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: Phase II Reopening - Nov 11
Dear Roxbury Community:
Phase II of our re-opening plan will occur on Monday, November 16th. I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts with you and hopefully, create a stronger level of understanding and assurance on why it is appropriate for us to move forward.
We never expected to get through this fall without experiencing some positive COVID cases. We are human and susceptible to illnesses. Nonetheless, we took every precaution possible to minimize illnesses and overall, it has worked. In collaboration with our local health officials, we have learned how to properly handle probable/positive COVID cases and have experienced ZERO transmission within our schools. Even our isolation rooms have been minimally used throughout the first few months of this school year. This is something we can and should celebrate together because it is through our collective efforts that it has come to pass.
This is also the appropriate time to extend sincere appreciation and gratitude to our school nurses and our local health officials for their guidance, research, and commitment to ensuring that we keep our community healthy. Our school administration has also played a significant role in efficiently and effectively conducting contact tracing, notifying school communities and requiring quarantining as appropriate and necessary.
Communication with public health officials continues to be ongoing. Our public health officials have been thorough, accessible, thoughtful and consistent. Decisions have been made based on CDC guidelines, and we have been abundantly cautious. I am confident in the decisions that we have made together. Every case has been tracked. We have not had more than three active cases that have required quarantining classrooms at a single time throughout the entire district. Think about those numbers. That means with all of our students, teachers, administration, and staff, only a maximum of three cases have existed that have required us to quarantine classrooms at any single moment throughout the district. Currently, we have one “active” case at the HS and one “active” case at an elementary building that have required classroom quarantines. Both of these cases will be closed by the weekend.
Overall, Roxbury has been healthy and that is due in no small part to the cooperation of our community. We continue to notify the impacted school community when an active case requires us to take necessary precautions. However, the case does not exist permanently. After 14 days, it is closed and people return to work and school. Only yesterday did we experience a small increase in close contact quarantines of a few individuals, but none that have required us to quarantine classrooms.
We truly believe, and our health officials would concur, that the steps we have taken have been successful in protecting the health and safety of our staff and students within our buildings. We were extremely cautious re-opening our schools. Knowing more about the virus, understanding the preventative steps, experiencing zero transmissions within our schools, and continued practice of appropriate quarantining protocols all indicate that we are prepared to move into the next phase. We will continue to guard the health and safety of our staff and students, but we will not remain stagnant. We are ready to move to Phase II. If the need arises for us to go virtual in the future, we will be prepared for that transition.
Again, we have had zero transmissions within the setting of our schools. In addition, we have learned that responsible behavior, such as staying home when ill and proper hygiene as well as isolation and quarantining effectively prevents transmission. Therefore, we ask for your partnership in continuing to remain vigilant and responsible.
With that in mind, I respectfully ask that you share in the commitment to practice thoughtful gatherings this upcoming Thanksgiving. Practice increased handwashing, wear masks, and social distance. While social interaction keeps us emotionally healthy, we must balance that need with our vigilance and responsibility.
I wish you all the best this Thanksgiving. May you experience joy, peace, and comfort.
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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Professional Learning Preparation for Phase II
Click here the video below to view a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Charles Seipp and Director of Planning/Research & Evaluation Mr. Christopher Zegar to help support the district's transition to Phase II. Click here to visit the Reopening Information page for a video table of contents.
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Roxbury Reopening: Successes of Phase I Survey
As a community of learners, the opening of the 2020/2021 school year has been like nothing we ever could have anticipated, but with every challenge, there are successes and celebrations based on innovation, perseverance, and ingenuity. One of the best things anyone can do with their accomplishments is to share the strategies behind them so that others may also prosper and grow.
In that way, please consider sharing your successes by taking this survey so that they may be posted and shared with our broader learning community.
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Roxbury Student Meal Order Updates - Nov 13
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 November 13th regarding meal orders moving forward.
Some updates include:
- Meal Order Form updates
- EMS and RHS no longer need to complete the meal order form.
- Grades K-6 need to continue to complete the weekly meal order form.
- Expansion of free breakfast & lunch for weekends and holidays
- Expansion of free meals for anyone 18 and under.
- Expansion of free meals to daycares/preschools
- Maschio's upcoming menus
- Maschio's meal options
Lastly, please feel free to share this information with any families interested in participating. Daycares and preschools in the surrounding area can also take advantage of this opportunity. If your daycare/preschool provider is interested, please have them reach out to me directly. Otherwise, families can always go to Roxbury High School at the designated pick up times noted in the letter.
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.
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Roxbury Schools Playground Use
Dear Roxbury Families,
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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Nixon School Holds Mock Election for a Good Cause
In an election year, students at Nixon Elementary School learned the importance of a voting. The school held a building-wide mock election while learning about the voting process and how important casting their votes can be. Rather than voting for the candidates, Nixon teacher Rebecca Freeborn organized the mock election where the students voted for a charity and a donation would be made to the winning charity on behalf of the school.
“As a class, we came up with causes that we cared about and narrowed it down into categories such as health, poverty, and helping animals and the environment. With that, we researched organizations that helped these causes. We ended up choosing Oceana, Toys for Tots, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.” Click here to read more about this mock election along with seeing one of the campaign videos and the students campaign posters on our website under "In the News".
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Roxbury High School presents
A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Roxbury High School’s fall drama production of A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play by Philip Grecian won’t be available for live performances. But as with all things in the theater, the show must go on and in life, we need to find those silver linings!
This year’s silver lining is that patrons don’t just get to see the show once but can view it multiple times all Thanksgiving Weekend from November 26-29th.
Those interested in viewing the performance need to complete a Google Form to be sent video access information from the RHS Drama Director, Mr. Patrick Hachey.
Roxbury High School’s Performing Arts Department is reliant on ticket sales to fund their productions and unfortunately, due to the pandemic, ticket sales for live performances are unavailable. If viewers are interested in pledging a donation to the Roxbury High School Performing Arts department, they can do so via the Google form.
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Eat for change. Make dinner a selfless act by joining Rox-THON for a fundraiser.
Come into the Chipotle at 301 Mt Hope Ave in Rockaway on Saturday, November 21st between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.
Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to RoxTHON.
Click here to download this flyer from our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Pajama Day
to Support CHOP
Roxbury School District is hosting a Pajama Day on December 3rd (for RHS) and 4th to help the kids at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)!
Many of our students, families and staff have spent a lot of time at CHOP, so this is a nice way to give back around the holiday season. Consider supporting CHOP by making a tax-deductible donation here as we say YAY to Pajama Day!
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The Roxbury Public Library is once again partnering with the Roxbury Woman's Club for the My Favorite Book Contest, open to all 6th graders who live or go to school in Roxbury. The information flyer and entry form are attached - they can also be found on our website. The top three entries will win gift cards to Barnes and Noble. Entries must be turned in by Friday, November 20. Please note that this year, entries may be turned in at the library or by email.
Awards will be presented on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm. The award presentation will be held in the library (covid conditions permitting), but winners/families/teachers will be able to attend through Zoom if requested.
Click here to download this information and form from our Virtual Backpack.
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Virtual Parent Roundtable Series
The NJPTA and NJPSA/FEA are co-sponsoring a parent roundtable series on We're in this Together! Educating Our Children During COVID-19.
Educating our children during the current pandemic proves to be a daily challenge as schools shift from in-person to hybrid to virtual learning environments. Throughout this crisis, families are juggling many responsibilities that they never envisioned.
Join them for this series of roundtables designed specifically for parents and caregivers to come together and share their experiences and those of their children, identify critical issues and give voice to the needs of families so that supports can be identified and implemented. Click here to view this flyer with the dates in our Virtual Backpack.
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2020 has been a challenging year but we are #roxburystrong. The Franklin PTA is proud to team up with another local small business and offer a 2020 holiday ornament. The cost of each ornament is $13.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Maya's Mission. Each ornament is individually drawn, burned, and painted by hand on locally harvested maple slices by Jessica O Handmade. The average size is 2.5 to 3.5 inches and can be made with or without the holly. Pick-up in the Roxbury area will be in early December. No shipping is available.
Due to popular demand, the last day to order the Roxbury Strong ornament will be Monday, November 16th.
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The Jefferson PTA is selling Discount Cards for $10. There are 15 local merchants offering a variety of discounts and free items when you use the card. Help support Jefferson Elementary School PTA and local businesses with the online purchase of a Discount Card today!
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Roxbury HS Cheerleading
Roxbury Lawn Signs
Every day is a great day to be a GAEL!
Show your #RoxburyPride by proudly displaying the lawn signs that the Roxbury High School Cheerleaders are selling for only $15, Signs measure 24” by 18”.
Reserve your sign today before they are sold out. Pick up days will be announced ASAP.
We are #roxburypride and believe everyone in this town is a GAEL!
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RHS Band Parents Association\
Mask Holder Fundraiser
Have you seen these mask holders? These are a must have for students, teachers, parents....everyone! (Since we all have the wear a mask!). Make sure to get yours! They are selling like crazy. Get all three and support the Roxbury Band! Mask holders are $8 each. Click here for the online order form or click here to view the order form online in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
Mask holders are a zippered hard-sided case, 3.5 inches across that can be used as a key chain or attached to a backpack. Can also be used to keep earbuds handy. Great for Back-to-School to show your Roxbury Pride!
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Roxbury HS Cheerleading
Cheer Chocolate Fundraiser
Help support the Roxbury High School Cheerleading team with their Gertrude Hawk candy bar sale! Chocolate makes EVERYTHING better! Get one today from any RHS cheerleader! Candy is $1 each.
Missed the Roxbury Pride cheerleading mask fundraiser earlier this year? Don't worry! Masks can still be purchased for $15, while supplies last. Click here to download the order form from our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Roxbury HS Football
Discount Card Fundraiser
Help support the Roxbury High School Football Team by purchasing Gaels Discount Cards for $20 and valid through August 2021! These cards not only support RHS Football but also supports our local businesses that support the Roxbury Football Program. To purchase your card, contact any RHS Football Player as door-to-door sales are not permitted this season. Cards can also be purchased by reaching out to Laurie Hills at 201-874-6985 or via email at roxburyfootball@yahoo.com.
Click here to view the Roxbury HS Football Gaels Discount Card flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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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 over Pope John - Field hockey recap - Nov 5
Shannon Brady brought two goals while Carly Corrente and Zoe Pickett added one each as Roxbury won, 4-0, at home over Pope John. Lia Milsom and Caitlin Caccavella each had an assist for Roxbury (6-2-1), which took 29 shots on goal. Emily Glory valiantly stopped 25 shots for Pope John (1-9). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Randolph over Roxbury - Field hockey recap - Nov 9
Sarah Bona posted a hat trick for Randolph in its 4-0 victory against Roxbury in Succasunna. Sidney Lusardi netted the other goal for Randolph (10-1). Roxbury (6-3-1) goaltender Kylie Roberts turned away 12 shots in the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Mount Olive over Roxbury - Field hockey recap - Nov 11
Morgan Trotter notched two goals in the fourth quarter to lift Mount Olive to a 2-0 win over Roxbury in Mount Olive. Zoey Grub recorded and assist for Mount Olive (9-3) and Carly Smith made one save in the shutout, as Mount Olive out-shot Roxbury by a 7-1 margin. Roxbury’s record is 6-4-1. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
NJSIAA field hockey regional tournament brackets
The NJSIAA regional field hockey tournament was seeded by committee Thursday. Brackets will be official at noon Friday. Games will begin Nov. 13 and 14. The second round will be Nov. 16 and 17. The third round will be Nov. 18 and 19. Regional finals will be played Nov. 21. All games will be hosted by the better seed. Click here to see where Roxbury places in the Northwest C (Groups III and IV) per the Daily Record.
Still Looking for a Win, Roxbury Football Falls to Montville
Chalk it up to character building: The Roxbury High School football team on Friday continued its winless season with a blowout defeat to Montville. The 0-6 Gaels fell behind early in the game, a contest that saw Mustangs quarterback Blaine Franc complete a 55-yard pass to Anthony Hurley for a touchdown. After another Montville touchdown brought the score to 14-0, Roxbury found itself in close range but the Mustangs brought the tally to 21-0 with a pick-6. The trouble for Roxbury continued in the second half as Montville again found the end-zone to make the score 34-0. But the Gaels showed toughness; a long kick return by sophomore Bleon Meta and a subsequent Roxbury touchdown got the team on the board 34-7. Unfortunately for Roxbury, that was the extent of the scoring for the Gaels. The 3-3 Mustangs tacked-on one more to finish the game with a score of 41-7. The Gaels next play Nov. 14 in a 1 p.m. away game against Morristown. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury. Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.
NJ high school football: Schedule, matchups for Weeks 7 and 8 across New Jersey
On Thursday, the NJSIAA released football schedules for every team in the state for Weeks 7 and 8. In most cases, teams found out who they will play each week. In other cases, the NJSIAA created four-team pods in which the Week 7 winners will play each other in Week 8, and Week 7 losers will play each other in Week 8. The matchups and pods were created with both competitive balance and geography in mind, and in some cases are being used to make up games that were postponed during the regular season. Keep in mind that some teams are sidelined through Week 7 due to COVID concerns, but plan to return in Week 8. The schedule is subject to change. Click here for all of the pods and Week 7 and 8 matchups, broken down by conference per NorthJersey.com. This file will be updated as game dates and times are announced.
Roxbury ties Pope John - Boys soccer recap - Nov 4
Roxbury and Pope John played to a 1-1 tie in Sparta. Diego Fernandez scored the lone goal for Roxbury (7-1-1) and Brandon Jachera made three saves. For Pope John (2-6-2), Luis Ardila scored a goal and Michael Lavin had four saves. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Randolph over Roxbury - Boys soccer recap - Nov 7
Chris Keaney scored twice while Josh Levy added another goal as Randolph rolled to a 3-0 victory at home over Roxbury. This was the second meeting for these two teams and an easier victory for unbeaten Randolph (8-0), which won the first match in mid-October by a 3-2 margin. Akay Utku had an assist for Randolph, which led 1-0 at halftime. Nick Alvarado earned the shutout with three saves. Roxbury is now 7-2-1. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury over Mount Olive - Boys soccer recap - Nov 10
Gabe Ruitenberg scored two goals to lead Roxbury over Mount Olive, 3-2, in Succasunna. Anthony Sansone added a goal while Brandon Salmon assisted once for Roxbury (8-2-1), which has lost its only two games this season at the hands of Randolph. Goalkeeper Brandon Jachera made seven saves to secure the victory in the net for Roxbury, which has recorded five shutouts on the year. Jackson Waldstein and Jesse Lippner scored a goal apiece for Mount Olive, which falls to 4-4-4 with the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
NJSIAA boys soccer regional tournament brackets
The NJSIAA regional boys soccer tournament was seeded by committee Thursday. Brackets will be official at noon Friday. Play begins Nov. 14, with additional rounds on No. 17 and Nov. 19. Regional finals will be played Nov. 21. The better seed will host all matches. Click here to see where Roxbury places in the Northwest III group per the Daily Record.
Roxbury over Pope John - Girls soccer recap - Nov 4
Juliana Osterman scored three goals and Morgan Joyce added two goals and an assist in Roxbury’s 5-0 victory over Pope John in Succasunna. Emily Hong made six saves and Willow Bradley had for Roxbury (5-1-3) as they combined on the shutout. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury over Randolph - Girls soccer recap - Nov 7
Juliana Osterman found the back of the net off a feed from Carla Farris to lift Roxbury to a 1-0 win over Randolph in Succasunna. Emily Honig made six saves for Roxbury (6-1-3) which notched a goal in the second half after playing to a scoreless halftime. Randolph’s record is 5-4. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Girls Soccer: Roxbury, Mount Olive tie - Nov 10
Roxbury and Mount Olive recorded a goal each in the first half and played to a 1-1 tie in Mount Olive. Aubrey Giordano made 14 saves for Mount Olive (4-5-3) and Tehya Schueten tallied a goal. Lauren McGowan of Roxbury (6-1-4) notched a goal and Emily Honig made eight saves. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
NJSIAA girls soccer regional tournament brackets
The NJSIAA regional girls soccer tournament was seeded by committee Thursday. Brackets will be official at noon Friday. Play begins Nov. 16. The second round will be Nov. 18, and the third round on Nov. 20. Regional finals will be played Nov. 22. All matches will be hosted by the better seed. Click here to see where Roxbury places in the Northwest C (Group III) per the Daily Record.
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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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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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Join the Battle, Beat the Bug
Eliminate the Spotted Lanternfly
The colder weather will kill off any adult lanternflies bugging New Jersey right now, but come spring, the destructive pest is predicted to continue its spread throughout the state.
Adult spotted lanternfly begins laying egg masses in early to mid-September. An adult female can lay three egg masses containing 30 to 50 eggs each that hatch in the spring. The insect cannot survive the winter, but its egg masses do, so destroying them is one way to help stop the spread. The gray egg masses can be scraped off, double bagged and thrown away or placed into alcohol, bleach or hand sanitizer to kill them.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that can feed on about 70 different types of trees and plants. Indigenous to China, Taiwan and Vietnam, the planthopper pest arrived in the U.S. in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on a shipment from China in 2014. It has steadily advanced ever since, and 26 counties in Pennsylvania are currently under quarantine. Right now, the highest populations persist in the counties closer to Pennsylvania, where the spotted lanternfly was detected in 2014.
If you are in one of the quarantined counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Salem, Somerset or Warren, you do not need to contact the New Jersey Department of Agriculture about Spottted Lanternfly sightings. Spotted Lanternfly locations in unquarantined counties in New Jersey can be reported to the Department by emailing slf-plantindustry@ag.nj.gov or by calling 609-406-6943.
The Department appreciates residents reporting the addresses of Spotted Lanternfly sightings and assisting us in keeping this pest from spreading. While we will not return confirmation calls and emails at this time, the information provided to us is important in our mission against the Spotted Lanternfly. If you are able to eliminate the Spotted Lanternfly, please do so. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
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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:
11/23/2020 - Regular Meeting (Hybrid Meeting / @ RHS)
12/14/2020 - Regular Meeting
01/04/2021 - Reorganization Meeting
Location:
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)
Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)
View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes here!
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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 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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Starting Seeds Indoors with the Roxbury Community Garden - Nov 17 @ 7pm
There is such joy and excitement watching as seedlings emerge and mature. The biggest excitement, of course, is from either harvesting a food you have grown or seeing a beautiful flower develop.
In this presentation by Rutgers Master Gardener Grace Tshanakas, you will learn everything you need to know about starting seeds indoors including seed types, supplies needed, the planting process and caring for seedlings. Virtual handouts will include great list of resources including Rutgers Fact Sheets. Click here to register online or by calling the library at 973 584-2400 and the link to the virtual program will be sent to you the day before the program.
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Roxbury Library - Give Us Your Books!
The Friends are collecting donations for another popup book sale! To keep things as safe as possible, they are collecting books out in the library's driveway on Saturday, November 14th from 10am-2pm (rain date Nov 15). Bring your gently used books: fiction and nonfiction welcome! Please no magazines, encyclopedias, or books with living organisms attached.
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Roxbury Library Hosts Holiday Pop-Up Book Sale
The Roxbury Public Library is filling another need in our community. Without a local bookstore, residents can now look to the library for gently used, recent release books for children, teens and adults. The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library will host a pop-up holiday book sale from Dec. 5 through Dec. 18. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support library program expenses, museum passes, equipment and services.
Whether to visit the holiday pop up sale or the library in general, everyone is required to make an appointment at https://www.roxburylibrary.org/visit or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400. Click here to read more about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.
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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 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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Emergency Kits Offered to
Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Distribution Planned for Nov. 23;
Kits Can Be Delivered to Homebound
Seniors and adults with disabilities can pick up one of 500 free emergency supply kits. Each contains four shelf-stable meals and a first aid kit. The distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave., Whippany. Homebound residents can call 973-285-6848 to determine if a kit can be delivered. All Morris County residents who are 60 or over and adults with disabilities qualify.
Navigating Hope, Morris County’s mobile social services vehicle, will be on site during the distribution for anyone who would like more information on county services.
“Being prepared is important in all emergencies, whether it’s a pandemic or a storm. Having self-stable meals is incredibly important. These meals can be a stopgap if someone is homebound or unable to go out for food,” said Christine Hellyer, Division Director of Morris County’s Office on Aging, Disabilities, & Community Programming, which is sponsoring the event. Funding for this program was made possible through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Click here to read this press release from the Morris County website.
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280th Anniversary of the Township of Roxbury Free History Tour
Celebrate Roxbury’s 280th anniversary with a self-guided history tour – a great outdoor, fresh air activity for you and your family on Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Walk along Main Street (on sidewalk) in Succasunna in Roxbury Township. Pick up your free self-guided tour booklet in the Gazebo outside/in front of the Roxbury Public Library located at 103 Main Street in Succasunna, NJ.
Using your tour booklet as your guide, stroll along Main Street with your friends and family (face masks and social distancing please) and read all about the interesting history of Roxbury Township.
Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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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. |
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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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New Kiwanis Club planned for Roxbury area
A new Kiwanis club is planned for the Roxbury area to give community members the opportunity to help kids.
The proposed Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury planned an exploratory meeting for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 via Zoom. The meeting discussed Kiwanis initiatives, volunteering, member joining, and the upcoming organization meeting.
Kiwanis International has more than 600,000 members around the world dedicated to volunteer service that helps kids. “Kiwanis clubs provide a great opportunity to meet new friends who believe in serving their communities, networking with business professionals and making a significant impact on the community through volunteering,” said Frank Cahill, Lt. Governor New Jersey Division 9.
The new Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury will focus on service projects addressing several community needs, including food drives, scholarships, and more. Those interested in membership can call Cain Pope at (201) 300-7654, or Frank Cahill (862) 213-2200 or visit roxburykiwanis.org. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register. Click here to read additional coverage on the Kiwanis Club from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Game On: Roxbury Launches Holiday Decorating Contest
A few questions for the holiday decoration fanatics of Roxbury: Do you have what it takes to be a master of the festive front yard? Will you risk the frustration of one bad bulb killing a string of 100 tiny lights? Can you rationalize the jaw-dropping, post holidays JCP&L bill? If so, you have about a month to do what it takes to become a winner in the 2020 Roxbury Recreation Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
The contest is the township’s effort to help Roxbury residents end a depressing, COVID-tinged year with a little cheer and good-natured competition, said Recreation Department Program Director Ryan Williams. “This contest is a salute to those who brave the elements, meticulously stringing up lights for everyone to enjoy,” Williams wrote on the department’s Facebook page. It’s on that page that all submitted entries will be displayed. Winners, to be announced Dec. 22, will be based on the number of “likes” they receive. Click here for more information from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury Cub Scout Pack 54
2nd Annual Family Photo Fundraiser - Nov 14 & 15
Cub Scout Pack 54 will host its second Annual Family Photo Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Noc. 15 near the Horsehoe Lake gazebo off Eyland Avenue. Sign up for 15 minute mini-photo sessions to help support Cub Scout Pack 54 of Succassunna. Please sign up for a 15-minute family photo session. Each mini-session is $25. All photos will be provided via a private Google drive photo album. Payments accepted: Venmo, check, or cash. NOTE: No photo editing services will be provided.
Please provide your name, email, and a phone number. This information will not be shared with anyone. For more information, please contact Nichole Opsasnick at committeechair@cubscoutpack54.org or call 732-947-0769. Pictures will be taken at the Horseshoe Lake Gazebo. Click here to read about this event from the Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
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Roxbury Woman’s Club – Soles4Souls Shoe Donation
Once again, the Roxbury Woman’s Club is organizing a "Soles4Souls" shoe donation, joining the ranks of non-profits in distributing free shoes to those in need in an effort to help "Wear out Poverty" and create sustainable jobs in the United States and throughout the world.
Now through December 31, join them in donating your “gently-used” footwear for all types and help us reach our goal of collecting 1000 shoes! They may be donated (tied together please) to the collection containers conveniently placed inside:
- Investors Bank Lobby - 2 Commerce Blvd., Succasunna
- Ashley Farms - 25 Hillside Ave., Flanders
- Absolute Home Mortgage - 77 Union St., Suite B, Dover
- Roxbury Twp. Recreation Office, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna
As always, The Roxbury Woman's Club thanks you for your kindness and generosity as we continue our efforts to make a difference in the lives of others!
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National Wreaths Across America Day - Dec 19
The Ferro Monte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in support of the Wreaths Across America at First Presbyterian, United Methodist, and Flanders-Hillside cemeteries in Succasunna are working hard to ensure that the 617 US Service Veterans buried at these cemeteries will indeed be honored again this year with the placement of fresh balsam wreaths as part of National Wreaths Across America Day 2020.
This year the ceremonies that are held across the country at more than 2,200 participating locations will be different as the national nonprofit makes every effort to meet CDC recommended safety guidelines while also adhering to state, local, and cemetery safety measures being implemented due to COVID-19.
At First Presbyterian, United Methodist and Flanders-Hillside cemeteries in Succasunna the following modifications have been made to maintain a safe and successful event.
- Wreath laying will be done by appointment only on Fri., Dec. 18 and Sat., Dec 19
- The Remembrance Ceremony will be virtual
- Details on appointment scheduling and the virtual ceremony will be announced shortly
National Wreaths Across America Day is a free, non-political event that is usually open to all people. However, this year each individual location will adhere to all local and state safety guidelines and rules set forth by the participating cemetery locations at which Wreaths Across America is a guest.
We encourage all those interested in participating in this year’s wreath placement to please register as a volunteer so that you can be kept up-to-date on the details for the day as they occur. You can register to volunteer at RoxburyWAA.org or email FerroMonteDAR@gmail.com. Click here to view more information on this in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Community - Blood Drive - Dec 8
There will be a Roxbury Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 8th from 3-8 p.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center located in the Horseshoe Lake Complex at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey has new created virtual programs for girls who are new to Girl Scouts in grade K-3 in your community.
Girls in grades K-1 will learn about Girl Scout traditions. New Daisy girls get to join a virtual troop and participate in fun fall virtual activities! You can join anytime during our live sessions. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40. Daisies will receive a patch upon completion of their session. Click here to register now.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey has new created virtual programs for girls who are new to Girl Scouts in grade K-3 in your community.
Girls in grades 2-3 will have exciting age-appropriate activities. New Brownie girls get to join a virtual troop and participate in fun fall virtual activities! You can join anytime during our live sessions. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40. Brownies will receive a fall fun themed patch upon completion of their session. Click here to register now.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the 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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