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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of December 1
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org.
Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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Roxbury Kids Pushed to Wonder: If Not Them, Then Who?
 About 30 young people involved in school organizations affiliated with the Roxbury Rotary Club were urged Wednesday to ask themselves a big question: When help is needed, who should do it if not themselves?
The prod for self-reflection was made by Roxbury Rotarian Steve Alford at the beginning of the second annual "All Things Rotary Caring, Kindness and Giving Summit." The event took place in the Roxbury Senior Center.
Guided by Alford, the youngsters thought about, and talked about, generosity and community involvement. Represented at the session were kids from all four Roxbury Early Act Clubs as well as members of the Eisenhower Middle School Builders Club and the Roxbury High School Interact Club.
During the 2-hour-long "Summit," the youngsters engaged in group activities that helped them focus on the tenets of Rotary, including generosity and community service. Click here to read more about this volunteer summit from Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Performing Arts Department Presents the Winter Choral Concert
 The Roxbury Performing Arts Department will present the Winter Choral Concert on Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna, NJ.
The Winter Choral Concert will feature all 270 members of the Vocal Music Program from Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Roxbury Chorale, Classic Sounds Honors, and Madrigals.
Admission is $5 and includes a post-concert reception in the RHS cafeteria. Come out for an evening of beautiful music and to support our students.
Click here to read more about the upcoming winter concerts by Roxbury students.
Roxbury Robotics Team Helps Beautify Roxbury
 Roxbury Township is getting cleaned up one road at a time. Righter Road in Succasunna was the latest area tackled. The Roxbury High School robotics team, Roxbotix, participated in their semi-annual Adopt-a-Road cleanup through the Roxbury Department of Public Works in conjunction with Roxbury Clean Communities on November 20th.
Roxbury's Clean Communities offer individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses a fun way to be a part of their community with Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot projects.
The Adopt-a-Road program that Roxbotix took part in is a pledge to adopt a public roadway in Roxbury Township and make at least two cleanups each year. Click here to read more about this pledge and how you can be a part of it!
Roxbury HS Awarded $5K Science Grant
 Roxbury High School was awarded a $5,000 grant to support its science education programs from BASF.
The grant is awarded to public schools in New Jersey who submit a proposal detailing how the money would help students "explore STEM," the company said.
Roxbury High School was awarded the grant to further their sustainability program.
Click here to read additional coverage from Long Valley Patch.
Roxbury Interact Club Hopes to Brighten Christmas for Some at Merry Heart
 Thanks to the efforts of about 20 Roxbury High School students, who recently braved bitter cold and rain at an outdoor fundraiser, some seniors at the Merry Heart nursing home in Succasunna will receive miniature Christmas stockings and gifts.
The students, who are involved with the Roxbury High School Interact Club, braved nasty weather Nov. 18 to help the Roxbury Rotary Club sell and distribute fruit and pies outside the Roxbury Recreation Center at Horseshoe Lake Park. Despite the less-than-desirable weather, the students happily served customers while Christmas music and rock songs blared from a large speaker.
The estimated $400 raised on that day will be used to make mini-stockings and Christmas gifts for seniors at Merry Heart who do not have families with whom to celebrate the holiday.
Click here to read more about this event from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Boy Digs Into Piggy Bank to Help the Hungry
 Before 9-year-old Wyatt Glasser's grandfather died, he wrote a letter to the youngster urging him to embrace generosity. Last week, the boy followed that advice by tapping into his piggy bank to buy supplies for the Roxbury Social Services Food Pantry.
The Kennedy School fourth grader's mother, Liza Nechamkin Glasser, said her son not only spent $10 of his savings on groceries, but also took the time to help put the items on the Food Pantry's shelves.
Click here to read more about Wyatt's generosity from Tap Into Roxbury.
Lincoln/Roosevelt School Thanksgiving Tradition Continues
 Lincoln/Roosevelt School in Roxbury Township continued its annual Thanksgiving tradition of collecting food for families in need.
With an outpouring of generosity, LRS was able to provide six families with Thanksgiving meals and the Vaz family with many kid-friendly food items! "More than 35 people were blessed by your giving spirit," shared Diana Santo, Spanish Teacher at the school.
Santo added, "Our families were very grateful for your help and I am thankful to work with so many thoughtful co-workers. Thank you for caring for our kids." Click here to read more!
Franklin Student Urges Roxbury to Donate Socks for the Homeless with 'Sox in a Box' Project
 A Roxbury elementary school student with a big heart has launched a program to help the feet of the homeless.
Faith Hurtado, an 8-year-old who attends Franklin School in Succasunna, initiated the "Sox in a Box" program that is currently collecting new socks that will be given to homeless people in Morris County.
"Homeless people walk a lot because they do not have a place to stay and they often do not have a good pair of sox," says a poster promoting the effort. It notes that socks are "the most requested items in homeless shelters" but are the least likely to be donated.
Hurtado's goal is to give a new pair of socks to every homeless person in the county.
The socks are being collected in boxes at St. Therese Church in Succasunna and at the Roxbury Recreation Departmetn on Eyland Avenue. Additionally, people who want to donate new socks can write to Hurtado's mother, Damaris, and she will come to get them. The email address is srp.damaris@gmail.com. Click here to read more about Faith's 'sox in a box' initiative from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to see Faith's flyer with more information about 'sox in a box' and how you can help!
Not ready for the winter yet...check out Franklin's Halloween Monsters
 Who said learning couldn't be fun!
The students in Lisa Behrle's speech class at Franklin Elementary School created "potato monsters" around Halloween to help them get in the festive spirit while practicing targeted sounds and earning body parts for their monsters.
Once the monsters were created, the students completed a "Monster Description" sheet that included a description of the monster, home planet description, favorite foods, hobbies, pets and family members.
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Nixon Holiday Market - December 2nd
 On December 2, 2017, Nixon Elementary School will be holding its 2nd Holiday Vendor and Craft event. The event will take place from 9-1 and will run during the PTA's holiday gift making event.
You can support this event in two ways:
- Sign up to be a vendor! We are currently looking for vendors, craftsman and local businesses that want to join us. The cost is $25 for a table during the event! Don't wait tables are going fast...
- Shop the event! While your Nixon student visits the holiday gift making, stop by and visit these local vendors and craftsman! It's a great start for holiday gift shopping.
Taco Tuesday to Benefit Roxbury Gaels Hockey - December 5th
 Help support the Roxbury High School ice hockey team by swinging by the Roxbury Senior Center for this fundraiser on Tuesday, December 5th from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
F
or $10, you get two tacos, a servingof fiesta rice and a bottle of water or a can of soda.
Take-out only.
Click here to read these event details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Holiday Pops Concert - December 9th
 Take time out of your busy schedule and come to this FREE event on Saturday, December 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roxbury High School at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
Come hear some great holiday songs from the Roxbury Honors Wind Symphony Band on Saturday, then stay and meet Santa in the cafeteria where we will have hot cocoa and hot coffee. Get your picture taken with Santa!
Click here to see this event in our Virtual Backpack!
Holiday Toy Drive at Jefferson School - Now thru December 11th
"First off, thank you to all those that donated for Jefferson's Toy Drive for Colombai! Your generosity will make many children extremely happy and the support for this area is close to Mr. Carlos' heart! What awesome bucket-fillers our families are," shared Jefferson Principal Melissa Cosgrove.
Jefferson School is pleased to announce that Girl Scout Troop #96415 at the school will be collecting toys from now through December 11th for Goryeb Children's Hospital.
Click here to review the flyer with more information from our virtual backpack. The girls are excited to get started.
Roxbury High School Book Fair - Now thru December 12th
 RHS will hold a Book Fair in the Library the week of November 28th, from
7am until 3pm
every day.
There is something for everyone - we have picture books, early readers, graphic novels, YA book, and adult books.
Anyone can still support the fair through through our online portal, which will be open until
December 12th
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G
o to
Scholastic.com/bookfairs,
Click on Find a Fair,
Select NJ / Succasunna, and
Click on Shop Now for Roxbury High School.
Thanks for your help, and don't forget, books make great holiday gifts!
Be Noble ~ Go Global:
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2018
 B
e a part of a grand event coming to the Roxbury Township School District on February 16, 2018.
Raise multicultural awareness! Let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world with international cuisine, music, art, crafts, music, dance performances, and more!
Click here to see more event details and how you can sign up!
K-6 STEAM Expo - Register Oct 15 through Jan 31st
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration opens on October 15th for the K-6 STEAM Expo
on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo
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Each student will receive a participation certificate.
Face Off With Team Matt
GoFundMe: Face Off with Team Matt (a Student at Nixon School). Recently, Matt, a fourth grader was diagnosed with a brain tumor (a medullablastoma). A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.
Click here to read more about
Face Off with Team Matt
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RHS Ice Hockey Team Supports Team Matt with T-Shirt Fundraiser - Now thru Dec. 25th
All profit will be donated to the family to help offset medical and travel expenses. The store is open for ordering now through December 25th.
Thank you for your support. Team Matt Fundraising Committee
Scholarship Chance for Roxbury High Students from Mt. Arlington
 Roxbury High School students who live in Mount Arlington might be eligible for a new scholarship created in memory of former Mount Olive Mayor Arthur Ondish.
The Morris County League of Municipalities today announced the creation of the Arthur R. Ondish Memorial Scholarship, noting the $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior starting in 2018.
Click here to read more about this scholarship opportunity from Tap Into Roxbury.
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Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates
Roxbury Ice Hockey Starts Season with Big Win - November 25th
 The Roxbury High School boys ice hockey team started off the season the right way on Saturday afternoon with a defeat over Mendham.
Playing at Aspen Ice in Randolph, the Gaels skated to a 9-3 victory, striking for four goals in the first period, three in the second and two more in the third. Mendham didn't get on the scoreboard until the middle period, with one goal, and came up with two more in the final.
Click here for more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Hockey Defeated by Randolph - November 27th
 The Roxbury High School ice hockey team lost Monday to its rival from Randolph, a defeat that brings the Gaels' record to 1-1.
The Rams came out strong, finding the net twice in the first period while Roxbury came up empty. Although the Gaels scored two in the middle period, Randolph scored double that number. The teams entered the final period with Randolph leading 6-2, which ended up being the final score as neither team pushed a puck across the goal in the third period.
Click here for more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read about
three stars of the game from Randolph's win over Roxbury from NJ.com. Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Swimming Updates
Girls Swimming: Statewide schedule/results for Wednesday, Nov. 29
Click here to read NJ.com's coverage from Wednesday's swim meets including the Roxbury Lady Gaels.
Boys Swimming: Statewide schedule/results for Wednesday, Nov. 29
Click here
to read NJ.com's coverage from Wednesday's swim meets including the Roxbury Gaels.
Roxbury Field Hockey Updates
All-Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference field hockey final rankings and postseason honors, 2017
Click here to see All-Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference field hockey final rankings and some postseason 2017 honors for some Roxbury players.
Roxbury Volleyball Updates
Girls Volleyball: All-Group selections for 2017
Click here to see which Roxbury players were named All-Group for 2017 from NJ.com.
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!
Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.
This is 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 any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org.
Check out the Virtual Backpack!
 Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities 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. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)
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/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 Alumni In the News
U-23 WNT Caps 2017 Programming with Camp in Florida - U.S. Soccer
Last month former Gaels soccer standout Paige Monaghan was named Big East Player of the Year. Recently Paige has been called up to the U-23 women's National Soccer Team!
Click here to read more from the US Soccer team's website.
Irwin earns United Soccer Coaches All-East Region honors
 Roxbury Alumni and freshman at Bryant U,
Jamie Irwin was named to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women's All-East Region Third Team, the organization announced on Tuesday night. Irwin is the first winner of a recognition on the teams in the program's history.
She was named as one of 19 defenders chosen through the three teams from all Division I teams in the East Region, as defined by the United Soccer Coaches. Schools represented are located as far west as Saint Louis and as far south as Florida State.
Click here to read more about Jamie's success from BryantBulldogs.com.
Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award will be honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium. Join us in celebrating these distinguished alumni!
Nominations for the 4th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than February 15, 2018 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at
www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.
Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.
Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.
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 Employment Opportunities
Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,
visit
www.roxbury.org/employment
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Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
12/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
01/02/2018 - 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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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 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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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes for Grades 1-6
Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this winter at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades 1-4 this winter will experience Spy Academy, where participants will become detectives and solve a Whodunit while examining forensic evidence in the crime lab, conduct scientific analysis, and take home cool SPY gear! Grades 5-6 this will test Fairly Odd Forces of weather, gravity, magnets, and more with fun, interactive, and educational hands-on activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around them! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
Winter Break Mini-Camp with Mad Science for Grades 1-4
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational over winter break? Then look no further and register them for a one-day Mad Science From the Earth to the Moon mini-camp on Wednesday, December 27th.
Join us in the depths of the Mad Science Laboratory as we explore the wonders of natural science! Learn animal tracking, follow a scent trail, inspect insect habitats, play the "survival" game, secret codes, fingerprinting, dissecting owl pellets, space phenomena, make a model comet, Mad Science Take-Homes, and that's just the beginning! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Robotics with Kujenga for Grades 1-4
 Join Kujenga in this after-school program on Robots! Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. Robotics can also be a fund stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life. Cost is $70 per student for fall session 2. Winter dates also just posted! Register now at www.roxbury.org/Kujenga.
Tech Club at L/R for Grades 5-6 - Winter Sessions Just Posted!
 Join Ms. Rodgers and Mr. Smith to test your limits with three STEM challenges including an
Egg Drop, Clay Boats, and Spaghetti Towers.
Spots are limited and the class fills quick, so don't wait! Register now at
www.roxbury.org/TechClub
! Cost is $50 per student and covers instruction and supplies. Two winter sessions available to choose from! Same great program with two possible sessions to choose from!
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School for Grades K-4
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 8-week winter program that teaches the basics of drawing in a fun confidence-boosting way. Classes are starting soon at each of the K-4 schools, so sign up now to save your child's spot! Tuition is $120 per student and includes the cost of materials, instruction and fun! Visit
www.roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
to see your school's program dates and to register!
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Roxbury Community School Ski Club 2017/2018
The purpose of the Roxbury Community School's Ski and Snowboard Club is to provide students the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Students will be provided with transportation to and from the mountains. Students will be required to attend meetings, return all necessary forms, and pay a fee for transportation/chape
rone
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Ski packages will be purchased directly from the mountain. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.
Family Ski at Shawnee is also available.
Participating Schools:
Shawnee Mountain:
- Lincoln-Roosevelt School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Family Ski Program
Camelback Mountain:
- Roxbury High School
Register now for the 2017/2018 Ski Club Program at www.roxbury.org/ski!
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
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 and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
Aerobics with Annette Buzzelli
 Register now for winter and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Winter classes begin Tuesday, January 2nd and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 18 classes. Cost is $99 per person. Join this exhilarating fitness program for a complete body workout that is effective and fun!
Register online at
www.roxbury.org/Aerobics
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Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice Workshop
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! You'll even have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of a teacher. The next workshop is Tuesday, December 5th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person.
Register now here!
ed2go Online Learning
 Roxbury Community School is proud to partner with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults. With over 300 great online classes to choose from, ed2go offers something for everyone with highest-quality online continuing education courses that are affordable and easy to use. With hundreds of great online courses, from Creating Web Pages to Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish to Grant Writing, and everything in between, it is easy to see why millions of lifelong learners take ed2go online courses.
Click here to view subject categories and to register for popular courses!
Yoga for Beginners
 Join this beginner class that introduces you to the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Participants will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. If you have never tried yoga, this is the class for you! It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses. This course is ideal for teens and adults. Winter Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning January 16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin School. Cost is $100 per person registration is required. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/yoga!
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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 township information.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our
Emergency Alert Program
. This system enables YOUR TOWN to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now here!
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Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury
The NJ Clean Communities program is a comprehensive litter abatement program serving NJ residents and visitors for over 25 years.
Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep the township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information about Clean Communities. Questions about the program or volunteering in Roxbury, please contact Kellie Ann at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us.
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Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. Now you can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit, schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. You are no longer limited to access town hall during regular business hours. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessed from
here and the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
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County Urges Residents: Keep Plastic Bags Out Of Curbside Recycling Containers
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is urging county residents to keep all types of plastic bags out of the recycling content they put at the curb for recycling collection, stressing that plastic bags are a major hindrance to recycling operations. Click here to read more about this problem from Tap Into Roxbury.
You can still recycle these plastic items, just in a different way! Check out the list below of what gets recycled like this to help the MUA! Best part...
Local drop off sites are places you visit all the time like ShopRite, Lowe's Walmart, and Home Depot! #RoxburyRecycles
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Roxbury Family Uses Holiday Light Show as Fundraiser for Boy with Brain Tumor
 A Roxbury family is inviting everyone to come see their home's holiday light show and, if they do, to donate money for a local boy battling a brain tumor.
Rob and Melissa Katz, of 56 Parkview Drive in Succasunna, are collecting the donations on behalf of Matt Adonis, a Roxbury 4th-grader who was found in September to have a brain tumor. There have been several other fundraisers for the youngster and an
online GoFundMe page on his behalf has collected about $18,000 in donations.
Katz, a former police officer who now drives a Roxbury school bus, is close to the Adonis family having coached Matt in ice hockey for about five years. "I've seen other people with light displays take donations and I thought, `What a great way to raise a few dollars,'" he said. "I might make a few hundred bucks for them." Click here to read more about this from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Pitstop Likely for Next Lake Hopatcong Veteran Cruise
 Roxbury was not one of the places on Lake Hopatcong where people could gather to cheer for veterans taking a special cruise last July. That's likely to change, said Roxbury Mayor Mark Crowley.
The annual "Salute to Veterans" tour, in which the 57-foot refurbished skipperliner "Miss Lotta" takes veterans around the lake, while folks on the shore cheer, should be able to make a stop in Landing this summer, said the mayor.
He said it appears the Landing Channel is deep enough to accommodate the Miss Lotta when it carries about two dozen veterans around the lake for the 2018 event. Crowley said the depth of the channel was recently tested and - unless the lake loses a lot of water before the next Salute to Veterans - it will be deep enough for the boat. He said the vessel needs about 60 inches of water.
Click here to read more coverage of this voyage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Waives 20-Year Residency Rule, Will Erect Street Sign for Slain Vietnam Soldier
 A Roxbury man who died in the Vietnam War will be honored with a small street sign despite the fact that he didn't live in town long enough to meet a township policy regarding the so-called "street blades."
The Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of installing a street blade on Thor Drive in Succasunna to honor deceased soldier James Ohlinger, who lived on the road before being killed in action Nov. 19, 1966 at 21 years old.
Click here to read more about this from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Students Invited to Mountain Bike Team
 A recently formed interscholastic mountain biking team based in Randolph is inviting sixth-grade to 12th-grade Roxbury students to participate.
The team, called the Randolph Revolution, fields riders that compete in mountain bike races in the
New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League (NJICL), a National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) sanctioned, statewide mountain biking league for youths, said Jeremy Klopper, one of the coaches. The Randolph Revolutions is a "composite" team that includes riders from Randolph, Roxbury, Mine Hill, Dover and Victory Gardens.
Klopper said the team was established "to provide area youth an opportunity to meet new friends and ride the local trails." The riding season runs from October through late June.
Click here to read more information about this opportunity from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Arts Alliance Upcoming Events
Retelling of Three Christmas Classics
 Join JAM Theater Co. this holiday season for a bit of mystery, magic and mayhem, as they retell three Christmas Classics in their own comedic way. Filled with laughs, interactions and some pop culture too, this show is sure to help you get into the Holiday Spirit. Featuring: The Elves and the Shoemaker, Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Santa Claus Letter. Performances are Saturday, November 18th and December 2nd at noon and 3 p.m. and Sunday, November 19th and December 3rd at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Adults, Children and Senior Citizens are $8, and Children under two are free to see on adults laps.
Click here to view this event with more information in our Virtual Backpack.
Carpenter & King Performance - December 9th
 Carpenter & King is a dual tribute which merges two iconic female vocalist/instrumentalists, Karen Carpenter and Carole King. With Annie Masciandaro, vocalist/drummer, performing the role of Karen and Deb De Lucca, vocalist/pianist as Carole, this show will bring you back to "Yesterday Once More" & make you want to "Sing" along. Backed by an all-star line up of musicians, these two "Beautiful Superstars" will certainly make you "Feel the Earth move", bring you "Home Again" & have you coming back for more. Tickets are
$25 online and $30 at the door day of show.
RAA members are $20 in advance or at door, day of show. For more information visit www.roxburyartsalliance.org. Click here to view this event with more information in our Virtual Backpack.
Wreaths Across American - Sponsor a Wreath
 The Ferro Monte Chapter DAR is organizing the 4th Roxbury Wreaths Across America. Our mission is to honor veterans by laying 607 wreaths on the graves of the departed servicemen and women on December 16 in the Flanders-Hillside, First Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church cemeteries.
Click here fore additional information on Wreaths Across America.
Roxbury 'Home for the Holidays' event is almost here! - Dec. 2nd
 This year's event will take place on Saturday December 2, 2017 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Main Street in the Succasunna section of town.
This year's Home for the Holidays will be another fun-filled, family event with craft and merchandise vendors, food vendors, carriage rides with jingle-belled horses, Santa Land at the Library and live performances by various artists.
Vendors applications now being accepted. Click here for more information and to register!
Click here to view upcoming activities at the Succasunna United Methodist Church at Home for the Holidays!
Roxbury Library Gazebo Gets Gussied as Home for the Holidays Approaches
 The gazebo in front of the Roxbury Public Library,
relocated closer to Main Street back in August, will be the centerpiece of this year's annual Home for the Holidays celebration in Succasunna. With that in mind, library people today decorated the structure with garland and holiday lights.
Home for the Holidays will take place Saturday (Dec. 2) starting at 11 a.m. with opening remarks by Roxbury Mayor Mark Crowley. It will continue until about 4 p.m. and feature lots of free holiday activities, music, food and vendors.
Click here to read more about the 'Home for the Holidays' event this Saturday from Tap Into Roxbury.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
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Programs through Roxbury Rec
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for a list of fall programs!
2018 Girls Winter Softball Clinic for Grs K-6 - Click here for more information.
2018 Street Hockey (Register now thru mid-January) -
Click here to view flyer.
Spring 2018 Girls Lacrosse (Register now thru Dec. 15)
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Click here
for more information.
Boys Jr. Gaels Spring Lacrosse (Register now thru Dec. 15) -
Click here
for more information.
Roxbury's Tree Lighting (December 8th) - Click here to view flyer.
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here
to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Events
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up
Upcoming Events
- Family Gingerbread Decorating (Registration begins Nov. 15) -
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- Pajama Story Time
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for dates and details.
- Teen Advisory Board
(Tues.) -
Click here
fore dates and details.
Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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