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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Board of Education Meeting - Nov 23
Notice is hereby given that the November 23, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Township Board of Education will not be a hybrid meeting. The meeting will be held remotely with virtual access only. The November 23rd Board 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 virtually. If you wish to attend 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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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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Three Gaels Sign D1 Letters of Intent
Roxbury High School saw three seniors sign letters of intent on Wednesday, November 11th to continue their athletic careers at institutions of higher learning. Surrounded by only immediate family members and coaches due to COVID, baseball players Jack Findlay and Justin Bosland signed their D1 letters to attend the University of Notre Dame and Northeastern University next fall while Thomas Schulz signed on to continue his cross-country track and field career at Monmouth University. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".
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Eisenhower MS Announces First Marking Period Honor Rolls
Eisenhower Middle School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the first marking period of the 2020/2021 school year.
Students must have earned all A's on their second marking period report card to qualify for high honor roll. Students must have a combination of A's and B's on their second marking period report card to earn the status of honor roll.
Click here to view the student list on our website under "In the News".
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Phase II Music Electives for Grade 6
With the much-anticipated reopening of Phase II, we are excited to announce that 6th grade elective music groups - band, chorus, and orchestra - will soon be meeting in person!
Currently we are able to offer small group lessons on each instrument, and smaller rehearsal sections of chorus, all maximizing social distancing and enhanced safety protocols. Right now schedules are being created, and we will be starting in-person classes after Thanksgiving. If you/your child is not currently participating, but has an interest in making music in person, NOW is the time to let us know. We are happy to discuss questions, concerns, or possible instruments switches per student interest.
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Current Students: No need to do anything! Teachers will be posting schedules to Google Classroom before Thanksgiving break.
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All Others Interested: Please contact a music teacher to get started!
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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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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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RHS Band Parents Association\
Mask Holder Fundraiser
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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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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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 Montville - Field hockey - North West C - First round - Nov 14
Carly Corrente and Lia Milsom notched a goal each to lead fifth-seeded Roxbury to a 2-1 win over 12th-seeded Montville in the first round of the NJSIAA North West C tournament in Succasunna. Roxbury advances to play at fourth-seeded Chatham, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, in the tournament quarterfinal on Tuesday. Kylie Roberts made eight saves for Roxbury (7-4-1) and Shannon Brady and Zoe Pickett added an assist each. Natalie Rossinow of Montville (4-8) scored off a feed from Madeleine Kelly in the first quarter, and Charlotte Weinstein made seven saves. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
No. 15 Chatham over Roxbury - Field hockey - North West C - Quarterfinals
Alexa Lee and Paige DiBiase recorded two goals each to lead fourth-seed Chatham, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 6-0 win over fifth-seed Roxbury in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North West C tournament in Chatham. Chatham will play at top-seed No. 7 Warren Hills in the semifinal round on Thursday. Click here to read more from NJ.com.
A Victory for Roxbury Football Ends Tough Season on High Note - Nov 19
The Roxbury High School football team escaped having a winless season Thursday with a season finale victory over Chatham. Playing at home, the Gaels defeated the Cougars 7-0. The touchdown, late in the third quarter, came on a 1-yard run by senior Jacob Fichter. Luke Schabel put the ball through the goalposts for the extra point. “While the season didn’t go exactly as we wanted, I wouldn’t have done it with anyone else and I’m glad we ended like this,” Fichter said after the game. The Gaels' final record is 1-6. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
Mendham over Roxbury - Boys soccer - North, West, G3 - Quarterfinal round - Nov 17
Two goals by PJ Ryan would have been enough as seventh-seeded Mendham won, 4-1, over second seeded Roxbury in the quarterfinal round of the North, West, Group 3 tournament in Succasunna. Ryan Scholte and Cameron Brangaza-Osman rounded out the scoring for Mendham (7-7), which outshot Roxbury (8-4-1) by 9-4. Will Chasin and Jack McLaud each had an assist for Mendham, which led 2-0 at halftime. Brandon Salmon knocked in a goal to prevent the shutout for Roxbury. George Kaparis saved four shots in the victory. Brandon Jachera turned away six shots in the loss. Mendham will face either third-seeded Wayne Hills or sixth-seeded Morris Hills in the semifinal round on Thursday. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Girls Soccer: Results, links and featured coverage - Nov. 12
Roxbury 2, Morris Hills 0 - Click here for the NJAC box scores from NJ.com.
Roxbury Girls Soccer Advances in State Tourney - Nov 16
The Roxbury High School girls soccer team this week won its first 2020 state tournament game and will try to keep going in the tournament with competition on Wednesday. Playing at home Monday, the six-seeded, 8-1-4 Gaels defeated Morris Hills 1-0 in the contest, the first round of the tournament. Morris Hills, 1-9-1, was the 11th seed. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury. Click here for additional game coverage from NJ.com.
Wayne Hills over Roxbury - Girls soccer - North, West C - Quarterfinals - Nov 18
Lilly Weltman and Mia Lombardi scored for third-seeded Wayne Hills in its 2-0 victory against sixth-seeded Roxbury in the quarterfinal round of the North, West C tournament in Wayne. Courtney Ruedt and Sophia Bradley were credited with one assist apiece for Wayne Hills (9-1-1). Janelle Licerio delivered the shutout in net with one save. Emily Honig totaled 11 saves for Roxbury (8-2-4). Wayne Hills is set to visit second-seeded Chatham in the semifinal round on Friday in Chatham at a time to be determined. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
COVID Stomps on Roxbury Winter Sports Plans
Concern about COVID-19 prompted officials to postpone most Roxbury winter sports and to cancel others altogether. At the high school level, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced the delay of all winter sports and the cancellation of all formal winter sports tournaments.
Under the new plan, high school ice hockey, basketball, fencing and bowling are pushed to January, with ice hockey practice starting in December due to contractual obligations with rinks. Swimming and winter track & field will begin in February. None of these sports will have a state-sponsored post-season tournament. Post-season competition will instead be sanctioned by leagues conferences, at their own discretion. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury. Click here for more winter sports details 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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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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Paige Monaghan Charity Auction!
Proceeds to benefit the Roxbury Social Services
Roxbury alumni, Paige Monaghan, a member of Sky Blue FC, is raising money for Roxbury Social Services! Thank you Paige, and please support the cause!
Sky Blue FC Forward Paige Monaghan is proud to host this charity auction for the Roxbury Social Services before the upcoming holidays. The auction features many signed items, including cleats from her first professional goal and a 2020 Sky Blue FC jersey! The auction runs from Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20. For more information on the Roxbury Social Services, click here.
“My hometown has a very special place in my heart, and I am excited to raise money for Roxbury Social Services. With Thanksgiving approaching quickly, I think it is super important to support the people in my community that have supported me on the soccer pitch. I am thankful for all of the support I have received from being the four-year-old Mighty Mite at Horseshoe Lake, celebrating a half-field goal at the beloved Roxbury High School turf, and continuing with the adventures of Sky Blue. Roxbury, my home, is where my story began, and I am forever grateful.” - Paige Monaghan
Click here for more information and how to bid from Sky Blue FC.
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Bowie State Athletic Administrator Spotlight
- Teresa Gruchacz
Throughout the Fall 2020 semester, the Bowie State University Department of Athletics will spotlight one student-athlete or administrator in wake of COVID-19 pandemic that forced CIAA to suspend fall competition until the spring of 2021.
This week's spotlight will feature the university's Head Athletic Trainer, Teresa Gruchacz.
Click here to read this Bowie State Athletic Administrator Spotlight.
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Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Twilight Ski Club Programs
Due to COVID, the individual Ski and Snowboard Clubs for Grades 5-12 (Lincoln/Roosevelt School, Eisenhower Middle School, and Roxbury High School) through the Roxbury Community School WILL NOT be operating for the 2020/2021 school year.
However, we have arranged with Shawnee Mountain to offer Friday and Saturday Twilight Clubs where individuals and families can go up on their own and ski. We know skiing and/or snowboarding are lifetime sports and we still wanted to provide our families and the surrounding communities the opportunity to ski and snowboard at local mountain resorts this winter. For more information, visit www.roxbury.org/Ski.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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