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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of January 26
, 2018
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org.
Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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Roxbury Board of Education Wrap-Up from January 22nd
 The Roxbury Board of Education held its regular January Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 22nd in the Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium
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The meeting kicked off with two positive board presentations recognizing students and staff. The first celebrated the winners of the VFW Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. John Lehnert the Post Commander of VFW Post 2833 in Kenvil and Nancy Bottona were there to congratulate the students from Lincoln/Roosevelt School and Eisenhower Middle School along with presenting them with certificates. This year's topic for the contest was "American's Gift to My Generation."
The second presentation of the evening was by the Roxbury Education Association's President, Cindy Knill. She was asked to highlight the exciting recognition of one of her fellow REA members, Laura Richards from Roxbury High School. Richards is a Family and Consumer Science teacher who will be featured on NJEA's Classroom Close-Up
in May and June. Click here to read more about these presentations, committee reports, and approved board resolutions from Monday night's meeting!
Superintendent's Message - Vaping, a Rising Concern in Schools
 In case you missed it, Superintendent Loretta Radulic posted a letter to the parents of Roxbury at
www.roxbury.org regarding a growing concern in middle and high school students.
In her letter, she writes, "Roxbury Public Schools are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for your children. Our District Goals promote and provide for the security and protection of each individual student through various means, including anti-bullying assemblies, student and staff trainings on security protocols, and structural enhancements to our buildings and classrooms. The success levels of these outward measures are ultimately driven by the teamwork between our school community and our family community. To that end, we are calling upon your help today as we continue working toward keeping your children and our students safe. A rising concern among High School and Middle School Administration is the current trend of vaping."
Click here to read Superintendent Radulic's full letter to see how Roxbury is addressing this issue.
Jefferson School Makes Top 50 Schools in NJ
 Congratulations to the Jefferson Elementary School for coming in 47 out of 50 in the top 50 schools in New Jersey in NJ's new school rating!
Click here to check out the scoring details and list of other top 50 schools from NJ.com.
Keep up the good work Roxbury!
LRS Choir Invites Roxbury Seniors to Lunch
 Lincoln/Roosevelt's sixth grade choir along with Principal Chris Argenziano stopped by the two Roxbury Senior groups in town over the past week to invite its members to the annual Valentine's Day Luncheon on February 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln/Roosevelt School.
After the students sang, Principal Argenziano officially invited both groups to join him at his school for this annual tradition open to these two Roxbury senior citizen groups.
Members in these organizations wishing to participate should park at the Roxbury Senior Center at Horseshoe Lake at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna and take a nostalgic school bus ride over to the school, as parking is limited and this gets them closer to the school. Buses will begin boarding at the Senior Center around 10:30 a.m. Click here to read more about these special choir trips and see clips of the students singing.
Six RHS Band Students Accepted into NJ All-State Band
 The New Jersey Music Educators Association held its annual NJ All-State Band auditions on January 20, 2018, where students from every county in NJ competed to earn a seat in one of two honor bands. In order to be eligible to audition, students must first earn a place in their respective Region Bands.
Six students from Roxbury High School were accepted into one of the ensembles. They will participate in rehearsals at Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts before putting on a concert at the beautiful New Jersey Performing Art Center located in Newark.
The students who made the Wind Ensemble are seniors Kristin Andlauer (2nd overall French Horn) and Kathleen Walsh (2nd overall Euphonium).
The students who made the Symphonic Band are Kaitlyn Winters (French Horn, Grade 11), Meghan Spino (1st Chair Tuba, Grade 12), Mathew Ehrenberg (Trombone, Grade 11), and Jonah Nack (2nd overall Timpani, Grade 12).
Congratulations to all students who auditioned and we wish the six RHS participants a great performance!
Click here to read more!
RHS Senior Interviewed for Rugby Wrap-Up
 Roxbury High School Senior Allison 'Alie' Ramage was recently interviewed in New York City for Rugby Wrap-Up for their studio show on the Fantasy Sports Network.
Alie was joined by Coach Pat Moroney to talk about winning their Friends of the British Council Premiership Rugby scholarships.
According to Rugby Wrap-Up, "As winners, they will spend a week in England with the other recipients, training and learning from Premiership coaches and players." Click here to read more about Alie's interview.
A Little Girl's Pursuit of Compassion - A Jefferson School Story
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Photo Credit: Star Ledger
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Isabella Masullo, a second grader at Jefferson Elementary School is taking a negative in her life and making it a positive while helping others with the same affliction. She's working on making 1,000 rubber band bracelets in just a few months to give away at the 2018 Walk to Cure Arthritis on Saturday, May 5th at the Clipper Pavilion in West Orange.
Bella is the walk's Youth Honoree for the goods and deeds she's done since being impacted by the disease herself four years ago.
Click here to read a heartfelt story from Mark Di Ionno of the Star Ledger on Bella's Butterflies! To help support Bella's cause, click here!
EMS STEM Teacher Named to Pitsco National STEAM Advisory group
 Phil Moskowitz, the Eisenhower Middle School STEAM Teacher and Robotics advisor was recently named to the 2018 Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) through Pitsco.
He is one of nineteen educators selected from across the country to help share his expertise with Pitsco Education's development and marketing teams to support the mission of "leading education that positively affects learners."
Moskowitz shared his response to being selected via the Roxbury STEM Lab Facebook page saying, "
I was lucky enough to be selected by Pitsco Education for their 2018 Teacher Advisory Group! Teachers helping lead education that positively affects learners. I can't wait to share my ideas and help other's continue to grow STEM Education!" Click here to read more about this advisory group opportunity.
Eisenhower Middle School Staff Practices Janet's Law Drill
 Thanks to the help of EMS' Student Council, the middle school was able to record their training of the Janet's Law drill. This is all a part of the district's health, wellness, and safety goal.
EMS Student Council filmed the drill to share support and student perspective with the school family. Bi-annually, staff on the EMS Emergency Response Team practice students in a cardiac emergency, CPR skills, and the use of AED's in the schools.
"Many thanks to our teacher who take on this role and their commitment to the safety of all students," shared the EMS Administration.
Adding, "Many thanks to eighth grader Justin D who offered to our "victim" in our drill. Special shout outs to Ms. Donegan, Mr. Babetski, Ms. Nunes, Ms. Gutkind, Ms. Farina, and Mr. Solis as well as our main office staff and our school nurse, Ms. Hornung from our team."
Click here to see the video that was posted on the official Eisenhower Middle School's Facebook page!
K-6 STEAM Expo - Register now through Jan 31st
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration is open now through January 31st for the K-6 STEAM Expo on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo
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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
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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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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!
RHS Performing Arts Presents Seussical the Musical
 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.
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
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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.
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Roxbury Track Updates
Roxbury Lady Gaels are NJ Group 3 State Champions
 On Sunday, January 21, the Roxbury lady Gaels Sprint Medley team of Bridget Doherty (Gr 11), Jess Cammarata (Gr 12), Jordan Morris (Gr 11), and Karly Forker (Gr 12) finished first at the NJSIAA Group 3 State Relays in Toms River, NJ, crowning them State Champions in the event.
Their time of 4:18 ranks them #4 overall in NJ this season and also qualifies them for the New Balance National Indoor Track and Field Championship in March.
Roxbury's championship season continued Wednesday with the Morris County Championship!
Click here to read this information!
Roxbury's Track and Field Takes Home Individual and Team Highlights at the Morris County Championships
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Kevin Sembrat won the 300m race to be crowned Morris County Champion and tied the all-time county record
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Roxbury High School's Track and Field Team made a great showing at the Morris County Championships Thursday night at the
Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, New York.
The women's track and field team finished second only to Randolph High School in the county at the Morris County Championships.
Roxbury had more than a half a dozen Individual and team highlights.
Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates
Another Win for Roxbury Hockey - January 15th
The Roxbury High School ice hockey team won its fourth game of the year on Monday by defeatin
Roxbury (4) at Morris Knolls (5) - Boys Ice Hockey - January 24th
Sean Murray had a goal and an assist for Morris Knolls in its 5-4 win over Roxbury at Mennen Arena in Morris Township.
Jake DiLoreto scored in the win, which turned out to be the game-winner. Douglas Fischer, Gehrig Eckoff, and Jason Miesegaes each had one goal, while Kyle Conklin dished out three assists. Robbie Singley had two helpers, while Andrew Ryan, Jacob Walsh, and Dylan Idland each had one. Ty Franchi made 21 saves in the win.
Billy Hefferle scored twice for Roxbury and had two assists, while Nicholas Hefferle and Ethan Barooah each had one goal. Johnny Facchini dished out three assists. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury senior Billy Hefferle breaks hockey scoring record
 For the past three years, Billy Hefferle saw Roxbury ice hockey's all-time record statistics in the school yearbook at the end of every season.
One record in particular stood out to Hefferle after his junior season, when he finished 34 points shy of the all-time points mark.
Hefferle secured his spot on the Gaels' ice hockey milestone list by breaking the all-time points record during Roxbury's 5-4 loss to Morris Knolls on Wednesday night.
The new record is at 187 points and counting, surpassing the previous record of 184 points set by Brian Martin in 1994.
Click here to read more about Hefferle's mile mark from the Daily Record.
Roxbury Wrestling Updates
 Roxbury wrestling gets four pins in win over Fair Lawn - January 20th
Jose Diaz, Scott Jarosz, Evan Vazquez, Anthony Rallo, and Ben Temples all recorded pins to help Roxbury beat Fair Lawn, 42-27, in Fair Lawn.
To kick off the dual match, at heavyweight, Diaz took care of Josh Martinez in 1:58. Later, at 138 pounds, Jarosz pinned Mike Checinski in 4:19. Then, at 152 and 160, Vazquez and Rallo pinned Gabriel Perez and Isaac Ketter in 5:11 and 35 seconds respectively. Temples earned a fall over Ryan Rue in 3:23 at 195 as well.
As for Fair Lawn, Nick Motta and Ben Cameron notched pins of their own at 113 and 220 respectively. Motta, pinned Thomas Conselyea in just 25 seconds while Cameron pinned Charles Lisa in 2:58.
Joe Covino, at 182, Dylan Cedeno at 12-, and Frank Motta, at 132, all picked up bonus points notching technical falls for Fair Lawn as well. Click here to read more and pictures from the event from NJ.com.
Parsippany Hills at Roxbury - January 23rd
Click here to see all the results from Tuesday's match up from NJ.com.
Roxbury Basketball Updates
Randolph (34) at Roxbury (35) - Girls Basketball - January 19th
Sarah Olivero made three 3-pointers on the way to 17 points to lead Roxbury over Randolph, 35-34, in Succasunna.
Cassidy Miller and Samantha Tedesco chipped in five points apiece for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (54) at Randolph (64) - Boys Basketball - January 19th
Mario Haklaj scored 23 points to lead Randolph to a 64-54 victory against Roxbury in Randolph.
Andrew Fusco scored 12 points and Ahsan Huland-El chipped in 10 points for Randolph.
Will Findlay scored 19 points and Franki Hrelja chipped in 15 points. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
West Morris (54) at Roxbury (24) - Girls Basketball - January 22nd
Annie Mauldin scored 12 points as West Morris defeated Roxbury, 54-24, in Roxbury.
Maddie Selvaggi added 11 points for West Morris. Caroline Coleman and Stephanie Galayda each had six points.
Cassidy Miller finished with 10 points for Roxbury. Sarah Olivero chipped in six points. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (41) at West Morris (47) - Boys Basketball - January 22nd
Ryan Hillier scored 10 points and Sean Bryant and Ethan Stoute each added six points apiece to lead West Morrris to a 47-41 victory over Roxbury in Chester.
West Morris took a 12-point lead at halftim, but Roxbury came back with a 15-9 third quarter to cut the lead to three points.
Will Findlay has a game-high 12 points and Brandon Lessig added nine with two 3-pointers for Roxbury, which is seeded No. 17 in the upcoming Morris County Tournament and who will host 16th-seeded West Morris in the preliminary round on Saturday at 1 p.m. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Montville (40) at Roxbury (27) - Girls Basketball - January 24th
Amanda Gorski scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Montville in its 40-27 win over Roxbury in Succasunna.
Emma Wax added 15 points in the win while also grabbing six boards. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (62) at Montville (59) - Boys Basketball - January 24th
Franki Hrelja scored 16 points to lead Roxbury to a 62-59 victory against Montville in Montville.
Brandon Lessig added 12 points and Brian Nichols chipped in 11 for Roxbury.
Zach Warech scored 14 points, dished nine assists and grabbed four rebounds and Joe DelloStritto finished with 15 points for Montville. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
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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.
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.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury Grads Pair to Offer Free Workout/Cancer Fundraiser
 Two former Roxbury High School students are pairing their shared interest in physical fitness in an effort to help cancer research.
The alumni, Dan Exter, the founder of the Layups 4 Life charity basketball tournament, and Michael Baker, owner of Bolt Fitness and Performance Training in Chester, are co-sponsoring a workout class later this month that will provide money for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).
The 50-minute-long "SWEAT" workout class will take place Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. at Baker's gym on main street in Chester. Those who attend will be asked to give a donation and all proceeds will go to Layups 4 Life and its 2018 fundraising efforts.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Men's track and field kicks off 2018 calendar year at Highlander Invitational
 The men's track and field team got off to a great start in the 2018 calendar year at the Highlander Invitational hosted by Houghton College on Friday evening. RIT had a handful of winners on the evening.
Three runners were top eight for RIT in the 60-meter hurdles.
Daniel Giuliano (Ledgewood, NJ/Roxbury, Class of 2016)
was second in a time of 8.67 seconds,
Dustin Van Kirk ()
took fifth in 9.49 seconds and
Clayton Curtis ()
was .03 seconds behind in sixth. In the 60-meter dash,
Matthew Lienhard (Allentown, PA/Allentown Catholic)
placed fifth with a time of 7.18 and
Max Gloskey ()
was seventh in 7.26. Click here to read more from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Two From Roxbury Area Make UVM Dean's List
 Zoe Quan-Shau of Flanders and Samantha Valerie Mae Meneses of Succasunna were named to the Dean's List at the University of Vermont. To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
University of Rhode Island Dean's List Includes Students from Roxbury
 The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 5,500 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2017 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and nations.
To be included on the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average. The list includes students who have not yet declared their majors as well as those from all of the University's undergraduate academic colleges.
The following students from the Roxbury area are
Christopher Fraraccio of Ledgewood,
De'Von McGriff of Succasunna,
Alison Kifyak of Flanders, and
Emily Orr of Landing. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Agront, Schafer and Barboza Make UNH Dean's List
 The following students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2017 semester.
Jae Barboza of Flanders with High Honors,
Jeffrey Schafer of Flanders with Highest Honors, and
Israel Agront of Landing with High Honors.
Students named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.
Click here to read this coverage in Tap Into Roxbury.
Ryan Leone Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree from Kutztown University
 Ryan Leone of Flanders has been awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from Kutztown University.
Kutztown University has conferred degrees on more than 475 students during the summer, fall and winter semesters.
Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
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!
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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:
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!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 school year!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit
www.roxbury.org/preschool.
The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
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Broadway Shows Bus Trip to NYC
Choose from two great shows, Kinky Boots or Wicked on Saturday, March 3rd.
 Kinky Boots is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... providing that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.
Wicked... So much happened before Dorothy dropped in.
Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz...but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin--smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blond who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one "good," and the other one "wicked." With a thrilling score that includes the hits "Defying Gravity," "Popular" and "For Good," Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as "the defining musical of the decade." Time Magazine cheers, "if every musical had the brain, the heart, and the courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place."
Trip Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018
Depart from RHS Parking Lot: 10:30 a.m.
Return to RHS Parking Lot: approximately 6:00 p.m.
Show time: 2:00 p.m. (Matinee shows)
Seating: Orchestra Sections
COST: (includes show ticket, transportation by deluxe motor coach, and driver gratuity)
- Kinky Boots - $106 per person
- Wicked - $130 per person
Discount opportunities available. Click here to reserve your tickets now!
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
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
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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!
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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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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Community Bulletin Board and News
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.
LHF Organizes Special Celebration for $500,000 Lake Hopatcong Fund
 You are invited to a special celebration at the Windlass Restaurant to personally meet and thank Senator Tony Bucco and Assemblyman Anthony Bucco for helping us gain the $500,000 Lake Hopatcong annual fund.
Lake Hopatcong received great news this week when the "Lake Hopatcong Fund" bill was signed by the Governor. This legislation will dedicate $500,000 each year from boat licensing fees to the Lake Hopatcong Commission for the care of Lake Hopatcong.
As you can imagine, this victory for Lake Hopatcong came about because of the very hard work of our legislative delegation. The Lake Hopatcong Foundation would like to give everyone the opportunity to thank our legislators for giving our lake such a bright future.
On Sunday, January 28th (a week from Sunday and a week before the Super Bowl) we will host a thank you celebration at the Windlass Restaurant at 4:00 pm.
Click here to read more about this event from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
'Landmark' Roxbury Garden Center Closes; New Operators Possible
 Dering's Garden Supply, a fixture of the Route 10 corridor in Succasunna, has shut down after more than six decades in business.
Dering's, a popular source for plants, flowers, Christmas Trees and many other necessities for those with green thumbs, announced the closure earlier this month.
"After 65 years of business we will be retiring and closing Dering's Garden Supply," said a post on the company's Facebook page. "It has been a pleasure serving the community. We are grateful to have had so many valued customers over the years. Thank you for your patronage." Click here to read more about this staple of Roxbury what's next for the Dering's Garden Center location from Tap Into Roxbury.
Circle Bowl in Roxbury Plans to 'Keep it Fresh'
 Although they only recently completed a $5 million upgrade, the owners of Circle Bowl and Entertainment in Ledgewood are planning new things for the establishment, including an expansion of its arcade room.
The announcement was made Wednesday to members of the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber members gathered at Circle Bowl for the group's monthly lunch meeting, having
recently awarded the business the chamber's annual beautification award
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"We have learned that, in order to keep the business running well, we need to keep it fresh," said Circle Bowl Events Manager Jody Snyder. "That's one of the things we learned." Snyder's grandfather, Andrew Dougherty, founded the business in 1959 as Circle Lanes. The recent upgrade took place in 2015.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Turf Field and Other Upgrades Coming for Roxbury's Horseshoe Lake Park
 A $1.6 million plan to bring artificial turf and other improvements to Horseshoe Lake Park got the go-ahead Tuesday from Roxbury officials.
The plan calls for resurfacing, with artificial turf, Field 1 at the Succasunna recreation complex and replacing the adjacent softball fields with a new irrigated sod multipurpose field that will have a scoreboard and bleachers.
The Roxbury Mayor and Council gave the township recreation committee approval to look for a design consultant for the project. Officials said construction could begin as soon as this fall. Click here to read more about this upgrade from Tap Into Roxbury.
A Roxbury Sergeant's Snowstorm Good Deed
 Roxbury Police Sgt. Steve Curtiss doesn't like to be in the spotlight. Allie Urban knows him and knows that.
But she figured he deserved a little public recognition for his good deed during a recent snowstorm. So, with a click of a Facebook button - and the typing of a few words - the Succasunna resident went ahead and gave the sergeant a social media shout-out, complete with a video showing Curtiss wielding a show shovel.
"Big thank you to Steve Curtiss this morning for helping my sister and I️ shovel our cars out," she posted on Jan. 5 "We couldn't have got to school and work on this frosty morning without you. Good thing you happened to be passing by!"
Click here to read more about this shout out from Tap Into Roxbury.
Dining to Donate for Presbyterian Church
 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
 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.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
here
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Programs through Roxbury Rec
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Click here
for a list of scheduled programs!
2018 Girls Winter Softball Clinic for Grs K-6 - Click here for more information.
2018 Spring Baseball Registration (Register now thru Jan. 31st)
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Click here
to view flyer.
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Mount Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
 Visit Mount Arlington Recreation for upcoming sports and activities here!
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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.
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
- 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.
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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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