Roxbury Schools News & Events
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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.
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Superintendent Communications - Jan 28
Dear Roxbury Community:
In my previous correspondence, I implored the community’s cooperation in order to promote the overall health of the district. In reviewing district data and in communication with building leadership and our nurses, our community has been exemplary. Thank you for repeatedly demonstrating your thoughtfulness and care of others. Roxbury is truly special.
Even with your dedicated vigilance, we know that children may become ill and often at the most inopportune times. In those cases where a child becomes symptomatic while in class, we will require a parent to immediately pick him/her up from school. Guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health has, once again, revised its contact tracing protocols when school districts operate in the orange or high-risk COVID-19 indicator. Therefore, any COVID-19 symptomatic student or staff member will be required to quarantine for 10 days or receive a negative PCR test in order to return to school. In accordance with these updated guidelines, rapid test results will no longer be accepted. In addition, we are requesting that any sibling of a symptomatic student remain home as directed by the local health department/school nurse until all symptoms within the family have subsided and/or they have negative PCR tests.
Lastly, as per the NJDOH guidelines for quarantining, those students and staff who may be considered close contacts of a probable (symptomatic) case will be permitted to remain in school unless or until the student or staff member who exhibited symptoms tests positive for COVID-19 whereby our protocol of quarantining those students/ staff who are within the six-foot parameter of the symptomatic individual for 15 minutes or greater during the day will resume. Daily health monitoring will continue. It is imperative that the rSchoolToday app is completed every day for each student. Illness guidance can be located on the district nursing page found here or page 21 of the latest NJDOH guidelines found here.
Today (Jan. 28) is the start date for following this new protocol. If your child is currently under quarantine, please continue to follow the directive and return date guidance.
This revision by the Department of Health will afford our school district greater continuity and will provide less disruption to families. Again, on behalf of our full school community, we thank you for partnering with us to promote health and wellness.
One last reminder, since we have used one snow day, February 8th is now a school day which will continue to follow our virtual Monday pattern.
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.
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RHS Choir Department Presents: RHS Virtual Winter Choral Concert
After three months of creative choral rehearsing, several weeks of audio and video editing, and lots of trial and error, the Roxbury High School Vocal Music Department is proud to release our 2020-21 Virtual Winter Choral Concert. While we look forward to the day when we can return to our traditional in-person concerts, we are very proud of the work that our students have done under these difficult circumstances and are confident that you will enjoy the final product of their efforts.
Click the image above which links to a PDF document that lists the members of each ensemble as well as the performance selections for each group. The title of each piece is a hyperlink that will take you to the YouTube video of that song’s virtual choir performance. Each performance is a collection of individual recordings that our students completed in their bedrooms, basements, garages, or any quiet place that they could find to record. They then digitally submitted their videos to the directors who began the process of putting together the choral performances. Overall, our students submitted over 330 individual videos to create the 10 songs that you are about to view.
It is our hope that we can gather for a live concert sometime soon. In the meantime, we appreciate you taking the time to watch our Virtual Concert and hope that our gift of song brings you some joy!
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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.
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Need help buying groceries? NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is New Jersey's food assistance program that can help you buy groceries. Learn more about NJ SNAP at www.NJSNAP.gov.
Click here to view informational flyers in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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Purchase a “make at home donut kit” from Donagels for $12 to support the Franklin PTA! Each kit comes with 4 donuts, 3 icing containers, and Valentine’s themed decorations.
All orders must be in by 9 a.m. on Monday, February 8th.
Kits will be available for pickup in Succasunna on February 12th between 4-6 pm.
Click here to view the flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Jefferson School PTA
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Jefferson Elementary PTA is delighted to once again offer the delicious and adorable Gertrude Hawk Chocolates catalog for our Spring Fundraiser.
Click here to view the full catalog and order directly from the Gertrude Hawk website. This Fundraiser runs ONLINE ONLY from January 22 thru February 22. Chocolates will be available for pick up at Jefferson Elementary School OR direct ship to home is available (pricing in link).
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Kennedy School PTA
Valentine’s Day Balloon Pops
Order Valentine’s Day Balloon Pops from Sunshine Creations and a portion of the sales will be donated to Kennedy Elementary PTA. All balloon pops come with your choice of Hershey’s Kisses, Starburst, lollipops, confetti, and a special message inside!
Click here to place your order. The last day to order is February 9th.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Nixon School PTA
Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
Nixon Elementary PTA has teamed up with Chef It Up to bring you pizza and cupcake decorating kits for Valentine’s Day. The deadline to order is Sunday, February 7th. Curbside pickup will be Friday, February 12th from 3-5 p.m. in Nixon School’s parking lot (275 Mt. Arlington Blvd, Landing, NJ).
Click here to place your order! Thanks for your support!
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Purchase your Roxbury High School Project Graduation Gift Card Raffle ticket now through March 14th (or until tickets sell out). This raffle is a gift card raffle and the winners will receive one of three prizes. 1st Place Prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, 2nd Place Prize is a $500 Visa Gift Card, and 3rd Place Prize is a $250 Visa Gift Card. Proceeds to Benefit the Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023.
The drawing is to be held March 23, 2021 at 7 pm at Roxbury High School at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876. There will be no substitution of the offered prizes and winners need not be present. Tickets are $5 each and to purchase tickets, please contact Michele Clark (Michele@acclark.net) or Kristen Grady (kristengrady@gmail.com). Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Roxbury Technology Help Desk for Students & Parents
The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form. Thank you.
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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.
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State of Our Gaels Nation |
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Roxbury High School Gaelvision |
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
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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!
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Roxbury Hockey Wins Battle Against KSJ United - Jan 22
The Roxbury High School ice hockey team won its second game of the year on Friday, January 22nd, defeating the new KSJ United team composed of players from Kinnelon, Sparta, and Jefferson. The Gaels rode a 3-goal third period to a 4-1 final score. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
Morristown Ice Hockey Bows to Roxbury; 5-2 - Jan 25
Coming off a loss to Morristown-Beard, the Morristown High School ice hockey team went up against unbeaten Roxbury Monday evening at Mennen Sports Arena. Roxbury improved to 3-0 and made a statement win after defeating Morristown, 5-2. Click here to read more game details from TAPinto Morristown.
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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.
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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, "NEVER put your recyclables in plastic bags and never put any plastic bags in your regular recycling bin or recycling dumpster. Plastic bags and plastic wrap get jammed in recycling processing equipment, which causes recycling to be expensive to process."
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Check out Victoria's past tips, trips, and facts on our website here.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Roxbury Trails: Take a Hike in Roxbury, NJ
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.
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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.
for more information.
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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!
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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.
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities |
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Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online, visit www.roxbury.org/employment.
Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings |
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Mondays:
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!
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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 Undergrads Make College Dean's Lists
Roxbury students continue to excel at college as Dean's List announcements are published. Roxbury resident William Rosado made Centenary University’s Dean’s List for Fall 2020. Joseph Bohrer of Succasunna was named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts. William Lanno, an Accounting, Finance major from Landing made the Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University. Nicole Storbeck of Landing and Meagan Byrne of Succasunna achieved the Fall 2020 Dean's List at DeSales University. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
It's Dean's Lists for These Roxbury College Students
Several students from Roxbury attained the Dean's Lists at their colleges for the Fall 2020 Semester, the schools announced. Caleb Lines, of Succasunna, was named to the Siena College Dean's List. To be named to the private, Catholic Fransiscan school's Dean's List, a student's grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89.
At East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, the Dean's List are for students who attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade "B" earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade "A" earns 4 quality points per credit. Marc Bain, of Ledgewood, Denay Sicsko, of Lower Berkshire Valley, and Margaret Miller, of Ledgewood, were among those named to East Stroudsburg University's Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester, said the school. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
Roxbury Residents Achieve College Dean's Lists
Fall Semester 2020 Dean's List announcements containing the names of students from Roxbury continue to be released by the nation's colleges.
Named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the semester are Lauren Zenna of Succasunna, Ximena Hernandez of Ledgewood, Susan Miller of Succasunna, Olivia Boon of Ledgewood, Kassandra Matiz of Landing, Julianna Carey of Succasunna, Grace Monaghan of Succasunna, Allison Walsh of Succasunna, Riley O'Connor of Ledgewood, Kayla Clevenger of Ledgewood, Jessica Rosensweig of Ledgewood, Douglas DiDomenico of Succasunna, Andrew Marino of Succasunna, Sarah Attieh of Landing
At other schools ... Valeria Hernandez, of Ledgewood, made the Dean's List at The College of New Jersey and Roxbury resident William Rosado made Centenary University’s Dean’s List. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
More Colleges Announce Roxbury Student Achievers
A number of Roxbury area students now attending college excelled during the fall 2020 semester. James Beale, of Kenvil, and Hannah Shepherd, of Ledgewood, were named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List at Hofstra University. The following students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2020 semester: Zachary Broder of Flanders, earning Highest Honors, Veronica DeGloria of Landing, earning Highest Honors, Gregg Potere of Mount Arlington, earning High Honors, and Danielle Liska of Succasunna, earning Highest Honors.
More than 1,600 students were named to the Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania, including Natalie Decena of Mount Arlington, Brody Hageneder, of Succasunna and Erin Lacey of Landing.
930 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Presdient's List for the Fall 2020 semester. That's 10 percent of the student body with a 4.0 GPA for the fall semester, including Jake D'Ambola an Economics major from Wharton. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
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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!
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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!
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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. Click here to view the kid's corner community school programs on our website.
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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!
Click here to view the adult community school programs on our website.
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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 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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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information and Locations as of January 25
NJ Department of Health – 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center (opening the week of 1/25/21) Call 1-855-568-0545 for scheduling assistance for the vaccine.
Morris County Megasite (Rockaway Townsquare Mall, 301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway) - Use this link to check for available appointments and register. Keep checking back since appointments are added when vaccines become available.
Riverside Medical Group Urgent Care (501 Route 10 East @ Mary Louise Drive, Ledgewood). Call 973-584-6751 to check for available appointments. Keep checking back since appointments are added when vaccines become available.
ShopRite - Use this link http://vaccines.shoprite.com/ to check for available appointments or call the stores listed below. Keep checking back since appointments are added when vaccines become available.
- Flanders ShopRite, 90 Flanders-Bartley Rd., Flanders (973) 252-5160
- Byram ShopRite, 90-80 Route 206 North, Stanhope (201) 400-8180
Please note:
- Roxbury Township has no control over vaccine scheduling or distribution. This information is being provided to assist residents in obtaining a vaccine.
- The information on this sheet is subject to change. As of the date of printing/posting, the information is believed to be accurate.
- There are many other vaccination locations within New Jersey. We have provided information concerning the vaccination locations which are in close proximity to Roxbury Township.
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In addition, please consider pre-registering for the COVID-19 vaccine at the NJ Department of Health via this link https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/ to ensure that New Jersey receives its fair share of vaccines from the Federal Government.
For questions, please call:
- Roxbury Township Manager’s office: 973-448-2000
- Roxbury Health Department: 973-448-2028
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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
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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.
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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!
Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Do you know a family that needs help to afford the cost of preschool?
Tuition assistance can make it possible for 3- and 4-year-olds in this area to attend a quality preschool program. Preschool Advantage has been assisting families in Morris and Somerset counties for 25 years. Applications are now available for the 2021-2022 academic year, with priority funding given to those who apply by March 1, 2021.
Click here to learn more about Preschool Advantage and the application process, or call 973-532-2501, or email.
Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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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.
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School-Age Tuition Assistance Program Extended through Feb. 2021
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 has been extended for eligible residents with children 5 to 13 years old through February 28th. 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. Information regarding this program can be found in our Virtual Backpack flyer section.
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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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