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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of February 2
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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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Franklin Renews Its Sights on Recycling in 2018
 Franklin Elementary School along with the Roxbury Township Public Schools is renewing its pledge to help go green in the new year.
Franklin's newly formed Green Team is hitting the ground running with the help of their PTA. The school has updated its Recycling Rally Program and is teaming up once again with New Jersey-based TerraCycle. The school will be collecting a variety of products in 2018. Collections will be the first Friday of every month starting February 2nd.
The recycling corner will be getting even bigger as the community is encouraged to take part too by collecting these items and dropping them off on the first Friday of the month from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Franklin School located at 8 Meeker Street in Succasunna.
Franklin School's recycling program is part of a district-wide initiative. The district has been working for the past few years on earning Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification at each school and at the district level. Click here to see the list of collected items as well as more information on the program.
Roxbury's Latest Parent SAIL Academy Focuses on Writing
 Franklin and Nixon Elementary Schools in Roxbury Township experienced their second of four Title I Student Academic Intervention and Learning (S.A.I.L.) Parent Academies of the year at Franklin School Thursday night.
The latest Family Writing Night academy kicked off with dinner where families could enjoy a hot meal together before being split-up. More than forty families between the two schools pre-registered with more than 100 people, parents and children, in attendance overall. After dinner, parents were invited to spend the evening with Meredith Alvaro of Staff Development Workshops. Alvaro is an on-going trainer for the district staff on literacy. She has been working with the Roxbury Schools for the past five years and returned once again to work with our families to provide tips and strategies to help enhance the child's writing ability.
Click here to read more about this Parent Academy and information provided.
Special Needs Unit Leads to Special Field Trip
 Students in Roxbury High School's Teaching Young Children's (TYC) class took a special field trip on January 18th to the Regional Day School in Morristown to learn about working with and understanding children will special needs.
This annual field trip to the Regional Day School allows students to work with a special needs population that have more severe disabilities and come from a range of sending districts. RHS students played volleyball, helped teach numbers, painted pyramids and did a variety of classroom activities in each class during their visit.
Pam Mandracchia, the TYC's teacher explained, "As we study a Special Needs Unit, this allows students to be exposed to different therapies that are not available in regular education settings. Different teaching techniques and strategies that match the population are compared to regular education classes. My hope is that students come away with a stronger understanding of yet another aspect of special education." Click here to read more about this trip and program offering.
K-6 STEAM Expo - Registration deadline extended to February 10th
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration for this year's K-6 STEAM Expo has been extended to February 10th! The K-6 STEAM Expo will be Saturday, March 10, 2018. Over 125 students have signed up already! Don't wait, sign up too!
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo. Each student will receive a participation certificate.
Dates Set for Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for the Next School Year
 Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2018/2019 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2018 to participate.
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child's original birth certificate, record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit
www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration
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Parents must make an appointment at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending. Click here to view the different school's registration schedules.
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Be Noble ~ Go Global:
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2018
Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at Roxbury High School! Experience the gift of the one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY.
In addition to over 20 country expos (filled with artifacts, food, brochures, fun-facts, posters, pictures, instruments,...) to visit, and continuous entertainment on center stage, this year for the first time we will have an Olympic-style parade of international costumes, and at the end a community circle dance activity.
For those who respect the environment, bring your own travel mug, plate, and utensils to use as you travel the globe within Roxbury High School's Dining Hall.
Admission is free for all students and children. Community members are asked for a $3 admission donation to be able to grow this event.
Click here
to see more event details and how you can sign up!
SAVE THE DATE for Gaelvision's Fish & Chips Dinner - Feb. 23
 Come support Roxbury High School's 2018 Media Conference with a Fish & Chips Dinner catered by the Thistle Restaurant and Caterers out of Lyndhurst, NJ on Friday, February 23, 2018 in the Eisenhower Middle School Dining Hall at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ from 4-8 p.m. Fried chicken tenders are also available upon request. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child.
Dine in or take out for this perfect solution to a meatless dinner on Friday night! Walk-ins limited so be sure to buy your tickets in advance! Walk-in fee is $20 per adult and $10 per child.
Reserve your tickets now by emailing
RoxMediaConference@gmail.com
.
Click here to read more about this upcoming event!
RHS Performing Arts Presents Seussical the Musical - Mar. 1-3
 Reserve your tickets in advance for the spring musical at Roxbury High School. Shows are March 1-3, 2018.
Your tickets will automatically be held at the Box Office and can be picked up 45 minutes before
the performance. Attach a self-addressed stamped envelope with this form & your check, and we
will mail your tickets to you. Orders are filled on a first come first served basis and we will do
our best to honor special requests. Reservations will close 1 week prior to the show, at which
time tickets will be available at the Box Office before each performance.
EMS Announces Spring Musical and Upcoming Fundraisers
 The Eisenhower Middle School Drama Club, from Roxbury Township, would like to inform you of its upcoming spring musical, The Lion King Jr. Show dates are Thursday, April 26th at 7 p.m., Friday, April 27th at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 28th at 2 p.m. All three shows will take place in the Eisenhower Middle School Auditorium located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Tickets are $10 each. Visit www.roxbury.org for a ticket reservation form.
We invite you to advertise your business and/or send a personal message to our cast and crew by ordering a program ad. More information on this can be found at www.roxbury.org.
In addition, to the spring musical, the drama club also holds their annual Princess Party fundraiser to help offset costs. Join the cast and crew of the upcoming EMS production of The Lion King Jr. for an afternoon filled with royal fun, crafts, and a whole lot more! Be sure to come dressed as your favorite Princess for an afternoon of royal delight on Sunday, March 25th from 2-3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Middle School. Tickets are $10 per child and include the cost of crafts, juice, and snacks. Adults must accompany the child at all times and there is no charge for the accompanying adult. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome while space and supplies last, so be sure to reserve your tickets now at www.roxbury.org or email moore.jasminemnm@yahoo.com. Click here to read more!
Dining to Donate at The Barn to Support EMS Drama Club - Mar 7th
 Support the Eisenhower Middle School Drama Club by coming out to Dine to Donate at The Barn (1176 Rt 10 West, Randolph) on Wednesday, March 7th from 4-11 p.m. Leave your receipt at the door for the EMS Drama Club to get credit. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the EMS Drama Club with their upcoming production of
The Lion King Jr.
Click here
to download the flyer!
Vendors Needed for RHS Girls LAX Spring Shopping Market Place - Mar 18th
 Roxbury High School Girls Lacrosse are looking for vendors for their Spring Shopping Market Place.
The Roxbury High School Girls Lacrosse Team is holding its annual SPRING SHOPPING MARKETPLACE on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Roxbury High School Cafeteria at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ.
Please email jennifersperry72@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
5th Annual Landon Monro Baseball Tournament - May 12
 Register now for the 5th Annual Landon Monro Baseball Tournament to Stand Up to Cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2018 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018). Cost is $25 per player. Checks should be made payable to Stand Up To Cancer and sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, NJ 07876. Any and all donations in lieu of playing are greatly appreciated!
Please RSVP by
May 12, 2018 to
daynamonro@aol.com
with child(ren) name(s), age & grade.
Adults are welcome to sign up & play in a softball game. Click here to read more about this tournament and cause from Landon himself!
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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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.
Louis Bay 24th Annual Scholarship
 Once again, the League of Municipalities is proud to announce the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition for high school juniors and seniors planning to continue their education after high school.
The purpose of this scholarship is to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer positions in municipal government while raising awareness of municipal government in general. Click here to to read more about this scholarship, the application, and selection process.
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Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates
Roxbury Hockey Slows Morristown's Push for States
The Roxbury High School ice hockey team on Monday played hard and, in doing so, complicated Morristown's attempt to qualify for the state tournament.
The Gaels tied Colonials 3-3 to bring their record to 5-12-2. Morristown's record is now 7-10-3 overall and 2-6-1 in MCSSIHL-Mennen Division play. To be eligible for the NJSIAA tournament, sub-.500 teams must be a maximum of four games under to be considered.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Wrestling Updates
 Mendham wrestling off to fast start in MCT; first-round results
Click here to see the full results from the first-round of the Morris County Tournament from NJ.com.
Click here for additional MCT results from NJ.com.
Roxbury Basketball Updates
West Morris (62) at Roxbury (61), In-Season Tournament - Boys Basketball - January 27th
Freshman point guard Christian Cevis scored 19 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter and Ethan Stoute made two free throws with 30 seconds remaining to lead 17th-seeded West Morris to a 62-61 overtime victory over 16th-seeded Roxbury in the first round of the Morris County Tournament in Succasunna.
West Morris advanced to Saturday's second round and will visit top-seeded Chatham.
Cevis drained five 3-pointers and had nine rebounds and Stoute added 15 points, including six in overtime, for West Morris
Brendan Lessig and Nick Danna scored 15 points apiece, Will Findlay added 12, and Franki Hrelja posted 11 points for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Butler (22) at Roxbury (36), Morris County Tournament, Morris County Tournament - Preliminary Round - Girls Basketball - January 27th
Sarah Olivero scored 16 points to lead 14th-seeded Roxbury to a 36-22 victory against 19th-seeded Butler in the preliminary round of the Morris County Tournament in Succasunna.
Melissa Murphy added 11 points and Emily Metje chipped in four for Roxbury.
Melissa Konopinski led Butler with 11 points.
Roxbury will play third-seeded Chatham in the first round scheduled for February 3rd. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (53) at Mount Olive (42) - Girls Basketball - January 30th
Sarah Olivero hit three 3-pointers on the way to a 14-point performance for Roxbury in a 53-42 win over Mount Olive in Flanders.
Cassidy Miller racked up 12 points in the win and Emily Metje chipped in with nine. Roxbury trailed 8-4 after the first quarter but stormed ahead by outscoring Mount Olive 21-8 in the second.
Naya Vialva picked up 11 points for Mount Olive, while Ainsley Williams added seven. Click here to read the coverage 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
Zachary Almakias of Succasunna Named to the University of Hartford Dean's List with a 3.68 GPA
 The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Zachary Almakias of Succasunna has been named to its Dean's List for Fall 2017. Zachary is a sophomore in the accelerated six year Combined BS in Health Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
The University of Hartford, centrally located in Connecticut, provides a distinctive educational experience across seven schools and colleges for one of the most diverse student bodies in New England. Hartford's faculty are attracted by the opportunity to challenge and support students as they pursue degrees in more than 84 programs in the arts, humanities, science, business, engineering and technology, education, and health professions. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Justin Johannessen of Ledgewood Achieves Dean's List at Nichols College
 Justin Johannessen, a Sport Management major from Ledgewood, has achieved Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester at Nichols College in Dudley, Mass.
The Nichols College Dean's List recognizes students who have achieved high grades during a single semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 for at least 12 credit-hours and receive no grade below a C+ during the semester.
A student who earns a grade point average of 3.6 or higher is awarded Dean's High Honors. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Samantha Murray of Succasunna Makes Dean's List at Alvernia University
 Samantha Murray, a Roxbury High School graduate from Succasunna, has been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester. As a freshman in the fall, Murray studies Healthcare Science at Alvernia and is a member of the women's soccer team.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Five from Roxbury Area Make Muhlenberg Dean's List
 Five Roxbury area students at Muhlenberg College maintained a term GPA of 3.50 or higher and were recognized named to Dean's List for Fall 2017.
The students are Steven Czyzyk of Flanders, Alyssa Rose of Succasunna, Timothy Pilrun of Succasunna and Lauren Brinkman of Succasunna and Emily Bonaria of Wharton.
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:
02/12/2018 - Regular Meeting
03/05/2018 - Regular Meeting
03/19/2018 - Workshop Meeting
04/23/2018 - Regular Meeting
05/07/2018 - Workshop Meeting
05/21/2018 - Regular Meeting
06/04/2018 - Workshop Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
06/18/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
07/23/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
07/24/2017 - Retreat (Meeting at Office of Public Works, Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ at 5:00 p.m.)
08/27/2018 - Regular (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
09/17/2018 - Regular
10/15/2018 - Regular
11/12/2018 - Regular
12/17/2018 - Regular
1/7/2018 - Reorganization
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 Country Fusion at Kennedy School for Grades K-4
 Kid's Country Fusion is Fitness Made Fun! Country Fusion™ is a country music-inspired dance fitness workout that incorporates high-energy country line dance, Latin, hip-hop, and fitness with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective total body blast perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. Students in a Country Fusion class will work on their strength, flexibility, and musicality through intricate fun and fast-paced funky choreography. Cost is $75 per student for this 6-week program. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/kidscountry.
Register now for Spring Kiddie Soccer for Ages 3.5-6
 Register for the season 8-week spring Kiddie Soccer for ages 3 ½ to 6 years old. The program teaches a series of fun, thematic games designed to teach the children the very basics of soccer. Spring sessions meet on Sundays starting April 8th at Lincoln/Roosevelt Field. Tuition starts at $135 per child.
Register now for Little Movers & Shakers for Ages 3-5
 A fun and engaging hour-long dance class for preschool-aged (ages 3-5) boys and girls. Our energetic teachers will teach your child creative movements along with developmental skills. The class will also allow children to improve their coordination, increase their self-confidence, and most importantly, have fun! Cost is $75 per child for this 6-week program beginning Friday, February 16th. Register now at www.roxbury.org/LittleMovers.
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.
Register now for Mommy and Me Classes for Ages 1-3
 Join the Accents on Dance Studio for this new program which is the perfect introduction to dance for our very youngest dancers. Ages 18 mos. to 3 years old are invited to attend a 6-week session of "Mommy & Me". These classes are structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. Cost is $75 per pair. This 6-week program begins Friday, February 16th. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MommyMe.
Tech Club at L/R for Grades 5-6 - Winter Sessions
 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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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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Community Bulletin Board and News
Hopatcong Block Party Open to Sponsors and Vendors
 Winter's chill may be keeping people huddled inside their homes for now, but there's no freeze on plans for a celebration designed to help thousands of Lake Hopatcong area neighbors warm back up in the spring.
The Fifth Annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, at Hopatcong State Park in Landing, is scheduled for May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF), the event gives scores of businesses and organizations an opportunity to showcase their work, attracting thousands of visitors to the popular lakeside venue.
Guests will also be entertained with live music, boat and mini-train rides, on-the-water demonstrations, a children's area and, of course, numerous food and beverage options. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Girl Scout Conference to Prepare Girls for Career, College, and Advocacy
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey will host G.I.R.L. Conference 2018, a day filled with exploration designed to help Girl Scouts in grades 8-12, and their accompanying adults, broaden their interests in careers, STEM, life skills, advocacy, and high school/college readiness.
An exciting day of interactive workshops and hands-on activities, G.I.R.L. Conference 2018 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centenary University (400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ), for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and affiliated adults. Girls who are not yet members of Girl Scouts, but who would like to attend, should join Girl Scouts prior to registering.
Participants will work to identify the go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader inside them. Girls will be able to choose from age-specific sessions, as well as hear from two extraordinary keynote speakers who will inspire attendees to unleash their inner G.I.R.L. Adults will have an opportunity to take separate workshops in teen development, college planning, and Girl Scout traditions.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Lake Hopatcong Group Shows Boatload of Thanks for New Law
The non-profit organization hosted the event at the Windlass Restaurant in Jefferson.
About 160 local business owners, residents, foundation members and local/state government officials gathered to thank the legislative delegation that promoted the "Lake Hopatcong Fund" bill. Boating and fishing on the lake have been threatened in recent years by persistent weed growth, preventing dock and boat use. Low water levels from sedimentation and droughts have disrupted recent boating seasons. Click here to read more about this legislation and celebration from Tap Into Roxbury.
With Big Games Coming to Roxbury, USA Fistball Offers Coach Lessons
 Being that Roxbury is going to be the
host town for the 2018 U18 World Fistball Championships this summer, the organizers are hoping more young people give the obscure sport a try.
Toward that end, the United States Fistball Association is offering seminars to local coaches, athletic directors and educators.
The seminars will take place July 13 and July 14 during the big tournament.
The championship games are scheduled to happen July 11 through July 15 at Horseshoe Lake park in Succasunna. U18 men's and women's national fistball teams from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Chile, Italy, New Zealand and India will compete in the international tournament.
The seminars will begin, on July 13, with a 9 a.m. to noon session on "basic practical training measures." At 2 p.m. participants will go to the fields to watch the games being played, said the USFA. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Dining to Donate for Presbyterian Church
 Give yourself the day off from cooking! Come join us at our Dining to Donate event at the Black River Barn restaurant in Randolph on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Come for lunch and/or dinner. Bring your family and friends. Proceeds benefit the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna.
You must bring a copy of the event coupon/flyer and give it to your server so they know you are there to support our Dining to Donate event.
Download copy of coupon on our church website at www.fpcsuccasunna.org.
Roxbury Arts Alliance Presents Silver Starlight Orchestra
 Come hear the sound of big-band music played by a 25 piece orchestra with wonderful vocals of many of your favorites on February, 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Investors Bank Theatre at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna at the Horseshoe Lake Complex. G
eneral admission tickets are $20 and members pay $15.
The Nursery School at St. Dunstan's - Open House February 10th
 The Nursery School at St. Dunstan's is hosting an Open House on Saturday,
February 10th from 10:00 a.m. to noon
at the school. RSVP is appreciated.
Stop by to see why our school has been loved for more than 50 years! Join our loving school family and register for the 2018/2019 school year.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
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Programs through Roxbury Rec
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2018 Girls Winter Softball Clinic for Grs K-6 - Click here for more information.
Softball 8u Travel Team Tryouts for Grs K-8 (2/9/18 6-7 pm) -
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Mount Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
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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.
Roxbury Library Blood Drive Will Help 111 People
 On January 17th, the Roxbury Public Library held its first American Red Cross blood drive. Despite snow and less than ideal driving conditions, dozens of area residents showed up to donate blood, nearly doubling the Red Cross' quota for the day!
The drive was held in honor of local resident,
Matt Adonis. Having a blood rive in his honor was a lovely way to bring awareness to the constant need for blood in our communities. Whether you know Matt or nor, it was a way for neighbors and friends to show their support by "paying it forward" for other in need. Another drive has been scheduled for June 29th.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
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
- Pajama Story Time
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for dates and details.
- Teen Advisory Board
(Tues.) -
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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.
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