| |
|
|
NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of February 9
, 2018
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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!
|
REMINDER: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting
-
 Public Meeting - The next board of education meeting is Monday, February 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium.
Come see the following public presentation on February 12th on:
- District Counseling Services by Emilie Bacchetta and School Counselors
REMINDER: Upcoming Calendar Announcements
- Early Dismissal - Just a reminder, students will have a half day on Friday, February 16th due to a staff inservice day.
- School Closing - The district will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of President's Day.
- School Now In Session - The district will be open on Tuesday, February 20th since an emergency day was used on or before February 15th.
Roxbury Art Students Place in Mt. Olive National Art Honor Society Invitational
 Two Roxbury High School seniors, Tara Egan and Evan Van Biert, both had artwork submitted in the 32nd Annual Mount Olive High School National Art Honor Society Invitational this year.
Egan came away the big winner, winning first place in the crafts category for her embroidery and was awarded a four-year, $48,000 scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia while Van Biert placed second in the mixed media category for his work with toner transfers.
Congratulations to Tara and Evan and all the other students who were selected for the competition and special congratulations to all the winners.
Click here to read more about this invitational.
Two RHS Students Invited to SHU Basketball Game
 Seton Hall University hosted two Roxbury High School media students in the Presidents Suite for the Seton Hall vs. Georgetown Basketball game at the Prudential Center on January 13th.
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invited Senior Kelly Tucker and junior Peyton Napoliello to the game and these young adults loved every minute of it.
Maroulis Accepted into the Junior Region Band
 Eighth-grader, Christian Maroulis, from Eisenhower Middle School in Roxbury Township was recently accepted into the Junior Region I Symphonic Winds.
Over 400 students auditioned with hopes of being accepted into one of the two Junior Region ensembles on Saturday, February 3rd. Approximately 150 students are placed into either the Concert Band or Symphonic Winds.
The ensembles rehearse several times to prepare for their concert held on Sunday, March 4th at 4 p.m. at the John H. Walker Middle School in Nutley, NJ.
Click here for more information on this opportunity.
Jefferson Staff Goes Red for Women
 Jefferson Elementary School staff last Friday wore red as part of the American Heart Association's annual "Go Red for Women" campaign that raises funds for educating women about heart disease which is the number one killer of women.
Kate Zenna, the school nurse shared, "We wore red in support of the day on Friday and our staff raised $125 in support of the initiative." Click here to read more!
EMS Announces 2017/2018 Second Marking Period Honor Rolls
 Eisenhower Middle School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the second marking period of the 2017/2018 school year.
Students must have earned all A's on their second marking period report card to qualify for high honor roll. Students must have a combination of A's and B's on their second marking period report card to earn the status of honor roll.
Special Olympics New Jersey athletes go for the gold at Winter Games
 Congratulations to seventh grader Cesar for his win in the Special Olympics of the Slalom and the Super G! EMS sends out a super shout out and wishes you well in States and Jr Olympics next month!
On the eve of the Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, hundreds of Special Olympics athletes gathered at Mountain Creek for alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoe competitions.
Cesar Maxwell, a 12-year-old from Landing, is the first snowboarder competing for the Vernon Mountaineers. Also a competitive swimmer with McARP, Morris County Swim Club, and the Shore Hills summer team, Maxwell has been riding since he was 5 years old. Using his snowboard instead of skis, he won both the slalom and super-G at his first Winter Games.
"Swimming worked well with his differently abled self, where he could be part of a team and still have the focus of an individual sport. Snowboarding is the same," said Cesar's mom, Suzanne Maxwell. "It's wonderful to see them realize their dreams, before they even realize it's their dream."
Click here to read more about these events from the Daily Record.
K-6 STEAM Expo - Registration deadline extended to February 10th
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration for this year's K-6 STEAM Expo has been extended to February 10th! The K-6 STEAM Expo will be Saturday, March 10, 2018. Over 125 students have signed up already! Don't wait, sign up too!
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo. Each student will receive a participation certificate.
Dates Set for Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for the Next School Year
 Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2018/2019 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2018 to participate.
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child's original birth certificate, record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit
www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration
.
Parents must make an appointment at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending. Click here to view the different school's registration schedules.
|
Be Noble ~ Go Global:
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2018
Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at Roxbury High School! Experience the gift of the one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY.
In addition to over 20 country expos (filled with artifacts, food, brochures, fun-facts, posters, pictures, instruments,...) to visit, and continuous entertainment on center stage, this year for the first time we will have an Olympic-style parade of international costumes, and at the end a community circle dance activity.
For those who respect the environment, bring your own travel mug, plate, and utensils to use as you travel the globe within Roxbury High School's Dining Hall.
Admission is free for all students and children. Community members are asked for a $3 admission donation to be able to grow this event.
Click here
to see more event details and how you can sign up!
SAVE THE DATE for Gaelvision's Fish & Chips Dinner - Feb. 23
 Come support Roxbury High School's 2018 Media Conference with a Fish & Chips Dinner catered by the Thistle Restaurant and Caterers out of Lyndhurst, NJ on Friday, February 23, 2018 in the Eisenhower Middle School Dining Hall at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ from 4-8 p.m. Fried chicken tenders are also available upon request. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child.
Dine in or take out for this perfect solution to a meatless dinner on Friday night! Walk-ins limited so be sure to buy your tickets in advance! Walk-in fee is $20 per adult and $10 per child.
Reserve your tickets now by emailing
RoxMediaConference@gmail.com
.
Click here to read more about this upcoming event!
RHS Performing Arts Presents Seussical the Musical - Mar. 1-3
 Reserve your tickets in advance for the spring musical at Roxbury High School. Shows are March 1-3, 2018.
Your tickets will automatically be held at the Box Office and can be picked up 45 minutes before
the performance. Attach a self-addressed stamped envelope with this form & your check, and we
will mail your tickets to you. Orders are filled on a first come first served basis and we will do
our best to honor special requests. Reservations will close 1 week prior to the show, at which
time tickets will be available at the Box Office before each performance.
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.
We invite you to advertise your business and/or send a personal message to our cast and crew by ordering a program ad. More information on this can be found at www.roxbury.org.
In addition, to the spring musical, the drama club also holds their annual Princess Party fundraiser to help offset costs. Join the cast and crew of the upcoming EMS production of The Lion King Jr. for an afternoon filled with royal fun, crafts, and a whole lot more! Be sure to come dressed as your favorite Princess for an afternoon of royal delight on Sunday, March 25th from 2-3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Middle School. Tickets are $10 per child and include the cost of crafts, juice, and snacks. Adults must accompany the child at all times and there is no charge for the accompanying adult. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome while space and supplies last, so be sure to reserve your tickets now at www.roxbury.org or email moore.jasminemnm@yahoo.com. Click here to read more!
Dining to Donate at The Barn to Support EMS Drama Club - Mar 7th
 Support the Eisenhower Middle School Drama Club by coming out to Dine to Donate at The Barn (1176 Rt 10 West, Randolph) on Wednesday, March 7th from 4-11 p.m. Leave your receipt at the door for the EMS Drama Club to get credit. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the EMS Drama Club with their upcoming production of
The Lion King Jr.
Click here
to download the flyer!
Vendors Needed for RHS Girls LAX Spring Shopping Market Place - Mar 18th
 Roxbury High School Girls Lacrosse are looking for vendors for their Spring Shopping Market Place.
The Roxbury High School Girls Lacrosse Team is holding its annual SPRING SHOPPING MARKETPLACE on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Roxbury High School Cafeteria at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ.
Please email jennifersperry72@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
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!
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
.
Scholarship Chance for Roxbury High Students from Mt. Arlington
 Roxbury High School students who live in Mount Arlington might be eligible for a new scholarship created in memory of former Mount Olive Mayor Arthur Ondish.
The Morris County League of Municipalities today announced the creation of the Arthur R. Ondish Memorial Scholarship, noting the $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior starting in 2018.
Click here to read more about this scholarship opportunity from Tap Into Roxbury.
Louis Bay 24th Annual Scholarship
 Once again, the League of Municipalities is proud to announce the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition for high school juniors and seniors planning to continue their education after high school.
The purpose of this scholarship is to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer positions in municipal government while raising awareness of municipal government in general. Click here to to read more about this scholarship, the application, and selection process.
|
Two Lady Gaels Sign Letters of Intent
 Roxbury High School had two more senior athletes, Ashleigh Sarafin and Bethany Sansone, sign letters of intent this morning at the school. The signing ceremony was due to take place on Wednesday but due to a snow day and delayed opening, this wasn't possible.
Both women surrounded by family and teammates committed to play soccer in the fall. Sarafin will be taking her skills to upstate New York to Siena College while Sansone will be attending New Haven University in CT.
Stu Mason, Roxbury's Athletic Director shared that "It's another great day to be Gael!"
Click here to read more about these two young ladies impressive soccer careers at RHS.
RHS Girls Soccer Team also accepted their NJAC Conference Championship plaques Friday morning.
Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates
Roxbury (6) at Morristown-Beard (8) - Boys Ice Hockey - February 2nd
Connor Tartaglione had two goals and two assists to lift Morristown-Beard, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, to an 8-6 win over Roxbury at Mennen Arena in Morris Township.
Nick Aiello scored twice for Morristown-Beard. Thomas Matthews, Seth Kaplan, and Alexander Walsh-Kelly each had a goal and an assist, while Evan Sanford dished out two assists in the win. Joe Cuomo also scored.
Roxbury's Billy Hefferle finished with three goals and two assists, and recorded the 200th point of his career. Shane Miller had a goal and five assists, while Johnny Facchini had a goal and two assists. Nicholas Hefferle finished with a goal and an assist in the loss.
Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Basketball Updates
Morris Knolls (32) at Roxbury (30) - Girls Basketball - February 1st
Emily Mitarontonda scored a game-high 11 points as Morris Knolls edged Roxbury, 32-30, in Succasunna. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (48) at Morris Knolls (61) - Boys Basketball - February 1st
Alec Shea starred with 24 points and 10 rebounds as Morris Knolls defeated Roxbury, 61-48, in Rockaway.
Chrstian Bornemann finished with 12 points, six rebounds, and seven assists for Morris Knolls. Kareem Paton added eight points and eight rebounds. Bryce Mott registered seven points and seven rebounds.
Will Findlay led Roxbury in points with 20 points. Franki Hrelja had eight points. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (21) at Chatham (46), Morris County Tournament, First Round - Girls Basketball
13 points by Veronica Kelly helped lead third-seeded Chatham to a 46-21 victory over 14th-seeded Roxbury in the first round of the Morris County Tournament, in Chatham.
Camryn Davies scored 12 points for Chatham. Hannah Kelly added 11 points.
Sarah Olivero had a team-high 10 points for Roxbury.
Roxbury will face sixth-seeded Mendham in the quarterfinal round on Saturday. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (56) at High Point (45) - Boys Basketball - February 6th
Brandon Lessig made three 3-pointers on the way to a game-high 22 points to lead Roxbury over High Point, 56-45, in Sussex.
Will Findlay scored 12 points while Brian Nichols added nine for Roxbury, which trailed by six at the half.
Landis French finished with 13 points while Luke Steinman chipped in 10 for High Point. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
|
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.)
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
Three from Roxbury Area Make Lycoming Dean's List
 Three Roxbury area students made the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Lycoming College. They were
Diana Cavaliere,
Amanda Goulden, and
Jessica Wyse. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Area Students Make University of Delaware Dean's List
 Thirteen Roxbury area students were recently named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List at the University of Delaware, according to the university.
The students are
Olivia Boon,
Juliette Castro,
Ryan Decker, and
Emily Derrick. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Four from Roxbury Make Quinnipiac Dean's List
 Four students from the Roxbury area made the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Quinnipiac University.
The Roxbury students are: Brett Osetec, Christopher Dacey, Ryan Johnson and Andrew White.
Men's track and field rolls to victory at Tiger Invitational
 The RIT men's track and field team claimed victory over nine other teams at the 2018 Tiger Invitational, held at the Gordon Field House on Friday evening. The Tigers scored 154.5 team points to handily defeat runner-up Buffalo State, who recorded 106 points.
The Tigers used their tremendous depth to pull away as the meet progressed.
Daniel Giuliano (Ledgewood, NJ/Roxbury)
led a strong contingent of long jumpers, winning the event with a leap of 6.98 meters.
Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award will be honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium. Join us in celebrating these distinguished alumni!
Nominations for the 4th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than February 15, 2018 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at
www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
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!
|
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
|
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
02/12/2018 - Regular Meeting
03/05/2018 - Regular Meeting
03/19/2018 - Workshop Meeting
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!
|
ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
|
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!
|
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:
Here's what's still to come! Coming soon!
- Engineering for Kids (Grades PreK-6)
- Kujenga Robotics and Coding (Ages 6+)
- STEMRoxInnovation Camp (Grades 5+)
- STEMRox STEAM Week (Grades 5+)
All Roxbury Community School summer camps are open to all Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
|
 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!
Register now for Country Fusion at Kennedy School for Grades K-4
 Kid's Country Fusion is Fitness Made Fun! Country Fusion™ is a country music-inspired dance fitness workout that incorporates high-energy country line dance, Latin, hip-hop, and fitness with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective total body blast perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. Students in a Country Fusion class will work on their strength, flexibility, and musicality through intricate fun and fast-paced funky choreography. Cost is $75 per student for this 6-week program. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/kidscountry.
Kennedy Garden Club (Grades PreK-4)
Participants can attend one monthly session, two or all three of the Garden Club at the Kennedy School Garden for grades PreK-4 after school in May, June, and July. This program meets rain or shine! These courses in gardening cover basic knowledge, technique, and practical skills for gardening in the spring and summer. This program is open to all elementary aged students. Transportation to Kennedy School must be provided by the parents if coming from a different school. Tuition is $65 per student per session. A new low price!
Register now here!
Register now for Spring Kiddie Soccer for Ages 3.5-6
 Register for the season 8-week spring Kiddie Soccer for ages 3 ½ to 6 years old. The program teaches a series of fun, thematic games designed to teach the children the very basics of soccer. Spring sessions meet on Sundays starting April 8th at Lincoln/Roosevelt Field. Tuition starts at $135 per child.
Robotics with Kujenga for Grades 1-4
 Join Kujenga in this after-school program on Robots! Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. Robotics can also be a fund stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life. Cost is $80 per student for the spring session. Check out the spring dates and register now at www.roxbury.org/Kujenga.
Register now for Little Movers & Shakers for Ages 3-5
 A fun and engaging hour-long dance class for preschool-aged (ages 3-5) boys and girls. Our energetic teachers will teach your child creative movements along with developmental skills. The class will also allow children to improve their coordination, increase their self-confidence, and most importantly, have fun! Cost is $75 per child for this 6-week program beginning Friday, February 16th. Register now at www.roxbury.org/LittleMovers.
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes for Grades 1-6
Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this winter at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades 1-4 this winter will experience Spy Academy, where participants will become detectives and solve a Whodunit while examining forensic evidence in the crime lab, conduct scientific analysis, and take home cool SPY gear! Grades 5-6 this will test Fairly Odd Forces of weather, gravity, magnets, and more with fun, interactive, and educational hands-on activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around them! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
Register now for Mommy and Me Classes for Ages 1-3
 Join the Accents on Dance Studio for this new program which is the perfect introduction to dance for our very youngest dancers. Ages 18 mos. to 3 years old are invited to attend a 6-week session of "Mommy & Me". These classes are structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. Cost is $75 per pair. This 6-week program begins Friday, February 16th. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MommyMe.
Sun Do Kwan - Tae Kwon Do
Enjoy a special tuition rate through the Roxbury Community School!
Join SunDoKwan to learn Tae Kwon Do taught by traditional certified Tae Kwon Do masters. Groups are separated by age and experience. The minimum age to participate is 4 years old.
Register through the Roxbury Community School by paying the $15 registration fee, then print and take your receipt to SunDoKwan to take advantage of the special rate! Many start dates and time available for these 6
-week clinics. Click here to register now!
Tech Club at L/R for Grades 5-6 - Winter Sessions
 Join Ms. Rodgers and Mr. Smith to test your limits with three STEM challenges including an
Egg Drop, Clay Boats, and Spaghetti Towers.
Spots are limited and the class fills quick, so don't wait! Register now at
www.roxbury.org/TechClub
! Cost is $50 per student and covers instruction and supplies. Two winter sessions available to choose from! Same great program with two possible sessions to choose from!
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School for Grades K-4
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 8-week winter program that teaches the basics of drawing in a fun confidence-boosting way. Classes are starting soon at each of the K-4 schools, so sign up now to save your child's spot! Tuition is $120 per student and includes the cost of materials, instruction and fun! Visit
www.roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
to see your school's program dates and to register!
|
|
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!
|
|
Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
Aerobics with Annette Buzzelli
 Register now for winter and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Winter classes begin Tuesday, January 2nd and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 18 classes. Cost is $99 per person. Join this exhilarating fitness program for a complete body workout that is effective and fun!
Register online at
www.roxbury.org/Aerobics
.
Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice Workshop
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! You'll even have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of a teacher. The next workshop is Tuesday, December 5th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person.
Register now here!
ed2go Online Learning
 Roxbury Community School is proud to partner with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults. With over 300 great online classes to choose from, ed2go offers something for everyone with highest-quality online continuing education courses that are affordable and easy to use. With hundreds of great online courses, from Creating Web Pages to Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish to Grant Writing, and everything in between, it is easy to see why millions of lifelong learners take ed2go online courses.
Click here to view subject categories and to register for popular courses!
Yoga for Beginners
 Join this beginner class that introduces you to the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Participants will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. If you have never tried yoga, this is the class for you! It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses. This course is ideal for teens and adults. Winter Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning January 16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin School. Cost is $100 per person registration is required. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/yoga!
|
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!
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our
Emergency Alert Program
. This system enables YOUR TOWN 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. Sign up now here!
|
|
|
Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury
The NJ Clean Communities program is a comprehensive litter abatement program serving NJ residents and visitors for over 25 years.
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 the township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information about Clean Communities. Questions about the program or volunteering in Roxbury, please contact Kellie Ann at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us.
|
Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. Now 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. You are no longer limited to access town hall during regular business hours. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessed from
here and the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
|
|
Community Bulletin Board and News
It Runs Through Roxbury; You Can Help Clean It
 Roxbury residents are being invited to help clean a waterway that starts in their own backyard: The Musconetcong River.
Sponsored by the Warren County-based Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA), the 26thAnnual Musconetcong River Clean-Up is scheduled for April 14, said MWA Communications Coordinator Karen Doerfer in a statement.
This year is special, because it's the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. To honor that landmark, the MWA joined a nationwide river protection effort called the American Rivers Cleanup, according to Doerfer. American Rivers' National River Cleanup is a series of community-based river and stream cleanups taking place across the country.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
'Treetop Adventure' Project in Roxbury Scales Zoning Board Review
 A plan to build in Ledgewood a "treetop adventure course" that would include aerial zip-lines advanced Monday as the Roxbury Zoning Board endorsed a number of the project's new design ideas.
The Tree Top Adventure facility would be built on 45 acres along Mt. Arlington Road. It is a project first approved by township officials five years ago but one that was shelved until being revived recently under new ownership.
The outdoor adventure park, as approved in 2012, will have a number of "adventure venues" including zip-lines, obstacle courses and other features "mounted on trees near the tree canopy," according to township records.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
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.
Girl Scout Conference to Prepare Girls for Career, College, and Advocacy
 Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey will host G.I.R.L. Conference 2018, a day filled with exploration designed to help Girl Scouts in grades 8-12, and their accompanying adults, broaden their interests in careers, STEM, life skills, advocacy, and high school/college readiness.
An exciting day of interactive workshops and hands-on activities, G.I.R.L. Conference 2018 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centenary University (400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ), for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and affiliated adults. Girls who are not yet members of Girl Scouts, but who would like to attend, should join Girl Scouts prior to registering.
Participants will work to identify the go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader inside them. Girls will be able to choose from age-specific sessions, as well as hear from two extraordinary keynote speakers who will inspire attendees to unleash their inner G.I.R.L. Adults will have an opportunity to take separate workshops in teen development, college planning, and Girl Scout traditions.
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.
Roxbury's Skomial Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
 Morris County School of Technology teacher Jennifer Skomial, a Roxbury resident,has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Skomial was nominated by a colleague who she mentored last year. As a lead teacher, Skomial works hard to help all of her colleagues find success. She is actively involved in her school, making herself available for students, staff and her community when needed. "She is always pleasant, smiling and encouraging," the nominator said. "She is a great role model on a professional and personal level". Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Dining to Donate for Presbyterian Church - February 12th
 Give yourself the day off from cooking! Come join us at our Dining to Donate event at the Black River Barn restaurant in Randolph on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Come for lunch and/or dinner. Bring your family and friends. Proceeds benefit the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna.
You must bring a copy of the event coupon/flyer and give it to your server so they know you are there to support our Dining to Donate event.
Download copy of coupon on our church website at www.fpcsuccasunna.org.
Roxbury Arts Alliance Presents Silver Starlight Orchestra - February 10th
 Come hear the sound of big-band music played by a 25 piece orchestra with wonderful vocals of many of your favorites on February, 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Investors Bank Theatre at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna at the Horseshoe Lake Complex. G
eneral admission tickets are $20 and members pay $15.
The Nursery School at St. Dunstan's - Open House February 10th
 The Nursery School at St. Dunstan's is hosting an Open House on Saturday,
February 10th from 10:00 a.m. to noon
at the school. RSVP is appreciated.
Stop by to see why our school has been loved for more than 50 years! Join our loving school family and register for the 2018/2019 school year.
|
Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
here
!
Programs through Roxbury Rec
-
Click here
for a list of scheduled programs!
2018 Girls Winter Softball Clinic for Grs K-6 - Click here for more information.
Softball 8u Travel Team Tryouts for Grs K-8 (2/9/18 6-7 pm) -
Click here to view flyer.
Roxbury Rebels Travel Softball Tryouts (2/25/18 12-2 pm) - Click here
to view flyer.
Roxbury Soccer for Girls and Boys - Reg. thru Apr 9 - Click here to view flyer.
|
Mount Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
 Visit Mount Arlington Recreation for upcoming sports and activities here!
2018 Girls Little League Softball Season (Register now thru Mar. 4) -
|
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here
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
- First Annual Preschool Fair
(Feb 27)
- Click here
for details.
- Pajama Story Time
(Tues.) -
Click here
for dates and details.
- Teen Advisory Board
(Tues.) -
Click here
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.
|
SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
Give the district feedback and share your thoughts.
|
Review Your School on GreatSchools.org!
Will you share your experience? Tell your Roxbury School story on GreatSchools.org, which many parents use to research school districts as they scout for houses.
As we continue to prepare the children of today for tomorrow, we need your help to tell future Roxbury parents about the great things happening in our district!
Please take a moment to find your school and your Roxbury story today
here!
Your feedback matters! Give us your thoughts on Roxbury.org.
Roxbury Public Schools is committed to listening to the views and experiences of parents on our website. We want to hear from you! Your feedback is important because it helps our web team understand where they need to make improvements and what you do like about our website.
Click here to complete the survey today!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
|
|
|
|
