Week of January 15, 2021

Roxbury Schools News & Events Preparing the children of today for tomorrow...

Our students, staff, and schools are active members of the community who give their time to academics, athletics, the arts, and causes close to their hearts. Check out news and events throughout Roxbury. Spotlight on Roxbury! We want to hear from you Roxbury! We're always looking for great stories or things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! Share your stories with us at goodnews@roxbury.org or by submitting the online form here.

REMINDER: District Closing Announcement Just a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 18th to observe Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 19th. The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example - the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility, and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King's character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness, and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit. ~Coretta Scott King, The King Center.  Click here to read 5 Ways you can Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.

Superintendent Communications - Jan 14 Dear Parents: I sincerely hope that your holidays were joyful, and you found a way to celebrate with family and friends even if it was only virtually. While these days continue to present atypical challenges, they have also reminded us to value what is most important - our families, our health, and our connection to humanity. After reviewing the district data on the health of our students and staff, conversations with local health officials, our nurses, and our administration, we will re-open our doors to our hybrid in-person instruction. Grades PreK through 8 will continue with Phase II and the high school will return to Phase I with the continuation of streaming students into classrooms. Schedule details for virtual Mondays and hybrid Tuesdays through Fridays will be provided in a letter from your building principals. Virtual Mondays will continue throughout February. It is understandable that some parents may wish to switch their child(ren)’s model for learning. Therefore, ONLY if you are interested in moving your child(ren) from virtual to hybrid or from hybrid to virtual, please complete the form located HERE by 3:00 PM Friday, January 15th. Changes at grades 5 through 12 will become effective January 19th and will remain until February 15th at which time parents will have the opportunity to re-evaluate the situation. Switching learning models for grades kindergarten through fourth grade will take a few days to process since it may involve changing teachers and/or schools and will remain in effect until March 18th, the beginning of the third trimester. This is due to the fact that we have been able to designate elementary teachers as fully virtual or in-person and will need to ensure appropriate class sizes. Principals will reach out to families individually to discuss. Transportation: Please note that transportation continues to modify routes based on community needs. The Transportation Director will send out a Honeywell by Monday afternoon. It is suggested that all families review Genesis to confirm pick up and drop off times. Those who switch from virtual to in-person instruction, please be prepared to transport your child(ren) during the week of January 19th. You will receive a communication from the Transportation Department as soon as a stop is scheduled. Health Screening: We will continue to use the rSchoolToday app to conduct daily health screenings. It is imperative that you DO NOT send your child to school if he/she is exhibiting any symptoms related to illness. Please understand that we will send home any symptomatic child which will also trigger quarantine for those considered close contacts. We must work together if our re-opening is to be successful. Since ill students can stream into the classroom, practice extra precautions during this time. Your cooperation, thoughtfulness, and consideration are greatly appreciated. The Roxbury community has been exemplary in taking responsibility and caring for others. Let’s continue to be a model for others to follow. Quarantining: In the effort to keep as many individuals in school as possible and in consultation with our local health officer and guidance from the Department of Health, quarantining will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, close contacts will be quarantined for symptomatic students which may or may not result in the transition of full classrooms from hybrid to fully virtual. Therefore, I, again, implore your cooperation in keeping symptomatic students home until their symptoms subside. Vaccine: As you are aware, pre-registration is occurring for the vaccine. At this time, the Department of Health is administering vaccinations to those who are part of 1A as well as police, fire, and first responders. Several individuals in the district have received their vaccines or have secured a date. Pre-registration is open to the public. If you have not pre-registered, you may do so HERE. Survey: We continue to monitor the social emotional and mental health of our students. While a survey was distributed to high school students via the high school administration, we would like to offer this survey as an opportunity for parents to speak with their child(ren) and provide us with some feedback. Please take a moment as your input will help direct us in providing support for our students. This SURVEY will remain open until noon on Friday, January 22nd. Athletics: The high school began Season 2 of athletics on January 4th with the start of ice hockey. Boys & girls basketball began practice on January 11th. Competition cheer has also resumed in-district practicing. Middle school boys and girls basketball is scheduled to begin on January 19th. As long as we continue to be vigilant and responsible, we will be able to provide healthy experiences for our students. Mr. Mason also wishes to remind families that physicals are now past due for Season 2A (swimming, winter track & field) which will begin on February 1st. Season 3 (gymnastics, girls volleyball and wrestling) physical paperwork is due February 12th with a start date of March 1st. Spring sports (baseball, softball, track & field, boys/girls lacrosse, golf, boys tennis) will begin April 1st. Physical paperwork for students wishing to participate in the Spring are due March 1st. Athletic physical paperwork packets are available on the website or in the RHS main entrance. Please contact Stuart Mason, Director of Athletics & Student Activities with any questions at 973 584 1200 x1254. While we will continue to monitor the health of our district, we are excited to re-open our doors to our children once again this school year. It is only through our partnership that we will find success. As writer Kevin J. Anderson reminds us, “A moment of consideration often prevents a thousand apologies.” We can do this, but only together. Wear your mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands, stay home when feeling ill, and be proud of the fact that your efforts will make a positive difference in the lives of many. Yours in Education, Loretta L. Radulic, Superintendent of Schools Click here to view Roxbury's Schools Reopening Information and Correspondence. Para ver la carta en español, haga clic aquí.

Roxbury Student Meal Order Updates - Jan 15 Dear Roxbury Parents/Guardians: The Roxbury School District has enrolled as an open site through the National School Lunch Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which means the district can now provide free meals (breakfast and lunch) to anyone under the age of 18 years old, whether you live in Roxbury or not through June 2021.  Click here to review important updates from our Business Administrator, Joe Mondanaro's correspondence from January 14th regarding meal orders moving forward. Some updates include: Weekly meal order forms no longer necessary K-8 Student Meal Pickups 9-12 Student Meal Pickups Zone elimination Virtual Meal Pickup times Reminder: If your family hasn’t already done so, please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application found in Genesis whether you are eligible or not as this is important for district funding. Para ver la carta en español, haga clic aquí.

Roxbury Announces Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2021/2022 Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2021/2022 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2021 to participate. Click here for more information regarding Roxbury's Entrance Age Policy (P5112). If there are any questions regarding the policy or procedure, please reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chuck Seipp at cseipp@roxbury.org or by calling 973-584-6799. Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning. To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child’s original birth certificate, a record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration. Parents must make an appointment beginning in early January at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation Department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending. Click here to view the different school's registration schedules.

Supporting Stress, Excessive Worry & Mental Health during COVID-19 Roxbury’s Special Education Parent Advisory (SEPAC) Committee is supporting a virtual session on Tuesday, January 26th geared toward parents and caregivers. This virtual session will guide families on supporting stress, excessive worry, and mental health during COVID-19. Participants will leave this presentation with strategies that they can utilize at home to help promote positive mental health and emotional growth. Space is limited, so please make sure to sign in at or before 7 p.m. to ensure your spot for this virtual meeting. Click here to download this flyer. Click here for the Zoom link.

“Home Grown” RHS Yearbook Wins with GSSPA Roxbury High School’s yearbook design team takes top honors once again. Its 2020 Yearbook publication, “Home Grown” was awarded first place gold award in the Garden State Scholastic Press Association’s annual yearbook contest.   RHS Advisor, Scott Schilling worked with the Yearbook Production class and the Yearbook Club which was co-advised by Izzy Speronza to create the yearbook from start to finish.   “The students put in countless hours to make sure the yearbook reflected how amazing their experience was at Roxbury High School. Throw in a pandemic quarantine and these kids still got it done,” shared Renee Zengel, RHS Visual Arts Lead Teacher.   GSSPA’s contests are judged by professional journalists, professors, and experienced advisers from outside New Jersey. Each submission receives a thorough critique with points awarded in each category. Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".

Franklin School PTA Wins Healthy Hydration Grant The Franklin Elementary School PTA is one of 25 PTAs to win a $1,000 grant sponsored Nestlé Waters North America. In conjunction with its national brand Nestlé® Pure Life®, the grant will enable Franklin School to educate families about the importance of drinking water as part of National PTA’s Healthy Hydration program.   According to a press release from the National PTA, “Decades of research show a direct link between family engagement and student achievement, regardless of race, religion, background or socio-economic status. That’s why Franklin School PTA in Succasunna, NJ is hosting a Healthy Hydration event during the 2020/2021 school year.” “Hydration is important for children’s health and wellness. Kids who drink water are more likely to make smart choices, be independent, and want healthy foods. We all know getting children to drink water can sometimes be a struggle. The Franklin School PTA will utilize the grant funds to help make drinking water fun and easy for the whole family!” Stay tuned for more details in the coming months on the Franklin School PTA Healthy Hydration event! Franklin School PTA is furthering the school’s efforts in creating and providing healthy sustainable lifestyles for its students. Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".

A Teacher’s Impact, A Life Remembered Last week, Roxbury Schools was notified of the passing of retired Jefferson Elementary School Teacher Kathryn “Kathy” LaDuke. Kathy taught elementary students for 17 years at Jefferson School before retiring in 2015. Kathy lost her battle with OCVID-19 but she will not be forgotten.   If a good teacher can inspire hope, imagination, and a love of learning, consider for a moment what a great one can do! Kathy LaDuke wasn’t just a truly great teacher whose impact remains on staff and students alike.   Members of the Jefferson faculty reflected and shared memories to honor Kathy’s passing. Principal Melissa Cosgrove recalled how Kathy was a keeper of treasure. Her classroom was filled to the brim. “Her room was usually a fun-filled disaster and she would stay late to organize (even writing little reminders on her fingers). The organization never came but it was one of the things everyone loved about her. “We love you Kathy and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.”   Paraprofessional Carla Dexter added, “It’s impossible to choose one memory of Kathy but her humor, kindness, and generosity will not be forgotten.” Click here to read more shared memories of Kathy LaDuke on our website under "In the News".

RHS Class of '22 - Panera Fundraiser Help support RHS Class of '22 with their dining to donate at Panera's at the Roxbury Mall THIS Saturday, January 16th from 4-8 p.m. Present this flyer when you order and a portion of your bill will go to the Class of 2022. Money raised will go towards events like prom! Help spread the word! Click here to download this flyer from our Virtual Backpack.

Morris Arts Offering Annual Scholarships Morris Arts is offering two scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program. The Elaine Ehlers Arts Scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, and The Eugenie Coladarci Arts Scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, were created to recognize artistic excellence, encourage the artists of the future, and to celebrate the value of the arts to the human experience. Morris County high school seniors graduating in June 2021 who are currently attending public, private, or parochial school in New Jersey are eligible. Applicants must be Morris County residents, plan to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program, and have demonstrated artistic excellence in dance, drama, music, or visual arts. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Applications must be emailed to Lsiebert@morrisarts.org – with the subject line marked “Scholarship.” Applications are available through high school guidance offices as well as online at the Morris Arts website, http://goo.gl/q7DFVj. Click here to read more about these scholarships from the Roxbury Register.

Junior League of Morristown Now Accepting 2021 Scholarship Applications Since 1986, the Junior League of Morristown (JLM) has awarded the High School Voluntarism Scholarship to more than 145 Morris and Somerset County high school seniors. These scholarships, which total more than $235,000, represent our commitment to developing young volunteers in our community.   This year, the JLM will again recognize the outstanding community service of high school seniors by awarding up to four $2,500 college scholarships. The primary criterion for the scholarship is outstanding dedication to voluntarism and community service. Candidates should also show strong leadership skills, academic performance, and participation in extracurricular activities, and work or family responsibilities. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school. Financial need is not a factor for consideration. Applicants must reside or currently attend school in Morris or Somerset Counties.   Completed applications must be received no later than February 19, 2021, via the Google forms (links on our website at www.jlmnj.org) and supporting information should be emailed to grants@jlmnj.org. All details are on our website. Winners will be notified by email in early April.

Roxbury Schools Playground Use Until further notice, Roxbury school playgrounds will remain closed to public use in an effort to maintain a safe and clean environment. This includes evenings, weekends, and when school is not in session. We encourage you to utilize Township parks during this time. Our staff is working very hard to disinfect our facilities and to maintain a safe environment. We ask that you cooperate with us and as soon as we feel confident that we can provide a safe environment we will re-open public access. Thank you for understanding and cooperation!

rSchooltoday App Roxbury Schools is using the rSchoolToday app to do the Daily Health Screening.  Please keep in mind that the rSchoolToday health screening is ONLY for students who are attending school in person on a given day. Therefore, ONLY students in the Blue cohort will need to conduct a health screening and submit through the app on Tuesday. Any student who is exhibiting symptoms or responds affirmatively to any of the screening questions should not attend school that day. Fully virtual students do not need to complete a health screening unless they are participating in an on-site event, such as sports.  If you are still having difficulty with the app, please complete the Student and Parent Help Desk Request form or contact rSchoolToday at support@rschooltoday.com.

Roxbury Technology Help Desk for Students & Parents For Technical assistance, please complete the Tech Request Form for Students & Parents and a technician will work with you to resolve any issues. The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form. Thank you.

Optimum's Free 60 Day Student Broadband Offer Altice is offering Altice Advantage Internet 30Mbps service complimentary for 60 days to new households with K-12 and/or college students who do not currently have home internet access.  Households in the Optimum service area can call to sign up at 866.200.9522 or visit AlticeAdvantageInternet.com for more information.

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RHS Athletic Events Calendar Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.

Roxbury HS PSA - Stay safe, so we can play! Let's Go Gaels! Thanks to the Sports and News Class at RHS for putting together this PSA below. Let's play! Stay safe! Practice Social Distancing, Wear your Mask, Wash your Hands and Stay home if you are not feeling well! Let's Go Gaels!

Roxbury Coaches Become USATF Certified Roxbury High School Track & Field coaches Conor Devine and Kate Stellingwerf were recently certified by USA Track & Field. The certification came after four full days of intensive instruction from Team USA Olympics coaches and several NCAA Division I collegiate coaches done via Zoom. Topics included all aspects of the sport in addition to sports psychology, coaching ethics, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition. Following the class, each coach had to take and pass an exam in order to earn their “USATF Coaching Certification”.   Coach Devine is in his eighth season with the Gaels focusing on the throws and Coach Stellingwerf is in her fourth season with the Gaels focusing on jumps and hurdles. Go Gaels!

MCSSIHL ice hockey players to watch for the 2021 season Click here to read NJ.com's MCSSIHL ice hockey players to watch this season.

Gaels Going Green

Did you know... Since 2016, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has been striving to become more sustainable and green in its policies and practices. The Board of Education and administration made the decision to pursue district sustainability and green initiatives by creating and approving policies and regulations outlining its position and efforts.  To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Bronze certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018 and now we are striving to renew that certification and attain the next level, Silver! In this section, you will find various green initiatives, events, and tips to live a healthier, greener life. Click here for more information regarding our sustainability initiative.

KES Student Spotlight: Victoria's Tips, Tricks, and Facts to Help Save our Planet by Recycling As our minds continue to be filled with thoughts and uncertainties about the pandemic. Victoria Phelan Fonseca, a 4th-grade student at Kennedy School in Mrs. Leister's class, has bigger concerns about the lasting effects of pollution, especially plastics filling our landfills, environments, and oceans. Plastics are destroying our oceans and the habitats that millions of sea animals call home. Each week Victoria will be giving tips, tricks, and facts to all Roxbury families so we can help slow this effort and continue to raise awareness on this important crisis. This week's tips, tricks, and facts from Victoria is, "Did you know more than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year?"

Check out Victoria's past tips, trips, and facts on our website here.

Idle Free Schools - Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free! Winter has arrived! With colder weather upon us, your district green team wanted to share this important quick PSA. In January 2019, the Roxbury Board of Education began supporting an idling reduction campaign at the Roxbury Schools, which included an idling reduction policy. Part of the policy included the following bullet points. All those in bold and in red are what our transportation department and district have already been doing. Not bad and we're on our way to better! Turn off school bus engines while waiting to load and to unload students Turn off vehicles when parents are parked and waiting to pick up and drop off children Installing "idle-free zone" signs at school drop-off and pick-up locations Use the newest buses for the longest routes and maintain buses properly to eliminate any visible exhaust Complete school-bus driver training on eliminating idling Encourage parent, student, faculty, and staff drivers to turn off their engines after 10 seconds if they plan to remain at a location for more than 30 seconds, particularly at school drop-off and pick-up times. Did you know that if everyone in the U.S. stopped idling for 5 minutes a day, it would be equivalent to taking five hundred thousand cars off the road saving 1.6 Million tons of CO2? Roxbury Schools are continuing to support this campaign to reduce student's exposure to air toxics that are emitted from idling vehicles. We encourage our families and staff to sign pledge forms saying that they won't idle unnecessarily. You will see idling signs posted outside the school. Save money and protect the air by turning off your car when waiting more than 10 seconds. Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free! Let's all work together for a cleaner future! Follow our initiative online here!

School Community Asset Map - You Can Help! As part of our initiative to maintain Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, we continuously need to update our Community Asset Map. This is a collective inventory of the positive and valued aspects of a community by identifying the places, institutions, programs, and people that contribute to making our communities great places to learn and live. Community assets can include information on local artists, scientists, and other experts, parks, local historic buildings, and green businesses, but can also include resources like cultural activities and events, arts, cultural and service organizations, social service agencies, and community organizations that are part of the great community context. We've come up with over 700 businesses, restaurants, educational institutions, medical facilities, transportation hubs, and community organizations since 2018, but we need your help up in updating this list as we know things are ever-changing. Please take a few minutes and jot down a few places and/or groups that you can think of to help round out our list. Click here for more information regarding the Roxbury Community Asset Map and how you can contribute.

Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest Attention 5th grade students and teachers, submissions are now being accepted for the "Species on the Edge 2021" Art and Essay Contest. The contest empowers 5th grade students to advocate for an endangered or threatened species from New Jersey through a well-researched, creative essay and original art piece. It's simple, fun, and free to enter! Students may enter the contest with their class, or on their own. One winner will be selected from each county in New Jersey. Entries are being accepted through January 31, 2021. Click here for more information and for the contest kit which includes the rules, species list, and entry form.

Roxbury Trails: Take a Hike in Roxbury, NJ Visit HikeRoxbury.org to find trails close to home. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and into the sunshine, no matter what the temperature is! There are five parks in Roxbury with trails, with varying levels of difficulty. Several trails have great views this time of year. Descriptions, images, maps as well as links to other local trails are available.

Helpful Things to Know

Roxbury Collects   Box Tops for Education Roxbury Schools collects "Box Tops for Education" at the K-8 schools. It's 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 our K-8 schools. Skip the Clip with the next generation of Box Tops! Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.boxtops4education.com for more information.

Virtual Backpack! Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our community 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. Let's continue to work to go green! (On occasion though, 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 and events 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 or 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 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 www.roxburynj.us/301/Township-Employment-Information.

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays: 01/25/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 02/22/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 03/15/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 04/12/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 04/26/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 05/10/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 06/07/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 06/21/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS) 07/19/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD) 07/21/2021 - Retreat Meeting (Location TBD) 08/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD) 09/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD) 10/11/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD) 11/15/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD) 12/13/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD) 01/06/2022 - Reorganization Meeting (Location TBD) 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 Alumni in News

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 Students Make College Dean's Lists Four Roxbury residents made the Dean's Lists at their colleges, according to announcements by the schools. Karly Forker made the fall semester Dean's List at Bucknell University, according to the school. Forker, of Landing, met the Dean's List qualifications by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0, said Bucknell. Madison Amdur, of Succasunna, Lauren Brinkman, of Succasunna, and Kersti Svenningsen of Landing earned GPAs of at least 3.5 and attained the Dean's List at Muhlenberg College, the school said. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Community School Upcoming Programs & Events

Register now for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2020/2021 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!

RCS College Prep 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, Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep, and My 3 Sons/NJ Tutoring to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's. Registrations are ongoing throughout the year! Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!

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. Click here to view the kid's corner community school programs on our website. 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!  Click here to view the adult community school programs on our website.

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!

Roxbury Public Library Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury Library's upcoming Events Calendar for adults and children. Register online for programs or call the library at (973) 584-2400. For general information, contact comments@roxburylibrary.org. Click here to view Roxbury Library's upcoming programs in events in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.

Roxbury Library Launches Online Homework Tutoring Service Roxbury Public Library has announced the launch of Brainfuse -- on-demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels.  Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite.  JobNow provides services and tools helping with resumes, interviews and careers. VetNow is a significant resources center for veterans and their families, with help to access benefits, and job and transition help.  Brainfuse is now available to all Roxbury library cardholders and can be accessed from any device at home or in the library with live service available seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Click here to read more about these resources from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Library Offers New App The Roxbury Public Library announced the availability of a downloadable application for Apple and Android devices. The Roxbury Public Library App allows library users to store their Roxbury Public Library cards on their phones "and access a wealth of perks," said the library. It said users of the new app are able to manage their accounts and renew borrowed materials. They can also search the library's catalogs and place holds on items, view the event calendar and sign-up for events. The app is available for download from the Google Play Store for Android users and from the Apple Store. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

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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!

Follow Mount Arlington Borough on Facebook for updates and programs.

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Health is letting NJ residents pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine, but cautions that it will be given to those most at risk first, including front line health workers. Click here to pre-register.

Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce offers discount coupon books We are aware that the pandemic has impacted all businesses and in addition, it has also impacted the Chamber. This year we were faced with the cancelation of both of our big fundraisers. We have created a new fundraiser to help raise funds for the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce and our community while supporting businesses by promoting Shop Local. The Roxbury Chamber of Commerce "Book of Deals" is ready for purchase. Start off the new year by getting a copy, either for yourself or as a gift. Let's ring in 2021 on a positive note and support our local businesses. #shoplocal To purchase a copy, head to https://roxburynjchamber.org/buy-book-of-deals/ here residents can prepay using an online payment portal.

'Virtual Wine Testing' offered in Roxbury - Jan 22 One might consider themselves a wine aficionado, or maybe it’s time to spice up your socially distance life. Either way, the Roxbury Arts Alliance has residents covered with a planned Virtual Wine tasting. No masks required. End the week with wine and friends from the comfort of your home on Friday, Jan. 22. The non-profit Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) is celebrating hope and a return to the arts in the New Year with a virtual wine tasting to raise funds for their 2021 music and arts season’s programing. Zoom in at 7:30pm to learn about and taste three different wines with an expert Sommelier from Gary’s Wine and Marketplace who will pair the wines with delicious foods and explain why they go so well together – all delivered to your home. All are welcome to support Roxbury Arts Alliance and join in the celebration of the arts in 2021 at this virtual wine tasting fundraiser, which will raise much needed funds to enable RAA to bring affordable, quality entertainment to the people in the Morris County community. For tickets and details go to: http://roxburyartsalliance.org/event/virtual-wine-tasting/ or for more information call: 973-945-0284. Visit www.RoxburyArtsAlliance.org for more information. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.

Roxbury Rotary Zoom Comedy Night - Jan 30 Join us for a night of laughs as we raise money for the Rotary Club of Roxbury Scholarship Fund! Jersey Night Live Entertainment Presents Rotary Club of Roxbury Comedy Night on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Zoom opens at 6:30 with the show starting at 7 pm. Performing is National Headliner, JOHN PIZZI, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - One of the hottest rising comics in the entertainment industry has brought his unique brand of comedy to audiences around the country! Ticket Zoom Package is $50 which provides online Zoom ticket and event access. For further information or to purchase tickets directly, contact Steve Alford 973-204-1204. Click here to view this event on Roxbury Rotary's Facebook page.

Girl Scouts Winter Wonderland at Home Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is kicking off the 2021 year with an exciting new virtual event for girls are interested in joining Girl Scout in grades Kindergarten-5th. Winter Wonderland at Home are activities that focus on the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship, while having lots of fun and making new friends. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40 and includes a fun box of supplies! Register now at www.gsnnj.org/winterwonderland. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

NJ families can get money to help with child care during remote learning. Here's how to apply New Jersey families struggling to afford child care during remote learning can now apply for state grants under a new $150 million state program. The Department of Human Services said Monday that it had begun taking applications for its COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program. Families with incomes up to $75,000 that need either full or part-time child care due to their child's remote learning schedule are eligible to apply. Tuition assistance will be available through Dec. 30 for eligible residents with children 5 to 13 years old. Applicants must show proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child's school of a remote learning schedule. Families can apply online at www.ChildCareNJ.gov. Click here to read more about this from the Daily Record. Information regarding this program can also be found in our Virtual Backpack flyer section. Children's Specialized Hospital - Early Development Screening It's never been easier to take a Quick Peek at your child's early development. Get a FREE, Quick Early Developmental Screening. Join the experts from Children's Specialized Hospital for a developmental screening for children ages 1 to 5 years old. You will receive practical tools and resources about early childhood development. Click here for more information or to register for a virtual quick developmental screening, or call 908-301-5498. Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.

Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall 973-448-2002 or ohalloranm@roxburynj.us.

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 Street in Succasunna. Remember a loved one or engrave your name in history! Engraved bricks cost $150 each. Group/bulk orders of ten (10) or more bricks submitted together can pay a discounted price of $125 per brick. Proceeds benefit the continued beautification of Main Street in Succasunna. 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!

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