NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of November 25 , 2016
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.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

Kennedy School Shows Community Support

Kennedy Elementary School students are learning to give back to their community this Thanksgiving season.
 
Students at the school began collecting non-perishable items during October's Week of Respect and carried it through most of November. The third graders picked up the momentum and organized a Thanksgiving Food Drive for the second straight year.
 
The culmination of their efforts were hand-delivered to the Roxbury Police Station by Tina Banta and Rebecca Szigeti's third-grade classes on Tuesday morning.

Click here to read and see more pictures from their day!


Franklin School Stuffs a Bus for the Holidays
Franklin Elementary School is trying something new and is looking for community involvement and support for its 'Stuff a Bus' event for Roxbury Social Services. The community is asked to bring unwrapped toys and games for children of all ages to the Franklin School parking lot at 8 Meeker Street in Succasunna from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next weekend, December 3rd and 4th.

So, while you're out shopping this Black Friday, we encourage you, your friends, and your family to pick up an extra something for a child in need in your community. 

Click here for more information regarding this upcoming event.


Nixon School Honors Our Veterans
Photo by Joyce Bambach

Staff and students at the Nixon School in Roxbury celebrated Veterans Day on November 18th with a visit by several area veterans. At left is veteran Thomas Bracley with student KJ Christie. Center is veteran Gerald Palladino with student Tracey Roberts. At right is veteran Greg Serri with student Sofia Serri.

Click here to see more pictures in the Roxbury Register.


K-6 Science and Engineering Fair - Registration Starts December 1st!

Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration opens on December 1st for the  K-6 Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, April 1, 2017. 

For more information and to register online, please visit www.roxbury.org/ScienceFair. 

Each student will receive a ribbon and certificate of participation .





NAHS Art Club
'Draw Your Own Character' and Kubert Workshop

National Art Honor Society Art Club Invites all students interested in Animation, Graphic Design, and computer art to a presentation and workshop  from the Kubert School.

They will show a presentation of their program and summer classes for HS students along with conducting a hands-on workshop after school with our students.

They are also bringing some of their own students who are currently in their program to help our students with creating their own character.

Click here to download the flyer.


Roxbury Football Loses to Wayne Hills in Chilly Season-Ender
The Roxbury High School football team's shot at a state championship this year ended Sunday as the Gaels season came to a close with a 33-7 loss to Wayne Hills. 

The Wayne Hills Patriots took an early lead in the first round NJSIAA tournament game, scoring two touchdowns and two extra points before the first quarter ended. Wayne Hills added another seven in the second quarter and an additional six in the third and six more in the final quarter. 

Bringing a small dose of warmth to the otherwise cold and windy day, the Gaels managed to avoid a shutout, thanks to an 8-yard touchdown run by Michael Roumes and a successful kick by Paul Shadel in the fourth quarter.  

Click here to read more about this game from Tap Into Roxbury.

Click here to read additional coverage from Roxbury Register.



Girls Volleyball: Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Season in Review, 2016

Click here to see which Roxbury players were named from NJ.com
Be Noble, Go Global ~ 
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2017
Be a part of  a grand event coming to the Roxbury Township School District on February 16, 2017.  Gather up your family, friends, clubs, business to sponsor a booth to represent a country of your background or interest!  Then, plaster the booth with all the information, color and creativity that you can with food, fun crafts, music/dance performances and prizes!
 
Now is the time to be proud!  Raise multicultural awareness!

Click here to see more event details, what groups are already registered, and how you can sign up!


Entries Sought for Highlands Photo, Art Contest
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition, in association with the Morris Museum and Morris Arts, will host its fourth Annual Highlands Art and Photography Exhibit featuring the landscapes, flora, fauna, natural or cultural resources of the Highlands of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibits this fall and winter at the Morris Museum and the Atrium Gallery, both in Morristown. Winning entries and a selection of finalists will be featured in a special pop-up exhibit at the Morris Museum to be held December 16-18th, and an extended exhibit at the Atrium Gallery, a spacious, three story exhibit space at the Morris County Administration Building in Morristown.

Click here to read more information about this event from the Roxbury Register.


CCM Fifth Annual Photo Contest for High School Students Prizes for First, Second and Third Place Winners
New Jersey high school students with an eye for photography have until April 15, 2017 to enter the County College of Morris (CCM) Fifth Annual Photo Contest for the chance to win prizes and be recognized at a CCM art exhibition.

High-school-age photographers are invited to submit photos representing their definition of family. "Entries should go beyond the traditional definition of family as by birth or marriage and instead explore a contemporary, personal definition of family such as friendship, community, nation, global village and beyond," says Professor Hrvoje Slovenc, who teaches photography at CCM. "Contestants also are encouraged to depict all the good and bad that relationships bring."

Winning photographs, honorable mentions and finalists will be featured in an exhibition also including work by CCM photography students. The exhibit will take place next May in CCM's Art and Design gallery. Winners are required to submit high-resolution files for the exhibition and may need to show proof of ID and authorship.

Photos can be submitted now through midnight April 15, 2017. To enter online, click here

Click here for more information regarding this contest from Tap Into Roxbury!
Jefferson School Playground Fundraiser - SAVE THE DATE!

Jefferson School PTA is sponsoring a visit from The Harlem Wizards on  December 9th  at Roxbury High School. This is a wonderful, interactive show that brings the entire Roxbury Community out for a fun family night. Click here to reserve your tickets!

NJ Devils Game to Support Jefferson PTA
 
Jefferson School PTA is selling tickets to a NJ Devil's game against the flyers on December 22nd. Click here to reserve your tickets!

Nixon Holiday Market -- Reserve Your Table Now!

Nixon Elementary School is running its first ever Holiday Market on Saturday, December 3rd, from 9-2. Table reservations are now being accepted for ALL local artisans, craftsmen/women, and businesses - reserve now while there's still space! It will run in conjunction with a big school event that brings in over 150 families, plus local general admission. Tables are $25 (supports our PTA) - email [email protected] for info on getting a contract. Thanks!
RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.



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.


Roxbury Alumni Association is Looking for Board of Directors
The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alum interested in getting involved with Alumni 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.

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.  

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 .

Roxbury Township
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township, visit www.roxburynj.us/301/Township-Employment-Information.

SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
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As we continue to prepare the children of today for tomorrow, we need your help to tell future Roxbury parents about the great things happening in our district.

Please take a moment to find your school and share your Roxbury story today:
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Roxbury Public Schools is committed to listening to the views and experiences of parents on our website. We want to hear from  you! Your feedback is important because it helps our web team understand where they need to make improvements and what you do like about our website.
 
Complete the survey today: http://goo.gl/forms/P5IBDPcPLe

AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township. For township information, visit:  http://www.roxburynj.us/

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!


Environmental Science Academy Offered 8th Graders
Morris County 8th graders interested in the environmental have until December 2nd to apply for placement in The Morris County Vocational School District's Academy for Environmental Science.

The 4-year-long Academy for Environmental Science "provides students with the interdisciplinary study of natural processes and human impacts in the atmosphere, aquatic systems and soils," according to the vocational school. It says the academy's program of study "links the principles of art, history, language arts, technology, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics to environmental concepts."

Applications are available for online application at  www.mcvts.org/admissions.

For additional information, call the Morris County School of Technology at  973-627-4600 ext. 277 or visit the website at  www.mcvts.org.

Click here to read more about this program from Tap Into Roxbury.


Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Comes To Succasunna
Trained/Certified volunteer Medicare counselors will be scheduling appointments at no cost at 109 Main Street in Succasunna, NJ from November 1 - December 7, 2016. 

Skylands RSVP of Northwest NJ Community Action Partnership, Inc. (NORWESCAP) establishes dedicated enrollment centers to assist beneficiaries in Morris County to choose the proper prescription plan (Part D) for the upcoming year.

The Succasunna Center will also host a Free Open Enrollment Workshop on, Wednesday, October 26 at 7 pm. Attendees will get all the latest updates and the opportunity to ask questions. Seating is limited and RSVP is required. Call 973-970-9250 to reserve your spot at this informative workshop.

Click here to read more about this program from Tap Into Roxbury.


Wreaths Across America
For the third  year Roxbury is joining the Wreaths Across America family in honoring veterans by laying wreaths on the graves of departed servicemen and women on Saturday,  December 17th .

Honor our veterans for their service and sacrifice by sponsoring wreaths to be laid on a grave of veterans buried at the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna and the United Methodist Church cemeteries. 

Sponsor a Wreath at:  www.RoxburyWAA.org  

For more information:
- Like Ferro Monte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and on Facebook
- Follow us on  Twitter  at @FerroMonteDAR
- Email us at  [email protected]


New Jersey Natural Gas - Kids on Conservation

Poster Contest for Fifth Grade Students*
Let your fifth grader's talents shine in the 10th annual Conserve to Preserve Kids (CTP) and Conservation Poster Contest through New Jersey National Gas. This contest is open to all fifth graders within the NJNG's service territory. The poster contest encourages students to illustrate an NJNG energy-saving tip for a chance to win one of three tablets. Each winning student's school receives $1,000 contribution toward an energy-conservation or environmental project and their teacher will receive $100 gift card.

Video Contest for High School Students*
Lights, camera, action ... Put your directional talents on display with New Jersey Natural Gas's sixth annual CTP Kids and Conservation Video contest! The contest is open to high school students (13 years and older) who attend traditional school or are home-schooled within their service territory. The contest calls for students to artistically showcase their energy-saving efforts and ideas through film. Both individually and group/class projects are accepted.

The individual video winner will receive $500 and the winning group submission will receive $2,500. Plus their school will receive a $1,000 contribution toward an energy-conservation or environmental project.

NJNG's community partner, the Asbury Park Press, will feature the top videos on their website. Visitors to the site will vote for their favorite and choose the winner for the $500 Viewer's Choice Award.

Contact Carolyn Cannon at [email protected] or 732-938-1035 to get started. All poster and video entries must be submitted by November 18, 2016. Winners will be announced in January 2017.

*Please visit Community Section of njresources.com and click on Energy for Education for more information and official rules.


Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury Township
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. 

Rotarian Makes Sure No Roxbury Vet's Grave Goes Wreathless

A Roxbury Rotarian made sure Tuesday that every veteran buried in the cemeteries along Main Street gets a wreath for the holidays.

Former Roxbury Rotary Club President Steven Alford thought it was wrong that the local arm of the national Wreaths Across America campaign was in danger of coming up short in its goal of laying wreaths on all 560 veteran gravesites behind the First Presbyterian and United Methodist churches in Succasunna.

Click here to read how Mr. Alford helped Wreaths Across America reach its goal from Tap Into Roxbury.


Roxbury Scouts Send Packages to Troops in Afghanistan
A group of Roxbury Cub Scouts recently sent several boxes of donated items to American troops in Afghanistan, a deed that was met praise from a soldier. 

The 43 boys of Cub Scout Pack 163 of Succasunna spent their own money to buy the items, said Cubmaster Louis Picone. He said the Scouts also wrote personal letters and cards. 
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Announces Self-Serve Portal 24/7 Rox & Connected Roxbury NJ

Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve on-line 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!

In addition to 24/7 Rox, we also offer another way to access our Township with our full-featured, mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ. The app is free and available in the app store for IOS and Androids. All the information on our website is now in your hands and goes where you go. There are quick links to the Roxbury Newsletter, Online Payments, Notification Sign-Up, Agendas, Calendar and more; all at your fingertips. You can find contact information, permit requirements, meeting minutes, answers to frequently asked questions and even our municipal code books. The app can also be used to access the new 24/7 Rox portal. By fall we plan to add pet licensing; all on-line! 

Mayor Jim Rilee is very pleased Roxbury has launched these two user-friendly internet connections that provide a single source for information illustrating the Township's innovate approach to better serve the public.

24/7 Rox is accessed from our website (www.roxburynj.us) and our mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.

We invite you to sign-up and explore why Roxbury is One Amazing Township with Six Great Communities!

Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs and Events!

Roxbury Recreations sports and activities are now posted
here.

Roxbury Girls Lacrosse - Registration deadline December 16th - Click here for more information.

Jr. Gaels Wrestling Clinic - Program starts December 9th - Click here for more information.

Girls Winter Lacrosse Clinic - Begins February 4th - Click here to view flyer.

Street Hockey - Begins mid-January - Click here to view flyer.

Boys Gaels Jr Lacrosse - Begins early March - Click here to view flyer.

Roxbury Public Library Events: 

Click here to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.




My Favorite Book Contest for 6th Graders

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. Entries must be turned in to the library by  Sunday, November 27

Click here for more information and download the entry form.










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 Story Times
- Crafts for Kids for ages 3 and up Tuesday 4 p.m.
- Chess Club for ages K - grade 6 Wednesday 5 p.m.
- Play Together for all ages Thursday 10:30 a.m.
- Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under Friday 10:30 a.m.
- Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up Friday 1:30 p.m.

Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail [email protected] for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.   
Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events

Free Social Networking Event
A free social networking gathering will take place on Wednesday, November 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Legends Ale House, in the Roxbury Mall . All Roxbury area business representatives are invited to attend. Meet fellow Roxbury area business representatives at a Happy Hour event designed to increase visibility among other local business people. 

No sales pitch. No speaker. Patrons should bring plenty of business cards to share & RSVP ahead. 

Free admission and appetizers courtesy of Legends Ale House; Cash bar available. 


This event is sponsored by the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce.  Questions can be directed to Pam Smith at 973-770-0740 or  [email protected] .



Home for the Holiday on Main Street

The second Home for the Holidays event is scheduled for  Saturday, December 3, 2016 on Main Street, Succasunna from  11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The Township, along with community members, has planned a day filled with music, crafts, entertainment and food. We have special guests, Anna and Elsa from the movie Frozen performing two shows followed by a meet and greet opportunity. Once again Stockton Carriage will offer old-fashioned horse-drawn rides through the serene Presbyterian cemetery, Dennis Cassidy, Blacksmith will demonstrate the art of a farrier at the Village Antique Store, Fire Company 1 has a truck on display and Santa is available for pictures and will light the tree at the end of the day. 
 
Please join us for this free event. Check our website for the event schedule and list of vendors.  www.roxburynj.us/holiday .
 
Contact Lucinda Bryant at  973-448-2002  or  [email protected]  with any questions.



Click here to check out the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce's website for upcoming events and news!
 
Browse through their membership directory here, so you can support fellow members of our community!
ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2016/2017 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 program is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of 10/1/2016 and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
Roxbury Community School Ski Club 2016/2017

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 s.  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:
Family Ski Program     

Camelback Mountain:

Register now for the 2016/2017 Ski Club Program at www.roxbury.org/SkiClub
Roxbury Community School - College Prep Corner

The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.

Students can take part in workshops to sharpen their writing skills and prepare for the college essay process.

The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan and Lentz & Lentz to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.

Visit www.roxbury.org/CollegePrep for all upcoming courses and programs!
Young Rembrandts Upcoming Programs

YR Parent/Child Drawing Classes

Young Rembrants is hosting how to draw classes for both parents and children using an engaging methodology that all can succeed with. We learn about drawing and art while developing academic, conceptual, and critical thinking skills. We have fun too!
 
Parents and children can enjoy some special time learning how to draw together with Young Rembrandts!

Two fall sessions are now available beginning in November. Register here!




YR After-school - Fall (Session 2) and Winter
Registrations are now being accepted for winter Young Rembrandt classes through the elementary schools after school. Do you have a little artist in your midst and are in hopes of finding a fun and creative confidence-boosting outlet for them? If so, then the Young Rembrandts winter course is just for them! Young Rembrandts teaches children the technical skills of drawing, the basis of all visual arts, in a fun and nurturing setting. Our drawing instruction is easy to follow ensuring success regardless of artistic ability.  Cost: $92 per student (includes materials, instruction and fun!) 

Kujenga Robotics and Coding Upcoming Programs

After School with Kujenga - Winter
The Roxbury Community School has teamed up with KUJENGA, an educational entity designed to bring robotics, coding, engineering and science skills to all students in order to prepare them for the technology-driven future. Kujenga is the Swahili word for "build" or "create". We are here to open a world of imagination and creativity for your child while they learn design and engineering principles as well as science, math and coding.

Register now for the Learn Coding at School programs.  Coding is the new literacy! Kujenga teaches programming to young students using robotics, Scratch Jr, and Scratch. Learning to code helps young people think creatively and reason systematically.

Fall (Session 2) and Winter dates are now posted for the K-6 elementary schools. Check them out at www.roxbury.org/KidsCorner.


Kujenga at Kujenga - Winter
Winter session dates for Kujenga at Kujenga are now being accepted! Programs offered include:
  • Lego WeDo Robotics
  • Lego Mindstorms Robotics Ev3
  • Learning Coding with Scratch and Python
  • Raspberry Pi and Arduino
  • Saturday Morning Create-A-Class
Click here to register now for Kujenga at Kujenga!
Mad Science Upcoming Programs

Mad Science After School (Winter Break Mini-Camp)
Join Mad Science for Invention-ation Winter Break Mini-Camp on December 28-29, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon at Roxbury High School.  Campers will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and (the most important of all) their minds! With a little bit of ingenuity, campers will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to bring home a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs. Multiple fun and educational take-home experiments each day! Tuition is $90 per child. Register now with Mad Science here!

Mad Science After School (Winter Classes)
Registrations are now being taken for winter Mad Science programs after school programs at the five elementary schools in district. Join their hands-on, one-hour science programs that are themed around a particular area of science This winter K-4 students will see if they are smarter than a mad scientist and Lincoln/Roosevelt students will learn some "Fairly Odd Forces". Cost: $90 per student. 

Classes start in January, but don't wait! 

Register now at www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
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. To view subject categories and to register for popular courses, visit www.roxbury.org/OnlineLearning.
Accents on Dance Upcoming Programs

Hip Hop Dance After School

Hip Hop is an eclectic street style of dance that is performed in running shoes to current upbeat tempos. The dynamic moves taught in Hip Hop class are fast, stylish, funky and similar to those seen in music videos.
 
This class is appropriate for high energy dancers that are driven by a beat. Similar to a Jazz class, Hip Hop is broken down into 3 parts - warm up, corner work/technique and choreography. Students in a Hip Hop class will work on their strength, flexibility, and musicality through intricate fun and fast paced funky choreography.
 
Since the tempos are usually quicker than any other dance form, the choreography in a Hip Hop class provides a great cardio workout and is also a fun way to exercise the mind and memory.
 
(Children should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers to class) 

Date:   Throughout the 2016/2017 School Year
Time: After-School at the Designated School
Location: Franklin, Jefferson, Kennedy, and Nixon Elementary Schools
Cost: $75 per child

Click here to see when it's offered at your child's elementary school and to register!


Recreational Dance at Jefferson School
Join the Accents on Dance Studio in this new program for boys and girls in grades K-4.  This program is a win/win opportunity for both parents and children. We are creating a dance class that will expose dancers to Jazz, Musical Theatre, Ballet, and Lyrical forms of dance. 

Dates:  ( Wednesdays)  - 6 Weeks  January 11, 18, 25, 2017,  February 1, 8, 15, 2017
Time: 3:20 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. 
Location: Jefferson Elementary School, Gymnasium  
Cost:  $75 per student 

Register now at www.roxbury.org/KidsCorner!


Broadway Intensive at Accents on Dance Studio
Back by popular demand, Broadway Intensive will incorporate acting, singing, dancing, scenery design and development.   This Accents on Dance class will be held at the  Accents on Dance Studio : 139 Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ. Studio Phone number is 973-584-4550.

For Ages: 11+

Winter dates will be posted soon! Check them out at  www.roxbury.org/KidsCorner !


Princess Dance Party at Accents on Dance Studio
Princesses will have a magical time dancing and making new friends at our Princess Dance Party. Throughout the class, they will learn how to dance like a princess, make magical crafts and also learn about the values a princess lives  by  kindness, patience,  honesty,  and helpfulness. Little princesses will enjoy songs,  stories,  and princess-inspired crafts. Dressing up in princess attire is strongly encouraged! 

Winter dates will be posted soon! Check them out at  www.roxbury.org/KidsCorner !
Interior Design Workshops with the Blue Giraffe

Join Wendy Wrzos, a certified Interior Design Specialist and owner of the Blue Giraffe design company, for the following upcoming workshops for those individuals looking to buy or sell a home or homeowners looking for an update!

Instructor: 
Wendy Wrzos -- Check out Wendy's Blog here!
Location:  Roxbury High School, Room A102
Cost: $20 per person per session




Upcoming Fall Class:
- Color Your Home with Paint - Monday, December 5, 2016

Visit  www.roxbury.org/AdultPrograms  to view additional course information and to register!
Spring Kiddie Soccer
Register for the seasonal 8-week spring Kiddie Soccer for ages 3.5-6 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 9th at Lincoln/Roosevelt field. Tuition starts at $130 per child. 

Visit www.roxbury.org/KiddieSoccer for more information and to register.
Winter Intramurals at L/R
Register now for this 11-week session (22 total sessions) to play floor hockey, basketball, and volleyball before school from 7:15-8:15 AM just for Lincoln/Roosevelt students. Your child will have the opportunity to play a variety of sports and activities. The groups are typically co-ed and broken up randomly each day. 

This session begins on Tuesday, December 6th and ends on Thursday, February 23rd in the L/R gymnasium. Cost is $200 per student. 

Register now at www.roxbury.org/Intramurals!
Getting Paid to Talk 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 Thursday, April 6th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person. 

Register now at www.roxbury.org/VoiceCoaches!
2016/2017 Community School  Programs/Trips

NYC Shopping Trip - December 17th
Sometimes it's nice to go somewhere without any concrete plans and have an opportunity to let a day leisurely unfold. If you've had this thought, then this trip is for you
 
Enjoy the spirit of the city's holiday season. Walk along Fifth Avenue and view the amazingly decorated holiday windows of famous stores, visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, dine on your schedule at a restaurant of your choice, see Rockefeller Center's Tree and the ice-skaters at its rink. You're free to choose whether to shop, visit Times Square attractions or a city museum or two. 
 
The way you spend your day is up to you, but you'll travel by luxury bus to and from a central Manhattan location.

Trip Date:  Saturday, December 17, 2016

Departure from Roxbury High School Parking Lot:  9:00 a.m.

Return to Roxbury High School Parking Lot:  approximately 6 p.m.

Price:  $30.00 per person (Includes Bus Transportation to and from Manhattan. Bus has bathroom on board and luxury seating) -- Discount Opportunities Available online.

Click here to reserve your spot not!
REMINDERS
Calendars, meetings and more!
Share the Good News!

We're always looking for great stories happening in Roxbury. Send your news to [email protected] to tell us about a great teacher, principal or something you observed at school that is worthy of recognition. Please make sure photos are a high resolution, in case we want to share with our friends in the news media. Videos are also welcome! 

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
12/5/2016 - Workshop
12/19/2016 - Regular
1/3/2017 - Reorganization (Note: This meeting will be held on Tuesday, instead of Monday)

Location: Lincoln-Roosevelt School Auditorium (unless indicated otherwise)

Time: 7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)

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