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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of March 22, 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 Calendar Announcements
- School Now In Session - The district will be open on Monday, March 25th since an emergency day was used on or before March 18th.
Click here for the latest Roxbury School District Calendar.
Roxbury's STEAM Expo Focused on Seeds of Sustainability
 More than 150 students explored their curious nature of science, technology, engineering, art, and math while investigating sustainability in this year's STEAM Expo for grades PreK-6 on Saturday, March 9th at Eisenhower Middle School. Each school and grade were represented at the expo and showcased experiments that encompassed every branch of STEAM with many sustainable-themed projects.
This year's focus was on Seeds of Sustainability, where we asked our students to gear their projects on sustainable topics such as renewable energy, eco-friendly, gardens/composts, weather, health and wellness, recycling, food/waste, etc. whereby promoting the sustainability of our community and our planet while performing valuable research that contributes to a stronger, healthier relationship between humans and their environment.
This expo is one of two that are supported and funded through a $10,000 grant by Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the NJEA. The STEAM Expos: Seeds of Sustainability and Gearing Gaels to Go Green proposal submitted by Denise Glenn, Roxbury Supervisor of Science Grades 6-12 and Ann Rhodes, Roxbury Community School/Community Relations Coordinator was one of eleven submissions awarded a $10,000 grant in by SJFS and the NJEA in February.
As part of this grant, Roxbury Schools would be holding two expos. The first was this one on March 9th which gave students the opportunity to teach their peers, their parents, and the public about sustainability projects they had worked on. The science team, administration, staff, families, and the public were able to speak to our up and coming sustainability champions from each school. Students were excited to share their results with our Roxbury community.
Click here to read more and see some highlights from the event from our website under "In the News".
EMS Band Holds Virtual Rehearsal with Composer
 Thanks to the advances in technology, the Seventh Grade Band at Eisenhower Middle School was able to hold a virtual rehearsal with composer Dr. Scott Watson on Monday, March 11th using Google Hangouts Meet.
Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Director Shannon Perrone worked with Roxbury's Technology Integration Specialist Ruth Davis to arrange for this special rehearsal. Perrone shared that Davis was integral in coordinating the technology to make this happen.
"Awake the Iron" composer joined the class through Google Hangout Meet and worked with the students to maximize their musical performance. Students performed sections of the piece for Dr. Watson who provided constructive feedback about their musicality, articulations, and style.
The EMS Seventh Grade Band performed "Awake the Iron" by Dr. Scott Watson at the All-District Band Concert on March 13th and will perform it again at the EMS Spring Concert on May 15th. Click here to read more from our website under "In the News".
Two from EMS Move On in the 'You Be the Chemist Challenge'
 For the first time, Eisenhower Middle School has two students moving on in the You Be the Chemist Challenge sponsored by the BASF Corporation.
Six students took part in the challenge on Saturday, March 2nd at the BASF headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. The Challenge is an individual competition that is held through a series of multi-level tests. The first test originates with a student taking a qualifier exam at their school. The qualifier is a short multiple choice test provided by BASF and the Chemical Education Foundation (CEF).
This is the second year in a row that EMS participated in You Be the Chemist Challenge. Every eighth grader is administered the qualifier during class.
We are extremely proud of this year's participants: Max Corsi, James Winters, Robbie Meno, Emilia Stumpo, Alex Maldonado, and Justin Gilroy. After three rounds of questions, a semi-final and final round, representing EMS for the first time at the state challenge will be Justin Gilroy and Alex Maldonado. Justin and Alex will be with six other Morris County students at the state competition at BASF on April 13th. Click here to read more about this challenge on our website under "In the News"
Build It, Practice It, Apply It!
 Help support Franklin ISL Teacher Michelle Marzocca with her DonorsChoose campaign. "
Help me give my students these hands on materials that will help them to improve their number sense and reach their goals of math fact fluency."
Her project: These hands on materials and strategies will help my students to build their conceptual understanding of math fact fluency. With as little as 10 minutes of practice each day, these students will improve their basic fact fluency which will enable them to apply these skills to more challenging concepts!
With your help, I will look forward to using these materials to BUILD conceptual understanding, PRACTICE these skills and APPLY them to more challenging tasks! Click here to go to her DonorsChoose page.
Roxbury's Vertical Instruction in Music Continues
 The Roxbury Band Program continued its vertical instruction outreach to Lincoln/Roosevelt students during the months of February and March.
Students learned techniques from our resident specialists in these instruments to help improve learning and performance.
High brass (trumpet and french horn) players worked with Ryan Sweer, instrumental music teacher from Roxbury High School, while low brass players (baritone and tuba) enjoyed learning from RHS's instrumental music teacher and band director Jeff Conrad.
Lincoln/Roosevelt's instrumental music teachers Ray Henricksen and Kate Katz shared that they are looking forward to incorporating some new ideas into lessons and band classes as a result of these guest visits, and hope that all students look forward to working with Mr. Sweer and Mr. Conrad in future band participation at EMS and RHS. Click here to read this on our website under "In the News."
Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next Year
 Roxbury Township Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2019/2020 school year.
Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2019 to participate.
Roxbury Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas.
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child's original birth certificate, record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit
www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration
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Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019
The Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. This class, comprised of six athletes, one coach, one team, and one athletic contributor, will be the fifth group to be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. These inductees represent over five decades of Gaels' athletic tradition.
The formal induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at Roxbury High School located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
Tickets are $29 for adults and $15 for children under 14 and can be purchased in the Roxbury High School Athletic Office at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876, or by calling Stu Mason at 973 584 1200 x 1254.
Click here
to read about this year's inductees from our website under "In the News".
Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference boys basketball honors
Click here to read the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference boys basketball postseason honors from the Daily Record.
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Volunteer for a Local Clean Up in Black River Park - Apr 13
Join Raritan Headwaters with their 29th Annual Stream Cleanup on Saturday April 13th from 9-12 at Black River Park at 1 Main Street in Succasunna.
Help to keep this trail and its' waters trash-free! Ramsey Outdoors will be there offering canoes to help reach the trash at the water's edge.
Register to be guaranteed clean-up gloves. Click here to register and to be guaranteed clean-up gloves.
To register a group of 15+ people, please email Jackie at
jmvitiello@optonline.net
. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
Slam Dunk the Junk - Keep Morris County Litter Free! - Deadline Apr 10
 Two Grant Opportunity for Public Schools in Morris County (grades 5-12) sponsored by the MCMUA and Morris County Clean Communities. Schools can apply for grants for litter cleanups or poster contests or a combination of both.
The deadline for submitting an application is April 10, 2019.
According to Liz Sweedy, Morris County Clean Communities coordinator, "Keep Morris County Litter Free" is part of the "Slam Dunk the Junk" statewide initiative sponsored by the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, which focuses on conducting litter cleanups, enforcing anti-litter regulations and changing the attitudes of "litterbugs" through education.
To quality for a grant, a public school must conduct a litter cleanup on at least two acres of school grounds, which may include ball fields and wooded areas, between April 10 and June 6, 2019. A minimum of 20 students and their adult supervisors much participate in each cleanup. After the cleanup has been conducted and the proper paperwork has been received and reviewed by the MCMUA, the school will receive a $500 grant to purchase outdoor receptacles for either recyclables or trash, or indoor receptacles for recyclables only, Sweedy said.
A second and optional component of the grant program is a school-run poster contest for Morris County public school students in grades 5-12. County winners of this contest will receive a $200 gift certificate and have their posters replicated on a recycling receptacle for their schools. Click here to find out more about these grant opportunities.
FREE TREES! To New Jersey Residents - Apr 25
 For six years in a row, New Jersey Forests partnered with Arbor Day Foundation to give out over 500,000 tree seedlings total to New Jersey residents! Available for pick up in Roxbury on April 25th at Roxbury Recreation.
Each NJ resident will receive five one to two foot tall bare root tree seedlings in a bundle.
All NJ residents are eligible and will receive trees at any pick up location.
Each event is run by the municipality. Contact the municipal office with any questions.
Species distributed depend on what grows best in that area. Municipalities in the northern part of the state may receive sugar maple or black oak trees, while towns in the south may receive Atlantic white cedar or other species adapted to this region. Seedlings distributed to shore towns may include bayberry or beach plum, shrubs commonly found on dunes and in other coastal environments. Click here to see the various pick up locations in New Jersey from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
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Save the Date for Mary Poppins Jr. Spring Musical at EMS and Upcoming Fundraisers
 Ticket Reservation forms are now being accepted for Eisenhower Middle School's spring musical Mary Poppins Jr., by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played over 2,500 performances. This Broadway Junior musical is capturing hearts in a whole new way and
will run at EMS Thursday and Friday, April 11-12th at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 13th at 2 p.m. at the middle school located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Tickets are $10 each and the ticket reservation form can be found online at
www.roxbury.org
. Tickets will also be sold at the door for any of the performances provided that they are not sold out.
Help support the EMS Drama Club with a few upcoming fundraisers and events!
- A Princess Party at Eisenhower Middle School for kids on March 24th from 2-3:30 p.m. - Join the cast and crew for some royal fun, crafts, snacks, music and more! Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins welcome while space and supplies last!
- Dining to Donate at The Barn Restaurant Fundraiser in Randolph on April 4th from 4-11 p.m. - Leave your receipt at the door and a percentage of the proceeds will go to benefit the EMS Drama Club.
Click here to read more and download the event flyers and registration forms from our website under "In the News"
Burgers for Benefits to Support Roxbury Girls Lacrosse - Mar 28
 Help support the Roxbury Girls Lacrosse team with their upcoming
Burgers for Benefits Fundraiser at Fuddruckers in Roxbury on Thursday, March 28th All Day.
Present the ticket when you order for the team to receive a percentage of your purchase.
Click here to download the flyer from our Virtual Backpack.
Don't Throw It Away...National Honor Society Clothing Drive - Apr 12-13
 Donate and support the National Honor Society by donating to its used clothing drive on Friday, April 12th from 2-7 p.m. and/or Saturday, April 13th from 9-12 at Roxbury High School located at 1 Bryant Drive.
Click here to view the flyer and for a list of items that can be donated.
Construction Industry Career Day - May 28-29
Career Exploration is vital for students and others looking to make informed decisions about their career and education options. This event will provide all who attend with sufficient information regarding construction career options, educational requirements, stackable and transferable credentials, wage progressions and in some cases college credits.
As always, there is no cost to attend. Click here to find out more about this event!
Sixth Year for Roxbury Teen's Anti-Cancer Baseball Tournament
 This will be its sixth year, so can we now call the Landon Monro Stand Up To Cancer Baseball Tournament a Roxbury tradition?
The tournaments, started in 2014 by Succasunna teenager Landon Monro, have raised more than $24,000 for cancer research. So even if the annual event needs to run a few more years before attaining "tradition" status, it's still quite an accomplishment.
Monro, now 16 and a Roxbury High School junior, is hoping the 2019 installment is bigger and better than ever. It will take place at the Righter Road baseball fields on June 15.
The "fun, non-competitive" tournament is open to players of all ages (adults will play softball) and costs $26 per player. Monro is also seeking contributions from non-players in the form of donations and sponsorships.
RSVPs including the names of players, their ages and grade level, can be emailed to Dayna Monro at daynamonro@aol.com. Checks, payable to Stand Up to Cancer, can be sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, NJ 07876. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Senior Lawn Signs 2019
 Attention class of 2019! Do not miss out on your opportunity to purchase your graduation lawn sign. You have two options. You can purchase a one sided sign with your name personalized on the front of the sign or a two sided sign that will also include the college you are attending in the fall.
All orders are due to Mrs. McCracken in B114 or Mrs. McLoughlin in G168 by Friday, April 12th. No orders will be accepted after this date. Do not miss out on your chance to get a sign. Click here to view the registration form and flyer from our Virtual Backpack.
Discounted Hershey Park and Dorney Park Tickets for Summer 2019
 The Roxbury High School Band Parents Association is once again selling its annual discounted Hersey Park and Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom tickets. Tickets are available for purchase between now and April 1st.
Click here to view the Dorney Park ticket form.
Click here to view the Hersey Park ticket form.
RHS Preschool Program Starting Soon!
 Looking for something for your preschooler that's not a full-time commitment? Then look no further! Roxbury High School's preschool program is now accepting enrollments for their October 2nd start date.
The program for three-year-olds meets Wednesday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Roxbury High School for $75 a month.
Interested families should contact Barbara Kroog, RHS Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
bkroog@roxbury.org
or at 973-584-1200 x0393.
Click here
for more information regarding the high school preschool program.
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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 Sean Smith Becomes Mount Olive Policeman
 Sean Smith of Roxbury is the newest member of the Mount Olive Township Police Department, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher announced today.
The chief said Smith, a 2012 graduate of Roxbury High School, was released from the department's Field Training Program and can now "assume full patrol duties" for the police department. He will be wearing badge #126, Beecher said.
Smith's father is retired Roxbury Police Detective Kevin Smith and his mother is Morris County Prosecutor's Office Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Smith, Beecher said. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Alumni Directory Project with PCI
 If you're one of our 17,000 alumni, you may be receiving a postcard, email, or phone call from Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI). We're working with PCI to produce an updated alumni directory. If you graduated before 2014, PCI (formally Harris Connect) is the same company that did our last two bound directories. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates and friends, and it helps the school keep track of where everyone has gone!
We want to make it easier for you to connect with fellow Gaels, which is why we're compiling the Roxbury Alumni Directory. The extensive directory will be available in both hardcover and digital form for any alumni who wish to purchase it and will be a valuable tool for Gaels looking to reconnect with classmates or broaden their Gaels network.
Enjoy the memories and remember every day is a great day to be a Gael! Click here to find out more regarding our Roxbury Alumni Directory Project.
Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.
Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.
Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.
RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
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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:
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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RCS 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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RCS Adult Programs
 At the Roxbury Community School we understand adults of all ages are busy with kids, work, and life in general. Sometimes though you need to just do something for yourself.
That's where we come in! We offer evening and weekend programs and workshops geared towards adults that help to enrich your mind and body.
Join us for these fun-filled and informative programs! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents!
Here's what's coming up:
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 RCS Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
Here's what's coming up after-school:
Here's what's coming up open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents:
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 RCS Summer Camps
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages.
Our summer events and programs are open to non-Roxbury residents as well as those who are enrolled in our school district.
There are lots of summer activities to choose from.
Here's what we have lined up so far:
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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
Injured Mt. Arlington 'Sgt. Jimmy' Returns to Borough as Students Line the Road
 Mount Arlington Police Sgt. James Distasio, seriously injured in December when he was hit by a car, came home to the borough today and was given a warm welcome by several hundred school children.
Distasio, who had been undergoing treatment at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Chester following treatment at Morristown Memorial Hospital, was driven in a Kessler van to his mother's home. The trip took him past the Mount Arlington School.
School staff and students immediately started making "Welcome Home," "Good Luck with Your Recovery" and other signs and prepared to head outside. About 250 third-grade to eighth-grade students - joined by teachers and staff - lined Oneida Avenue to await the police convoy, said Mangino.
Seven members of the Roxbury Police Department were there "to welcome him home," said department spokeswoman Jennifer Dillard.
Mount Arlington Police Chief Keith Licata expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the students.
"We would like to thank everyone who came out today to make Jimmy's trip home extra special," he said in an email. "It was truly touching to see all of the supporters and all the kids lined up at the school to cheer on Sergeant DiStasio. The community support has been, and continues to be, amazing!" Click here to read the full story from Tap Into Roxbury.
Pancake Breakfast Hosted by BSA Troop 188 - Mar 23
 Support Boy Scout Troop 188 with their upcoming all you can eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 23rd from 8 a.m. to noon at the Roxbury Fire Company #2 at 110 Shippenport Road in Landing next to Cambiotti's. It's all you can eat pancakes, sausage, fruit salad, and juice. Admission is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Contact
t188nj@gmail.com
to reserve your seats now!
Click here to view their event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
State's First Youth Fistball League Forming in Roxbury
 The United States Fistball Association (USFA) in conjunction with the Roxbury-based Swim and Sport Club, and possibly the Roxbury Recreation Department, will soon be starting the only youth fistball league in New Jersey.
Beginning in mid-May and running through the end of July, the new fistball league is for both boys and girls - in age groups U12, U15, U18 - and adults 19 and older.
If the USFA and fistball is approved and adopted as a sport by the Roxbury Recreation Department, the sport would become part of the Roxbury Recreation roster of sports. Click here to read more about this opportunity from Tap Into Roxbury.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Announces Key 2019 Events
 Block parties, native plant sales, trail hikes, fireworks, cleanups, boat shows and more... 2019 promises to be another great year on the lake! So break out those new calendars and make sure you save the dates for the following Lake Hopatcong Foundation and lake related events.
Click here to read about these upcoming events from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
LHF Opens Biggest Lake Event "Block Party" to all Vendors and Sponsors
 The Biggest Annual Event around Lake Hopatcong that draws over 3,000 people is now open to all Vendors and Sponsors Registration.
The sixth annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, which offers businesses and organizations a chance to showcase their work for an anticipated 3,000 guests, is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, N.J.
This is the biggest event around the lake this year. The event is hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF), the event also features entertainment, numerous food and drink options, live demonstrations, boat and mini-train rides, boat displays, and an activity area especially for children. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
Roxbury Launches Online 'Recycling Coach'
 The township announced the roll-out of a "really great and useful tool" to help residents be good recyclers.
By using the "Recycle Coach" platform - either as a smartphone app on their mobile devices or through a link on the township's website, residents can
stay organized with custom curbside collection and events calendars, r
eceive collection reminders and real-time updates on service disruptions, b
ecome recycling experts with a comprehensive "What Goes Where?" search tool, including local disposal information and collection requirements for common and uncommon items, t
ake the "What Type of Recycler Are You?" quiz for useful recycling tips and tricks, and u
se the problem-reporting tool, equipped with geo-location, to notify municipal customer services about issues like missed collections
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury about this great new addition that helps us help save the planet!
Roxbury Officials Urge Everybody to Create 'Smart 911' Profile
 All Roxbury residents are being asked to sign-in to a new "smart" 911 database, especially those who rely solely on cell phones and do not have "copper-wire" home phones.
The new system, unveiled in May by Morris County, allows emergency first-responders to associate addresses with cell phone numbers. It also allows people to create profiles that can include important details such as medical requirements, the presence of pets and special access codes for gates and security systems, said Roxbury Department of Public Works Director Rick Blood. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street
 Roxbury Township's Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main St. in Succasunna. Memorial/honorary engraved bricks are still available for sale. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library.
Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall
973-448-2002
or
ohalloranm@roxburynj.us
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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.
Release Your Inner Tiger Woods at Roxbury Library Mini Golf
 Roxbury Public Library Director Radwa Ali is urging people to sign-up for the library's upcoming indoor mini-golf fundraiser, an event that will raise money to buy new tables for the library's children's room.
The room was
substantially redecorated in November
, when new walls and shelves were installed. But the job won't be done until some new tables are there, she said.
All proceeds from the April 13 mini-golf event will go toward buying new tables, said the director. Tickets - $5 per child, $10 per adult or $25 per family - can be
bought online
. 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
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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
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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.
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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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