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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of November 4
, 2016
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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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Upcoming School Closings
The Roxbury Public Schools will be closed next week on the following days:
Tuesday, November 8th due to Election Day
DON'T FORGOT TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH!
- Thursday, November 10th due to NJEA Convention
- Friday, November 11th due to NJEA Convention
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Once in a Lifetime - RHS Fall Drama
Tonight, Friday, November 4th is the last night to catch the Roxbury High School Fall Drama,
Once in a Lifetime!
The show starts at 7:00 p.m.
This satirical comedy focuses on the effect of talking pictures and the entertainment industry.
It's sure to be a fun and entertaining evening for all!
Franklin Food Drive Inspires Kids to Get Involved
As Roxbury Schools wrap up their Red Ribbon Month with a focus on respect and character education in October, Franklin Elementary School decided to add a fun twist to their final assembly.
The 'Caught with Character Assembly" for October focused on the character trait of Respect. During the month, teachers who observed their students "caught" showing respect were recognized at this assembly with claps and cheers from their classmates.
Students also learned that they can help even in the smallest ways. In an effort to showcase just how a little motivation can turn into something big, School Guidance Counselor, Gail LaCosta and Principal Chris Deery decided to hold a contest to see which classes could bring in the most items for their week-long food drive.
To help raise awareness, LaCosta and Deery volunteered to get pied in the face from the class that collected the second most items for the food drive. The first class that collected the most items received a pizza party. This contest created a lot of buzz within the school and the items came pouring in.
Click here to read more and see the video of who got pied!
EMS School Collects Halloween Candy for U.S. Troops Overseas
Every Halloween kids go door-to-door to trick-or-treat and bring home a huge haul of candy and goodies. Eisenhower Middle School students though won't be eating all of theirs this year. Instead the school has partnered with Operation Gratitude to share their Halloween candy with our troops serving overseas.
The students generously donated over 100 pounds of candy, demonstrating their exemplary character and generosity. The middle school teachers chipped in by donating the necessary funds to pay for the shipping costs.
EMS Food Drive for Social Services
Each year Eisenhower Middle School takes part in ann ual food drive to help support Roxbury Social Services.
For two weeks, from October 14-28th, students brought in non-perishable food items for their respective grades collection pile.
The three top collectors were eighth grade sisters, Regina and Rachel Perry and seventh grader, Paul Corrente. These students were rewarded with EMS swag bags filled with goodies just for them.
Meet the Roxbury Board of Education Candidates
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| Meet the Candidates (pictured left to right) Back Row: Rich Alexander, Peter Okun, and Dan Masi Front Row: Joyce Ferraro, Meredith Sorrano, Lisa Millus, and Carol Scheneck |
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The Roxbury public had a chance to come out and meet the candidates on Tat the Lincoln/Roosevelt School. This event, sponsored by the L/R PTO allowed the seven candidates running for three, three-year terms for the Roxbury Board of Education to debate questions from the general public by the moderator, Louise Davis, from the NJ League of Women Voters.
Don't forget to come out and vote
on Tuesday, November 8th!
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Roxbury Volleyball Downs Iselin Kennedy, Advances in State Tournament
 The Roxbury High School volleyball team bounced back from a first-game loss to win the next two in a Wednesday state tournament match against Iselin Kennedy.
The 2-1 first-round win sets up the Gaels for the next phase in the NJSIAA Group 3 tournament: A Match on Friday against Moorestown. The win against Iselin Kennedy brought the team's record to 15-7.
Click here to read more about this match up from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Girls Soccer Move Ahead in State Tourney
 The Roxbury High School girls soccer team, already the champion of Morris County, powerfully pushed toward a state championship on Tuesday, soundly defeating Paramus in an state tournament first round contest .
The Gaels overpowered the Paramus Spartans 5-0 in the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 State Tournament first round game on their home field. The win set up No. 4 seeded Roxbury for a quarterfinal battle against No. 5 seeded Nutley on Nov. 4.
Roxbury shared its goal scoring across its ranks during the season-extending game. Scoring one goal each were Danielle Dachowski, Jackie Katzenberger, Shannon Leydon, Madison Martino and Ashleigh Sarafin. Dachowski also had two assists, as did Martino. Irwin made one assist.
The victory brought the Gaels' record to 14-3-1.
Click here to read this article as published in Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to read more coverage of this game from NJ.com.
Roxbury Field Hockey Knocked From States by Chatham to End Season
The Roxbury High School field hockey team was knocked out of the NJSIAA tournament on Saturday in a 1-3 loss to Chatham, a disappointing end to the season.
The quarterfinal round defeat leaves the Gaels with a 12-8-1 record. Chatham moves ahead to take on West Morris on Wednesday in the tournament semifinals.
Roxbury still had a chance going into the second half as the score was 2-1, with that one point coming from a goal by Kathleen Scerra. But the Cougars got another goal on a penalty shot midway through the half.
Click here to read the article from Tap Into Roxbury.
Randolph Football Rolls Over Roxbury, Clinches Playoff Berth
It was a rough weekend in Roxbury sports. The Randolph Rams football team came out looking to make a big statement in a big time game against their rivals in Roxbury. The Rams came into the game as the underdogs as the predictions were calling for a win by the Gaels. Against those odds, Randolph pulled out a 33-7 victory, cementing themselves a spot in the state playoffs.
Click here to read more details from Tap Into Roxbury.
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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!
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
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Click here for more information regarding this contest from Tap Into Roxbury!
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EMS Veteran's Day Assembly - 11/9
Veteran's Day is a time to thank those who have made a commitment to our country to secure our freedom and protect the citizens of the United States of America.
On Wednesday, November 9th, Eisenhower Middle School students will be participating in honoring service men and women while learning more about our Veterans.
If you are a Veteran, have a Veteran member in your family, or if you are a member of the Women's Auxiliary, we would like to invite you to partake in the Eisenhower Middle School Veteran's Day Assembly.
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RHS Ice Hockey - Shredding Event
Support the Roxbury High School Ice Hockey team while cleaning out your files! This event is a fundraiser for the RHS Ice Hockey Booster Association. Cost is a donation of your choosing.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Horseshoe Lake Parking Lot
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.
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Upcoming College Fair
Roxbury High School will be hosting its next College Fair on Tuesday, November 15th in the Media Center from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend. Students must sign up for a time to attend in advance with their guidance counselors.
Seniors should check the list and visit the representative of any college they are applying to as a great way of networking!
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.
Charles Brown, Jr., 102, Former Roxbury School Principal
Charles A. Brown, Jr., 102, died on October 29, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville.
He was born in Oswego, NY and lived in Lower Berkshire Valley most all of his life. He served in the U. S. Army during WW II and became the first School Principal of the new Jefferson School in Roxbury Township, before retiring in 1982.
Click here to read more about Jefferson School's first Principal from Tap Into Roxbury.
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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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SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
Give the district feedback and share your thoughts.
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Review Your School on GreatSchools.org!
Will you share your experience? Tell your Roxbury School story on
GreatSchools.org, which many parents use to research school districts as they scout for houses.
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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Your feedback matters! Give us your thoughts on Roxbury.org
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
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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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!
Roxbury Police Food Drive to Help Social Services and Teach Kids Empathy
The Roxbury Police Department's annual food drive to benefit Roxbury Social Services is underway.
The yearly effort allows people to bring non-perishable items to the police station on Route 46 in Ledgewood. The items will be collected by the police department and delivered to the Roxbury Social Services Food Pantry on the day before Thanksgiving, police said.
One thing that makes the police department's food drive special is that it offers parents an opportunity to teach children about "taking an active role in their community by helping to fight hunger," police said. When a child brings items to be donated, they will be named a "Fighting Hunger Hero" and get their photo taken with a police officer. The picture will go on the Roxbury Police Department's Facebook page, the child will be given a T-shirt and some will be picked to get a tour of the police station.
Th
ose with questions are asked to call (973) 448-2037 or (973) 448-2026.
Click here to read more details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to view the flyer from the Roxbury PD with all the items in need.
10th Annual Roxbury Fire Co. 1 Fish 'N Chips Dinner
Come out and enjoy some Argyle's Fish & Chips on Friday, November 11th
from
4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Roxbury Firehouse Company #1 Fire & EMS at 122 Main Street in Succasunna.
Adults: $16.00 /
Children: $10.00
Take out and chicken plates are available.
Tickets will be sold every Thursday at Company I and at the door!
For more information, call Jerry at 973-945-9423.
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.
Roxbury Rotary's Annual Fruit & Pie Sale
 Fruit from the Roxbury Rotary Annual Fruit and Pie Sale can be picked up from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the Horseshoe Lake parking lot at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna on Saturday, November 19th.
Tickets are available for boxes of California navel oranges, California pink grapefruit, pears, apples, and tangerines. Pies can also be ordered, such as apple, peach praline, French Silk cream, lemon meringue, pecan, pumpkin, caramel apple walnut, and key lime.
This fundraiser benefits Roxbury Social Services, Roxbury Public Library, third grader dictionaries, the Roxbury Rotary Roxbury High School Scholarship Program, along with the Raise the Roof for Levi fundraiser.
Sponsored by Roxbury Rotary, Roxbury High School Interact Club, and Roxbury Middle School's Builders Club.
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
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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.
For more information:
- Like
Ferro Monte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and on Facebook
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
Clean Communities h
as proposed what it calls a "simple and fun way to be a part of the community."
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.
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Historic Presentations Give Residents a Look 'Under the Umbrella' of Roxbury
 In an effort to demonstrate that Roxbury is one municipality made up of six communities, the Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday hosted the third in a series of presentations on each neighborhood from experts on the local Historic Advisory Committee.
It was Ledgewood's turn to be featured at Tuesday's meeting, and Dick Cramond, a committee member who lives on a portion of the former Moore Farm in Roxbury, spoke about the history of Main Street, the neighborhood's most well-known area.
Click here to read more about Ledgewood's history from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury FD Gets Oxygen Masks for Pets
Roxbury Fire Co. 1 recently received a donation of specially designed oxygen masks for pets.
When fire strikes at home, family pets are often at greatest risk because they hide rather than try to leave the house. An estimated 40,000 die each year from smoke inhalation.
Engineer Stephen Spotts requested the donation from pet-services provider Canine Company, after learning about the company's Canine Saves campaign to provide the life-saving masks to first responders in communities where the company's clients live, according to a press release from the fire company.
Click here to read more about this donation in the Daily Record.
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Saturday, November 5th
 Succasunna's Boy Scout Troop 159 will be having a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 5th from 8-11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 203 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna.
Tickets are available for advance purchase or at the door. The cost is $8 for adults, Seniors and Children 3-10 years old are $5 each, Children under 3 years old are free. This annual event is prepared and served by the Scouts and helps fund troop activities and equipment purchases. Please come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast and help support Boy Scout Troop 159.
Blood Drive at the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna
A blood drive will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna at 99 Main Street in Succasunna on Sunday, November 13th. Walks-ins are welcome. Hot soup will be available for all donors.
To give blood, donors must be in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and be at least 17 (16 with parental consent.) Donors must eat, drink and bring ID.
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!
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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.
Jr. Gaels Wrestling Program -
Program begins mid-November - Click here for more info. Click here to view flyer.
Fall Boys Basketball Program
- Program begins mid-November -
Click here
to view flyer.
Girls Winter Lacrosse Clinic
- Begins February 4th -
Click here
to view flyer.
Teachers Convention Boys Basketball Clinic - November 10-11th - 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.
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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
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Click here for more information and download the entry form.
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.
- 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.
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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]
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Home for the Holiday on Main Street
Join us on Saturday, December 3, 2016
on Main Street in Succasunna between North Hillside Avenue and Hunter Street from
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for this year's Home for the Holiday event
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Roxbury Township is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd annual Home for the Holiday Event. We anticipate another successful year of bringing residents and visitors out for a day of events including horse drawn carriage rides, strolling carolers, visit with Santa Clause and shopping with vendors. To participate as a vendor, please complete the attached registration form found here.
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!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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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!
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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
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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:
Camelback Mountain:
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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.
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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!)
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Kujenga Robotics and Coding Upcoming Programs
After School with Kujenga - Fall (Session 2) and 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.
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!
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Mad Science Upcoming Programs
NJEA Conference Camp --
November 10-11, 2016 (Grades K-6)
Join us in the depths of the Mad Science Laboratory as we explore the wonders of engineering!
Education wrapped in entertainment!
Our most popular camp features all the wonders of chemistry and potions! Slime, bath fizzers, home-made lemon soda, tootsie rolls, ice cream, acid/base volcanoes, polymer bounce balls and much more! fun take-homes each day!
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Roxbury High School, Room A103
Cost: $80 per student
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!
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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.
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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:
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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
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+
Dates:
(Fridays)
- 5 Weeks -
November 11, 18, 2016,
December 2, 9, 16, 2016
Time:
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Location:
Accents on Dance Studio, 139 Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876
Cost: $65 per student
Mommy and Me Dance at Accents on Dance Studio
 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.
Dates: (Wednesdays) - 6 Weeks - November 11, 18, 2016, December 2, 9, 16, 2016
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Accents on Dance Studio, 139 Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876
Cost:
$75 per pair
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!
Dates:
(Wednesdays)
- 6 Weeks -
November 16, 23, 30, 2016,
December 7, 14, 21, 2016
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Location:
Accents on Dance Studio, 139 Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876
Cost: $75 per student
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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
- Color Your Home with Paint - Monday, December 5, 2016
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Hypnosis Workshops
 Join Barry Wolfson for a special set of workshops for Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, and Relaxation through Hypnosis. Each workshop includes hypnosis exercises, discussion, and an option CD for $18, which assists in reinforcing immediate results.
Hypnosis is a medically approved method of tapping the normally inaccessible power of the mind and correcting negative behavior.
Location:
Roxbury High School, Room A103
Times:
6:30 to 9:15 p.m. (time frams varies depending on which session you register for)
Dates:
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Cost: $50 per person per session
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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2016/2017 Community School
Programs/Trips
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
THIS TRIP IS SOLD OUT!
Every year the Community School takes a bus into New York City to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
There is no better way to ring in the holiday spirit than a visit to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular while leaving the driving into Manhattan to someone else.
Enjoy prime seating and have a chance to take a picture with Santa!
Trip Date:
Sunday, November 20, 2016
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
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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.
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REMINDERS
Calendars, meetings and more!
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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!
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
11/7/2016 - Workshop
11/21/2016 - Regular
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)
View the Meetings and Minutes Page
here.
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Check 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. This page is updated at least twice a month.
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Check Your Honeywell Settings!
Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings. You may want to change your time 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.
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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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