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NEWS & EVENTS - EARLY EDITION
Week of May 8,
2020
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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.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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 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.org. Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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Share your Home Instruction Stories
 We know our students, staff, and families are hard at work during their Flexible Instruction Days.
We'd love to see pictures and videos of your home instruction both from our students and educators and hear your stories!
Put in the Subject Line:
#RoxburyFID and you might just see them on our website, on our Social Media pages, or in the news!
Superintendent Communications on COVID-19 - May 7
 Dear Roxbury Community,
In our seventh week of Flexible Instruction Days (FID), Governor Murphy declared that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. This notification has allowed us to move forward with our planning which includes end-of-the-year celebrations, updates to our FID plan, building clean outs, and more.
It is important to remember that while we may not be physically close, we continue to be connected. The number of videos that have been created to celebrate our connection has been vast, wonderful, and inspiring.
Click here to see the video created by our RHS Interact Club as they share their message of hope. We may not feel completely comfortable with our current reality, but together, we have demonstrated resilience, compassion, and tenacity at a level that we might not have believed possible.
We are planning how students will be able to clean out their lockers, pick up medications, and empty desks in a safe, socially distanced way. Communication is forthcoming from your building principals with directions and details. We may not be able to practice our customary traditions, but we hold our students in our hearts and are planning celebrations. In the upcoming weeks, you will learn the exciting details about High School Graduation, Prom, 8th Grade Step Up, Clap Outs, and other end-of-year celebrations from your building principals. During this time, we are also beginning new traditions, such as lights shining on our football field on Friday evenings at 2020 military time (8:20pm) for 20 minutes and 20 seconds will recognize and celebrate our seniors. See the image
here.
Our summer plans for Extended School Year and Summer Learning are forthcoming. Your patience is appreciated as we await guidance from the Department of Education even as we begin plans for re-opening our schools when permitted. We recognize that in this unprecedented time there is concern that our current reality will impact all students' typical progress nationally. To mitigate that concern and continue to support our students' learning progress, we have begun to discuss, plan, and create opportunities for Roxbury students. While our summer learning program usually focuses on literacy and math, we are working to expand the program so that it is cross-curricular, thereby supporting growth and progress, forwarding the standards in multiple disciplines and minimizing the "summer slide." Fortunately, our summer learning program has been virtual over the past two years so we are well prepared to continue to enrich choice and opportunities for our students.
We have remained Roxbury Strong! Let's finish out the 2020 school year with spirit, pride, and a hopeful vision for the future. Together, we have continued to learn, continued to support, continued to care, and continued to problem-solve through our resolve, our creativity and innovation, and our dedication. It's taken all of us to make this experience successful, and I am truly grateful. One last link that I'd like to share, if you haven't seen this YouTube
video, it's worth watching. Stay strong. Stay well.
Sincerely,
Loretta L. Radulic Superintendent of Schools
Click here to stay up-to-date on the latest correspondence from Superintendent Radulic.
Mindfulness, Stress Relief, and Family Activities
 We know how stressful times are right now. The district has a compiled a website of videos and resources for you and your family. We've also teamed up with Roxbury's Mindfulness Instructor, Amy Rubin to provide some well needed mindfulness, stress relief, and family activities.
Click here
to check out Amy's new video's along with other helpful links and applications.
Flexible Instruction Days - Tech Help
 If you're having Internet Trouble or Technological difficulties during these Flexible Instruction Days, don't forget the Technology Department is here to help!
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Public Board of Education Meeting
 For the foreseeable future, the Roxbury Township Board of Education will be holding virtual board of education meetings to conduct Board business while schools are closed due to the health-related emergency COVID-19.
The virtual location of the Board of Education meetings will be published through the traditional means and outlets as well as being available on the district's website (
www.roxbury.org) and in the Board of Education Office no less than 48 hours in advance. The district will make every effort to post the agenda for the meeting no later than 24 hours in advance for review and reference by members of the public. Similar to the in-person format of Board Meetings, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to make comments on both agenda and non-agenda items. All comments will be read into the record by the Board of Education President or designee announcing both the member of the public and his/her address as is customary to provide with comments. These comments will be submitted through the WebEx Chat Feature. In the event that additional information can be provided by a member of the Board or the Superintendent, it will be provided.
A recording of these meetings with video will be posted in the same way that the audio is posted for traditional, in-person meetings of the Board. Roxbury's next Board of Education meeting will be Monday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Prior to the start time of a meeting, please revisit
www.roxbury.org for a link to join the meeting.
To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,
please
click here
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Teacher Appreciation Week - Parent Shout Out!
 As we wrap up our Teacher Appreciation Week, we have a special message for our parents and families!
THANK YOU! You have all been instrumental in keeping our school community together during this difficult time. We appreciate everything you are doing, and together we will persevere.
Click here to see the
videos created for the parents of each of the buildings in our district on our Flexible Instruction page.
Teacher Appreciation Week at Kennedy School
 Tanya Shoudy, Kennedy Elementary School PTA Teacher Appreciation Week chairperson did an
amazing job on making the week 'virtually' special for our awesome teachers and staff, kicking off the week with a message from our mayor, filling each day of morning announcements with students' videos to their teachers, and ending the week with an amazing slideshow of gratitude.
Click here to view their gratitude slideshow video that was shared during the Morning Message and the Kennedy Facebook page.
Nixon Early Act Holds Bountiful Food Drive
 Nixon Elementary School's Early Act Club held its rescheduled Food Drive this past Tuesday to help Roxbury Social Services during this health-related emergency COVID-19.
Nixon Early Act has been busy both in the regular school year and during these Flexible Instruction Days as they are coming off the heals of the Merry Heart drawings and card drive that they held a few weeks ago. This time they held a food drive. Nixon families and community members stopped by Nixon School to donate non-perishable food and other items to support Roxbury Social Services who are helping individuals and families in our community during these tough times.
Early Act Club advisor Kerry Hamberger who was present at the collection shared that there was just so much donated that she filled the back and front seats of her car. "Bags and boxes were packed. We had so much I had to call a friend with their vehicle so we could fill theirs as well. We had two carloads full of food!"
All of the collected non-perishable items were delivered to Roxbury Social Services on Wednesday. "They were overwhelmed with all of the donations we received," shared Hamberger.
Principal Lynch teased that Nixon Early Act has one more effort on the horizon. "We'll come back soon and release that and share with everyone what that last effort is before we put closure on this school year, you talk about Roxbury strong, Nixon strong in my opinion! Thank you for your leadership." Click here to read the full article on our website under "In the News".
Thank You to All Essential Workers
 Two Franklin students who are siblings made a video honoring all Essential Workers. Emma Jiron from Mr. Cook's first grade class and Jorge Jiron from Mrs. Gallagher's fourth grade class wanted to share what they created with the Roxbury community to honor all of the essential workers on the front-lines of this virus.
Click here to view their video creation. #EssentialWorkers #ThankThursday
#BeTheLight campaign aims to show support for graduating seniors
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#BeTheLight at RHS at last Friday
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Community is key -
Roxbury High School will participate every Friday until June 19. However, since the stadium is far from any main roads, the recreation department may also get involved.
Horseshoe Lake's fields will also be lit up on Friday nights. It will bring "a real community feel" to the celebration, according to high school principal Dominick Miller, while increasing the likelihood of proper social distancing.
"We're trying to find different ways to pay tribute and recognize our seniors," Miller said. "There's not much we can do besides posting things on our website and social media. This is something the community can see." Click here to read more from the NJ Herald.
Click here to check out RHS Principal Miller's announcements regarding prom and graduation from last Friday. Please stay tuned for updates as they come.
LRS 6th Graders Nominated for 2020 NJSMA Region I Elem Honors Band
 Congratulations to ten sixth-graders at Lincoln/Roosevelt School for being nominated to participate in the 2020 NJSMA Region I Elementary Honors Band.
Logan Batsch (trumpet), Rachel Bishop (clarinet), Brooke Franetovich (trumpet), Alex Fullam (trombone), Michael Gutierrez (saxophone), Theresa Rosas (French horn), Sophie Sanders (flute), Mia Scalamoni (clarinet), Caden Scire (trumpet), and Nina Watson (trombone) were nominated based on exemplary performance and efforts on their instruments both in and outside the classroom. Final selections to the ensemble were made from a total of 331 talented North Jersey students.
The Elementary Honors Band Festival was scheduled to take place on May 2nd at South Orange Middle School and conclude with an afternoon concert. Unfortunately, due to the stay-at-home orders, the festival could not take place this year.
LRS Band Teachers Kate Katz and Timothy Orton shared, "We would like to commend these students for the hard work that secured their nomination and look forward to seeing many musical accomplishments from them in the future!" Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".
LRS Choir Treated to Special Virtual Interview from Broadway Performer
 Fifth and sixth-grade chorus members at Lincoln/Roosevelt had virtual "front row seats" to an interview with a former Broadway performer last Thursday.
Allison Fischer, who appeared in such productions as "A Christmas Carol", "Grease", and "Lestat", spent time video chatting with LRS Music Teacher Kate Katz in a live stream for students. Driven by student questions, Ms. Fischer provided insight as to how she got her start, what it's like to audition for and perform on Broadway, how she dealt with stage fright and mistakes during a performance and gave a resounding message of perseverance as advice to our student performers. The interview concluded with Ms. Fischer performing a song.
Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".
Roxbury Video Fights Virus Sadness
 Hoping to "spread positivity" during a time of coronavirus-induced despair, the Roxbury High School Interact Club recently compiled video clips of uplifting messages submitted by students and some teachers.
Members of the club - Roxbury Rotary's arm in the high school - wanted to do something to make people feel better, said club president Camille Guglielmo. As have most organizations, the club has been meeting remotely.
The club put out a call for submissions, giving students and others a week to shoot videos of themselves offering positive messages. About 50 people responded, said Guglielmo.
Interact Club Member Ashley Miller compiled the clips into
a 3-minute-long video
, a job that took about a week, said Guglielmo, an 18-year-old senior.
Not The Senior Year They Anticipated -
"We were kind of tossing around ideas of something we could do," she said. "We went back and forth with a lot of different things. Someone suggested a video ... Our main goal was to spread positivity because, obviously, there's a lot of sadness right now."
The shut-down of Roxbury schools in mid-March, and the restrictions on getting together for extra-curricular activities, is taking its toll on many students, particularly her peers in the Class of 2020 Guglielmo said.
"I'm noticing a lot of sadness among the seniors," she said. "It's a really hard way to end senior year. You go to school with kids for 12 years ... I think the hardest thing is we won't get to have a proper goodbye." Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury and see this positivity video.
Eisenhower MS Announces Third Marking Period Honor Rolls
 Eisenhower Middle School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2019/2020 school year.
Students must have earned all A's on their third marking period report card to qualify for high honor roll. Students must have a combination of A's and B's on their third marking period report card to earn the status of honor roll.
Click here to view the student list on our website under "In the News".
Retirement Recognition Video for Russ Redmond
 Russ Redmond, the Physical Education teacher at Franklin Elementary School retired April 30th.
For close to three decades Mr. Redmond had been the face of physical Education for Franklin Elementary School. Known for his funny jokes and love of helping others (Mr. Redmond was one of the founders of the Early Act Club) he has made a tremendous impact on the Franklin School community. Mr. Redmond will be greatly missed.
High School Junior Melinda Maldonado from Roxbury High School's Gaelvision put together a video for him of current and former students and staff sharing congratulations, well wishes, and farewells for him.
Click here to view this touching retirement video. Best of luck Mr. Redmond!
 There is some excitement to share and we are thankful that our students created an Instagram page to highlight what our seniors will be up to next year. Here i
s a sneak peak! May 1st has traditionally been the day to announce plans for next year. We are so excited to see what the future holds for our students.
All of these announcements have been submitted to an Instagram page roxbury2020decisions run by the students themselves. Seniors, make sure you add plans!
Revised School Calendar for the Remainder of the School Year
Below is the revised school calendar for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year that was board approved on April 6th.
Graduation Signs for the Class of 2020 - Order now thru May 15
 High School seniors received an email from Mrs. McCracken on Thursday regarding graduation signs. "
We have secured a vendor to print your senior class graduation signs. All signs will be ordered directly through the company using their website and a credit card. All deliveries will come directly to your house."
You can still fill out your #NJCensusDay2020 online!
NJCensusDay2020 continues! #NewJersey is practicing social distancing, and we thank you for that! But now we need your help more than ever to get the word out about the importance of filling out the #2020Census.
Correct data can help in future situations like the one we are in!
This is our one chance until 2030 to ensure that every New Jersey child gets the resources they need for a quality education. Additional Information is available at
census.nj.gov
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Kindergarten Registration for Next Year - Franklin/Jefferson Postponed
 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. Kindergarten registration for Franklin and Jefferson Schools has been postponed due to the COVID-19 school closures.
Revised dates will be posted once determined. To access more details, visit www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration.
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Roxbury Student Commits to Play Softball In College
 Roxbury High School senior Camryn Lang has committed to play softball for Lock Haven University in the fall.
Lang will be studying in the Pre-Physician Assistant Program while playing for the Division II school in Lock Haven, PA.
She was the starting catcher for the Gaels, but she and her teammates were not able to play the spring softball season since the schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lang said she will most miss the time spent together with her Roxbury teammates. "There are a few girls on the team that I have played with since we were in recreation softball together in Kindergarten", Lang said.
Although her high school career did not end the way she envisioned, Lang said she is looking forward to starting her college softball career in the fall.
Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
Coronavirus: NJ high school sports spring season canceled as schools will stay closed
 Hope of a spring scholastic sports season ended Monday with the announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy that
New Jersey schools will remain closed for the rest of academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Murphy said the NJSIAA Medical Board advised the spring season should not be played due to the lack of testing, viable treatment and a vaccine.
"I know the NJSIAA took no pleasure in reaching that conclusion," Murphy said. "Frankly, neither do I in stating it."
Pandemic delivers final blow to high school season
 Whether you feared the worst or were holding out hope for a miracle, your dream for some semblance of a high school sports season was dashed when Gov. Phil Murphy dropped the inevitable hammer on Monday.
High school seniors throughout the Garden State learned about noon on Monday that their desire to build lasting memories, during their much-anticipated senior seasons, was relegated to a months-long nightmare.
Honestly, waxing poetic about a situation out of the control of 17 and 18 year olds - and the rest of us for that matter - doesn't do anyone any good, doesn't make anyone feel better and is simply a waste of time. Let's not call a spade a shovel. This stinks on an immeasurable scale.
Once in a lifetime moments have been replaced by a once in a century pandemic.
Talking to players and coaches around the state, realism shines through that is humbling. Our coaches, as always, provide great perspective and our seniors provide great leadership in their mature approach to the kind of adversity no one could plan for. Their words are soothing.
You can see the raw emotion still right at the surface as we shared some thoughts with coaches and players around the state and we pray for a quick return to the field in preparation for the summer season. Click here to read Coach Greg Trotter's take from Diamond Nation.
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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.
Roxbury Clean Communities Paper Shredding Day - Sept 26
 Roxbury's Community Shredding Event scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 health crisis.
The next paper shredding event it scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, 2020.
For more information, contact Kellie Ann Keyes at
kkeyes@roxburynj.us
or by calling 973-448-2053.
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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
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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.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
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!
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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
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
05/11/2020 - Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting @ 6 p.m.)
06/08/2020 - Workshop Meeting (RHS - Auditorium)
06/22/2020 - Regular Meeting (RHS - Auditorium)
07/20/2020 - Regular Meeting (RHS - Media Center)
07/22/2020 - (Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.) Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/31/2020 - Regular Meeting (RHS - 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!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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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!
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 Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School B.A.S.E.S. for the 2020/2021 school year!
The Roxbury Community School Before and After School Enrichment Services (RCS B.A.S.E.S.) is a tuition-based program of Roxbury Township Public Schools operated by the Roxbury Community School. RCS B.A.S.E.S. provides high-quality care for children in Grades Kindergarten through Sixth. All programs offer an enriching, nurturing care for children during out-of-school hours between 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Choose the program and schedule that is right for you. For more information and to register for RCS B.A.S.E.S., please visit
www.roxbury.org/BASES.
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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 Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep, Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep, and My 3 Sons Family Tutoring to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
Registrations are ongoing throughout the year!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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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:
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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! Click here to view the adult community school programs on our website.
Community School Programs through June 30th have been cancelled due to COVID-19 closures.
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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.
Click here
to view the adult community school programs on our website.
Community School Programs through June 30th have been cancelled due to COVID-19 closures.
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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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!
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'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!
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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.
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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.
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Township of Roxbury partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive - June 25
 Township of Roxbury will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Township of Roxbury Senior Center located at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ.
To Schedule an Appointment:
Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the American Red Cross by visiting
RedCrossBlood.org using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa.
Blood donation is essential: As the coronavirus pandemic has grown, the Red Cross has experienced an increase in blood drive cancellations across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools.
Blood donation is essential for hospitals to be able to take care of those who need it. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer. The demand for blood products (blood, platelets and plasma) is constant, even when the world isn't in the midst of a global pandemic.
"We are excited to be hosting a blood drive here in town. If anyone is wondering what they can do to help during this pandemic, donating blood is a great way to give back." said Kellie Ann Keyes, Blood Drive Coordinator.
Additional questions can be directed to Kellie Ann Keyes at 973-448-2053.
Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
 The Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce 14th annual Taste of Roxbury culinary event that was due to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Roxbury High School has been postponed.
Please check back here. They are hoping to reschedule this event in the fall of 2020.
Lake Hopatcong Veterans Cruise for 2020 - June 27
 The date has been set as Saturday, June 27th for the 5th Annual Veterans Cruise on Lake Hopatcong, and that means the scramble for seats has already started for this special tribute to our veterans - America's heroes.
Each year Lake Hopatcong Cruises honors our veterans from the lake's four border towns - Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mount Arlington, and Roxbury - with a two-hour complimentary cruise around the lake, and a special tribute is paid to the veterans throughout the cruise as residents line the bridges and docks with waving flags in honor of the service that they have provided to our country.
This event is extremely popular with the Veterans and will fill quickly, so please contact your appropriate town representative to have your name added to the list as soon as possible. Last year in Hopatcong the first-come-first-served list filled within days and overflowed into a long waiting list. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
Lake Hopatong Block Party will now be held on Oct. 10
 The annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 10.
"As was announced earlier, in following the CDC directive on public gatherings, we unfortunately cannot hold the Lake Hopatcong Block Party on May 9," a statement from Lee Moreau of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation states.
"We are now moving forward on rescheduling the Lake Hopatcong Block Party to Saturday, October 10, the day before the LHF Lake Loop, also at Hopatcong State Park," he said.
"For those who have already responded requesting a refund, those checks will be issued April 13 and put into the mail.
Thank you for being a part of the Lake Hopatcong Block Party, and please stay safe and healthy," he said. Click here to read this coverage from the Roxbury Register.
UPDATED: 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 Street in Succasunna. Remember a loved one or engrave your name in history! Engraved bricks cost $150 each. Group/bulk orders of ten (10) or more bricks submitted together can pay a discounted price of $125 per brick. Proceeds benefit the continued beautification of Main Street in Succasunna.
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
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Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Programs & Events
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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!
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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!
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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
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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 pm to 5 pm.
Knit One, Bead, Too!
Do you like to make your own original jewelry? Enjoy knitting or working with fabric? Join us on Mondays from 6:15 pm - 8 pm, and share your knowledge with others. Please bring your own supplies.
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
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SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
Give the district feedback and share your thoughts.
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Review Your School on GreatSchools.org!
Will you share your experience? Tell your Roxbury School story on GreatSchools.org, which many parents use to research school districts as they scout for houses.
As we continue to prepare the children of today for tomorrow, we need your help to tell future Roxbury parents about the great things happening in our district!
Please take a moment to find your school and your Roxbury story today
here!
Your feedback matters! Give us your thoughts on Roxbury.org.
Roxbury Public Schools is committed to listening to the views and experiences of parents on our website. We want to hear from you! Your feedback is important because it helps our web team understand where they need to make improvements and what you do like about our website.
Click here to complete the survey today!
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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