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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of April 13
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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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Roxbury Board of Education: Negotiations Update
 The Roxbury Board of Education (Board) maintains its vision for negotiations: create a fair and equitable contract for allmembers of the Roxbury Education Association (REA), (as the Board did last summer for the Administrators and Teamsters), ensure fiscal responsibility so that the contract is sustainable in the future, and support the needs of our students.
In hopes of attaining these goals, the Board would like to provide the community with information to present an accurate account of negotiations.
The Board values our teachers, secretaries, paraprofessionals, maintenance, grounds, and mechanics and recognizes that we all work together to provide the best opportunities for our students to grow and flourish. As such, in May 2017, the Board offered the REA a one-year extension to the current contract in the hopes that negotiations could proceed while the REA worked under a "live" contract that included an equitable raise while staying on the 2016-2017 step. The Board offered a 2.5% increase on the base with the stipulation that the increase be the same dollar value for each individual within their unit. Therefore, each individual would have experienced the following increases for the 2017-2018 school year with the 2017-2018 salary guide being changed to reflect this increase:
Teachers - $1,770
Secretaries - $1,205
Paraprofessionals - $0.46 per hour
Mechanics - $1,435
Maintenance - $1,545
Groundskeeper - $1,540
The REA rejected this proposal.
Between May 2017 and November 2017, there were seven joint meetings held to continue negotiations. Meanwhile, the Board was still waiting for the REA's salary/health benefits proposal. On November 28, 2017, the REA decided to file for mediation. The first mediation meeting occurred on February 26, 2018, where the REA finally presented their only salary/health benefits proposals to the Board. The proposals which included both a salary increase and a roll-back in benefits contribution constituted over a 10.5% increase over 3 years, which is NOT sustainable or fiscally responsible. The Board does NOT want to cut programs or lose teachers to maintain an irresponsible settlement.
The Board's current proposals provide for
- A salary increase that is competitive
- A relief in insurance contribution
Key changes include the following:
co-pay on health insurance from $10 to $20
prescription co-pay from $10/15 to $20/40
The Board proposes that District savings be shared with the employees while still maintaining the same "cadillac" insurance plan with the minor co-pay adjustments. The Board's proposal does not contain reductions to the current plan benefits.Insurance changes have been accepted by two other bargaining units who did agree and received higher salary increases with decreased benefit costs for the employee and the District.
Currently, the REA members' insurance costs $8.9 million per year, with the District paying approximately 80% of the total costs. Currently, the REA is proposing the District pay a larger percentage of the total costs.
A change in the co-pay would benefit the employee two-fold: a reduction of contribution AND a higher salary increase that would allow us to sustain the contract and maintain our employee roster and quality instructional programs.
The REA rejected this proposal - again. No negotiation.
The Board, once again, is ready and willing to negotiate a fair and equitable contract that supports our outstanding staff and students and is fiscally responsible and sustainable for our community. The REA's refusal to negotiate has resulted in our moving to the Fact Finding process. Given the long lead times in obtaining a state Fact Finder, this means that we will not be at the bargaining table again until next fall. The Board finds the current stance of the Association to be unacceptable and remains available to continue a productive negotiations process while preparing for the Fact Finding.
Respectfully submitted by
The Negotiations Committee
Of the Roxbury Board of Education
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 As part of our safety and security initiatives, the Roxbury Board of Education is interested in your opinion on voting locations and ask that you complete a short survey regarding the matter.
At the March 5, 2018 Joint Meeting of the Roxbury Board of Education and Township Council, our District's Security Team and Town's Police Department provided updates regarding the safety and security of the schools in our district.
Public comments were also shared regarding the current location of voting in Roxbury Public Schools for June Primary Elections and November General Elections.
To allow all voices to be heard and considered regarding this matter, we ask that you please complete the short survey. The survey will be available until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Click here to take that survey now!
Roxbury Ice Cream Challenge - Vote Now!
 Roxbury Community we need your help! Here's the scoop...
We need you to vote now through April 23rd to help choose the next flavor to be featured at Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream this summer! The RHS Culinary I flavor with the most votes based on the descriptions will win a featured spot on Cliff's summer ice cream menu and will be available for purchase throughout the summer.
Vote now at
www.roxbury.org/IceCream
!
Click here to read more information regarding this challenge from our webpage under "In the News".
FitnessRox Fun Run - June 1st
 Join Roxbury Township Public Schools for its first FitnessRox Fun Run on Friday, June 1st at Lincoln/Roosevelt School. The first 500 registered participants are guaranteed a free water bottle and participant t-shirt! The cost is $20 per person or $50 per family (must be immediate family).
Roxbury Roxbotix Working Their Way to the Championships
 Roxbury High School Roxbotix robotics team is headed to the World Championships in Detroit, MI on April 25th through the 28th!
It's been a great competition season so far for the students and their robot! The team advanced to the quarterfinals at both of their local Mid-Atlantic District competitions in Mt. Olive and Montgomery. The opportunity to travel to Rochester Institute of Technology and compete at the Finger Lakes Regional Competition proved to be a successful trip, having the team make it to the semi-finals!
The team attended the Mid-Atlantic District Championships at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, placing 16th out of 60 of the top teams in the district on April 7th.
Now the team has the opportunity to travel to Detroit for the FIRST World's Championship event. Time is short, so the booster club and team are looking to every outlet to raise funds to make this trip happen for the students. Their goal, $10,000 in a short time! Help get them to the Championships via their GoFundMe page.
Click here to read more about the team and their fundraising efforts on our webpage under "In the News".
Instrument Test Drive Invitation for Roxbury 4th Graders and their Families
 The Roxbury High School Instrumental Music department will be holding a Roxbury Instrument Test Drive for all 4th grade students.
This event is designed as an "open house" style - come and visit any time that is convenient for you and your family between 4-7 p.m. in the Roxbury High School cafeteria located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna on Thursday, May 24th. Click here to RSVP
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Our goal at the Instrument Test Drive is to expose your child to the instruments that are available next year and your child will have the opportunity to play each one. A teacher will guide your child through a few basic steps of creating an initial sound on each instrument. As teachers, we want to match your child to an instrument where he or she will find success! Click here to read more about this test drive on our webpage under "In the News".
The Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational Returns to RHS - Apr 21st
 Roxbury High School, Music for All, and the Roxbury Band Parents Association (RHSBPA) are pleased and proud to announce the Fifth Annual Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational (MWBI) Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Roxbury High School Auditorium, 1 Bryant Drive, in Succasunna, NJ.
This all-day music festival will be filled with 18 performances by several of the regions most accomplished High School wind ensembles and orchestras, and a closing performance by the Eastern Wind Symphony. All performing groups were invited to participate in this prestigious event based on their past achievements and continued commitment to musical and performance excellence.
This year's Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational kicks off at Roxbury High School Auditorium with the first performance by the Roxbury Concert Band at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 7:15 p.m. with a 45 Minute concert by the Eastern Wind Symphony. Admission to the Festival is $10 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students and a special family rate of $25 for a family of 4 or more (2 adults and 2 + children). Concessions will be available for purchase on-site, and there is free parking. The public is welcome to come and enjoy concerts throughout the day by a total of 19 ensembles, including The West Morris Mendham Wind Ensemble, The Mount Olive Wind Ensemble, The Hillsborough Wind Ensemble, and the JP Stevens Wind Ensemble, and several regional High School ensembles from West Orange, Bridgewater, Bergenfield and in between. Click here to read more about this event on our webpage, under "In the News".
Franklin Fourth Grader Competes in World Sports Stacking Competition
 Congratulations Aiden Mulholland, a Franklin fourth-grader who recently competed in the World Sport Stacking Championship in Orlando, FL!
Aiden represented the
United States team which brought more than 400 of the world's top competitors from 19 countries.
Across the world, sport or cup stacking now takes in more than 40,000 schools in their Physical Education classes as well as in the Roxbury elementary schools.
At the World Championships, Aiden competed in the 9-year old division and finished third in the cycle competition, second in the 3-3-3 competition, and first in the 3-6-3 stacking competition.
Click here
to read more about Aiden and this competition from our webpage, under the "In the News".
Roxbury Senior Awarded Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award
 Congratulations to Roxbury High School Senior Jessica Spitzer! She w
as awarded the Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award on Saturday, April 7th. Jessica was a standout for the Gaels' Swim team this past winter and plans to attend Denison University in the Fall.
The 2018 Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award recognizes one male and one female for their excellence in academic achievement and commitment to healthy living and social responsibility through YMCA competitive swimming. The selected individuals will be granted $2,500 each to be issued directly to the athlete's institute for higher learning. Click here to read more from our webpage, under the "In the News".
Roxbury Indoor Percussion Places Second in USBands Championships
 Roxbury Indoor Percussion took second place in the USBands Championship on Sunday, April 8th at
South Brunswick High School. The group competes in the competitive Scholastic Regional A Class and are critiqued in the areas of music and visual performance. This is the highest this group has ever placed in a championship event!
Roxbury Indoor Percussion is made up of thirty students in grades 8-12 who put together elements of music, movement, and choreography. Click here to
check out a link to a video of their performance.
Click here to read more about this championship from our webpage, under "In the News".
Corinne Rasmussen 2nd Place in "Hats Off For Helmets" Logo Contest
 Art students in Nancy Valenta's visual arts classes at Roxbury High School recently participated in the "Hats Off For Helmets" ski and snowboard contest sponsored by Safe Kids of Northern New Jersey and the Morristown Medical Center.
Senior Corinne Rasmussen from Valenta's Portfolio class won second place in the high school division.
Rasmussen, her parents, and Valenta were invited and attended a luncheon and reception at the Hilton in Rockaway on Thursday, March 29th where she received her certificate along with some day passes to Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ. Click here to read more about this contest on our webpage under "In the News".
Two Roxbury Track & Field Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
 Roxbury High School saw two senior track and field athletes, Karly Forker and Kevin Sembrat, sign letters of intent on Wednesday to continue their running careers at institutions of higher learning. Forker will continue running for Bucknell University this fall with Sembrat competing for West Point Military Academy.
Both athletes have seen success here in Roxbury and their coaches Laura Schmidt and Derek Bischoff have no doubt that they'll continue to have success moving forward at the next level.
Click here to read more about these two, their track careers, and their coaches comments from our webpage under "In the News".
Middle School ELA Fosters Collaboration with Area Schools
 Eisenhower Middle School played host to area schools in an English Language Arts Round Table discussion on March 20th. This professional development collaborative session created an opportunity for area ELA colleagues to have open discussions and share ideas and strategies relating to the ELA subject area.
Seventeen educators from eight districts sat down and discussed various topics including summer reading, technology integration, writing tasks, core novels versus independent options, successful lesson plans, classroom resources, as well as successes in the classroom with an opportunity to visit EMS classrooms. Click here to read more about this collaborative session organized by EMS ELA teacher Margery Richman on our webpage under "In the News".
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 Roxbury Girls Lacrosse Endures Super-Long Game for Fourth Win - Apr 6
In a quadruple (yes, quadruple) overtime game, the Roxbury High School girls lacrosse team on Friday outlasted Morris Knolls for a 9-8 win.
The victory came, after about two hours of play, with a shot by Emma Karnitsky as the fourth period was nearly over. The shot ensured that the Gaels remained undefeated. Their record is now 4-0. Click here to read more game coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here
to read more game coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Boys Lacrosse Steamrolls Kinnelon - Apr 7
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#12 Anthony Perhacs
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The Roxbury High School boys lacrosse team crushed its opponents from Kinnelon on Saturday, riding goals by eight players to a 13-3 victory. Click here to read more details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read more game coverage from NJ.com.
St. Peter's Prep (9) at Roxbury (8) - Boys Lacrosse - Apr 9
Christian Della Rocco scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give St. Peter's Prep a 9-8 victory over Roxbury in Succasunna. Roxbury, which trailed 6-3 at halftime, got four goal from Connor Mahoney. Matt Dancsecs added two goals and three assists in the defeat. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (4) at Pope John (3) - Boys Lacrosse - Apr 11
Andrew Christiansen scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Connor Mahoney with 10 seconds left to lift Roxbury to a 4-3 win against Pope John in Sparta.
Mahoney finished with one goal and two assists, while Anthony Perhacs and Matt Dancsecs each scored once for Roxbury, which held a 2-0 advantage at the half.
Ronnie Fox scored two goals and Max Merlino made 20 saves for Pope John. Click here to read this game coverage from NJ.com.
Mount Olive (7) at Roxbury (6) - Girls Lacrosse - Apr 11
Alyssa Niedjeicki scored the game-winning free position goal in the third overtime to give Mount Olive a 7-6 win over Roxbury in Succasunna.
Niedjiecki finished with two goals as did Gina Verrone and Amber Gonzalez for Mount Olive, which ed 5-1 at the break.
For Roxbury, Emma Karnitsky scored three times. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Baseball Updates
 Morris Knolls (2) at Roxbury (0) - Baseball
Jonathan Opalewski pitched a four-hitter with one walk and two strikeouts and Jake Couled added two singles with an RBI to lead Morris Knolls to a 2-0 win over Roxbury in Succasunna.
David Kaiser had an RBI single, Connor Eppel added two singles and Nico Santora and Kyle Bargfrede each had a run scored for Morris Knolls. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Baseball Wins Nail-Biter at the Finish
After a disappointing loss to Morris Knolls on Tuesday, the Roxbury High School baseball team roared back yesterday with a squeaker of a win against Columbia High School.
Always steady on the mound, Gaels starting pitcher Donovan Brady threw until the sixth inning.
Columbia got on the board early with one run in the bottom of the first. But Roxbury advanced to a 5-2 lead.
In the bottom of the seventh, Columbia walked its first batter and several hits later the team narrowed the scoreboard gap to 5-4.
Roxbury is now 2-1 and plays Morristown on Friday. Click here to read more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Softball Updates
 Roxbury (6) at Morris Knolls (4) - Softball - Apr 7
Vanessa Dash and Madison Ketch both went 3-for-4 with two RBI to help lead Roxbury in a 6-4 win over Morris Knolls in Rockaway.
Emily Song earned the win, allowing four earned runs on nine hits to go with five strikeouts. Natalie Decena singled and drove in a run, while Kersti Svenningsen and Cassie Batta each scored and had a single of their own.
Roxbury scored twice in the first inning and added four more in the fourth to build a strong 6-0 lead. Morris Knolls answered with three runs in the fifth and added one more in the seventh.
Morgan DeLoretto drove in two runs for Morris Knolls. Meaghan Thompson and Kayla Hua picked up two hits apiece with Thompson adding an RBI. Danica Lee doubled and scored twice. Kayla Turcios yielded five earned runs on 10 huts with five strikeouts. At the plate, she picked up two hits, including a double. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Sparta (3) at Roxbury (1) - Softball - Apr 9
Erin Scott went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead Sparta to a 3-1 win over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Paige Smith went 2-for-4 with a run for Sparta, and also was the winning pitcher. She gave up one unearned run on four hits, struck out 13, and walked none to pick up the win.
Kersti Svenningsen went 2-for-3 with a double for Roxbury. Emily Song was the losing pitcher, after surrendering three runs (one earned) on five hits, struck out seven, and walked two. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
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EMS Announces Spring Musical and Upcoming Fundraisers
 The Eisenhower Middle School Drama Club, from Roxbury Township, would like to inform you of its upcoming spring musical, The Lion King Jr. Show dates are Thursday, April 26th at 7 p.m., Friday, April 27th at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 28th at 2 p.m. All three shows will take place in the Eisenhower Middle School Auditorium located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Tickets are $10 each. Visit www.roxbury.org for a ticket reservation form.
National Honor Society Clothing Drive - Apr 13-14th
 Donate and support the Roxbury High School National Honor Society on April 13th from 2-7 p.m. and April 14th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with their Clothing Drive. Just in time for spring cleaning!
Items being collected are
Clothing/Shoes Accessories,
Used Wearable Clothing, Purses, Backpacks, Briefcases,
(Men, Women, Kids) Belts, Hats, Gloves, Socks,
All sneakers and shoes, Scarves, Ties,
Household Items, Toys,
Blankets, Table cloths, Soft toys only,
Quilts, Bedspreads Gently Used Stuffed Animals,
Comforters, Sheets/Pillows,
Bath Rugs, Towels,
Drapery/Curtains. Please
only cloth items - NO GLASS or PLASTIC.
Click here to view the flyer in the Virtual Backpack.
RHS Girls Lacrosse - Cross Out Cancer T-Shirts - Due by Apr 14th
 The Roxbury Girls Lacrosse Program will be hosting its annual fundraising game on
Thursday, May 3rd. This year they will be raising money to benefit Matt Adonis, who is a fourth grade Roxbury student who is battling Brain Cancer. They are selling t-shirts for $15 with all proceeds going to the Adonis Family.
Click here for more t-shirt details. The d
eadline is this Saturday, April 14th to submit forms
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ompleted forms and cash/check can be submitted to Kevin Bewalder at RHS to Room G167.
Thank you for your support!
2nd Annual Clothing & Shoe Drive Fundraiser for the Franklin PTA - Apr 15th
 Help the Franklin PTA raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages, and basements for the 2nd Annual Clothing and Shoe Drive Fundraiser on Sunday, April 15th from 1-3 p.m.!
Place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags. All styles and colors of bags are accepted! Every bag counts! Give your items a second chance to be worn/used again. The more our collection weighs, the more we raise!
Click here for more information from our Virtual Backpack!
The Roxbury Performing Arts Department Presents Jazz Night - Apr 18
The Roxbury Performing Arts Department will present Jazz Night on Wednesday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna, NJ.
Jazz Night will feature instrumental and vocal music from the Eisenhower Middle School Jazz Band, Roxbury High School Vocal Jazz, Big Band, Revelation, and the NJAJEA State Jazz Finalist Jazz Ensemble.
Come out for a free evening of great music and support our students! Click here to read this announcement on our webpage under "In the News".
Roxbury Community Spring Blood Drive at Jefferson School - May 9th
 Help save a life by donating a pint! Did you know one pint of blood can save three people? Give blood, give live. This is event is hosted by Jefferson Elementary School and will be held at the school located at 35 Cornhollow Road in Succasunna on Wednesday, May 9th from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Community walk-ins welcome.
Click here to make an appointment or for more information. Group code: 61129 or call 800-933-2566.
Click here to view the flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
Spring Shredding Event & Sports Equipment Sanitizing - May 12th
 The Roxbury Ice Hockey Booster Association is sponsoring a Spring Shredding Event and Sports Equipment Sanitizing on Saturday, May 12th from 10 to 2 at Eisenhower Middle School located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Come shred your old documents and get the stink out with Ozone Sports Gear Cleaning. Shredding cost is just a donation. Gear cleaning is $35 for complete hockey gear but also available for Lacrosse, Football, Baseball, Cleats, etc. Come support RHS Ice Hockey!
Click here to view their flyer in our virtual backpack!
5th Annual Landon Monro Baseball Tournament - May 12
 Register now for the 5th Annual Landon Monro Baseball Tournament to Stand Up to Cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2018 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018). Cost is $25 per player. Checks should be made payable to Stand Up To Cancer and sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, NJ 07876. Any and all donations in lieu of playing are greatly appreciated!
Please RSVP by
May 12, 2018 to
daynamonro@aol.com
with child(ren) name(s), age & grade.
Adults are welcome to sign up & play in a softball game. Click here to read more about this tournament and cause from Landon himself!
RHS Senior Lawn Signs 2018
 Attention class of 2018! Do not miss out on your opportunity to purchase your graduation lawn sign. You have two options. You can purchase a one sided sign with your name personalized on the front of the sign or a two sided sign that will also include the college you are attending in the fall.
All orders are due to Mrs. McCracken in B114 by Friday, April 20th. No orders will be accepted after this date. Do not miss out on your chance to get a sign. Click here to view the registration form and flyer from our Virtual Backpack.
2018 Roxbury Rotary/Interact Club Color Fun Run for Team Matt
 You are invited to the Roxbury Rotary Club's 5th Annual Color Fun Run on May 20th, 2018! With the assistance of the Roxbury High School's Interact Club, we have raised a total of $62,000 for local families. Mike Corrente and Joey Clayton have both been recipients of the proceeds raised during the Color Fun Run. Both families were dealing with the financial stress of cancer treatments and we were so happy to do what we could to ease their financial burden. People come from all over the country to participate in this event. It is a great way to stay in shape, raise money for a community member/family in need, and have a great time on a beautiful summer day! There will be a DJ, sandwiches, ice cream and more! The 2018 Color Fun Run will have a special musical performance by the group Found Vegas, an alternative music group from Essex County. The proceeds of this year's Color Fun Run will be raised in honor of Matt Adonis, a 4th grader at Nixon Elementary School who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year (read more of Matt's story below). We are happy to join Team Matt!
If you purchase tickets in advance, they are $25. Tickets will be $30 the day of the event. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the Color Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. The first 400 people to register will receive a t-shirt!
Click here to register now online. As of May 1st, registration will also be available at the Roxbury Recreation Department. We hope to see you there!
We are also looking for parent volunteers to throw powder. If you are interested,
please sign up here.
Face Off With Team Matt -
GoFundMe: Face Off with Team Matt (a Student at Nixon School). Recently, Matt, a fourth grader was diagnosed with a brain tumor (a medullablastoma). A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.
Click here to read more about
Face Off with Team Matt.
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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!
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
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Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
04/23/2018 - Regular Meeting
05/07/2018 - Workshop Meeting
05/21/2018 - Regular Meeting
06/04/2018 - Workshop Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
06/18/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
07/23/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
07/24/2017 - Retreat (Meeting at Office of Public Works, Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ at 5:00 p.m.)
08/27/2018 - Regular (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
09/17/2018 - Regular
10/15/2018 - Regular
11/12/2018 - Regular
12/17/2018 - Regular
1/7/2018 - Reorganization
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 still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 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 Summer Camp Programs!
For more information about our different camp offerings for preschool through high school, please visit
www.roxbury.org/Summer!
Here's what we have lined up so far:
All Roxbury Community School summer camps are open to all Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
Here's what's coming up:
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
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 and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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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!
Here's what's coming up:
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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.
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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 Progra
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
Roxbury Township Council Neighborhood Meeting - Apr 17
 All township residents are encouraged to attend the next Township Council Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, April 17th at the Roxbury Senior Center located in the Horseshoe Lake Complex at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Come meet with your elected officials and ask questions in an informal atmosphere. This of the following will be provided at this meeting: Reevaluation update, Horseshoe Lake Improvement Plan update, 2018 Paving List, Public Works update with current and upcoming projects, along with area news.
The next Town Council Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15th at the Fire Co. #3 located at 271 Berkshire Valley Road in Wharton, NJ.
Click here to view the flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
'Floating Classroom' arrives at Lake Hopatcong
 An aluminum boat dubbed the Floating Classroom arrived at Hopatcong State Park Wednesday, a few weeks before it will carry school children on field trips to learn about the quality and ecology of Lake Hopatcong.
"We couldn't believe how many kids live within just blocks of the lake in our four towns and have never been on Lake Hopatcong," said Martin Kane, chairman of the board of trustees of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation.
The 40-foot long, 10,000-pound craft has been a dream of the foundation for several years but it became a reality through a $50,000 grant last year from the USA TODAY Network and other donor contributions. Click here to read more from the Daily Record. Click here to read additional coverage on this from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Dance Studio Takes Gold
 Congratulations to the dance teams at ACCENTS ON DANCE (AOD) located on Route 10 East in Succasunna next to Casella's Pizza. At a recent regional competition, the dance teams, duets and solos took gold in their respective categories.
In addition to these awards, they also received FIRST and SECOND place in the overall top score for their Hip Hop and Jazz routines in the 13 to 15 age group. Our 9- to 11-year olds won THIRD place overall for their lyrical number.
Their teams are made up of dancers who reside in Succasunna, Kenvil, Landing, Long Valley, Randolph and Denville. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Busy Beavers at Roxbury DPW as Storms Leave Limb-Strewn Yards
 Don't expect it to pick up "every twig," but the Roxbury Department of Public Works(DPW) is ready to help residents get rid of fallen tree limbs and sticks that are too big for the Blue Diamond Disposal garbage trucks.
The hardest hit areas of Roxbury - the Kenvil and Succasunna communities - will see a DPW crew with a tree chipper making the rounds over the next two or three weeks, according to Blood. Residents of other sections, who need assistance, are asked to let the DPW know by making a phone call. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Recreation Cheer Team Honored for National Championship
 The Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday honored 15 township cheerleaders for becoming the national champions at a recent competition.
The Roxbury Recreation Competition Cheerleading Team came in first place for its level at the Spirit Brand Nationals in Wildwood on March 10. The team is made up of girls in second grade through fifth grade.
They competed against other teams from all over New Jersey, emerging with zero deductions and 83.5 points out of a total of 90. Click here to read more information from Tap Into Roxbury.
Magpies Soccer Club and Roxbury Soccer Club form 'MSC Roxbury Elite'
 Magpies Soccer Club (MSC) and Roxbury Soccer Club have announced a strategic partnership with the establishment of MSC Roxbury ELITE.
The goal is to build on the success of the current Roxbury Soccer Club by advancing select Roxbury teams to compete under the recently formed MSC Roxbury Elite.
MSC has a reputation for developing and establishing teams in all age groups. With the partnership of MSC and Roxbury, the teams will be competing at a higher level in the Eastern Development Program's EDP League and higher-level tournaments against the best teams in the region. This will bring prosperity to the club and long-term success for the players and families in the program. Click here to read more from Tap Into 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 Street 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
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ohalloranm@roxburynj.us
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Hopatcong Block Party Open to Sponsors and Vendors
 Winter's chill may be keeping people huddled inside their homes for now, but there's no freeze on plans for a celebration designed to help thousands of Lake Hopatcong area neighbors warm back up in the spring.
The Fifth Annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, at Hopatcong State Park in Landing, is scheduled for May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF), the event gives scores of businesses and organizations an opportunity to showcase their work, attracting thousands of visitors to the popular lakeside venue.
Guests will also be entertained with live music, boat and mini-train rides, on-the-water demonstrations, a children's area and, of course, numerous food and beverage options. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
With Big Games Coming to Roxbury, USA Fistball Offers Coach Lessons
 Being that Roxbury is going to be the
host town for the 2018 U18 World Fistball Championships this summer, the organizers are hoping more young people give the obscure sport a try.
Toward that end, the United States Fistball Association is offering seminars to local coaches, athletic directors and educators.
The seminars will take place July 13 and July 14 during the big tournament.
The championship games are scheduled to happen July 11 through July 15 at Horseshoe Lake park in Succasunna. U18 men's and women's national fistball teams from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Chile, Italy, New Zealand and India will compete in the international tournament.
The seminars will begin, on July 13, with a 9 a.m. to noon session on "basic practical training measures." At 2 p.m. participants will go to the fields to watch the games being played, said the USFA. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
U.S. Fistball Recruiting Players for World Championship Coming to Roxbury
 The United States Fistball Association is looking for young men and women under the age of 18 who are interested in competing as part of the U.S. National Team, said U.S. Fistball Association President Bob Feid.
With fistball's similarity to volleyball, athletes experienced in volleyball are well-suited and able to learn the technique and rules very quickly. However, anyone under 18 interested in participating is welcome.
Tryouts are being held at the Roxbury High School gym, 1 Bryant Dr, Succasunna, with indoor practices continuing until spring when they move outdoor to the Swim and Sport Club on Emmans Road, also in Roxbury.
Click here to read about this sport from Tap Into Roxbury.
Skylands Songwriters Guild/Roxbury Arts Alliance Shows - April 29th
 The SSG are a non-profit organization based in Ledgewood supporting local/regional songwriters and
produce various events locally including a monthly series at the Roxbury Performing Arts Center. Their se
ries there is called Riverside Rhythm & Rhyme. They present a featured an Independent songwriter/group along with a local opener. S
hows are reasonably priced (usually $20) and family friendly. Youth under 18 are free.
Join them for their next show with House of Hamill on April 29th. Click here to view the upcoming event in our Virtual Backpack.
Roxbury's Annual Community Paper Shredding Events - June 16th
 Roxbury's Clean Communities has organized two upcoming Paper Shredding Events for Roxbury Township. The first is
Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second is
Saturday, September 22, 2018 from
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Recycling Center located at 96 North Dell Avenue in Kenvil, NJ.
Due to limited capacity, this service will be
available on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for additional information from our Virtual Backpack.
Click here to read more information from our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
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Programs through Roxbury Rec
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for a list of scheduled programs!
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Mount Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
 Visit Mount Arlington Recreation for upcoming sports and activities here!
Soccer Registration (Grs K-2) -
Click here for more information.
Spring Tee Ball & Coach Pitch (Ages 4-8) - Click here for more information.
Mt Arlington Youth Community Cleanup (Apr 21) - Click here for more info.
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
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to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Events
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up
Upcoming Events
- Mini Golf in the Roxbury Library
(April 14th) - Click here for registration and details!
- Pajama Story Time
(Tues.) -
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for dates and details.
- Teen Advisory Board
(Tues.) -
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fore dates and details.
Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.
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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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