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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of May 10
, 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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New Roxbury School Budget to Bring Slight Tax Increase
 The owner of an average house in Roxbury will pay about $88 more per year in taxes to fund the new school budget, it was revealed on Monday.
The tax calculation was provided by Roxbury Schools Superintendent Loretta Radulic during a public presentation of the 2019/2020 district budget. The Roxbury school board later unanimously approved the $76.4 million spending plan.
The budget will require $5,822 in taxes from the owner of a home assessed at $208,343, a figure representing a 2.794 percent school tax rate. Last year's school tax rate was 2.752 percent, according to Radulic. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury. Visit www.roxbury.org/budget to view the 19/20 user friendly budget and presentation.
Roxbury's Instrument Test Drive is Music to Our Ears
 The Roxbury Instrumental Music Department held a Roxbury Instrument Test Drive for all fourth-grade students on May 2nd. This event was designed to be an "open house" where students and their families could come and test out possible instruments to be played next year.
Prior to the test drive, there was an instrument demo day at all of the four elementary schools in Roxbury. Fourth graders saw an assembly performance by Roxbury High School musicians who introduced them all to the band and orchestra instruments available for them to play in fifth grade.
More than a hundred fourth grade students and their families turned out for the follow up Instrument Test Drive. Students who attended had the opportunity to actually play all the instruments and receive coaching from high school students and music teachers.
The Lincoln Roosevelt Instrumental Music staff shared, "We enjoyed meeting so many students and are looking forward to working with them in band and orchestra at Lincoln/Roosevelt next year."
Adding, "Within the next few weeks, students will receive an invitation to participate and will receive a digital link to sign up for band or orchestra. We ask that if there any questions about the LRS Instrumental Music program, that you reach out to us directly at
rhenricksen@roxbury.org (Mr. Henricksen),
kkatz@roxbury.org (Mrs. Katz), or
jgoodwin@roxbury.org(Mr. Goodwin)."
Click here to read more about this event from our website under "In the News".
LRS 6th Graders Among Top Talent at NJMEA One-Day Event
 Each year the North Jersey Music Educators Association holds a one-day event to showcase the top talent of sixth grade band students throughout the northern part of New Jersey, where many schools send their top students. This year Lincoln/Roosevelt school had twelve students selected to showcase their talent on May 4th at the South Orange Middle School.
LRS Instrumental Music Teacher Ray Henricksen shared, "This year LRS is extremely proud to have such a large showing at this wonderful event as they represented Roxbury at the highest level!"
LRS Instrumental Music Teachers, Henricksen and Kate Katz shared, "We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication put on by these young musicians! Congratulations to all!"
Click here
to read more on our website under "In the News".
Portrait of a Graduate: Voting Continues Until May 16th
 Throughout the school year, we have been working as a community to formalize our beliefs on the ways in which we fulfill our vision of "preparing the children of today for tomorrow" with a special focus on our Gael graduates. After multiple meetings where we garnered the input of community members, Board of Education members, administration, teachers, and students, we narrowed the focus to six themes that we collectively believe frame the skills and attributes necessary for life beyond our schools and capture the essence of our Portrait of a Graduate. These include: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Active Citizens, Curious Thinkers, Adaptable & Resilient, and Life Ready. Please check out the QR code below for more information about our Portrait of a Graduate and a view of the designs.
The designs were on display at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony last Thursday evening at Roxbury High School, at the mini-golf event at the Roxbury Public Library on Saturday, at the Board of Education meeting Monday, and Roxbury Town Hall on Tuesday, before coming to adorn the lobby at Roxbury High School.
The school and public community now have an opportunity to participate in a survey to vote on the design that best captures the essence of a Portrait of a Graduate. Voting is now open and will conclude on May 16th. Vote now at
www.roxbury.org.
The winning design will represent Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate and will be revealed at the May 20th Board of Education Meeting.
Click here to read more about Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate logo reveal on our website under "In the News."
RHS Announce Third Marking Period Honor Rolls
 Roxbury High School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2018/2019 school year.
Students must have earned all grades 90 or above on their third marking period report cards to qualify for high honor roll and students must have earned all grades 80 or above on their third marking period report cards to earn the status of honor roll.
Click here
to see who made Honor Roll and High Honor Roll on our website under "In the News".
Eisenhower Middle School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2018/2019 school year.
Students must have earned all A's on their second marking period report card to qualify for high honor roll. Students must have a combination of A's and B's on their second marking period report card to earn the status of honor roll.
Click here
to see who made Honor Roll and High Honor Roll 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 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. Click here for more information regarding Roxbury's Entrance Age Policy (5112).
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 Lacrosse Updates:
Kinnelon (5) at Roxbury (13) - Girls Lacrosse - May 3
Elizabeth Poissant scored four goals with one assist to lead Roxbury to a 13-5 victory over Kinnelon in Succasunna.
Emily Stanich scored three goals with three assists and Mary Piccitto had nine saves for Roxbury (11-4).
Sophia LaBanca and Crista Calia each scored two goals for Kinnelon (10-4). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Glen Rock (14) at Roxbury (10) - Boys Lacrosse - May 4
Glen Rock beat Roxbury 14-10 in Roxbury.
The game was tied 6-6 at the half before Glen Rock opened a 9-8 lead in the third and outscored Roxbury 5-2 in the fourth.
Justin Douenias scored five goals to lead Glen Rock while Colin Consoli had 13 saves to get the win.
Glen Rock has won back-to-back games to improve to 9-6 while Roxbury fell to 3-11. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (7) at Montville (10) - Boys Lacrosse - May 6
Jake Garb scored three goals and had three assists to help Montville (6-10) earn a 10-7 victory over Roxbury (3-12) in Montville.
With an 8-7 lead after the third quarter, Montville outscored Roxbury 2-0 in the fourth.
Brendan Perretta and Brendan McHale each contributed two goals apiece, while Mike Burke added a goal for Montville.
Brennan Poskitt scored four goals, while Utah Sicsko, Aaron Heyman, and Tyler Grenot each added a goal apiece for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (8) at West Morris (6) - Girls Lacrosse - May 7
Melissa Murphy and Emily Stanich scored three goals apiece to lead Roxbury over West Morris, 8-6, in Chester.
Elizabeth Poissant finished with a goal and an assist while Cassidy Miller scored once for Roxbury (12-4), which held a 5-1 lead six minutes into the game.
Lauren Compoli and Caroline Compoli scored two goals apiece for West Morris (10-5). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Montville (9) at Roxbury (6) - Girls Lacrosse - May 9
Madeleine Kelly scored four goals to help Montville (7-9) earn a 9-6 victory over Roxbury (12-5) in Succasunna.
Gwyn Tropia contributed three goals, while Isabella Mangano and Reese Henderson each added a goal for Montville.
Emily Stanich scored three goals, while Cassidy Miller, Tara Roumes, and Emily Christiansen each added a goal for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates:
Roxbury (2) at Pope John (4) - Softball - May 2
Pope John beat Roxbury 4-2 in Sparta.
Pope John, which scored a run in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead, trailed when Roxbury scored twice in the top of the sixth but regained the lead with three runs in the bottom half.
Angie Barbero drove in two runs for Pope John and Maura Brown had two hits. Morgan Kasabri struck out seven and gave up two runs on five hits to get the win.
Pope John has won four in a row to improve to 10-9 while Roxbury fell to 3-10. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (0) at Delbarton (4) - Baseball - May 6
Jack Leiter hit a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead Delbarton, No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 4-0 win over Roxbury in Morristown.
Shawn Rapp tossed a three-hit shutout and struck out 12 with one walk in the win for Delbarton (14-3).
Roxbury is now 7-8 on the season. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Randolph (13) at Roxbury (3) - Softball - May 6
Andrea Gabler went 3-for-4 with a double and home run and drove in three runs and winning pitcher Emily Spingarn had two RBI to lead Randolph to a 13-3 victory over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Alexis Kemp finished 2-for-4 and drove in three runs in support of Spingarn, who allowed eight hits with four strikeouts and a walk for Randolph (9-7). Kersti Svenningsen went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs for Roxbury (3-11). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (3) at Kittatinny (0) - Softball - May 8
Cameron Fehsal had two hits and scored two runs to lead Roxbury to a 3-0 win over Kittatinny in Newton.
Alexis Amendolaro tossed a one-hitter with 10 strikeouts and four walks in the win for Roxbury (4-11).
Kittatinny is now 7-10 on the season. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Pope John (6) at Roxbury (5) - Baseball - May 9
Luke Chenault went 3-for-4 with a solo home run to lift Pope John, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 6-5 win over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Chris Sabo went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, while Jake Wagner had two hits for Pope John (17-3). Sabo also pitched a scoreless seventh inning to secure the victory.
Roxbury (7-10) led 5-3 after the first inning, but surrendered one run in the fifth followed by two in the sixth. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Golf Updates/Results:
Monday 5/6 Match vs. Mendham - Gaels won 215-217. Match was tied after 4 scores at 169 and had to use a 5th score. Great win! Scores: Will Fulton 40, Ryan Sclar 43, Brendan Berman 43, Robbie Sarafin 52, Cole Brembs 46, Tyler Marston 43.
Tuesday 5/7 Match vs WMC - Gaels won 172-186 Scores Will Fulton 37, Ryan Sclar 53, Brendan Berman 46, Robbie Sarafin 46, Cole Brembs 46, Tyler Marston 43
Wednesday 5/8 Match vs Montville - Gaels won 165-167. Scores: Will Fulton 41, Ryan Sclar 49, Cole Brembs 40, Tyler Marston 45, Brendan Berman 42, Robbie Sarafin 42 Team Record : 13-1
Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 - May 18
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".
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25th Annual Dance Concert, "La Danse Est Vivante En Vingt-cing Ans" - May 10
 On behalf of the Roxbury High School Dance students, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the Twenty-fifth Annual Dance Concert, "La Danse Est Vivante En Vingt-cing Ans" (Dance Is Alive In Year Twenty-five) on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 7:00PM.
The concert will feature students from the Advanced Dance classes. These students have worked diligently for this performance and I am extremely proud of them!
We would truly like you to attend and experience this "one time only" performance. Faculty and staff members will receive one complimentary ticket, which can be picked up on the night of the performance. Additional tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each.
Click here to view this event in our Virtual Backpack.
Spring Shredding Event to Support Roxbury Ice Hockey - May 11
 The Roxbury Ice Hockey Booster Association is sponsoring a Spring Shredding Event and Sports Equipment Sanitizing on Saturday, May 11th from 10 to 2 at Eisenhower Middle School located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Come shred your old documents! Shredding cost is just a donation. Come support RHS Ice Hockey!
Click here to view their flyer in our virtual backpack!
Franklin School Clothing & Shoe Drive Fundraiser - May 11
 Help support the Franklin School PTA raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages, and basements as part of their Clothing & Shoe Fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th from 1-3 p.m. at the Franklin School parking lot.
Please place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags. Every bag counts. Give your items a second chance to be worn/used again. The more their collection weights the more they raise.
Click here to view the full flyer of what is and isn't accepted from our Virtual Backpack.
RHS Boys Soccer Meet & Greet for Incoming Freshman - May 13
 Current 8th grade boys and their parents are invited to a RHS Boys Soccer Parent Association Meet & Greet on Monday, May 13th at 6 p.m. in the Roxbury High School cafeteria at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna to welcome you to the upcoming soccer program at the high school.
At this meeting, you will meet with the coaches, board members, and current freshman. This is an informational meeting where coaches will go over the details about what they expect from the players for the upcoming fall season. The RHS Boys Soccer Parents Association will go over membership and fundraising. Your boys will have the opportunity to meet upperclassmen and ask questions about their experience on the team.
Click here
to view this informational flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
Roxbury Town Council Neighborhood Meeting - May 14
 Meet with your elected officials and ask questions in an informal atmosphere on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Fire Co. # 3 - Lower Berkshire Valley at 271 Berkshire Valley Road.
The status of the following will be provided on Lafayette School (update), Public Works (update) of current/upcoming projects, and other area news.
Mark your calendars and join us for the last 2019 Town Council Neighborhood Meeting scheduled for September 17, 2019 at Lake Hopatcong Foundation Environmental & Cultural Center at 125 Landing Road, Landing.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
7th Annual HWS vs. Morris All Star Meet to Support Jeff Poissant - May 18
 Please come out and show your support. This is a special All Star match, as a portion of the proceeds are going to be donated to Jeff Poissant. As many of you know, Jeff is battling hard against cancer. Jeff's son Zach wrestled for the Jr Gaels and his nephew Alex wrestled for the Jr Gaels and this past season as a freshman wrestled for Roxbury High School. Jeff attended many of our home matches this year supporting our wrestlers, now it is our time to support him!
Representing Roxbury at the match will be Franco Mazza, Johnny Tesoriero, Evan Vazquez, Mike Corrente and Benny Temples!
On May 18th at North Hunterdon High School, GardenStateHWrestling.com along with Champion Athletes, My House Clothing and the North Hunterdon Booster Club presents the "7th Annual HWS vs. Morris All Star Match" at 1 p.m.
The event will consist of matches between the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex and Morris County All Stars in a traditional dual meet format. Both teams will be packed with talent!
The Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex team will boast two HWS Champions, four county finalists, two region champions, 13 state qualifiers and two state medalists. The Morris County Team will counter with one county champion, five county finalists and 13 2019 state qualifiers.
Proceeds will be split amongst three causes. The first is the family of Jeffrey Poissant, who is battling cancer. The 2nd is the Susan B. Komen Foundation and the final one is the Hopatcong Pound.
There will also be a tricky tray with locally donated items as well as signed memorabilia. Doors for the event open at 12pm and tickets are $15 each. We hope to see you there for a trio of great causes. Click here to read the event details in our Virtual Backpack.
2019 Color Fun Run - May 19
 Join the Roxbury Interact Club and Roxbury Rotary Club's 6th Annual Color Fun Run on May 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Horseshoe Lake. The first 400 people to register will receive a t-shirt. Advanced tickets are $25 and the day-of-tickets are $30.
Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the Color Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m.
Registration is also available at the Roxbury Recreation Department. We hope to see you there!
We are also looking for parent volunteers to throw powder. If you are interested,
click here
to sign up.
All proceeds will go to Jeffery Poissant, a father of three and Roxbury Firefighter with prostate cancer, and the family of Nicole Coleman-Gibson, a mother of three who recently passed away due to brain cancer.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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 - June 15
 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.
Roxbury Boys Basketball Camp
 Join the Roxbury Boys Basketball Head Coach Joe Ansaldi and the Roxbury High School Boys Basketball Staff for a Roxbury Boys Basketball Camp this summer. Session 1: Grades entering K-3 as of 9/19- June 26-28 @ Franklin School 9:00am-11:30am-$75, Session 2: Grades entering 4-9 as of 9/19- July 8-11 @ RHS 9:00am-12pm- $110, and Session 3: Grades entering 4-9 as of 9/19- July 15-18 @ RHS 9:00am-12:00pm- $110
The focus of the camp is on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a safe and fun setting. Campers will participate in drills that will work on their ball handling, passing, and shooting. As well as, participating in fun skills stations, skills competitions, and team game play.
Click here to download the flyer from our Virtual Backpack.
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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Click here
for more information on this contest for Grades 6-12 in our Virtual Backpack.
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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 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:
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
T
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
Bizzari Honored with 'Street Blade' on 70th Anniversary as Roxbury Firefighter
 Roxbury's longest-serving firefighter, Lou Bizzari of Ledgewood, was bestowed May 4th with the township's highest honor: A special sign on the road where he lives with his wife, Rose.
The ceremony for Bizzari, 91, came on the 70th anniversary of his joining the Roxbury Fire Department as a 21-year-old from Port Morris. "I can't believe this," he said, standing in front of the Mt. Arlington Road house he had built in 1957. "This is really an honor. I didn't expect this."
The proposal to put up a street blade for Bizzari was made last year by Roxbury Councilwoman Jaki Albrecht The council endorsed the plan. Dozens of officials, firefighters and family members attended the event.
Click here
to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party set to Celebrate NJ's Largest Lake - May 11
Winding roads around Lake Hopatcong rarely form a neatly four-cornered square, but organizers of the Lake Hopatcong Block Party have never let geometry get in their way.
The popularity of the annual event, held on the sprawling grounds of Hopatcong State Park, proves that block parties aren't just for squares.
The 6
th Annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing. The event is hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, with Live the Lake NJ as the main sponsor.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
13th annual Taste of Roxbury - Largest Culinary Event in the Area - May 20
 The Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce will host the thirteenth annual
Taste of Roxbury
culinary event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Roxbury High School.
The annual fundraising event will benefit community charities. Attendees will enjoy food-as much as they'd like-prepared by local restaurants.
This great evening of eating and socializing will feature great food, door prizes, music and a more! Additional Information to follow as the event approaches. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News. Click here for more event details on our website under "In the News".
Donors and Participants Sought for Roxbury's Memorial Day Parade - May 27
 Plans are underway for Roxbury Township's 2019 Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 27 at 10:00 AM. The Township is seeking donors and participants.
On Memorial Day, we honor our fallen soldiers as well as the men and women past and present who have served our country. To pay tribute, the Township of Roxbury proudly hosts a parade that ends with a special ceremony at the War Memorial located on "the island" at Horseshoe Lake.
After the memorial ceremony, there is a picnic for Veterans at the Kenvil VFW.
Donations are requested to help fund the cost of the parade and picnic. Please go to the town's website
to download the donor request letter and form and consider making a tax-deductible donation to support this special event to honor Roxbury's Veterans. Your generosity will be acknowledged in the event program.
Community groups (Scouts, sport teams, etc.) are invited to participate in the parade. Download the registration form and return it no later than Monday, May 13. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury 5K Run - June 3
 The Morris County Striders running club will host the 11th annual Roxbury Community Benefit 5k run on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7 p.m. We'll continue the tradition of holding a Monday evening race in June. We are very excited to have the opportunity to serve the community of Roxbury.
The course are on the local roads of Roxbury Township and is a USATF certified 5k course. The race is a 500 point category-1 race in the USATF-NJ New Balance North Jersey Individual Grand Prix. The race will start and end at the Eisenhower Middle school. There will be two water stops along the course and post race party on the grounds of the school. Since last years race, they have repaved the access road between the schools so the last straight away to the finish is now smooth and fast! Click here for more event information including registration from our Virtual Backpack.
Hockey Game to Support Jimmy D - June 8
 Come watch the PAPD play the NJ State Police in a hockey game to benefit Mt. Arlington Sgt. James Distasio at Aspen Ice in Randolph on June 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for adults and free for children. This event is sponsored by Aspen Ice and Middlebury Sports & Apparel. Check should be made payable to Mount Arlington FOP Lodge 78 with #TeamJimmyD noted in the memo line. For advanced tickets, please contact Anthony Valvano at 862-432-3118, Geoffrey Jeppson at 973-216-6178, or Mike Gast at 862-266-3786. Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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.
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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