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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of August 4
, 2017
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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.
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New Roofs Underway at Roxbury Schools
 With summer in full-swing, the Board of Education has turned its focus toward the various projects taking place in the school buildings during the summer.
The high school, Eisenhower Middle School, Kennedy Elementary and Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary are all getting roof replacements. Also at the high school, renovations to the girls' locker room shower are happening. Franklin Elementary School in Succasunna is also getting a window replacement.
Board member James Monaghan in his Facilities Committee report stated that painting jobs are happening all over the district this summer during July 24th board meeting. Click here to read more about that meeting from the Roxbury Register.
Two RHS Students Accepted into NAFME
 Kristin Andlauer, senior on French Horn in the Orchestra and Kathleen Walsh, senior on the euphonium in Concert Band prepared additional advanced level audition material on their own which helped get they accepted into the National Association for Music Education All National Ensembles.
Their applications and audition recordings were evaluated by top professionals and selected from hundreds of other applications from students all over the country. Mr. Conrad shared, "I have had the pleasure of working with both these students in some capacity since they were in 6th grade. I can tell you without reservation that these two students are not only exceptional young musicians, but more importantly, are exceptional young women as well. I am certain that Kristin and Kathleen will represent our program, school and community with pride this November when they travel to the NAFME National Conference and Concert in Orlando, Florida!"
Congratulations ladies!
Check out the latest edition of the Gael Chronicles
here to read more about the upcoming year's program!
Broadway Bound Campers Hit the Stage for Peter Pan Jr.!
 Roxbury Community School's Broadway Bound hit the stage on Friday, July 28th for a summer performance of Peter Pan, Jr. With more than 60 students in the Broadway Bound and Behind the Curtain program, students delved into the theater world to learn dialogue, music, set design and more during this three and a half week program.
Friday's evening performance was shared with more than 600 people including family and community members.
Click here to read more about this program from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
Roxbury's Little Green Thumbs Grow
 Roxbury's youngest population had a chance this summer to watch their hard work grow into some yummy fruits and vegetables in the Roxbury Community School's Garden Club for Preschool through fourth grade at Kennedy and Nixon School.
These hands-on camps allowed children to learn gardening basics, techniques, and practical skills for gardening in the spring and summer. Participants harvested some lettuce and other veggies to bring home to their families during their time at camp along with tips on gardening and composting at home!
Summer is a time to watch plants flourish, maintain crops, plant a second crop rotation, and harvest produce such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and more! Students helped provide proper nourishment, water, and cultivation to ensure a great harvest!
When they weren't working in the garden, they were working on small projects to add to the garden like painted rocks and scarecrows.
Click here to read coverage from
Tap Into Roxbury
and the
Roxbury Register
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Roxbury's Cup Stacking Whiz Kid: 8-Year-Old Aiden Mulholland
 A Roxbury boy is making a name for himself in the world of sport stacking, having won two gold medals at last month's AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, where he also broke the national record in his age group.
Sport stacking is a timed competition in which competitors stack plastic cups, in various combinations, at blazing speeds. Click here to read more about this fifth graders accomplishment from Tap Into Roxbury.
Four Seeking Three Seats on Roxbury School Board
Four candidates are seeking the three three-year seats at stake on the grades K-12 Board of Education. The three incumbents, Pat Miller, James Monaghan Jr. and Dave Ramage, have decided not to seek re-election.
The candidates who are running include Heather Champagne of Salmon Road, Anne Colucci of St. Mary's Drive, Joseph Bocchino IV of Yale Drive and Eric Jason Pilkington of Dickinson Court. Click here to read more from the
Roxbury Register and
Tap Into Roxbury.
Join us at the Olde Succasunny Day Street Fair
 Join us for the 28th annual Olde Suckasunny Day street fair on Saturday, September 9th. This annual celebration is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna, the Succasunna United Methodist Church, and the Roxbury Public Library.
Applications are still being accepted for vendors, crafters and non-profit groups. This event attracts upwards to 100 vendors and groups each year.
Olde Succasunny Day begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
If you're interested in having a table at the event, please visit
www.roxburylibrary.org.
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Daily Record Derby No. 6: Roxbury
 The Daily Record sports staff established a point system to evaluate every Morris County high school's achievements from the fall, winter and spring. The accounting includes Morris County Tournament titles, NJSIAA Group and sectional championships, Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference accomplishments, and individual accolades.
Roxbury came in sixth on their countdown. Click here to see why from the Daily Record.
THE RESULTS ARE IN: Who made Roxbury's Mt. Rushmore?
Roxbury's best: Who made the town's Mount Rushmore?
After more than 92,000 votes in the past two weeks, the fan-picked Roxbury Mount Rushmore has been selected by NJ Advance Media. Click here to read about the nominees and the fan poll winners 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! This page is updated as flyers are received. Check the backpack!
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 News
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:
08/28/2017 - Regular (Meeting at Roxbury HS, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
09/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
10/16/2017 - Regular Meeting
11/20/2017 - Regular Meeting
12/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
01/02/2018 - Reorganization Meeting
Location:
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)
Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)
View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes
here!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 school year!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit
www.roxbury.org/preschool.
The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
Hip Hop Dance After School
Fall Kiddie Soccer
 Register for the season 8-week fall 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. Fall sessions meet on Sundays starting September 17th at Lincoln/Roosevelt Field. Tuition starts at $135 per child.
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes
 Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this fall at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades K-4 this fall will experience Crazy Chemworks, this action packed program is bubbling over with classic experiments and crazy concoctions! Grades 5-6 this will put their engineering skills to the test with Brixology. We'll set the foundation for these generation engineers. Kids will team up to construct different projects using LEGO bricks while learning about aerospace engineering by assembling a space station! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
NJEA Convention Camp with Mad Science
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational during the NJEA Break on November 9th and 10th? Then look no further and register them for Mad Science's Invention-ation camp where children in grades K-6 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! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Recreational Dance for K-4
 Join the Accents on Dance Studio in this after-school 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, Creative Movement, and Lyrical forms of dance. Parents will be invited to the last class to see a student performance! Cost is $75 per student for the fall session 1. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/RecDance.
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 6-week fall 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 $92 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.
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 fall, winter, and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 12th and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 22 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. Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning September 12th 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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Roxbury Fire Department to fete 100 years Aug. 12
 The Roxbury Fire Department will celebrate 100 years of fire service beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 with a parade that will start at Kenvil Avenue and continue down Main Street in Succasunna, to the Company 1 fire house.
Parade spectators will see more than 100 emergency vehicles from 40 neighboring towns, including the original 1917 Model-T Ford Chemical Engine that answered Roxbury's first fire call, according to a release issued by the department. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
Roxbury's Day of Service to Honor 9/11 Heroes
 Since 2010, residents of Roxbury Township have come together to honor the heroes of September 11, 2001 by giving back to their community. This annual community-wide event is a partnership between the Township of Roxbury, the Roxbury Clergy Council, and local businesses and organizations who participate in and sponsor the event.
Click here to view this year's registration form and brochure!
Lake Hopatcong Foundation encourages local shopping this month
 For the fifth year in a row, the
Lake Hopatcong Foundation
, a 501©3 charitable organization, is supporting area businesses with their "Shop Local Lake Hopatcong" campaign. Take up the challenge and make July your month to try new or familiar businesses in your lake town, as well as the other towns around the lake. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
LHF Lake Loop is almost here! Click here to view the September 24th event flyer!
Road work to slow traffic on Berkshire Valley Road
 Motorists should expect delays on Berkshire Valley Road starting next week when the county begins a project to repave 2.8 miles of the roadway in Jefferson Township.
Click here
to read more about possible road closures in our area from the Daily Record.
Roxbury Arts Alliance: A Star Next Door Vocal Competition
 The Roxbury Arts Alliance is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall! We want to celebrate by hosting a vocal talent competition. We hope that you will join us by competing; voting on-line for your favorite semi-finalist; or attending the Final Event at which the final 12 contestants will perform live on October 7th at the Investors Bank Theater. Judges for the Final Event are music industry professionals.
Roxbury Police Set Aside Safe Place to Complete Internet Deals
 The Roxbury Police Department recently created a place outside police headquarters that can be used to exchange items, such as goods bought and sold on Craigslist.
The department installed a sign designating the area an "Exchange Zone," and noted the spot is "under 24-hour video surveillance." The police department is at 1715 Route 46 in Ledgewood.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
here
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Scary Movie Night on the Beach (Aug. 8) - Click here to view flyer.
Fall Programs through Roxbury Rec - Click here for a list of fall programs!
Litter Clean Up Day (Oct. 14) -
Click here to sign up now!
Paddle Days at Horseshoe Lake (Tues-Sun) -
Click here for more information!
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Library card can now bring the library to you
In today's world, the library is so much more than books for anyone with a library card.
MAIN, Morris Automated Information Network, is an organization that's kind of going through a bit of a renaissance the past couple of years. Their homepage, mainlib.org, is a very simple website.
MAIN is a consortium of 38 public libraries located in Morris, Somerset and Warren Counties. MAIN's mission is to lead and encourage collaboration, resource sharing, staff development and innovation by providing high quality, cost effective shared services to member libraries for their communities. MAIN aspires to help member libraries and the communities they serve to readily access a rich spectrum of resources.
The latest technology available from MAIN this summer is thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks available by cloudLibrary Bibliotheca. Library users can download the app free of charge anywhere at any time in their preferred app store. Once the app is installed to a device such as a cell phone, there is a simple, one-time sign-in process which includes selecting the user's local library followed by entering the library card barcode number. Users can browse for books in less than a minute. Content is stored on the device itself, meaning no data charges are incurred while reading or listening after the download is complete.
Click here for more information about MAIN. Read the full Daily Record article
here!
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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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 your Roxbury story today
here!
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.
Click here to complete the survey today!
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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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