NEWS & EVENTS
Week of January 31 , 2020
In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted here or by emailing goodnews@roxbury.orgPlease remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!

2019/2020 District Goals  Update
Click here  to view updates offered at the Jan 27, 2020 Board of Education Meeting on our District Goals, presented by: Superintendent Mrs. Loretta Radulic; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Charles Seipp; Director of Innovative Instruction & Planning Mr. Christopher Zegar; and Director of Athletics & Student Activities Mr. Stuart Mason.  

What does "Career Ready" actually mean?
Click here to view a Career Pathways presentation offered by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Charles Seipp at the Jan 27, 2020 Board of Education meeting. Find out more about Roxbury's current and upcoming pathways for our students.


Morris County Prosecutors - Educate Roxbury Students on Bullying Issues
On January 24, 2020, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri and Detective Supervisor Patrick LaGuerre provided a presentation to the 7th and 8th grade students at Eisenhower Middle School in Roxbury.  Under the supervision of Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, the program came to fruition through the request of Eisenhower Middle School's principal, Paul Gallagher.

Supervising Assistant Prosecutor DeNegri and Detective Supervisor LaGuerre explained to the students what constitutes bullying and bias crimes, as well as the repercussions that may result from committing these acts, even later in life. Presenters stressed the importance of properly reporting instances of bullying, both in person and online, and exercising good judgement when it comes to what you post online or share with friends. Students from each grade participated throughout the program by asking questions and providing examples of the scenarios discussed by the presenters.

Prosecutor Knapp said "It is important to my office that the students of Morris County are properly educated on the dangers of bullying and bias crimes. We believe that all students have the right to attend school each and every day without fear". Click here to read this coverage from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

RHS Senior Abby Zaplishny Wins 2nd Place in the Morris County Manual Cover Contest
RHS Senior Abby Zaplishny won second place in the annual Morris County manual's cover art contest awarded by the Morris County Clerk's office.  Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi announced that Andrea Zeien of Hanover Park Regional High School, Abby Zaplishny of Roxbury High School, and Nathaniel Gallagher of Morris Hills High School were the top three prize winners in the County Clerk's art contest for the cover of the 2020 edition of the Morris County Manual. 

Abby was honored at a reception for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, their family and friends, and their art teachers. Winners were selected from 196 entries and awarded certificates and scholarship checks by Morris County Clerk, Ann F. Grossi.  1st place received $500, 2nd place received $200, and 3rd place received $100. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

RHS Senior raises $1700 for Children's Cancer Research Fund
Roxbury High School Senior William Fulton last October organized a Children's Cancer Research Charity Golf Day which was an all-inclusive fun day at Mt. Freedom Golf Center to raise funds for The Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Research Fund and the American Junior Golf Association's ACE Grant fund which provides assistance to aspiring young golfers. Thanks to his efforts he exceeded his initial goal and raised $700 more than expected, totaling $1,700 which was split evenly between the two organizations. 

"Fulton, a member of the high school golf team and class president has organized this great opportunity for families to get out and play some golf for a good cause," shared RHS Golf Coach Dave Monaco last fall. 

Be on the lookout for more upcoming events from Fulton so Roxbury residents can continue to help support the important research being conducted in an effort to treat and cure Osteosarcoma, one of the most common childhood cancers.  Funds raised not only supported the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Research Fund but impacted other junior golfers through the ACE Grant program. The donation to the ACE Grant program helps junior golfers with a desire to better their life through playing junior golf and earn a college scholarship. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

Help the Roxbury Band Make the March of a Lifetime
The Roxbury High School Band has been nominated by United States Congressman Tom Malinowski to be an official representative of the State of New Jersey in the 2020 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC on May 25, 2020! This event is the official Memorial Day parade of the United States and is nationally televised across the US and streamed to our Armed Forces worldwide. Congressman Malinowski recommended Roxbury ba sed on our long-standing tradition of musical excellence.

This is an amazing opportunity to showcase our students and our community at a national level!  This trip will commence on Sunday, May 24th and will include a two-day, one-night stay in our nation's capital, with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, an evening monument tour on the National Mall, a Smithsonian Museum visit and a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra on the US Capitol lawn. Then, on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, we will march in the National Memorial Day Parade down historic Constitution Avenue while representing our home community of Roxbury and New Jersey with the utmost of pride and dignity.  To make this trip affordable for all our students and families, we need to raise $10,000.  YOU can help the Roxbury Band Students make this March of a Lifetime! Click here to help support them!

Rox-THON gets their Flock on
Flocking is back at Roxbury! It will begin this fall and continue until the ground freezes, before resuming next spring; all weather dependent. While the fundraiser remains the same, the organization bears a new name. Putting more of an emphasis on our local community, Roxbury High School's mini-THON will now be known as Rox-THON. It is the same group of students working towards the same cause, however, a majority of our proceeds will now stay here in Morris County.

Starting this year, donations will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital (Morristown, NJ) and 30% of those proceeds will support pediatric cancer research and medical bills through Four Diamonds (Penn State Children's Hospital). Roxbury High School will also host its 7th Annual event to fight childhood cancer on Friday, March 13, 2020.
 
"Flocking is super simple! Flocking is when you harmlessly prank your friends by signing up for us to put a flock of plastic flamingo s on their lawn," explained Captain Holly Van Ness, a senior at the school.
 
If you would like to flock-a-friend, you can choose how many flamingos you want to migrate to your friend's yard for up to 48 hours. A small flock of only 10 flamingos is only $15, a medium flock of 30 for $25, or you can choose a large flock of 50 flamingos for $35. If you have a special occasion, you may also choose to request a specific date for an additional $15. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury High School's Structural Fabrication and Design Journey
Follow the new beginnings of the Structural Fabrication and Design program at Roxbury High School with weekly updates on the growth of the program and the work that the students are doing as they explore the human-designed world through the learning of SDF. 

Click here to find out more information about the program and to follow along on this year one journey.


RHS Robotics Clothing Drive Fundraiser - Feb 8
Start your spring cleaning early and help support the RHS Robotics program by donating your new or gently used men, women, and children's clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed, bath linens, and stuffed animals to the RHS Robotics Clothing Drive Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8th from 9 am to noon at Roxbury High School. Every piece helps! They'll also be accepting bicycles and baby strollers. Please no pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliance, or household items. Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

K-6 STEAM Expo: Seeds of Sustainability - Register extended thru Feb 7
Calling all Scientists, Engineers, and Earth Savers! Registration is now open for the  K-6 STEAM Expo and will remain open until February 7th. 

As of right now, Lincoln/Roosevelt leads the pack with the most participants signed up so far for this year's STEAM Expo with Franklin and Jefferson tied at second place not far behind!  Which school will have the most registrants? Find out on Saturday, March 7th!

This year's expo will be Saturday, March 7, 2020. This year's STEAM Expo theme is Sustainability: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies. We want to see projects that touch on sustainability like renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc.

The mission of the Roxbury STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) EXPO is to motivate and develop the passion of all learners. We support the achievements of our students as they prepare to become leaders and innovators in STEAM and 21st Century Careers.

We are also inviting local businesses and organizations to set up tables and promote their programs for students that support science, engineering, and sustainability practices with a focus this year on Sustainability. If this is something you may be interested in, please visit  www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpoVendor.

As mentioned, this year's STEAM Expo theme is "Sustainability: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies". If you choose to be a part of this event, we ask that you try and gear your information, projects, or takeaways with a sustainable topic like renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc.

For more information and to register online, please visit  www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo. Each registered student will receive a STEAM t-shirt!

As you know, in 2018 the Roxbury Schools earned Bronze certification in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification program and a big portion of this program is education, so let's all do our part to be informed! For more information to see what Roxbury is doing, please visit  www.roxbury.org/Sustainable. Here you'll find board approved policies, initiatives, and news!

Rox-THON Barn Night Fundraiser - Feb 13
Join Rox-THON on Thursday, February 13th at the Black River Barn on Route 10 in Randolph to help raise funds to fight pediatric cancer. Before you leave, leave your receipt at the door and proceeds will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital.

Roxbury High School's Rox-THON is a fundraiser for our fight against pediatric cancer. Starting this year, donations will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital (Morristown, NJ) and 30% of those proceeds will support pediatric cancer research and medical bills through Four Diamonds (Penn State Children's Hospital). 

Click here  to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Expo (Multi-Cultural Celebration) - Feb 20
Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 6-9 p.m. at Roxbury High School! Experience the gift of the one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY. 

Gather up your family, friends, clubs, and business to sponsor a booth to represent a country of your background or interest! Then, plaster the booth with all the information, color and creativity that you can with food, fun crafts, music/dance performances and prizes!   Now is the time to be proud! Raise multi-cultural awareness and let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world! Click here to sign up for a booth now! Click here for more information regarding this event from our website under "In the News".

RHS Spring Musical: Fiddler on the Roof at RHS - Feb 27-29  

EMS Spring Musical Frozen Jr. - Apr 2-4 / Princess Party - Mar 22
Ticket Reservation forms are now being accepted for Eisenhower Middle School's spring musical Frozen Jr. by Disney.  Frozen Jr. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.  With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor,  Frozen Jr.  is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
 
This Broadway Junior musical will run at EMS Thursday and Friday, April 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 4th at 2 p.m. at the middle school located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Tickets are $10 each and the ticket reservation form can be found online at www.roxbury.org . Tickets will also be sold at the door for any of the performances provided that they are not sold out.
 
As part of their program for this year's show, they'd like to invite you to advertise your business and/or send a personal message to the cast and crew by filling out the Program Advertisement form by February 21st also found online at www.roxbury.org .
 
Help support the EMS Drama Club with their upcoming Princess Party! This event will be held March 22nd from 2-3:30 p.m. at EMS. Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess! Join the cast and crew for some royal fun, crafts, snacks, music and more! To register, contact Donna Silfies at Princess2020@hotmail.com. Register early as seats are limited! Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows. 

Click here to read about this musical on our website under "In the News".

Dates Set for Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next Year
Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2020/2021 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2019 to participate.  Click here  for more information regarding Roxbury's Entrance Age Policy (P5112). If there are any questions regarding the policy or procedure, please reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chuck Seipp at  cseipp@roxbury.org  or by calling 973-584-6799.
 
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.
 
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child's original birth certificate, record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit   www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration.
 
Parents must make an appointment at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending.  Click here   to view the different school's registration schedules.

Scholarships are offered in Morris - Deadline Mar 31
The Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund, Inc. (MCREAP) is offering seven scholarships to Morris County residents who are attending and will be graduated from a public high school.  This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in education and who will be attending an approved four-year accredited college or university offering a bachelor's degree with an education major.  The scholarships are for $2,000. The recipients will be sent $2,000. after the chairperson receives a copy of the first semester transcript which indicates enrollment in the field of education and a successful academic record.  The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 31. Scholarship applications are available at your high school guidance office or at  https://www.morriscountyrea.org Click here to read about this scholarship from the Roxbury Register.

Scholarship Opportunity from The 200 Club of Morris Cty - Deadline May 11
The 200 Club of Morris County is offering scholarship opportunities for students that have a parent(s) in law enforcement/public safety. The scholarships are also offered to students that wish to pursue a career in public safety.  Click here to find out more about this opportunity. 
Roxbury Basketball Updates:
Roxbury over Pequannock - Boys basketball recap - Jan 28
Trevor Napoliello netted 18 points to help Roxbury edge out a 48-43 win over Pequannock, in Pequannock.  Roxbury (10-4) scored the last nine points of the game to clinch the win.  Kyle Haegele added on 16 points to the win.  Charlie Baldissard scored 12 points for Pequannock (4-9), while Luciano Lunetta recorded 11 points. David Rigoglioso added on 10 points. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Boys basketball: Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference rankings for Jan. 29
Click here to view the boys basketball Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference rankings from NJ.com.

High Fly'in Fun as 'Campers' Enjoy Annual MLK Day Basketball Clinic
Roxbury High School Basketball Coach Joe Ansaldi along with Coach Drury and the Roxbury High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team hosted 40 boys, from grades 4 through 8, for the team's MLK Day Basketball Clinic at Roxbury High School on January 20th.
 
This annual event didn't disappoint as the boys participated in skills development, fun activities and scrimmage play. Proceeds from the clinic help pay for team-related expenses, equipment and activities to support the development of the RHS Boys Basketball program.
 
The Roxbury High School Boys Basketball Parents Association thanks all the Roxbury community basketball advocates who helped promote the clinic. We couldn't have done it without your help!
 
And a special thanks to our friends at Jersey Mike's Subs (Succasunna) located in the Roxbury Mall for their gracious donation of delicious sandwiches for the Varsity team and the coaching staff. Click here to read about this event on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury Boys Basketball Triumphs Over Boonton - Jan 30
The Roxbury High School Boys Basketball team defeated the Boonton Bombers on Thursday with a comfortable result of 49-36.  Leading the scoring once again was Kyle Haegele who tallied 18 points. Adding significantly to the victory was Brian Nichols, with 11 of his own, and Trevor Napoliello with 10. Overall, it was a very well-worked win with impressive team passing and awareness across the court.

The defense kicked in at the start of the second quarter, as the Gaels were trailing 11-15, and allowed Boonton to score only four more points before the end of the half, resulting in a score of 22-19. Roxbury held the lead prominently until the final buzzer.  The Gaels' next game will take place on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. when they will host Morris Knolls and look to advance their record to 11-4. Click here to read this story from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates:
Roxbury over Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown - Boys ice hockey recap - Jan 26
Joe Carey found the back of the net three times to help lead the way for Roxbury in an 8-5 victory over Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown at Aspen Ice Arena in Randolph.  It's Carey's first hat trick of the season, which bumps his goal total to 10.

Nick Thomas and Kevin Keane recorded two goals and an assist each. Brian Westergaard also scored and Nick Hefferle, Ethan Barooah and Jake Kooyenga each collected two assists.  Thomas' two goals came 54 seconds apart with just under seven minutes left to give Roxbury () a 7-5 lead and then Keane buried an empty-netter to seal it.  The lead changed hands three times in the game.  Thomas Cioce had a hat trick and an assist of his own for Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown. His final two goals gave his team a 3-2 lead in the second period. Nicholas Cioce and Ryan Twist also scored and Evan Parr had three assists. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Hockey Readies for Randolph
The Roxbury High School ice hockey team takes on Randolph on Thursday, possibly supercharged by a win over Mount Olive in a dramatic game on Sunday.  Randolph has won four of the last five encounters between the two teams. The Gaels' last victory against the Rams came in January 2017.  Both teams are doing well this year; Roxbury is at 10-6-1 and Randolph is now 12-2-4.  The Gaels can hope for a night similar to Sunday, when they beat Mount Olive 8-5 in a back and forth battle on Senior Night for both teams. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

No. 10 Randolph over Roxbury - Boys ice hockey recap - Jan 29
JT Zangara scored four goals to lead Randolph, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, in a 7-2 win over Roxbury at Mennen Arena in Morristown.  Zach Gallo, Luke Spagnuolo, and Matt Rogers also scored in the win for Randolph (13-2-4). Ben Yurchuk (four), Gallo, Spagnuolo, Rogers, Zangara, Chris Civetta, Michael Sofia, and Justin Harper had assists.  Kevin Keane and Nick Hefferle scored for Roxbury (10-7-1). Keane, Jake Kooyenga, Kyle Jenkins, and Ethan Barooah had assists. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Wrestling Updates:
Wrestling: Hunterdon Central Beats Roxbury, Westwood on Saturday - Jan 25
The Hunterdon Central wrestling team defeated two of its three opponents on Saturday when it hosted a quad meet.  The Red Devils (8-5) beat Westwood, 30-21, and Roxbury, 52-27, and lost to Woodstown, 31-30. Click here to read this match results from TAPinto Flemington/Raritan.

Gaels Going Green - Did you know...
Since 2016, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has been striving to become more sustainable and green in its policies and practices. The Board of Education and administration made the decision to pursue district sustainability and green initiatives by creating and approving a half of dozen different policies outlining its position and efforts.  To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Silver certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018. In this section, you will find various green initiatives, events, and tips to live a healthier, greener life.

Click here for more information regarding our sustainability initiative.

PSA: Anti-Idling at District Schools Reminder
Winter is here...Just a quick PSA from your district green team. Last January, Roxbury Board of Education passed a resolution regarding the district's anti-idling initiative.  Part of the resolution included the following bullet points. All those in bold and in red are what our transportation department and district have already been doing. Not bad and we're on our way to better!
  • Turn off school bus engines while waiting to load and to unload students
  • Turn off vehicles when parents are parked and waiting to pick up and drop off children
  • Installing "idle-free zone" signs at school drop-off and pick-up locations
  • Use the newest buses for the longest routes and maintain buses properly to eliminate any visible exhaust
  • Complete school-bus driver training on eliminating idling
  • Encourage parent, student, faculty, and staff drivers to turn off their engines after 10 seconds if they plan to remain at a location for more than 30 seconds, particularly at school drop-off and pick-up times.
Let's all work together for a cleaner future! Follow our initiative online  here !

RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.

RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!  Specific school related events can be found on their respective website calendars by visiting www.roxbury.org  and selecting the school from the drop down at the top left of the screen.

RHS Project Graduation
Roxbury Project Graduation is NOT just for senior parents! We need all high school parents to get involved. This group and event benefit all Roxbury students. Don't wait, we need your help now.  Each year on the night of graduation, we host Project Graduation, an all-night, alcohol/drug free event for Roxbury's graduating High School Seniors.  To make this happen each year we need your HELP!
 
Our meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the RHS guidance conference room. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 8th. Check us out on our Facebook page, Roxbury Project Graduation or the link for our website on the RHS website.  If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering,  please contact  Alana Hayford or  Audra Sarafin. Click here to read more details about this year's Project Graduation from our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section.

Roxbury Collects 
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.  This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.  Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org .

Check out the Virtual Backpack!
Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.  Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)  This page is updated as flyers are received. Check the backpack!

Check Your Honeywell Settings!
Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account here. Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
Roxbury Alumni In the News

RHS Alumni Corsi Earns National Championship
Roxbury High School Alumni Lyndsey Corsi (class of 2018) earned a National Championship title last weekend with The College of New Jersey's cheerleading team at the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, Florida.  Congrats to Coach Nicol too!



Irwin named to NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Bryant University student-athletes enjoyed an exceptional Fall 2019 in the classroom as a record 122 were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll including 27 who were named to the NEC's Commissioner's Honor Roll.  The NEC Academic Honor Roll consists of student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or above, while the Commissioner's Honor Roll is an accolade that recognizes those who have maintained a GPA of 3.75 or above.  As a department, Bryant student-athletes combined to post a 3.23 GPA, it's highest at the Division I level. Click here to read more from the Bryant Bulldogs website.

Three From Roxbury Make Muhlenberg Dean's List
Three Roxbury residents were named to the Muhlenberg College Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester.  Earning a term GPA of at least 3.50 needed to make the list were Lauren Brinkman of Succasunna, Alyssa Rose of Succasunna and Jordan Segrave of Ledgewood. 

Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.



Roxbury's Kenna Johnson Makes Champlain Dean's List
Roxbury resident Kenna Johnson was named to the Champlain College Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester.  Johnson, of Ledgewood, achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. 

Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.


Three from Roxbury Area Make Hofstra Dean's List
Kolyn Ryan, Brianna Sparano and Julia Totaro, all from the Roxbury area, made the fall semester Dean's List at Hofstra University.  Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.  Ryan and Sparano are from Landing. Totaro is from Mount Arlington. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury's DeGloria Earns High Honors at University of New Hampshire
Veronica DeGloria, of Roxbury, made the Dean's List last semester - and earned high honors - at The University of New Hampshire.  DeGloria, of Landing, is majoring in Human Development & Family Studies.

Students named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Donations Sought for Roxbury Scholarship in Honor of Akira Kriscunas-Bradley
The Roxbury High School Interact Club, working with the Roxbury Rotary Club, is collecting money for a scholarship in honor of Akira Kriscunas-Bradley, a Roxbury graduate who died in November four months after being diagnosed with cancer.  The Akira Kriscunas-Bradley Scholarship will be presented to a Roxbury High School student "with similar qualities to Akira," according to the Interact Club.

"This scholarship will be awarding kindness, leadership, hope and resilience," said the club. "Please donate to this worthy scholarship fund to help a current Roxbury High School student and honor a past Roxbury High School student."

The recipient  will be chosen by Kriscunas-Bradley's family and the scholarship will be awarded at the Roxbury High School Senior Awards Night.  Those wishing to contribute can do so by sending a check - payable to the Roxbury Rotary Club and with "Akira" on the memo line - to Roxbury Rotary Club, P.O. Box 104 Succasunna NJ 07876. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.  Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.  Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.

RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!


Find Us on Facebook too at "Roxbury High School Alumni Association"

Roxbury Employment Opportunities

Roxbury Schools 
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,  visit www.roxbury.org/employment .

Roxbury Township
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township, visit  http://roxburynj.us/301/Township-Employment-Information.

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
02/10/2020 - Regular Meeting
03/02/2020 - Workshop Meeting
03/12/2020 - (Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.) Workshop/Training (RHS Guidance Conference Room) 
03/16/2020 - Regular Meeting
04/06/2020 - Workshop Meeting
04/27/2020 - Regular Meeting
05/18/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/08/2020 - Workshop Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/22/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
07/20/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Media Center)
07/22/2020 - (Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.) Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/31/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Media Center)
09/21/2020 - Regular Meeting
10/12/2020 - Regular Meeting
11/23/2020 - Regular Meeting
12/14/2020 - Regular Meeting
01/04/2021 - Reorganization Meeting

Location:  
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)

Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)

View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes here!

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!

Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2020/2021 school year!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit  www.roxbury.org/preschool

The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!

Want to check us out! Email  comschool@roxbury.org to set up a tour!
Roxbury Community School - College Prep
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.

The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Catalyst Prep, Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.

Continuing this year, the Community School has also teamed up with My 3 Sons Family Tutoring for ACT and SAT Preparation. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! 

Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!

Roxbury Community School - Summer Camps
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Our summer events and programs are open to non-Roxbury residents as well as those who are enrolled in our school district. There are lots of summer activities to choose from.

Here's what's scheduled so far:
Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
At the Roxbury Community School we understand adults of all ages are busy with kids, work, and life in general. Sometimes though you need to just do something for yourself.  That's where we come in! We offer evening and weekend programs and workshops geared towards adults that help to enrich your mind and body.  Join us for these fun-filled and informative programs! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents!

Here's what's coming up:
Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.

Here's what's coming up after-school:
AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township. Click here for township information.

Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!

'Adopt a Road' in Roxbury
Help Roxbury's Clean Communities keep Roxbury Township clean with it's comprehensive litter abatement program. 

Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep this township trash and litter free.

Click here for more information regarding Roxbury Clean Communities!
Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. You can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessible here and via the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
Roxbury Emergency Alert Program
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Roxbury's Emergency Alert Program. This system enables Roxbury to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. 

Click here to sign up now for these time-sensitive notifications.
Community Bulletin Board and News

LHF Block Party seeks vendors and sponsors
The seventh annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, N.J.  Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, the event gives businesses and organizations a chance to showcase their work for thousands of guests. The day also features entertainment, numerous food options, live demonstrations, boat and mini-train rides, and an activity area for children.

"There's nothing quite like it, said Lee Moreau, event co-planner. "The Block Party has become an annual must-attend event for everyone who wants to celebrate the Lake Hopatcong area and learn more about the people and places that make it so attractive."

Vendors will have ample space to display their goods or services and food trucks will be accommodated in a designated area. Spaces are limited and typically sell out by mid-March, according to Moreau, who recommends early registration.  Booth space is available for businesses, crafters, organizations and non-profits, with costs ranging from $25 to $350. Discounts are in place for entities based in Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mt. Arlington or Roxbury, as well as for those who register by February 29. Click here to read more from Lake Hopatcong News.

Plans in place for students, residents to study, tour Lake Hopatcong via boat again this summer
Although no one is quite sure yet whether or not the Harmful Algea Bloom (HAB) will again plague Lake Hopatcong this summer, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation is moving full steam ahead with its "Floating Classroom" project this year.  In addition, members of the public will again be invited to tour the scenic lake on board the 40 foot long pontoon boat the foundation was awarded several years ago.

"We are doing the cruises again this year, including our field trips for all four Roxbury fourth grade schools and St. Therese School," Foundation President Jessica Murphy said Tuesday.  "We had about 1,200 students last year and intend to run the trips for even more this year. It's been a great success and we have lots of positive feedback, including surveys from teachers that were overwhelmingly positive," Murphy said.

The forty-foot, covered catamaran pontoon boat, with seating for 40 passengers plus crew, was purchased with grants to "enhance the Foundation's environmental school field trip program as well as provide opportunities for hands-on learning to the general public, serving as an interactive learning center on Lake Hopatcong.

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom runs a series of public learning cruises in July and August. On board, guests enjoy a hands-on adventure, learning all about Lake Hopatcong, while taking part in experiments such as water clarity testing with secchi disks and collecting and studying phytoplankton from lake water samples.  2019 trip fees were $18 for adults, $12 for children up to 17 years old, and $16 for seniors ages 65 and up. Activities were geared toward guests who are at least 10 years old, but younger guests are welcome to come aboard and join the cruise as well.

The Floating Classroom serves as one component of the Foundation's Lake Hopatcong educational field trip program. In addition to a hands-on, educational experience on the floating classroom, students perform macroinvertebrate sampling in the Musconetcong River, take a discovery nature hike and participate in an interactive EnviroScape watershed model demonstration.

The purchase of the floating classroom was made possible thanks to support from USA Today's Network's "A Community Thrives" program, the James P. Verhalen Family Foundation and the Szigethy family. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.

Paving Plans Bouy Some Hope for West Dewey
One of the more bone-jarring, tooth-rattling and generally irritating sections of county-owned roadway in Roxbury - West Dewey Avenue - is finally getting fixed, according Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd.  Although a formal announcement has yet to be made, Morris County definitely plans to resurface the tattered pavement this year, Shepherd said Tuesday.  The section of West Dewey Avenue in Roxbury stretches about three quarters of a mile between Berkshire Valley Road and the Wharton border. Shepherd said the county is going to pave right on down Berkshire Valley Road all the way to Route 46 in Kenvil.  Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street
Roxbury Township's Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main St. in Succasunna. Memorial/honorary engraved bricks are still available for sale. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library.  Remember a loved one. Honor your family's name on historic Main Street. Salute your graduate!   Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall  973-448-2002  or  ohalloranm@roxburynj.us

Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.

Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!
Mount Arlington Recreation
Mt Arlington Rec is a group of volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the goal to coordinate and administer the recreation needs of the Borough. They work together with community volunteers to offer quality recreational programs for the entire family. 

Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
Mt Arlington Rec is now taking applications for the 2020 Girls Little League Softball Season. All girls ages 7-16, with residency or whom attend school within Mt Arlington and Roxbury are eligible to play both regular season, tournaments and All Stars. This year we have been invited to combine teams with our Wharton neighbors. Last year our combined Allstar team won a District and sectional championship and made it to the state tournament. Registration Closes February 28th. Registration fee: is $85.00 per child. 

Mount Arlington Recreation Spring 2020 Recreation Soccer Sign Ups now thru March 1st. 

Mt Arlington Rec presents 2020 Spring Tee Ball & Coach Pitch. Open to all Mount Arlington & surrounding area boys and girls ages 4-8. Registration will be open until March 1st. Registration Fee: $25 per child. Spring season runs for 6 sessions, Coach Pitch and Tee Ball will be held at MAPS School both on Saturdays at 9am. 

Online registration is available at 
https://register.communitypass.net/MtArlingtonBorough.  Click here to read more about these programs in our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section.  
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!

Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury's Library's upcoming Events Calendar for adults and children. Register online for programs or call the library at (973) 584-2400. For general information, contact comments@roxburylibrary.org.


Adult Services
Membership Drive and Fundraiser
The Friends of the Roxbury Township Public Library 2020 Membership Drive and Fundraiser kick-off has begun. Membership covers the period January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. In addition to knowing that you are supporting a vital part of our community, membership entitles you to attend the Friends-only preview night to our popular fundraiser book sale. Donations to the Friends are tax deductible. To all our Friends who supported the Library in 2019, and in previous years, we thank you for your continued support. Please look for your renewal notice in the mail. Applications for membership are available at the Library's circulation desk or by going on line at https://roxburylibrary.org/friends/.

S.H.I.P.
A State Health Insurance Assistance Program that offers counseling on Medicare for NJ residents. Tuesdays at 10:00 am.

Mah Jongg
All skill levels welcome. Games are every Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 5 pm.

Beading and Jewelry Making Club - Discover Your Own Creativity
Do you like to make your own original jewelry? Join us on Thursdays from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, and share your knowledge with others. Experience necessary. Please bring your own supplies. Click here for more information.

Book Groups
New members always welcome!
Monday Evening- 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Thursday Afternoon- 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am
Literary Horizons- 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. New members always welcome.
Walking Talking Book Group- Call the library for meeting dates and times.
 
Youth Services
Weekly Events
  • Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2 - Tuesdays @10:30 am
  • STEAM for Kids - Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm          
  • Toddler Story Time-35 months and younger - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
  • Preschool Story Time (3 years and older) - Wednesdays @ 11:30 am
  • Chess Club (K-6th graders) - Wednesdays 5:00 pm  
  • Story Time @ the Lake - Friday, December 13 @ 11:00 am
Check Facebook for relocation information in the event of bad weather.
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