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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of January 25, 2019
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org.
Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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REMINDER: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting
 PUBLIC MEETING - The next board of education meeting is Monday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,
please
click here!
Come see the following presentations to the public on January 28, 2019
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Celebration of the VFW Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay Winners from Roxbury Schools - Mr. John Lehnert, Post Commander and Mr. Jeff McDonald, Quartermaster of VFW Post 2833 Alward and Henry Meeker Post
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Digital Credentialing Update - Mr. Michael Mitchell, Director of Instructional Innovation & Planning, and Mrs. Teresa Rehman, Directory of Technology for Roxbury Public Schools
Four RHS Band Students Accepted into Region Band
 The North Jersey School Music Association held its annual Region 1 Band auditions on January 5, 2019, where around 450 students competed to earn a seat in one of two honors bands.
Four students from Roxbury High School were accepted into one of the ensembles and will participate in three rehearsals before putting on a concert at Parsippany Hills High School on Sunday, January 27th.
Zach Solano earned the principal tuba chair in the Wind Ensemble and Jess Miller earned the principal trombone chair in the Symphonic Band. Mike Stanzilis (bass clarinet) and Nick Morris (mallets) will also be performing with the Symphonic Band this year.
Congratulations to all students who auditioned and we wish the four RHS participants a great performance!
Click here to read this coverage on our website under "In the News".
Four Roxbury High School Students Accepted into Region Honors Choir
 Four Roxbury High School students successfully auditioned for the North Jersey School Music Association Region High School Honors Choir. This ensemble is comprised of the top singers across Northern New Jersey.
Congratulations to Sophomores Marisa Brinkman, Joseph Negron, and Sheryl Peng along with Junior Heather Doherty on this great accomplishment!
The students will be performing under the direction of Dr. Jason Vodicka and Chris Henke at Bloomfield High School on Saturday, January 26th.
The mission of the North Jersey School Music Association is the advancement of music instruction in Northern New Jersey's educational institutions at all levels that provide in-service and enrichment opportunities for practicing and retired teachers and prospective music educators, as well as sponsoring various festivals and performing groups for K-12 students. Click here to read this coverage on our website under "In the News".
EMS STEAM Teacher Named to Pitsco National Teacher Advisory Group
 Phil Moskowitz, the Eisenhower Middle School STEAM Teacher and Robotics advisor was recently named to the 2019 Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) through Pitsco.
He is one of twenty educators selected from across the country to share his expertise with Pitsco Education's Development and Marketing teams to support the mission of "leading education that positively affects learners."
Moskowitz shared via the STEMRox Twitter page saying, "I have been lucky enough to be asked to continue on with Pitsco Education TAG for another year! Looking forward to more great collaboration sessions with them!"
This will be Moskowitz' second year on the Pitsco Education's Teacher Advisory Group. Click here to read more about this TAG group on our website under "In the News".
Roxbury Register EDITORIAL: No turmoil
 Remember when the Roxbury school district was full of turmoil?
Remember battling school board members? How about superintendents who weren't perceived to be doing their job correctly?
We do. And we don't miss it.
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ather, what we have now is rather ideal. We have a great superintendent in Loretta Radulic at the helm. She's open to new ideas, new innovations and new procedures, and has implemented many. She's young enough that she's not set in her ways, as some have been previously.
We have young, vibrant principals, who have largely replaced the old guard. Education is changing every day. Having fresh, younger faces in the seven schools is a good thing. It just is.
And the Board of Education? They get along just fine. Remember the days when you could bring your bowl of popcorn and just sit back and be entertained by the fireworks? We remember it well. It was a continual waste of time, energy and effort, but it went on for several years.
We're glad to see Leo Coakley back at the board's helm this year, and we're equally pleased to see Carol Scheneck named as the board's vice president. This board no longer has divisive, agenda-driven members seated, and the change has been refreshing. Board meetings are shorter. The focus is on education and school-related issues, and Coakley has done a fine job as president for the past year.
You don't attend a meeting expecting a fight. You attend expecting a presentation on some new innovative thing going on somewhere in the large district. Some miss the turmoil, we're certain. But we don't. It was most often pointless, and a waste of time.
Likewise, Scheneck has always had what's best for the community she has called home for all her life at heart. She's a hard worker and an asset to the board and the district.
The district also has something which is extremely important, and something many don't, and that's a good public relations person/department. Many districts simply can't afford it, or don't feel it's important. We do, although we must say right up front we benefit enormously from it.
We can't be there at every school event. We can't see every cool and innovative thing the kids are doing.
We see some. We get to some things, but certainly not most. That's where the district really shines. We are continually getting what we call the "good news" out of the schools.
Getting the word out there about what is going on in the K-12 district, on a day to day basis, is a pretty good endeavor that is being done well. We hope for a great year for the district. And we wish staff and students all the best. But, we really don't have to.
They are in good hands.
Click here to read this editorial in the Roxbury Register.
K-6 STEAM Expo: Seeds of Sustainability - Deadline Extended to Feb 1
Calling all Scientists, Engineers, and Earth Savers!
Jefferson School still leads the pack with the most participants signed up so far for this year's STEAM Expo. With Franklin and Lincoln/Roosevelt not far behind!
Don't worry Kennedy and Nixon! We've extended the registration deadline to February 1st
for this year's K-6 STEAM Expo.
This year's expo will be Saturday, March 9, 2019 with the theme of Seeds of Sustainability. We want to see projects that touch on sustainability like renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc.
The mission of the Roxbury STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) EXPO is to motivate and develop the passion of all learners. We support the achievements of our students as they prepare to become leaders and innovators in STEAM and 21st Century Careers.
We are also inviting local businesses and organizations to set up tables and promote their programs for students that support science, engineering, and sustainability practices with a focus this year on Sustainability. If this is something you may be interested in, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpoVendor.
As mentioned, this year's STEAM Expo theme is "Seeds of Sustainability". If you choose to be a part of this event, we ask that you try and gear your information, projects, or takeaways with a sustainable topic like renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc.
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo. Each registered student will receive a STEAM t-shirt!
Roxbury Streamlines Music Program
 Members of the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Band received a special visit from the Eisenhower Middle School band directors, Greg Boccuti and Shannon Perrone on Tuesday, January 22nd. This visit is all part of a program-wide initiative to streamline instruction and create a sense of community from grades 5-12. Boccuti and Perrone taught some of the fifth and sixth-grade lesson groups and participated in band rehearsals for both grades.
"Students enjoyed learning from and getting to know them. We look forward to future learning opportunities that bring the 7-12 band staff into our LRS classrooms," shared Kate Katz, Sixth Grade Band and Choir Teacher. Click here to read this on our website under "In the News".
Record turnout as 'Campers' Enjoy MLK Day Basketball Clinic
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Gunner Hilsinger, a 7th grader was the winner of the MLK clinic prize drawing of an autographed mini-ball featuring the RHS Varsity team!
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Roxbury High School Coach Joe Ansaldi, along with Coach Drury, Coach Trotter and the Boys Varsity Team hosted nearly 50 boys, from grades 4 through 8, for the team's MLK Day basketball clinic at Roxbury High School on January 21st.
This annual event didn't disappoint as the boys participated in skills development, fun activities and scrimmage play. Proceeds from the clinic help pay for team related expenses, equipment and activities to support the development of the RHS Boys Basketball program.
The parent's club thanks all of the Roxbury community basketball advocates who helped promote the clinic. Couldn't have done it without your help!
And a special thanks to our friends at
Jersey Mike's Subs
in Succasunna for their gracious donation of delicious sandwiches for the Varsity team and the coaching staff. Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".
Portrait of a Graduate #AtTheRox - Next Session: Feb 13
 Here in Roxbury, we are all connected by a shared aspiration: that all of our children have an educational experience preparing them to be effective lifelong learners and contributors. More than ever, our children's educational experience must not only provide for the acquisition of rigorous academic content, but it must also be more intentional about fostering critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and other 21st century skills our young people need to thrive in this complex, rapidly changing world.
Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate is a community led process that allows all stakeholders (parents, community stakeholders, educators, and most importantly, students) help provide strategic direction and guidance towards a redesign of the overall educational experience for students. It is our hope that this collective vision reinvigorates and re-engages students, educators, and community stakeholders. Providing feedback for Portrait of a Graduate is important for parents of all learners since this is a K-12 visioning process.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts to help us in this visioning process and please know you are all welcome to our public Portrait of a Graduate meeting this February 13 at 7 p.m. in Lincoln Roosevelt Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876.
Click here to provide your feedback in a short survey.
Dates Set for Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next 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 2019/2020 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2019 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.
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Wrestling Update:
Wrestling: Results, links and featured coverage for Thurs, Jan. 10
Click here
to see the wrestling match results from January 10th from NJ.com.
Wrestling: Results for Jan. 12 in North Jersey
Click here
to see the wrestling match results from January 12th from NorthJersey.com
Wrestling power points through Jan. 13
Click here to see the wrestling power points through January 13th from NJ.com.
Wrestling: results, schedule and featured coverage for Thurs, Jan. 17
Click here
to see the wrestling match results from January 10th from NJ.com.
Wrestling: Results, links and featured coverage for Tues, Jan. 22
Click here
to see the wrestling match results from January 22nd from NJ.com.
Ice Hockey Update:
Ice Hockey: Morris Knolls Dominates Roxbury, 6-1 - Jan 12
The Morris Knolls boys ice hockey team defeated Roxbury decisively, 6-1, on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown.
Despite getting the first goal 26 seconds into the first period, Roxbury was no match for the Golden Eagles. Morris Knolls scored in all three periods, wreaking havoc in the second period with four goals. Click here to read more from Tap Into Denville.
Basketball Updates:
Roxbury Girls Basketball Dominates Hopatcong - Jan 11
The Roxbury High School girls basketball team, having lost its prior three games, got on a better track Friday by easily defeating the team from Hopatcong High School.
The Gaels brought their record to 4-6 with the 50-30 victory over the Chiefs, a win that saw senior Melissa Murphy score 18 points and senior Emily Metje score 10. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here for more game coverage from NJ.com.
Pequannock (56) at Roxbury (46) - Boys Basketball - Jan 12
Giovanni Rubino poured in a game-high 25 points and Pequannock claimed a road victory over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Gary Thompson added 14 points for Pequannock (6-2), which got off to a 13-9 start.
Max Schabel and Trevor Napoliello both scored 14 points to pace Roxbury (5-5). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Morris Hills (31) at Roxbury (40) - Girls Basketball - Jan 15
Emily Metje scored 15 points to help Roxbury earn a 40-31 victory over Morris Hills in Succasunna.
Roxbury outscored Morris Hills 11-5 in the second quarter to take a 17-8 lead at halftime.
Melissa Murphy contributed 12 points, while Carly Longtine and Cassidy Miller each added six points for Roxbury.
Tamiya Turner scored 10 points for Morris Hills, while Mackenzie Creighton added eight points. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (41) at Morris Hills (25) - Boys Basketball - Jan 15
Will Findlay scored 12 points to lead Roxbury over Morris Hills, 41-25, in Rockaway.
Kyle Haegele finished with nine points while Brian Nichols added seven for Roxbury.
Andres Moreno scored 10 points for Morris Hills. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
West Morris (49) at Roxbury (42) - Boys Basketball - Jan 18
Ryan Hillier scored a game-high 19 points ands hauled in six rebounds to pace West Morris to a dramatic 49-42 victory over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Ethan Stoute scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds for West Morris (12-2), which erased a one-point deficit going into the fourth quarter with a 17-9 effort.
Kyle Haegele scored 16 points and Brian Nichols had 11 points for Roxbury (6-6). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (32) at Parsippany Hills (34) - Girls Basketball - Jan 18
Corinne Diaz scored 16 points to lead Parsippany Hills to a 34-32 win over Roxbury in Parsippany.
Jaclyn Carifi added 10 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Samantha Tedesco led Roxbury with 14 points. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
West Essex (48) at Roxbury (46) - Girls Basketball - Jan 19
Halle Aschenbach scored 15 points to lead West Essex to a 48-46 win over Roxbury in Succasunna.
Melissa Murphy led Roxbury with 25 points.
The game was tight throughout, with West Essex taking an early one-point lead and then Roxbury tying the game, 23-23, going into halftime.
Both teams scored 10 points in the third quarter, making it a 33-33 contest heading into the fourth, when West Essex outscored Roxbury by two points to secure the win.
Jessica Coia added 12 points and Olivia Hansson netted 10 for West Essex in the win.
Emily Metje added 10 points for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Swimming Updates:
Girls Swimming: Schedule, featured coverage and links for Thursday, Jan. 17
Click here to see the girls swimming results for January 17th from NJ.com.
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Gaels Going Green - Did you know...
Morris County limits plastic recyclables because of Chinese decision
 China's decision not to accept plastics for recycling has reached home.
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) announced on Jan. 16 an important 2019 change in its plastic container recycling rules for the single stream curbside recycling program. Starting this month, only plastic containers (bottles and non-bottles) coded 1, 2, and 5 are acceptable in residential curbside recycling.
Morris County's Recycling Coordinator Liz Sweedy said residents should look for the recycling symbol on the bottom of the plastic container.
The MCMUA's guidelines apply to 20 municipalities which have MUA curbside pickup, including: Boonton, Boonton Township, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Chester Borough, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Mine Hill, Morris Plains, Netcong, Pequannock, Rockaway Borough, Wharton, and the recycling depots in Harding, Mount Arlington, Randolph, Rockaway Township, and Washington Township.
Residents in the 19 towns which do not employ the MCMUA for single-stream pickups, should check their municipal website for recycling guidelines. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
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Join Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Expo (Multi-Cultural Celebration) - Feb 21
 Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. at Roxbury High School! Experience the gift of the one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY.
Gather up your family, friends, clubs, and business to sponsor a booth to represent a country of your background or interest! Then, plaster the booth with all the information, color and creativity that you can with food, fun crafts, music/dance performances and prizes!
Now is the time to be proud! Raise multi-cultural awareness and let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world! Click here to sign up for a booth now! Click here for more information regarding this event from our website under "In the News".
RHS Performing Arts Presents
Thursday, March 7, 2019 @ 7PM
Friday, March 8, 2019 @ 7PM
Saturday, March 9, 2019 @ 1PM & 7PM
RHS mini-THON Donor Drive Now Open - Mar 15
 Mini-THON is both an event and a club at RHS. Modeled off Penn State's THON, the event is an overnight fundraiser for pediatric cancer, which takes place on Friday, March 15th from 7pm to 7am. Leading up to the event, hundreds of students fundraise to participate in a night of no sitting and no sleeping, as everyone literally stands for the cause.
All proceeds from the event go to the non-profit organization, Four Diamonds, which supports cancer research and covers medical bills for families.
mini-THON is also a club, where multiple committees come together to plan and organize the event during the year leading up. This includes food, entertainment, games, logistics, and many more. Last year our club raised $78,578.80, with 500 students participating, which has brought our grand total to $170,000 across our first 5 years.
mini-THON 2019 is just under 100 days way! Click here to donate now on Donor Drive! #FTK (For The Kids)
Follow them on Social Media for more information:
Instagram: RHS_mini_THON
Snapchat:
RHS mini-THON
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!
Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.
This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.
Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at
www.roxbury.org
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Check out the Virtual Backpack!
 Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.
Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)
This page is updated as flyers are received.
Check the backpack!
Check Your Honeywell Settings!
 Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account
here.
Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury's Hageneder Makes Castleton Dean's List
 Conner Hageneder of Succasunna was recently named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year.
To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.
Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters, yet offers more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 28 varsity sports and over 50 clubs and organizations. The university stresses experiential learning through internships, community service and research opportunities provided by more than 400 community partnerships.
Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Succasunna's Nick Pascua Named Presidential Scholar
 Ledgewood resident Nick Pascua was recently named a Presidential Scholar for the fall 2018 semester at Clarkson University.
Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours. Pascua is majoring in mechanical engineering at the University. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
121 Bulldogs named to NEC Academic Honor Roll
 Bryant University student-athletes enjoyed an exceptional Fall 2018 in the classroom as 121 were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll including 29 who were named to the NEC's Commissioner's Honor Roll.
The NEC Academic Honor Roll consists of student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or above as the Bulldogs have seen an increase of 21 student-athletes compared to last year. The Commissioner's Honor Roll is an accolade that recognizes those who have maintained a GPA of 3.75 or above as Bryant places seven more on the list from one year ago. Click here to see who from Roxbury made the list from Bryan University.
Four from Roxbury Make College Dean's Lists
Four college students from the Roxbury area made the fall Dean's Lists at their schools, it was announced this week.
Justin Johannessen, of Ledgewood, made the Fall 2018 list at Nichols College. In order to be included in the Dean's List, a student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 for at least 12 credit-hours and receive no grade below a C+ during the semester.
Lauren Brinkman, Melissa Klein and Alyssa Rose, all from Succasunna, made the Fall 2018 list at Muhlenberg College. To earn this academic achievement, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or higher for the term.
Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Area students receive varied accolades
Several area students have been recently honored by their respective colleges and universities.
The latest include:
Jessica Brennan Nagie of Succasunna has been named to the University of Wyoming Dean's List for the 2018 spring semester.
The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average.
To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.
Succasunna area residents include Cassandra Brooks and Karley McDermott were named to the Dean's List at Salisbury University for the spring 2018 semester.
The school is located in Salisbury, Md. Click here to read this coverage from the Roxbury Register.
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 were honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night in October.
Nominations for the 5th 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, 2019 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!
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities
Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,
visit
www.roxbury.org/employment
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Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
01/28/2019 - Regular Meeting
02/11/2019 - Regular Meeting
03/04/2019 - Workshop Meeting
03/07/2019 - Workshop/Training (RHS Guidance Conference Room)
03/18/2019 - Regular Meeting
04/15/2019 - Regular Meeting
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.
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Roxbury Community School - College Prep
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he Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
Here's what's coming up and available:
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
 At the Roxbury Community School we understand adults of all ages are busy with kids, work, and life in general. Sometimes though you need to just do something for yourself.
That's where we come in! We offer evening and weekend programs and workshops geared towards adults that help to enrich your mind and body.
Join us for these fun-filled and informative programs! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents!
Here's what's coming up:
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
Here's what's coming up after-school:
Here's what's coming up open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents:
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Broadway Shows Bus Trip to NYC
Choose from two great shows!
Kiss Me, Kate or Disney's Aladdin on Saturday, March 2nd.
Kiss Me, Kate - In the constellation of musical comedy masterpieces, Kiss Me, Kate shines on perhaps Broadway's most sparkling achievement. This is the winner of the first-ever Tony Award® for Best Musical, alive with onstage romance, backstage passion, comedy high and low, a hilarious dash of Shakespeare's Shrew, and the songwriting genius of Cole Porter at his stylish, sexy, sophisticated best. Once again, Roundabout catapults you to a musical comedy heaven, with a brand-new Kiss Me, Kate. In Cole Porter's sparkling 1948 musical, the warring lovers of The Taming of Shrew are causing trouble both onstage and off. While putting on a musical version of Shakespeare's play, exes Fred Graham (Will Chase) and Lilli Vanessi (Kelli O'Hara) can't decide if they're enraged, enamored or enormously confused whenever they cross paths out of character.
 Disney's Aladdin - Experience a whole new world in a whole new way! The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin's journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, classic comedy, and timeless romance. It's an unforgettable experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Academy Award®-winning score and more written especially for Broadway.
This stage production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw, and composed by Tony Award winner Alan Menken. It features lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman and Tony Award® winner Tim Rice, with book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Aladdin
also showcases an incomparable design team with exquisite sets, costumes, and lighting by multiple Tony Award winners Bob Crowley, Gregg Barnes, and Natasha Katz.
Trip Date: Saturday, March 2, 2019
Depart from RHS Parking Lot: 10:00 a.m.
Return to RHS Parking Lot: approximately 6:00 p.m.
Show time: 2:00 p.m. (Matinee shows)
COST: (includes show ticket, transportation by deluxe motor coach, and driver gratuity)
- Kiss Me, Kate - $106 per person
- Disney's Aladdin - $128 per person -- A waitlist has begun!
Discount opportunities available.
Click here to reserve your tickets now!
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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 Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
Click here
for township information.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
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'Adopt a Road' in Roxbury
Help Roxbury's Clean Communities keep Roxbury Township clean with it's comprehensive litter abatement program.
Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep this township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information regarding Roxbury Clean Communities!
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Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. You can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessible
here and via the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
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Roxbury Emergency Alert Program
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Roxbury's Emergency Alert Program. This system enables Roxbury to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
Click here to sign up now for these time-sensitive notifications.
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Roxbury Rallies to Help Family Impacted by House Fire
 Concerned people from Roxbury and beyond are joining to help a Succasunna family
ousted from their home Sunday by a fire.
The 39 Ridge Road home of Phil and Sheilla Bandari sustained significant damage. The blaze, deemed to be accidental by Roxbury Fire Inspector Mike Pellek, forced the couple and their two young children to escape and leave all their belongings.
Shortly afterward, an
online GoFundMe site was launched by Liza Kali on behalf of the Bandaris. The initial goal of raising $1,000 was quickly surpassed; by mid-day Monday, the site had raised almost $6,000.
That wasn't the only source of donations for the family, described by Roxbury Social Services Director Janet Wald as being "in shock."
The Roxbury Police Benevolent Association (PBA) donated $1,000 to the family, said Roxbury Police Spokeswoman Jennifer Dillard, and the Roxbury Rotary Club donated several hundred dollars, according to Wald.
She urged people to donate by using going to the
Friends of Roxbury Social Services website.
Unlike GoFundMe, the Friends site does not take any fee from donated money, Wald noted. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Plans to Pump Up the Paving
 Roxbury aims to spend about $1.6 million on township road paving in 2019, about $700,000 more than it did last year, according to officials.
The proposed extra spending would be possible without increasing municipal taxes because the township "paid off a significant amount of general fund bond debt," in 2018, said Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd.
The loss of that debt service payment leaves the township with an extra $1.1 million to spend on capital and operational expenses, he said. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation - Officially Moves into Lake Hopatcong Train Station
 At the Lake Hopatcong Foundation they are thrilled to be ringing in the new year in their new home at the Lake Hopatcong Train Station building (finally)!
Although the building rehabilitation work is not completely finished, they have moved into their office area (on the left side of the building) and are officially "open for business" at their new address: 125 Landing Road, Landing, NJ 07850.
They are looking forward to also seeing the completion of the next phase of work in the foyer and main hall, and will be opening their doors for an official open house in the spring. They have big plans for the building in 2019, including hosting a Smithsonian exhibit in July and August, and beginning their programming efforts in this new community space, to be named the Lake Hopatcong Environmental and Cultural Center. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
USA Fistball Team Seeking Roxbury Athletes
 The United States Fistball Association (USFA) is seeking male and female athletes under the age of 18 interested in competing in the Youth European Fistball Championships in Austria.
The championships take place this summer July 13- July 19.
Tryouts are taking place Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Roxbury High School gym. Anyone interested should email USA Fistball President Bob Feid at: bobf2@optonline.net by Jan. 28 to register for the tryouts. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Singing Competition Deadline Extended to Jan 31
 New Jersey vocalists take note: The deadline to apply for this year's "The Star Next Door" singing competition has been extended until Jan. 31, according to the Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA).
"If you missed the opportunity to apply for the singing competition, you are in luck," said the non-profit group." It noted that thousands in prize money is at stake in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Investors Bank Theater - the place in Succasunna where the Arts Alliance holds events.
"Looking for the top vocal talent from the New Jersey area, the RAA is offering over $2,100 in prize money to the top three finalists in a competition that will be completed during a special final event at the Investor's Bank Theater ... on Saturday night March 23, 2019," said the RAA. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Have artwork critiqued in Roxbury on Feb. 7
The Art Association in Roxbury will feature a member critique at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Members and the public are welcome to bring a piece of their work for review. The group will meet at 7:15 p.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna.
The Art Association in Roxbury (AAR) was founded in 1965 as a non-profit organization that was formed to further the appreciation of and increase interest in the fine arts within the community. AAR meets monthly, September through June, with the exception of January. Membership is open to all: amateur artists, professional artists, photographers, art patrons, and the general population. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
Free Job Training Program for Women Starts in February
 Project Self-Sufficiency announces that the spring session of its popular employment skills training program, Higher Opportunities for Women (HOW), will launch February 19th.
The 16-week HOW Program combines intensive computer skills training with classroom instruction and off-site internships to prepare women who have been out of the work force or underemployed to seek entry-level office administrative positions. Computer training and classroom instruction will take place at the agency's campus, located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Interested participants are encouraged to attend an Open House to learn more about the program. Open Houses will be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 24th, at 1:00 p.m. on January 9th, and at 6:00 p.m. on January 15th and 28th. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
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.
Remember a loved one. Honor your family's name on historic Main Street. Salute your graduate!
Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall
973-448-2002
or
ohalloranm@roxburynj.us
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Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation
Upcoming Programs & Events!
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Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.
Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!
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Mount Arlington Recreation
Mt Arlington Rec is a group of volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the goal to coordinate and administer the recreation needs of the Borough. They work together with community volunteers to offer quality recreational programs for the entire family.
Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
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.
Roxbury Public Library seeks schools for Preschool Fair
 The Roxbury Public Library is looking for area preschools to participate in our second annual Preschool Fair. Representatives from schools will be present at the Fair to talk with prospective parents and give information about their school.
The Preschool Fair will take place at the Roxbury Public Library, 103 Main Street, Succasunna, on Thursday, February 7 from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Friday, February 8 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
If your school is interested in participating, please contact Youth Services Librarian at
lynn.gaillard@roxburylibrary.org
or call 973-584-2400 x5 by Thursday, January 31. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
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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SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
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Review Your School on GreatSchools.org!
Will you share your experience? Tell your Roxbury School story on GreatSchools.org, which many parents use to research school districts as they scout for houses.
As we continue to prepare the children of today for tomorrow, we need your help to tell future Roxbury parents about the great things happening in our district!
Please take a moment to find your school and your Roxbury story today
here!
Your feedback matters! Give us your thoughts on Roxbury.org.
Roxbury Public Schools is committed to listening to the views and experiences of parents on our website. We want to hear from you! Your feedback is important because it helps our web team understand where they need to make improvements and what you do like about our website.
Click here to complete the survey today!
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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