NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of June 15 , 2018
In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

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

RHS Educator Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
Roxbury High School Special Education Teacher, Karen D'Amico was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Karen was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession.
 
RHS Junior, Victoria Cotero submitted Karen's name for nomination as the Educator of Distinction. In a congratulatory letter to Karen, Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established Nobel Prizes, shared "Your nomination as an Educator of Distinction by Victoria Cotero is a testament to the lasting impact you are making on today's youth." 

Karen was recognized with a congratulatory letter and certificate honoring her as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. NSHSS will also provide recognition for her achievements at member events and on the NSHSS website.  Click here to read more about this achievement from our website under "In the News".

Roxbury Lacrosse Updates
North Jersey Interscholastic Girls Lacrosse League postseason honors
Click here to see the North Jersey Interscholastic Girls Lacrosse League postseason honors from Daily Record.

Final ranking: N.J.'s Top 50 girls lacrosse teams in 2018
Click here to s ee the final rankings from the 2018 girls lacrosse season as NJ Advance Media ranks the final Top 50 teams following the conclusion of the Tournament of Champions from NJ.com.


Roxbury Track & Field Updates
Boys track: Results from the Group 3 championships
Click here to see the boys track results from the Group 3 championships from NJ.com.

Girls Track: Results from the Group 3 championships
Click here to see the girls track results from the Group 3 championships from NJ.com.

Morris County coaches' track and field honors
Click here to see the Morris County coaches' track and field honors from the Daily Record.
RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.

RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!

Roxbury Collects  Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.  This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.  Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org .

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

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

Rutgers baseball adjusting after MLB Draft
Even before the Major League Baseball Draft, Rutgers head baseball coach Joe Litterio had a plan for the future. But he didn't expect to lose both his catchers.

Centerfielder Jawuan Harris - who has one season of eligibility remaining for baseball and two for football - was the first Scarlet Knights player to be selected, going to San Diego in the seventh round. The 201st pick overall, Harris is the highest Rutgers player taken since Patrick Kivlehan went to Seattle in the fourth round in 2012.

Millburn senior Peter Serruto, the incoming Rutgers catcher, was picked by Cincinnati in the 22nd round. But then, current Scarlet Knights junior Nick Matera of Roxbury was selected in the 34th round. Click here to read more from the Daily Record. Click here to read more from NJ.com.

Four from Roxbury Area Graduate from Bucknell
Four Roxbury area students graduated May 20 from Bucknell University.  The graduates are among 1,090 receiving diplomas. The four are  Mike DiDomenico of Succasunna,  Sara Christian of Flanders,  Billiard Williard of Succasunna, and  Lindsay Schafer of Flanders. Click here to read this from Tap Into Roxbury.

Three Roxbury Area Students Make Bloomsburg Dean's List
Three Roxbury area students made the dean's list this semester at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.  To qualify, a student must earn a quality point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester. Local students from the area include:  Emily Bentivegna of Mt. Arlington,  Devan Marshall of Wharton, and  Steven Niro of Flanders. Click here to read this from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Student Makes Hofstra Dean's List
Brianna Sparano of Landing made the  Dean's List at Hofstra University, according to the university.  Sparano "excelled during the Spring 2018 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot" on the list, it said. 

Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.


Nicole Peterson of Roxbury Graduates from Widener
Nicole Peterson of Succasunna was one of more than 800 to graduate May 19 from Widener University.  Peterson earned a Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work from Widener's School of Human Service Professions.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener comprises seven schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

22 From Roxbury Area Make U of Delaware Dean's List
The following Roxbury area students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester:  Samantha Aquino of Flanders,  Olivia Boon of Ledgewood,  Christopher Bouvier of Flanders,  Alyssa Cartier of Flanders,  Juliette Castro of Landing,  Brennan Chuprinko of Flanders,  Ryan Decker of Succasunna,  Emily Derrick of Flanders,  Danielle DiFabrizio of Flanders,  Danielle DiGiorgio of Succasunna,  Ryan Kattell of Wharton,  Jonathan Masukewicz of Flanders,  Kassandra Matiz of Landing,  Amanda Maugeri of Flanders,  Bridget Miceli of Wharton,  Susan Miller of Succasunna,  Nicolle Natali of Ledgewood,  Maya Nazareth of Flanders,  Amy Nemeth of Flanders,  Amy Pilrun of Succasunna,  Dena Solazzo of Succasunna, and  Kira Steinmark of Flanders. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury. 

Roxbury Student Makes University of Hartford Dean's List
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Zachary Almakias of Succasunna has been named to its Dean's List for Spring 2018. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.

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

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


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

Roxbury Employment Opportunities

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

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

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
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) 
07/25/2017 - (Wednesday) Retreat (Meeting at Office of Public Works, Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ at 5:00 p.m.)
08/27/2018 - Regular  (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
09/17/2018 - Regular
10/15/2018 - Regular
11/12/2018 - Regular
12/17/2018 - Regular
1/7/2018 - Reorganization

Location:  
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)

Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)

View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes here!

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2018/2019 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!

Want to check us out! Email comschool@roxbury.org to set up a tour!
Registrations are now being accepted for the 
Roxbury Community School Summer Camp Programs!
 
For more information about our different camp offerings for preschool through high school, please visit  www.roxbury.org/Summer!

Here's what we have lined up so far:
All Roxbury Community School summer camps are open to all Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
 
College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.


The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.

New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!

Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!

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

Here's what's coming up:
AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township. Click here for township information.

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

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

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

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

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

Roxbury's King House Museum Undergoing Major Renovations

People passing the King House Museum at 209 Main Street in Ledgewood might be wondering why some windows of the historic residence are covered in plywood.  It's OK.  The windows have been temporarily removed as part of a major exterior restoration taking place at the building, thanks largely to grant funding and support from Roxbury Township. Historic windows and doors are being restored. Gutters and roof eaves are being repaired. The porches are being refurbished. And when all that's done, the old house will be treated to an overall coat of paint.

Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

St. Therese Carnival had their Highest Attendance to Date
Once again the 24th Annual St. Therese Carnival 2018 finished up this year's four-day event to deliver the regional best in Food, Games, Rides, Events, and other Community offerings that makes this a must-attend for family fun for the whole community in Northern Jersey.
According to Michael Calabrese, Carnival Committee Chairman of St. Therese. "This event continues to be a major fundraiser for the Parish with this year's funds helping to replace the Organ that is over 40 years old. The Organ upgrade would not be possible without the people that attend, our sponsors, Roxbury Fire & EMT and to the over 300 people that donated their time to help run this event."

Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

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 . 

Roxbury Beach Blast Carries On Without Sandy Blankets or Arts Alliance - June 15th
The Roxbury Arts Alliance will not be trying to collect money at Friday's 11 th Annual Roxbury Township Community Beach Blast, an event that used to be the non-profit group's biggest fundraiser.
In fact, the Alliance will not have any part of the party this time around.  Before last year, people who attended the Beach Blast had to pay a fee to get in, money that went to the Arts Alliance which usually took in about $6,000. The arts group used some of that money to award scholarships. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury's Annual Community Paper Shredding Events - June 16th
Roxbury's Clean Communities has organized two upcoming Paper Shredding Events for Roxbury Township. The first is  Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second is  Saturday, September 22, 2018 from  8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Recycling Center located at 96 North Dell Avenue in Kenvil, NJ.  Due to limited capacity, this service will be  available on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for additional information from our Virtual Backpack.


Clean Up at the Sixth Roxbury Town-Wide Garage Sale - June 23-24th
What better way to welcome the first weekend of summer than with a spring cleanup of the garage, basement or attic?  Summer arrives Thursday, June 21 and the Sixth Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale, a fundraiser for The  Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place June 23 and June 24.

On those days, bargain hunters will roam the township with cash in hand hoping to find stuff they always wanted, never knew they wanted or don't really want but "what the heck, it's only $5." Given that there were more than 150 individual garage sales taking place at last year's event, chances are good that both sellers and buyers will find some level of satisfaction. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Urged to Thrill Vets with Lakeside Displays of Thank - June 30th
Roxbury people are being urged to show up in force along the shoreline of Lake Hopatcong on June 30 to wave, cheer and otherwise thank military veterans who will be passing by on the Third Annual  "Veterans Cruise."

For the first time, the Cruise will swing into Landing Channel at the southern tip of the lake, making the  recently named Landing Gateway Park on Lakeside Boulevard an ideal place for the patriotic to show their appreciation, said Roxbury resident Christine Houtz, who is helping to organize the event.
 
The veterans will be aboard the Miss Lotta, a vessel that offers cruises of Lake Hopatcong. Miss Lotta Captain Leon Moreau  recently took water depth measurements in the channel and determined it is deep enough for the craft.  Click here  to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.





Roxbury Clean Communities is looking for individuals, groups, and organizations to help with litter clean up throughout our town this Spring! Please contact keyesk@roxburynj.us or go to www.roxburynj.us/cleancommunities to find out how you can help!

Click here to read more information from our Virtual Backpack.
Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.

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

Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here   to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
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.

Roxbury Library's 'More Than Just Books' Effort Now Includes Passports
Roxbury has pretty much everything a person needs, right? So why go anywhere else, especially another country?  Nevertheless, in the rare case where multi-national travel is necessary, Roxbury residents can now get passports in the convenient and comfortable environs of the Roxbury Public Library, according to library director Radwa Ali. 

Click here to read more 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

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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