NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of April 19, 2019
In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

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

Upcoming School Closing Reminders:
Roxbury Schools are closed for Spring Break beginning Thursday, April 18th thru Sunday, April 28th. School will reopen Monday, April 29th.

Enjoy the time off!

Portrait of a Graduate: Voting is Now Open
Throughout the school year, we have been working as a community to formalize our beliefs on the ways in which we fulfill our vision of "preparing the children of today for tomorrow" with a special focus on our Gael graduates. After multiple meetings where we garnered the input of community members, Board of Education members, administration, teachers, and students, we narrowed the focus to six themes that we collectively believe frame the skills and attributes necessary for life beyond our schools and capture the essence of our Portrait of a Graduate. These include: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Active Citizens, Curious Thinkers, Adaptable & Resilient, and Life Ready. Please check out the QR code below for more information about our Portrait of a Graduate and a view of the designs.

The designs were on display at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony last Thursday evening at Roxbury High School, at the mini-golf event at the Roxbury Public Library on Saturday, at the Board of Education meeting Monday, and Roxbury Town Hall on Tuesday, before coming to adorn the lobby at Roxbury High School. 

The school and public community now have an opportunity to participate in a survey to vote on the design that best captures the essence of a Portrait of a Graduate. Voting is now open and will conclude on May 16th. Vote now at  www.roxbury.org. 

The winning design will represent Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate and will be revealed at the May 20th Board of Education Meeting. Click here to read more about Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate logo reveal on our website under "In the News."

Today's Feature: Home Grown Lettuce and Basil
Roxbury Township Public School's food service provider, Maschio's, featured salads on Tuesday utilizing fresh lettuce and basil from the culinary hydroponic gardens at Roxbury High School.  Chef Nick Hamadyk used the lettuce grown by the VISTA students for these featured salads and garnished them with fresh basil, also grown by the students.
 
The culinary arts classes at the high school also took advantage of the tower gardens by harvesting basil last week to include in their recipes. 

Click here to read more from our website under "In the News."


Roxbury Transportation Department Adopts-A-Spot in Roxbury
As Earth Day approaches, Roxbury Township Public Schools Transportation Department is helping to beautify Roxbury by adopting a spot on South Hillside Avenue by the stone wall.  Roxbury Bus Drivers Julie Meola, Jayne Elliott, Wendy Oakes, Kim Jacobsen, Sandy Monroe, and Brenda Delpreore all volunteered in the clean-up on Tuesday, April 16th at this location with the help and assistance from Kellie Ann Keyes from Roxbury Clean Communities. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

All About New Jersey with Author Visit at Jefferson School 
Students at Jefferson Elementary School were treated to a special author visit thanks to the Jefferson School PTA. On Monday, children's book author, Lisa Funari Willever came to speak about what it takes to be an author.  Fourth graders at the school were ready for her visit as they conducted an author study on her leading up to the event. They asked inquisitive questions about her career as an author and how she comes up with her characters and places included in her books, especially her Nicky Fifth's chapter book series.  This popular series at Jefferson School follows the adventures of Nicky Fifth at all different places throughout New Jersey. This particular series includes specific spots and people only found in New Jersey. 

As part of this day, each student in the school would be leaving with one of two of her books. The preschool to first grade were getting "A Glove of Their Own" purchased by the PTA while Funari Willever brought "Nicky Fifth's Fit" books for the second through fourth grade. Teachers at Jefferson were also getting the Teacher's Guide to "Nicky Fifth's New Jersey". Click here  to read more on our website under "In the News".

Pi Day Activity at LRS Leads to Food Donation 
On March 14th, sixth-grade math students at Lincoln/Roosevelt School in Roxbury Township discovered that while Pi equals 3.14 and on and on, it can also provide many cans of food to Roxbury Social Services.  Each student donated at least one can of food to participate in the lesson. Sixth grade Math Teacher, Liz Bonis shared how, "Students wrapped a piece of string around the can, and then cut the string (more than once) to match the diameter of the can. Guess what? They ended up with three equal pieces of string and one much smaller piece; 3.14!" 

Students donated their cans to the local food pantry once the lesson was over.  Bonis added, "The cans donated by about 250 students filled two grocery carts to almost overflowing. The food was a welcome donation." 

Ed Hade, food pantry volunteer, happily accepted the food saying, "We don't get a lot of donations at this time of year, so this comes at a perfect time." 

The math students at Lincoln Roosevelt learned that PI is 3.14, and even more - their donations can support and feed a community. Click here to read about this activity on our website under "In the News".

RHS Holds NAHS Induction and Spring Break Into Art Show
Roxbury High School held its first National Art Honor Society (NAHS) induction ceremony on Thursday, April 11th. Twenty-nine high school students, who demonstrated an outstanding ability and interest in art, became members. The NAHS promotes the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service by bringing art advocacy and education to the attention of the school and community. 

Acceptance into NAHS requires students to maintain a grade point average of 3.0, successfully complete two years of high school art classes and be recommended by an art teacher. Members are required to participate in upcoming art events and shows and submit their best work for review and display. 

We congratulate all the National Art Honor Society members and the Spring Break Into Art Show finalists for their creative abilities, talents and dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art now and in the future. Click here to read more about this event on our website under "In the News".

RHS Senior Receives NJ Governor's Award in All-State Chorus
Roxbury High School Senior Austin Kurbansade recently was the recipient of this year's New Jersey Governor's Award in All-State Chorus.  Out of over 1,100 New Jersey High School students who auditioned, Kurbansade was one of only four to receive this prestigious award.  The top two scoring students in each section of the NJ All-State Choir, eight students out of 260 are nominated for the Governor's Award. Students must then do an interview with a panel of music educators and a singing audition on the All-State repertoire. From that two students are selected to receive the Governor's Award in Vocal Music. Click here to read more from our website under "In the News".

Math and Movement at Latest SAIL Parent Academy
Learning math has never been more fun at Roxbury's last Student Academic Intervention and Learning (SAIL) Parent Academy of the school year on April 4th at Nixon School for Franklin and Nixon families.
 
Over 165 parents and children from Franklin and Nixon School turned out for a hot meal prepared by Maschio's, Roxbury's food service provider and a night of math and movement for a Family Fun Night.  Following dinner, the families headed to the gymnasium to rotate through various math stations to engage in fun and educational kinesthetic math activities.

Each student was given a program guide and workbook to travel to the various mats. With the help of district staff members, families took their program guides and found new ways to practice math by hopping and skipping through the math mats. Individual stations included math and movement mats, skip counting, clocks, shapes, and coins. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

Build It, Practice It, Apply It!
Help support Franklin ISL Teacher Michelle Marzocca with her DonorsChoose campaign. " Help me give my students these hands on materials that will help them to improve their number sense and reach their goals of math fact fluency."

Her project: These hands on materials and strategies will help my students to build their conceptual understanding of math fact fluency. With as little as 10 minutes of practice each day, these students will improve their basic fact fluency which will enable them to apply these skills to more challenging concepts!  With your help, I will look forward to using these materials to BUILD conceptual understanding, PRACTICE these skills and APPLY them to more challenging tasks! Click here to go to her DonorsChoose page.

Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next Year
Roxbury Township Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2019/2020 school year.  Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2019 to participate.  Roxbury Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas.  To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child's original birth certificate, record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit  www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration .
Roxbury lacrosse teams host fundraiser for team dad
Elizabeth Poissant usually knows where her father, Jeff, is while she's on the lacrosse field. A Roxbury senior, Poissant hears him encouraging her to shoot and letting her know where the opposing goalie is.  But Jeff Poissant missed the Gaels' first three games this year. He was at Memorial Sloan Kettering in Manhattan for treatment for stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. It had spread to his skull, spine, left scapula, ribs, left hip, right pubic bone and tailbone.  A husband and father of three, Poissant has been in and out of the hospital since the fall. Alan Poissant,  launched a GoFundMe  for his brother, raising almost $19,000 toward medical costs in four months.

Many Roxbury High School athletic teams also have gotten involved.  Jeffrey, the eldest of the three Poissant siblings at 23, played football and basketball. The girls lacrosse team combined with Morristown-Beard for an event on April 10. The Gaels boys lacrosse team, where Zachary Poissant played, will host Madison in their own fundraiser Saturday morning.  The teams warmed up in identical pale blue T-shirts, with "No one fights alone" printed on the front. Click here to read more from the Daily Record.

Roxbury Lacrosse Updates:
Roxbury (11) at Kittatinny (2) - Girls Lacrosse - Apr 11
Melissa Murphy recorded five goals and two assists for Roxbury in an 11-2 win against Kittatinny in Kittatinny.  Roxbury (6-1) jumped out to an 8-0 lead at the end of the first half to take command.  Emily Stanich netted two to go with two assists in the win while Elizabeth Poissant scored a goal and led the team with three assists.  Kittatinny (2-4) had goals from Mikayla Cooke and Madison Woollen. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (1) at Morris Knolls (5) - Boys Lacrosse - Apr 11
John Hardie scored two goals and A.J. Head, Arjun Sinha and Chris Marra each added one score apiece to lead Morris Knolls to a 5-1 victory over Roxbury in Rockaway.  Nicky LaBanca had seven saves in the win.  Nick Thomas had a third quarter goal for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Delbarton (16) at Roxbury (4) - Boys Lacrosse - Apr 13
Trey Sacus scored three goals and added one assist as Delbarton, No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated Roxbury 16-4 in Roxbury.  Michael Long scored two goals and added one assist for Delbarton (4-2), while Tyler Mayes and Owen Tarnowski each added two goals. Lukas Ungar scored one goal with one assist and Nick Mondello won 67 percent of the face-offs he took.  Eddie Larosa led Roxbury (1-6) with two goals, while Brennan Poskitt added one goal and had one assist. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Girls Lacrosse Rocks Mt. Olive - Apr 15
The Roxbury High School girls lacrosse team reached a 7-1 record for the season Tuesday with a dominating defeat of Mount Olive.  Playing away, the Gaels trounced the Marauders by a score of 10-4. The game saw Roxbury senior midfielder Melissa Murphy score three goals and junior midfielder Emily Stanich score three.  The Gaels, now 3-0 in their league and seeded seventh for the upcoming Morris County Tournament, scored five goals in each half. Points were also scored by Cassidy Miller, Tara Roumes and Lauren Tom.  Roxbury goaltender Mary Piccitto made three saves during the game, reaching 150 saves in her career.  Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.   Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (5) at Sparta (13) - Boys Lacrosse - Apr 16
Brendan Cina scored five goals to lead Sparta to a 13-5 win over Roxbury in Sparta.  Aidan Maxwell and Ollie Sears each scored two goals and added one assist, as Sparta improved to 7-1. Ben Gozdenovich scored one goal and had two assists, while Patrick Milliken had a team high three assists.  Roxbury fell to 1-7. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (5) at Summit (20) - Girls Lacrosse - Apr 17
Katia Carnevale netted five goals to lead Summit, No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 20-5 win over Roxbury in Summit.  Anna Griffith added on four goals for Summit, while Julia Szynal recorded a hat trick.  Melissa Muphy tallied two goals and an assist for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates:  
Roxbury (0) at Randolph (4) - Softball - Apr 11
Emily Spingarn pitched a four-hit shutout, striking out three and walking one to lead Randolph over Roxbury, 4-0, in Randolph.  Alexis Shaunessy hit a single and a double on the way to an RBI and a run scored while Katie Oh added a single and two runs scored for Randolph (3-0), which has scored four or more runs in each of its first three games of the season.  Roxbury's record fell to 2-3 with the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (2) at Pope John (6) - Baseball - Apr 12
Mike Bello went 3-for-4 with two RBI as Pope John beat Roxbury, 6-2, in Sparta.  Nick Buckman earned the win for Pope John (6-0) going six innings with five strikeouts. He survived eight walks, two hits, and two runs.  Jack Findlay singled and drove in a run for Roxbury (2-3) while CJ Danna and Nick Danna both scored. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (4) at Mendham (6) - Softball - Apr 14
Emily Laird hit a single and a double on the way to three RBI and a run scored to lead Mendham over Roxbury, 6-4, in Mendham.  Jamie Carfagna singled with an RBI and a run scored while Lexi Donofrio singled twice and scored a run for Mendham (5-3), which trailed by four after four innings before scoring five runs in the bottom of the fifth.  Cameron Fehsal hit three singles and drove in two runs while Kersti Svenningsen hit a single and a home run on the way to two RBI and a run scored for Roxbury (3-4). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (2) at Morris Knolls (7) - Softball - Apr 16
Nicole Florey went 3-for-3 to help Morris Knolls, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, earn a 7-2 victory over Roxbury in Rockaway.  Tied 0-0 in the bottom of the third, Carley Mahan hit a two RBI single to give Morris Knolls a 2-0 lead. Roxbury then tied the game in the top of the fifth on an RBI from both Hannah Legotte and Lia Milsom, 2-2. In the bottom of the fifth, Jess Arminio hit a two-run home run to help Morris Knolls regain a 4-2 lead, as Skye Eppel, Gabby Perna, and Mahan each had an RBI in the bottom of the sixth for Morris Knolls, 7-2. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Delbarton (9) at Roxbury (6) - Baseball - Apr 16
ighth-inning RBI-singles from Mark Darakjy, Shawn Rapp and Kyle Vinci helped lift Delbarton, No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 9-6 extra-inning win over Roxbury in Succasunna.  Delbarton (6-1) trailed 5-1 after three innings before it scored two runs in the fourth and three runs in the fifth to take the lead. Roxbury (3-4) managed a run in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game.  Ben Romano and Jack Leiter had two RBI to carry the Delbarton offense. Anthony Volpe added to the victory with a solo home run.  Nick Danna had a solo home run of his own for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Chatham (11) at Roxbury (3) - Softball - Apr 17
Anna Legner went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI with two runs to lead Chatham to an 11-3 victory over Roxbury in Roxbury.  Sara Iuzzolino finished 4-for-4 on the night two RBI and two runs, while Hailey Coates added two RBI for Chatham (8-3).  Tied 3-3 after five innings, Chatham's bats came alive as it scored six runs in the sixth inning and two in the seventh inning to seal the win.  Lia Milsom had two RBI for Roxbury, who drops to 3-6 on the year. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 - May 18
The Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. This class, comprised of six athletes, one coach, one team, and one athletic contributor, will be the fifth group to be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. These inductees represent over five decades of Gaels' athletic tradition. 

The formal induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at Roxbury High School located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.

Tickets are $29 for adults and $15 for children under 14 and can be purchased in the Roxbury High School Athletic Office at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876, or by calling Stu Mason at 973 584 1200 x 1254.

Click here to read about this year's inductees from our website under "In the News".
Rita's Ice Fundraiser to Support the Class of 2021 - Apr 24
Come out and support the Class of 2021 at Rita's in Flanders on Wednesday, April 24 between 6 and 9 PM. Just mention Roxbury High School to your cashier. 

Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Tricky Tray to Support Roxbury Softball - Apr 27
Join the Roxbury High School Softball Parents Association, Roxbury Rebels Travel Softball & Rebelz Fastpitch to help raise funds for Roxbury Softball with its Tricky Tray on Saturday, April 27th at Roxbury High School Cafeteria from 7 p.m. to the end. Tickets can be purchased in advance.  Click here  to view this event and order form in our Virtual Backpack.

 
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".

RHS Performing Arts Department Presents the Masterworks Choral Concert - May 3
The Roxbury Performing Arts Department will present the Masterworks Choral Concert on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
 
The Masterworks Choral Concert will feature all 250 members of the Vocal Music Program from Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Roxbury Chorale, Classic Sounds Honors, Men's Choir, and Melodies. In addition, the combined choirs will perform three movements from major works with a professional orchestra.
 
Admission is $5 and includes a post-concert reception in the RHS cafeteria. Come out for an evening of beautiful music and to support our students. Click here to read about this event on our website under "In the News."

Spring Shredding Event to Support Roxbury Ice Hockey - May 11
The Roxbury Ice Hockey Booster Association is sponsoring a Spring Shredding Event and Sports Equipment Sanitizing  on Saturday, May 11th from 10 to 2 at Eisenhower Middle School located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Come shred your old documents! Shredding cost is just a donation. Come support RHS Ice Hockey! 

Click here to view their flyer in our virtual backpack!

2019 Color Fun Run - May 19
Join the Roxbury Interact Club and Roxbury Rotary Club's 6th Annual Color Fun Run on May 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Horseshoe Lake. The first 400 people to register will receive a t-shirt. Advanced tickets are $25 and the day-of-tickets are $30.  Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the Color Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. 

Registration is also 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, click here to sign up.

All proceeds will go to Jeffery Poissant, a father of three and Roxbury Firefighter with prostate cancer, and the family of Nicole Coleman-Gibson, a mother of three who recently passed away due to brain cancer. Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack. 

Construction Industry Career Day - May 28-29
Career Exploration is vital for students and others looking to make informed decisions about their career and education options. This event will provide all who attend with sufficient information regarding construction career options, educational requirements, stackable and transferable credentials, wage progressions and in some cases college credits.  As always, there is no cost to attend. Click here to find out more about this event!

Sixth Year for Roxbury Teen's Anti-Cancer Baseball Tournament
This will be its sixth year, so can we now call the Landon Monro Stand Up To Cancer Baseball Tournament a Roxbury tradition?  The tournaments, started in 2014 by Succasunna teenager Landon Monro, have raised more than $24,000 for cancer research. So even if the annual event needs to run a few more years before attaining "tradition" status, it's still quite an accomplishment.  Monro, now 16 and a Roxbury High School junior, is hoping the 2019 installment is bigger and better than ever. It will take place at the Righter Road baseball fields on June 15.

The "fun, non-competitive" tournament is open to players of all ages (adults will play softball) and costs $26 per player. Monro is also seeking contributions from non-players in the form of donations and sponsorships.  RSVPs including the names of players, their ages and grade level, can be emailed to Dayna Monro at daynamonro@aol.com. Checks, payable to Stand Up to Cancer, can be sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, NJ 07876. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Boys Basketball Camp 
Join the Roxbury Boys Basketball Head Coach Joe Ansaldi and the Roxbury High School Boys Basketball Staff for a Roxbury Boys Basketball Camp this summer. Session 1: Grades entering K-3 as of 9/19- June 26-28 @ Franklin School 9:00am-11:30am-$75, Session 2: Grades entering 4-9 as of 9/19- July 8-11 @ RHS 9:00am-12pm- $110, and Session 3: Grades entering 4-9 as of 9/19- July 15-18 @ RHS 9:00am-12:00pm- $110

The focus of the camp is on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a safe and fun setting. Campers will participate in drills that will work on their ball handling, passing, and shooting. As well as, participating in fun skills stations, skills competitions, and team game play. Click here to download the flyer from our Virtual Backpack.

The Roxbury High School Band Parents Association is once again selling its annual discounted Hersey Park and Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom tickets. Tickets are available for purchase between now and April 30th.  Click here to view the Dorney Park ticket form.  Click here to view the Hersey Park ticket form.

RHS Preschool Program Starting Soon!
Looking for something for your preschooler that's not a full-time commitment? Then look no further! Roxbury High School's preschool program is now accepting enrollments for their October 2nd start date.  The program for three-year-olds meets Wednesday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Roxbury High School for $75 a month.  Interested families should contact Barbara Kroog, RHS Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher bkroog@roxbury.org   or at 973-584-1200 x0393.  Click here for more information regarding the high school preschool program.
Gaels Going Green 

Earth Day 2019 takes place over Spring Break on April 22nd! Be sure to find a way to help our planet while on break!  Here are simple and easy tips to help you go green, protect the earth, save money and make every day Earth Day. You can make a difference!
  1. Join Earth Day Network's campaign to Protect Our Species.
  2. Join Earth Day Network's campaign to End Plastic Pollution.
  3. Reduce your carbon footprint and take our Carbon Footprint Quiz.
  4. Plant a tree or donate a tree through our Canopy Project.
  5. Join a local park, river or beach clean-up.
  6. Use environmentally-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products.
  7. Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs with efficient CFLs or LEDs. Reduce your carbon footprint by 450 pounds a year.
  8. Carpool, ride your bike, use public transportation or drive an electric or hybrid car. Reduce your carbon footprint by one pound for every mile you do not drive.
  9. Stop using disposable plastics, especially single-use plastics like bottles, bags and straws.
  10. Recycle paper, plastic and glass. Reduce your garbage by 10% and your carbon footprint by 1,200 pounds a year.
  11. Donate your old clothes and home goods instead of throwing them out. When you need something, consider buying used items.
  12. Use cloth towels instead of paper ones.
  13. Convince your school district or office building to choose reusable utensils, trays, and dishes in the cafeteria.
  14. Use reusable bottles and mugs.
  15. Bring reusable bags when you shop.
  16. Pack your lunch in a reusable bag.
  17. Organize to have healthy, locally-sourced food served at in your school district.
  18. Buy local food to reduce the distance from farm to fork. Buy straight from the farm, frequent your local farmers' market, or join a local food co-op.
  19. Compost kitchen scraps for use in your garden - turning waste into fertilizer.
  20. Take a shorter shower and use a water-saving shower head.
  21. Form a "green team" at your office or school to find cost-effective ways to conserve resources and promote sustainability.
  22. Volunteer for a local environmental group and/or make a donation.
  23. Pull out invasive plants in your yard or garden and replace them with native ones.
  24. Turn off and unplug electronics you're not using. This includes turning off your computer at night.
  25. Turn off lights when you leave a room.
Click here for more tips from EarthDay.com.

FREE TREES! To New Jersey Residents - Apr 25
For six years in a row, New Jersey Forests partnered with Arbor Day Foundation to give out over 500,000 tree seedlings total to New Jersey residents! Available for pick up in Roxbury on April 25th at Roxbury Recreation.  Each NJ resident will receive five one to two foot tall bare root tree seedlings in a bundle.  All NJ residents are eligible and will receive trees at any pick up location.  Each event is run by the municipality. Contact the municipal office with any questions.

Species distributed depend on what grows best in that area. Municipalities in the northern part of the state may receive sugar maple or black oak trees, while towns in the south may receive Atlantic white cedar or other species adapted to this region. Seedlings distributed to shore towns may include bayberry or beach plum, shrubs commonly found on dunes and in other coastal environments. Click here to see the various pick up locations in New Jersey from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.



Click here  for more information on this contest for Grades 6-12 in our Virtual Backpack.

For more information about Roxbury's Sustainable Initiative, visit www.roxbury.org/Sustainable!

Keep it the great work everyone and share your Green stories with us at goodnews@roxbury.org!
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 .

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

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

Roxbury Alumni Directory Project with PCI
If you're one of our 17,000 alumni, you may be receiving a postcard, email, or phone call from Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI). We're working with PCI to produce an updated alumni directory. If you graduated before 2014, PCI (formally Harris Connect) is the same company that did our last two bound directories. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates and friends, and it helps the school keep track of where everyone has gone! 

We want to make it easier for you to connect with fellow Gaels, which is why we're compiling the Roxbury Alumni Directory. The extensive directory will be available in both hardcover and digital form for any alumni who wish to purchase it and will be a valuable tool for Gaels looking to reconnect with classmates or broaden their Gaels network. 

Enjoy the memories and remember every day is a great day to be a Gael! Click here to find out more regarding our Roxbury Alumni Directory Project.

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

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


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

Roxbury Employment Opportunities

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

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

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
05/06/2019 - Workshop Meeting
05/20/2019 - Regular Meeting
06/03/2019 - Workshop Meeting
06/17/2019 - Regular Meeting
07/22/2019 - Regular Meeting
07/24/2019 - Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/26/2019 - Regular Meeting
09/16/2019 - Regular Meeting
10/14/2019 - Regular Meeting
11/18/2019 - Regular Meeting
12/16/2019 - Regular Meeting
01/06/2020 - 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!

As of July 2018, Board Meetings are now recorded. Click here for those audio files.

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
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RCS College Prep
T he Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.

Students can take part in College Essay Writing workshops or one-on-one appointments to sharpen their writing skills and prepare for the college essay process.  The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with SAT/ACT Programs. Registrations are now being accepted. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Prom Date with a Beloved Neighbor for Roxbury Special Ed Student
16-year-old special education student Brandon Slater of Succasunna never attended a dance. That changed Friday, thanks to his lifelong neighbor Tara Roumes.  Because of Tara, Brandon's first dance was a big one: The Roxbury High School Junior Prom.  Brandon attends New Beginnings in Fairfield. Tara, also 16, attends Roxbury High School. Both are juniors who live on St. Mary's Street in Succasunna.

There's a very special bond between Tara and Brandon. She began her friendship with Brandon at three years old and became a constant companion through childhood, even serving as his only babysitter when she was old enough to take care of him.  Ever since Tara was young, she's been scheming a way to ask her neighbor to her prom. Inspiration came recently: Brandon loves to create works of art with Legos, and that gave Tara an idea. Click here to read more about this special event from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Youth Baseball Season Arrives with First Pitch by Cancer Fighting Kid
The 2019 season for Roxbury's recreation baseball teams began Wednesday with an opening day party in Landing that included a ceremonial first pitch tossed by Matt Adonis, a fifth-grader who survived the removal of a cancerous brain tumor.  At least 500 people attended the event, which took place at the Landing Park Recreation Complex and featured music, food, ice cream and a bounce house. 

Roxbury Baseball Association President Rich Ronchetta said there are 330 players on 32 teams in the baseball program this year. 

Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

A Windy Groundbreaking in Roxbury for Horseshoe Lake Park Upgrade Project
Roxbury officials gathered Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of $1.5 million worth of improvements to Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, including a new artificial turf field.  The Roxbury Mayor and Council were joined at the event by several dozen Roxbury Junior Gaels lacrosse players who were practicing at the park. Enduring a relentless, chilly breeze, town officials and the lacrosse players posed with golden shovels to celebrate the long-sought project.  Afterward, inside the Roxbury Senior Center, the celebration continued with chocolate cake and bottled water. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

For Roxbury's Walmart Only a Few Weeks Remain
Attention Walmart shoppers in Roxbury: Your local store has less than a month to go.  Walmart Corp. plans to close its Ledgewood store before May 10 and begin its demolition "as soon as June," said company spokesman Phillip Keene on Wednesday.  The store is being razed to make way for a new Walmart "Supercenter" at the site, part of the conversion of the former Ledgewood Mall into the new Shops at Ledgewood Commons. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Street Blade Dedication Ceremony - Louis 'Bizzari for 70 years Dedication Roxbury #2 Fire Department - May 4
Please join us in a ceremony to honor a Township Volunteer who has selflessly given his time to the residents of Roxbury for the past 70 years! Thank you Mr. Bizzari for your dedication and love of our community!  'With deepest gratitude, Please join us in Honoring Louis 'Bizzari for 70 years of dedication and service to the Roxbury Company 2 Fire Department. A street Blade dedication ceremony will be held on Mt. Arlington Road, Ledgewood NJ on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

Minor Rate Increase in Proposed Roxbury Town Budget - May 7th
The municipal portion of the average Roxbury homeowner's tax bill will increase by about $17 per year under a new township budget introduced by the Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday.  Residents will be allowed to comment about the proposed $29,770,318 budget at a public hearing scheduled for May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in town hall.

The budget represents an overall decrease of $808,102 from the 2018 budget, but the amount to be raised by taxation increases from $22,788,146 to $22,965,203 to make up for a slight dip in miscellaneous revenue and a $100,000 reduction in surplus used to offset the budget, officials said. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Donors and Participants Sought for Roxbury's Memorial Day Parade - May 27
Plans are underway for Roxbury Township's 2019 Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 27 at 10:00 AM. The Township is seeking donors and participants.  On Memorial Day, we honor our fallen soldiers as well as the men and women past and present who have served our country. To pay tribute, the Township of Roxbury proudly hosts a parade that ends with a special ceremony at the War Memorial located on "the island" at Horseshoe Lake.  After the memorial ceremony, there is a picnic for Veterans at the Kenvil VFW.  Donations are requested to help fund the cost of the parade and picnic. Please go to the town's website  to download the donor request letter and form and consider making a tax-deductible donation to support this special event to honor Roxbury's Veterans. Your generosity will be acknowledged in the event program.  Community groups (Scouts, sport teams, etc.) are invited to participate in the parade. Download the registration form and return it no later than Monday, May 13. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation Announces Key 2019 Events
Block parties, native plant sales, trail hikes, fireworks, cleanups, boat shows and more... 2019 promises to be another great year on the lake! So break out those new calendars and make sure you save the dates for the following Lake Hopatcong Foundation and lake related events. Click here to read about these upcoming events from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

LHF Opens Biggest Lake Event "Block Party" to all Vendors and Sponsors - May 11
The Biggest Annual Event around Lake Hopatcong that draws over 3,000 people is now open to all Vendors and Sponsors Registration.  The sixth annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, which offers businesses and organizations a chance to showcase their work for an anticipated 3,000 guests, is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, N.J.

This is the biggest event around the lake this year. The event is hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF), the event also features entertainment, numerous food and drink options, live demonstrations, boat and mini-train rides, boat displays, and an activity area especially for children. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

13th annual Taste of Roxbury - Largest Culinary Event in the Area - May 20
The Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce will host the thirteenth annual  Taste of Roxbury  culinary event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Roxbury High School.  The annual fundraising event will benefit community charities. Attendees will enjoy food-as much as they'd like-prepared by local restaurants.  This great evening of eating and socializing will feature great food, door prizes, music and a more! Additional Information to follow as the event approaches. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

Hockey Game to Support Jimmy D
Come watch the PAPD play the NJ State Police in a hockey game to benefit Mt. Arlington Sgt. James Distasio at Aspen Ice in Randolph on June 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for adults and free for children. This event is sponsored by Aspen Ice and Middlebury Sports & Apparel. Check should be made payable to Mount Arlington FOP Lodge 78 with #TeamJimmyD noted in the memo line. For advanced tickets, please contact Anthony Valvano at 862-432-3118, Geoffrey Jeppson at 973-216-6178, or Mike Gast at 862-266-3786. Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Launches Online 'Recycling Coach'
The township announced the roll-out of a "really great and useful tool" to help residents be good recyclers.  By using the "Recycle Coach" platform - either as a smartphone app on their mobile devices or through a link on the township's website, residents can  stay organized with custom curbside collection and events calendars, r eceive collection reminders and real-time updates on service disruptions, b ecome recycling experts with a comprehensive "What Goes Where?" search tool, including local disposal information and collection requirements for common and uncommon items, t ake the "What Type of Recycler Are You?" quiz for useful recycling tips and tricks, and u se the problem-reporting tool, equipped with geo-location, to notify municipal customer services about issues like missed collections
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury about this great new addition that helps us help save the planet!

Roxbury Officials Urge Everybody to Create 'Smart 911' Profile
All Roxbury residents are being asked to sign-in to a new "smart" 911 database, especially those who rely solely on cell phones and do not have "copper-wire" home phones.  The new system, unveiled in May by Morris County, allows emergency first-responders to associate addresses with cell phone numbers. It also allows people to create profiles that can include important details such as medical requirements, the presence of pets and special access codes for gates and security systems, said Roxbury Department of Public Works Director Rick Blood. 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 St. in Succasunna. Memorial/honorary engraved bricks are still available for sale. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library.  Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall  973-448-2002  or  ohalloranm@roxburynj.us . 
Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation 
Upcoming Programs & Events!
Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.

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

Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!

Click here   to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.  Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or email  comments@roxburylibrary.org  for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs. 
  • 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.
  • Passports - Roxbury residents can now apply for their passports at the Roxbury Library. For more information and for what's needed click here.
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  

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