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NEWS & EVENTS
Week of September 4, 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 news and events throughout Roxbury.
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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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Superintendent Communications on Opening Day & the rSchoolToday App
Dear Roxbury Families:
We've had an exciting few days! Thank you to all of the parents who joined our teachers in learning over the past couple of days. These events mark a first in the history of education and certainly reiterate that we are all in this together - whatever it takes. It's been wonderful to walk down the halls and into classrooms to see the smiling eyes of our teachers. One teacher equated this year's opening to the Grinch's discovery in the popular children's book. We have fewer desks in the room and far less decoration in our hallways and on the walls of our classrooms. We haven't been able to gather for our traditional opening day breakfast or enjoy presentations and share summer stories. But Opening Day is coming anyway! It will be joyous even without all of the usual trimmings because our students will be with us! On behalf of the Board of Education and the Administration, we are so proud of our staff and their "WE CAN DO THIS" attitude. We want this school year to continue in good health and safety and now we need YOU, the parents, to HELP US by completing a daily screening every day. Student screening should be completed at least 20 minutes prior to the start of school and ONLY FOR THOSE ATTENDING IN PERSON THAT DAY. If a student's screening is not complete, parents will be contacted, and there is the potential that parents may need to pick up their child(ren) from school. Of course, we want our students to be here with us. Therefore, again, we need you to be responsible partners in protecting the health of our students and staff.  Recognizing the busy lives that we all lead, the district has purchased the rSchoolToday app. Please download it and review the directions here. You will need to set it up for your first use. It is very simple and user-friendly. Please review the symptoms list, if you select "yes" for any symptoms, please keep your child home and notify the school of your child's absence. If your child is not exhibiting any symptoms, simply click the "submit" button and your child's screening is complete for the day. Screenings must be completed for EACH of your children. If you are unable to use the app to screen your child, the other alternative is to call our screening hotline at 973-584-5868. Select the name of your child's school, provide your child's name and state, "My child is not showing any symptoms." This must be completed for each of your children, but only if you are not able to submit the information through the app. Again, students without screening clearance will not be permitted to participate in in-person instruction or any other on campus events, such as sports. We look forward to partnering with you in providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Enjoy your Labor Day. Celebrate, make memories, but most importantly, be safe and practice healthy habits. We look forward to once again hearing our students' voices in the hallways of our schools.
Yours in Education,
Loretta L. Radulic Superintendent of Schools
Click here to stay up-to-date on the latest correspondence from Superintendent Radulic.
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Share Your Back to School Photos!
 Just a reminder, the first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 8th.
As the school year gets underway, we want to see your child's back-to-school photos whether they are virtual or in-person learners! Share them with us via Twitter, Facebook, or email, and be sure to include your child's first and last name along with what school they attend! Maybe you'll see your child on our website or in future newsletters!
#1stday2020AtTheRox #back2school2020 #yearlikenoother #differentkindofschoolyear
Parents, in case you haven't checked it out yet, the Back-to-School packets for each school can be found online here!
USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31st in Roxbury
 The USDA announced that it would be extending the free meals for all families regardless of free/reduced status thru the end of December whether you are in-person or virtual.
Families do not have to apply for these free meals through Dec 2020. However, meal request forms will need to be completed daily. These links are available here. Orders must be submitted by no later than 8:00 a.m. the morning of to guarantee delivery.
Families interested in receiving free and reduced meals in January 2021, will need to apply prior to December 31st in Genesis. Click here for more information regarding these deliveries on our website under "In the News".
Roxbury Cheerleaders Donate to Social Services
 Roxbury High School cheerleaders recently donated $600 of its fundraising money to Roxbury Social Services. The donation was a gesture the organization said reflected the cheerleaders' belief in giving back to the community.
"When the Roxbury High School Cheer Program heard that our Social Services was in need, the program decided to step up and support our community, as they have done for us," said Shannon Maldonado, on behalf of the cheerleader parent program.
She said the money was raised through the sale of "Roxbury Pride" face masks with a promise of giving 20 percent of the sale proceeds to Social Services. The money was presented by senior class cheerleaders on Thursday to Roxbury Recreation Department Director Brett Douglas and Assistant Director Ryan Williams. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
RHS Recaps Fourth Marking Period Honor Rolls for 2019/2020
 With a new year upon us, we want to revisit the Roxbury High School's High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the fourth marking period for the 2019/2020 school year.
Students must have earned all grades 90 or above on their third marking period report cards to qualify for high honor roll and students must have earned all grades 80 or above on their third marking period report cards to earn the status of honor roll.
Click here to view the student list on our website under "In the News".
Strength in Numbers! Fill Out Your Census 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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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 5th Annual Community Shredding Event will take place Saturday, September 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Recycling Center located at 96 North Dell Avenue in Kenvil.
Due to limited capacity, this service will be available on a fist come first serve basis..
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.
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 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:
09/21/2020 - Regular Meeting (Hybrid 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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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.
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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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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 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.
Click here to view Roxbury Library's upcoming programs in events in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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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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