoy the full remarks of Mr. Meleo and Dr. Kistler below.

On Wednesday, we enjoyed our annual service morning with Special Olympics MA. This was my 3rd such day at Tabor and I have come to really love them.