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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June is PRIDE Month
TRADITIONS FOR PRIDE MONTH
Pride Month is for everyone to embrace who they are and let the world know — in style! The rainbow aptly signifies the colorful activities and flavors of this month-long celebration. These include massive rallies, pride parades, parties, workshops, concerts, and countless more LGBTQ+ events to attract participants from all over. The Pride community takes huge pride in their movement, going all out for the festivities with elaborate costumes, makeup, and, of course, glitter — so that they sparkle for the whole world to see!
Commemorations and memorials are also held for members of the community who have lost their lives to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS. Campaigns and rallies aim to promote and preserve the history and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
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Board of Education Meeting - June 7
Notice is hereby given that the June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Township Board of Education will be a hybrid meeting being held Roxbury High School (1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ). The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Executive Session. Public Session will begin at 7:30 PM. Formal Action will be taken.
Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or virtually. If you wish to attend in-person or virtually, registration is required at www.roxbury.org. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones, please click here!
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RHS Digital Literacy Magazine
Literacy Magazine is Roxbury High School’s creative writing club. Their goal this year was to get as many people involved as possible and publish student writing, despite the obstacles the pandemic presented. Not only did they receive contributions from writers of all levels of experience and all grades, but they received several pieces from faculty members as well.
They were also fortunate enough to receive personalized artwork from students to pair with the writing. They would like to thank every single person who contributed to this year’s magazine as well as every reader who takes the time to appreciate the hard work of the featured creatives.
We hope that by the time you finish reading this magazine, you will have had your spirits lifted, your sorrows comforted, and your minds satisfied.
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Artistic Talent on Display
at Senior Art Show
Twenty Roxbury High School seniors displayed their artistic artwork and skill at this year’s Annual Senior Art Show on Thursday, June 3rd for family, friends, staff, and classmates. Students showed off created pieces, sold prints and other artistic creations, and answered questions during their open gallery spaces.
Seniors featured this year were Laurel Cousineau, Aidan Crysler, Elizabeth Doyle, Ash Dunlap, Jordan Farina, Anne Gede, Alexa Hernandez, Haley Lang, Emma Mango, Niko Minnella, Sheryl Peng, Olivia Post, Donatella Salvia, Celta Simmons, Amy Storbeck, Sheniah Syrus-McDonald, Jessica Vassoler, Katlen Weng, Rebecca Wood, and Samantha Wrobel.
This year students completed a sustained investigation section as part of their AP Art and Design Portfolio exams. This offered students the opportunity to make and present works of art and design based on an in-depth investigation of materials, processes, and ideas done over time. A sustained investigation is work united by a single guiding inquiry. It involves practice, experimentation, and revision using materials, processes, and ideas. Along with each work, students were required to submit written responses to prompts about the work. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".
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Roxbury High School RoxThon
raises funds for Pediatric Cancer
Congrats and thank you to Dr. Gottfried and our RoxThon members. This year's program was different than in previous years, and with all the restrictions to overcome, our students were able to raise over $26,000 for the Goryeb Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital and Pediatric Cancer research.
WAY TO GO!
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Roxbury High School Selects
April Students of the Month
Fifteen high school students from Roxbury High School were named Students of the Month for April. Teachers nominate students for their performance in any of the eleven departments: Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, World Languages, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering Design and Technology, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Health/Physical Education. Students can also be selected for the category of Citizenship, Most Improved, and School Spirit. Click here to read April's Students of the Month from our website under "In the News".
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LRS/EMS Band & Orchestra
NEW Sign Up 2021/2022
Is your incoming 5th-7th grader interested in starting an instrument next year? Enroll now for Band or Orchestra!
The goal of the Roxbury Instrumental Music Program is to team with parents, teachers, and the school to develop responsible, respectful, confident, and creative students. The high standards of excellence facilitate musical growth both individually on an instrument and in ensembles.
Throughout April and May, students had several experiences to learn about the instruments offered and hear each one played in a variety of settings. Our goal was to help establish their personal interests and preferences, as well as gain a better understanding of how the Roxbury Instrumental Music Program works.
Instruments open to new students entering 5th grade include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, percussion (limited capacity), and violin.
Instruments open to new students entering 6th or 7th grade include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, percussion (limited capacity), violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Click here for new student sign ups. Once we receive your child's sign up and instrument preferences, we will confirm their instrument with you before the end of the school year. At that time, you can begin the rental process (if applicable). Please submit this form NO LATER THAN Monday, June 7th, to secure your child's enrollment in band or orchestra next year.
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RHS SDF Wall Signing - June 7
Join us on June 7th at 5 p.m. at Roxbury High School outside the Structural Design and Fabrication Lab with parking in the front lot. Come learn about Roxbury High School's Structural Design and Fabrication program and the students' project to build a three bedroom home with Morris Habitat for Humanity.
After the ceremony, join fellow members of the community to leave messages of hope on the wall studs to forever become a part of the home for a future family joining the Roxbury community. To follow school district covid protocol, RSVPs are needed ahead of time. Register now here.
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Join the community in supporting the Jefferson Elementary School PTA at Panda Express in Ledgewood on Friday, June 11 from 10am to 9:30 pm! Just use the code 324909 when ordering in the app or online, or bring in the paper flyer or show it on your phone to support the Jefferson PTA. Click here to download this flyer from our Virtual Backpack.
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Paint Nice Messages on Stones
at Upcoming Roxbury Event - June 27
For the second year, the Roxbury High School Interact Club is inviting people to an event where inspiring messages will be painted on rocks that will be placed throughout the township in honor of Maya Guberman and Christopher D’Amico, two young people whose deaths inspired movements promoting kindness.
The stone painting event is scheduled for June 27, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Roxbury Rotary Club pavilion at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, said Roxbury Interact Club Secretary Julia Kest. Click here to read more about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Kindergarten
Registration Dates for 2021/2022
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. 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.
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.
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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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High School Scholarship Opportunities
Click here for a variety of scholarship opportunities shared with the high school students in Mr. Miller's Miller's Minutes. There are scholarships for students in all grade levels at the high school.
Click here to visit StudentScholarships.org for additional scholarship opportunities shared with high school students in Mr. Miller's Miller's Minutes.
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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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FCC: Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
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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 Lacrosse Updates
Mountain Lakes storms past Roxbury - Boys lacrosse recap - May 27
Riley Albregts had three goals and two assists for Mountain Lakes as it beat Roxbury, 15-4 in Succasunna. Tristan Plotts added three goals for Mountain Lakes (13-1). Caz Kotsen and David Muti both had two goals as well. Roxbury (6-8). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Wayne Valley over Roxbury - Boys lacrosse recap - May 29
Collin Rovere posted a goal and three assists to help Wayne Valley edge out a 7-6 overtime win over Roxbury, in Succasunna. Wayne Valley (11-4) found the game-winner in the first overtime. Roxbury (6-9) forced overtime by scoring the sole goal of the fourth quarter. Jake Lombardo and Braedon Phillips each tallied a goal and an assist in the win, while Jayden Betron recorded nine saves. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Morris Knolls tops Roxbury - Girls lacrosse recap - May 28
Brianna Mennella scored four goals for Morris Knolls as it shot past Roxbury, 14-4 in Denville. Steph Crossan and Emmaly Seyam both scored twice for the Golden Eagles (9-9). Emily Christiansen scored twice for Roxbury (1-15). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
No. 3 Chatham over Roxbury - Girls lacrosse recap - North, Group 4 - June 1
Stella Straka scored twice and dished out one assist as top-seeded Chatham, No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, shut out Roxbury 13-0 in Chatham to advance to the second round of the NJSIAA state tournament in the North Group 4. Straka led the cougars in ground balls (4) and forced one turnover. Teammates Jane Middleton and Nina Javello also contributed three points in the win. Middleton scored once and added two assists while Javello found the back of the net twice with an assist. Olivia Garman led the contest in draw controls (5). Chatham (16-1) will meet the victor of Mount Olive versus North Hunterdon in the quarterfinal round on Saturday. With the loss, Roxbury closes the season at 1-16. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
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Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates
No. 8 Pope John over Roxbury - Baseball recap - May 25
Ben Weber gave up one run on three hits while Connor Grotyohann added a home run and four RBI as Pope John, No. 8 in NJ.com’s Top 20, won at home, 11-1, over Roxbury. Weber worked five innings and struck out seven and walked three while Grotyohann went 2-for-2 with a run for Pope John (18-3), which finished with 14 hits on the day. Roxbury is now 10-11. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Schroeder, Findlay each toss 1-hitters, but Schroeder’s Delbarton team wins MCT, 1-0 - May 29
About an inning into it, it became quite apparent that the Morris County Tournament final between Delbarton and Roxbury was going to come down to the slimmest of margins. And in a game that featured a grand total of two hits, an unearned run manufactured by the Green Wave made all the difference. An error, a bunt, a wild pitch, and a ground ball to second. That was all Delbarton needed to edge Roxbury, 1-0, in a pitcher’s duel in the MCT final at Montville High School on Saturday night. Click here to read more from NJ.com.
Baseball: Bosland Ks 12 as Roxbury edges Tenafly in North, Section 1, Group 3 opener - June 2
Justin Bosland struck out 12 and walked none, allowing five hits and three runs (two earned) in a complete-game effort on the mound to lead fourth-seeded to a win at home over 13-seed Tenafly, 4-3, in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 tournament. Bosland helped his own cause by hitting an RBI triple to kick off a four-run rally in the bottom of the first inning, capped by an RBI double from Nick Morales. Roxbury’s four runs in the bottom of the first would be enough, with Tenafly getting back two in the top of the fourth but Bosland remaining otherwise unblemished. Roxbury (12-14) will face the winner of Wednesday’s matchup between fifth-seeded Wayne Hills and 12-seed Bergenfield in the quarterfinal round on Saturday. Chris Arp singled once and scored once, also pitching five scoreless innings of relief for Tenafly, which falls to 9-16 with the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Softball Stuns Whippany Park in County Semifinals
The fifth-seed Roxbury High School softball team overcame a slow start Tuesday to stun the top-seed Whippany Park Wildcats 8-1 in the semifinals of the Morris County Tournament. The game, played at Landing Park before several hundred fans, catapulted the Gaels into the finals of the Morris County Tournament on Saturday, also at Landing Park. Roxbury will take on the two-seed Morris Catholic Crusaders at 7 p.m. Click here to read more game coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
Morris Knolls over Roxbury - Softball recap - May 26
Morris Knolls defeated Roxbury 5-3 on Wednesday in Denville. Morris Knolls scored twice in the bottom of the first before Roxbury tied it with two in the top of the second. Morris Knolls scored a run each in its half of the second, the third and the fourth to open up a 5-2 lead. Kayla Hua had two hits to lead Morris Knolls while Lea Kleczkowski had the win in the circle, giving up the three runs, two earned, on four hits, a walk and a hit batter, striking out three. Cam Fehsal led Roxbury with two hits. Now 12-10, Morris Knolls will head to Mount St. Dominic, No. 2 in the NJ.com Top 20, on Friday. Roxbury (15-5) saw a five-game win streak snapped and will head to Chatham on Friday. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury over Chatham - Softball recap - May 28
Maddy Svenningsen went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, two RBI and a run as Roxbury won at home, 7-3, over Chatham. Kendal Fehsal belted a 2-run home run while Jayden Pennella added two RBI for Roxbury (16-5), which finished with 14 hits on the day. Chatham is now 10-12. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com. Click here to read more game coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
Roxbury turns away Livingston - Softball recap - North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 - June 2
Kendall Fehsal blasted two HR for second-seeded Roxbury as it won against 15-seeded Livingston, 11-0 in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 tournament in Succasunna. Lia Milsom singled twice for Roxbury (17-6). It scored four runs in both the first and second innings. Nicole Simonetti recorded one single for Livingston (5-16). Roxbury will take on seven-seeded Sparta on Friday. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
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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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The Lake Hopatcong Foundation's Floating Classroom is setting sail this summer! Cruises every Monday 11 a.m. July 12th to August 30th.
Guests can reserve a spot for discovery and take part in hands-on science experiences with various types of lake monitoring equipment.
Pricing: Children (17 and under) = $15; Adult = $20; and Seniors (65+) = $18.
Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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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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MCMUA's Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Dates Set
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority will hold its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days for residents June 26.
Guidelines regarding acceptable hazardous material is located here: acceptable hazardous materials and includes pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers, solvents, automotive fluids, lead acid and rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, and darkroom chemicals.
Also accepted are aerosol cans (not empty), propane and helium cylinders, small quantities of asbestos (wetted, double bagged and sealed with duct tape to a 100 pound limit), driveway sealant, roofing tar, fluorescent bulbs, PCB-ballasts, mercury thermometers and switches, household cleaning products, muriatic acid. Visit www.MCMUA.com for additional updates regarding our Household Hazardous Waste and other programs as they are announced.
Drop off events are scheduled for:
- Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
- Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
- Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Chatham High School 255 Lafayette Ave., Chatham
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MCMUA is requesting that patrons store all materials in the trunk, cargo area, or bed of the vehicle for easy access by the MUA's contractor, whose team will remove it from the vehicle. All participants dropping off household hazardous materials must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed, and stay in their vehicles for the duration of the event. Please plan your visit accordingly.
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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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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:
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 Area Students Make East Stroudsburg Dean's List
Six Roxbury area residents attained the East Stroudsburg University Spring 2021 Dean's List, according to the school. A total of 1,466 students were named to the Dean's List, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. The students from the Roxbury area: Marc Bain, of Ledgewood; Gianna Kennedy, of Flanders; Gabrielle Keuscher, of Ledgewood; William Roome, of Flanders; Cheyenne Striano, of Flanders; and Thomas Sylvester, of Netcong. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Ledgewood's Pascua Makes University Dean's List
Roxbury resident Nick Pascua has been named to the Clarkson University's Dean's List. Pascua, of Ledgewood, is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Nick Pascua of Ledgewood, NJ, has been named to Clarkson University's Dean's List. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Two from Roxbury Make Kutztown Dean's List
Two students from Roxbury were among nearly 2,300 named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. The local students are Andrea K Bacich of Landing and Michael Kovach of Succasunna. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
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RCS Summer Camps
Roxbury Community School summer camps are under way! Our camps and programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents
Registrations are currently being accepted for:
- Basketball Camps (Grades 5-8)
- Broadway Bound/Behind the Curtain Theatre Camp
- Calling All Kids (PreK-K) Camp
- Coach Miller's Tennis Camp
- Gaels Speed Camp (Grs 4-12)
- Movement & Mindfulness Camp (Ages 4-6)
- Summer Band I (Grades 5-6)
- Summer Band II (Gr 7-9)
- Percussion Camps (Gr 5-9)
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Register is now open for the 2021/2022
Roxbury Community School Preschool!
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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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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'Library of Things' now offered by the Roxbury Public Library
Have a temporary need for a full-sized metal detector? How about a sewing machine? How about a very practical "check engine" meter, to figure out why that pesky light won't go out on the dashboard.
Patrons of the Roxbury Township Public Library, located on Main Street in Succasunna, can borrow each of these things, and many more, with their library card. How about an over-sized Jenga game? Or an ice cream maker? What if a library were meant to offer more than books and media?
According to a release issued by the library Wednesday, the staff has significantly expanded its lending collection to include dozens of new items. This new collection is called the "Library of Things." The collection provides library cardholders access to a wide variety of things -- many of which might be used only a few times per year -- without the burden of purchasing and storing infrequently used objects.
The library staff curated the new collection. The borrowing period varies depending on the thing but will be up to two weeks. So what’s on the lending menu?
- Electronics include: digital film & slide scanner, external DVD drive, karaoke machine, LED, party lights, mobile hotspot, portable speaker with mic, selfie stick and tripod, sphero mini, travel adapter, waterproof bluetooth speaker
- Hobbies and Crafts: button maker, cricut Joy, sewing machine
- Kitchen and Dining: fondue pot, ice cream maker, induction cooktop
- Music and Media: adult acoustic guitar, cassette to MP3 converter, concert ukulele, digital drum set, keyboard, kids acoustic guitar, lyre harp, mandolin, otamatone, record player, steel tongue drum
- Science & Engineering: makey makey, microscope
- Sports & Outdoors: badminton set, binoculars, bubble machine, croquet set, gas camp stove, kids outdoor explorer set, lanterns, megaphone, pickleball set, pogo stick, rangefinder, spikeball, spotting scope and tripod, table tennis set, telescope, trekking poles
- Tools: check engine light reader, electrical maintenance and test kit, luggage scale, metal detector, moisture meter, pressure washer, stud finder
- Toys and Games: backgammon set, checkers, chess set, Dungeons and Dragons starter it, giant Connect 4, gold panning kitm MahJong Set, Yard Jenga
Click here to read more about the 'Library of Things" from the Roxbury Register.
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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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Walkway, Gazebo, Benches Planned for Little Roxbury Park on Lake Hopatcong
Landing Gateway Park, a small peninsula in Roxbury that pokes into southern Lake Hopatcong, will get landscaping, a Christmas tree, a gazebo, and other improvements if the state approves a grant being sought by Roxbury.
The township is applying for $140,000 in the form of an Urban Parks Grant. Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd said that will be enough to cover the envisioned work. ..The site is owned by the state as part of Hopatcong State Park, but Roxbury will be leasing it. ..Although the site is currently open to the public, the goal is to improve its appearance and make it more user-friendly. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Come join Pack 60 for their first annual Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 13th from 10am-2pm at Memorial Park Pond in Mt. Arlington. We are looking for new scouts to join! This is a family event, everyone is invited!
Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Kiwanis of Roxbury - Dine Out to Donate - June 17
Help the Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury raise funds to supply food to area residents by Dining Out all day on Thursday, June 17th at Fuddruckers at the Roxbury Mall located 275 Route 10 East in Succaunna.
Dine-in, delivery, or pick-up and present this flyer or show on your mobile device for Kiwanis to receive a donation of 15% on all orders!
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack!
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Miss Lotta's 5th Annual Veterans' Cruise - June 26
Miss Lotta sets sail on Saturday, June 26th, and runs 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help Roxbury cheer for and thank our Veterans from the shoreline as Miss Lotta cruises by on Lake Hopatcong.
Lake Front Residents - Please decorate your docks and cheer/wave flags from your property as Miss Lotta passes by! The boat leaves Nolan's Point at 11 a.m. and cruises toward the Shore Hills Country Club.
Other Roxbury Residents - Meet at and cheer from the Roxbury viewing location at the Shore Hills Country Club Beach (195 Mt Arlington Blvd, Landing). Bring flags, make posters! The boat will be at this area around 11:30 a.m. Let's show the Veterans how much Roxbury appreciates and thanks them!
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Roxbury planning eighth annual townwide garage sale - June 27
The Roxbury Township Chamber of Commerce will host the township’s eighth annual town-wide garage sale on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. The event will be held rain or shine. Residents are asked to save the date, and additional details will follow soon.
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Postponed' Last Year, St. Therese Carnival in Roxbury is Back - July 28-31
Evidence that life in Roxbury is getting back to normal after more than a year of COVID-19 dormancy: The annual St. Therese Carnival is on for this summer.
The Roman Catholic parish in Succasunna announced recently that the popular event, shelved last year as the pandemic reached its height, is returning July 28 through July 31. The carnival takes place at the fairgrounds section of Horseshoe Lake Park on Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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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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NJ Human Services Extends COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Programs Through End of School Year
The state will be extending several COVID-19-related child care assistance programs for families and providers through the end of June 2021. As part of the public health emergency, the state launched the New Jersey School-Age Tuition Assistance Program to help families pay for care for their school-age child in need of child care as a result of COVID-19 remote learning schools schedules.
For families who have been approved for School-Age Tuition Assistance, payments for your child’s care will now continue through June 30, 2021. No new applications are being accepted.
If you need help paying for child care, you can apply for the state’s Child Care Subsidy Program. To give you a sense of whether you would be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program, the income maximum for a family of four is $52,400 annually. Use our calculator to see if you are likely to be eligible or visit our parent page to learn more about this program. If you need help finding child care, contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency. Families can apply online at www.ChildCareNJ.gov.
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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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