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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of November 17
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org.
Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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REMINDER: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting
 The next board of education meeting is Monday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones, please
click here!
Come see the following presentations to the public on:
- Audit - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017 presented by Mr. William Schroeder, Nisivoccia, LLP
- Nixon Peaceful Cafeteria
- Presentation of Future Ready Schools Certification Banner
Upcoming School Closings
 The Roxbury Public Schools will be closed next week on the following days:
- Thursday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, November 24th due to the
Thanksgiving Break
The Roxbury Public Schools will have an early dismissal Wednesday, November 22nd. Please visit your school's website for the dismissal times.
Roxbury Combines Efforts to Go Green in the Schools
 Many may not be aware that this past Wednesday was National Recycling Day as Earth Day gets the majority of the attention on April 22nd. November 15th though was indeed National Recycling Day which millions of people across the country take part in. It is another day to raise awareness about recycling and purchasing recycled products.
The majority of Roxbury students were not aware of the day but many were witnessing assemblies in their schools dedicated to the topic. Franklin, Jefferson, and Kennedy experienced an assembly with Bill Kerwood on reducing, reusing, and recycling, while Nixon will see it next Tuesday.
Recycling is not just for the elementary schools as Eisenhower Middle School was treated to a morning assembly on Friday by Michele VanAllen on Kids Going Green all thanks to Roxbury's Clean Communities, who funded these assemblies for Roxbury students.
Click here to read more about EMS' assembly and how Roxbury Schools are working to go green!
EMS Eighth Graders Get Eye Opener from Veterans Day Discussion Panel
 John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe may have been decades before Eisenhower Middle School eighth graders were born, but they were just two parts of stories and memories shared by a dozen veterans at a Veteran's Day Discussion Panel at Eisenhower Middle School on Tuesday, November 14th.
The eighth-grade class had the opportunity to hear first-hand stories and memories from local veterans. The panel of veterans answered student-created questions with honesty, sensitivity, and humor as they reflected upon their own experiences.
The morning program began with the student council officers, Ela Doganay (president), Julia Mayor (vice-president), Justin Dougherty (treasurer), and Alison Fajardo (secretary) leading the pledge of allegiance.
As a precursor to the panel discussion, students were asked to create and prepare critical thinking questions in their English Language Arts classes, many of those questions were asked of the veterans.
Click here to read more about this Veterans' Day program at EMS.
Team Matt Gets Boost from Sports and Games Fundraiser
 Kids in grades 3-5 joined Robert Capra and a few other Roxbury staff members for a sports and games fundraiser on Thursday evening, November 9th at Eisenhower Middle School to support Matt Adonis as part of "Face-Off with Team Matt".
Games included some of Matt's favorites from Camp Capra like Capture the Flag, Guard the Pin, The Blob and so many more.
Thanks to their efforts, this fundraiser raised $1500 to help the Adonis family during this difficult time. Click here to read more about this event and other upcoming Team Matt fundraisers.
Roxbury Choir Director and Students Honored at All-State Choir
 Fourteen Roxbury students performed a concert in Atlantic City last weekend for the New Jersey All-State Mixed Choir. This prestigious ensemble is comprised of the top singers across the state of New Jersey.
This year Roxbury's own Patrick Hachey, RHS Vocal Music Teacher and Lead Performing Arts Teacher, was given the prestigious honor of directing the All-State Choir. Conductors are chosen through a rigorous application process and only one is selected each year to work with the ensemble.
The All-State Choir will perform another concert this Sunday, November 19th, at 3:00 p.m. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available through the NJPAC website. Click here to read more about this honor!
Kennedy Second Graders Make Pumpkin Predictions
 Second graders in Kathy Byrne and Liz Szigeti's classes celebrated pumpkin week by putting their math skills to the test November 6-8th at Kennedy Elementary School.
Students used their understanding of place value, base ten, and skip counting to count ALL the seeds in their pumpkins. Parents came in to assist the students in counting their gooey seeds.
Click here to read more about this event and to see more pictures!
Plyoga Allows RHS Students to Connect with Their Inner Athlete
 Roxbury High School students participated in a new workout during their Physical Education classes on November 2nd and 3rd. These students experienced Plyoga workouts.
Plyoga creator Stephanie Lauren and Chief US Mast Trainer Christine Conti put students through workouts that use the benefits of fundamental and accelerated yoga as an active recovery for plyometric (reactive) movement.
The plyoga workout is a cutting-edge exercise science incorporating an even mix of agility, endurance, balance, flexibility, and power. Students were taught empowerment and applied goal setting through physical achievement. Both students and staff worked hard and enjoyed finding their inner athlete! Click here for more information regarding this workout at Roxbury High School!
Franklin Student Urges Roxbury to Donate Socks for the Homeless with 'Sox in a Box' Project
 A Roxbury elementary school student with a big heart has launched a program to help the feet of the homeless.
Faith Hurtado, an 8-year-old who attends Franklin School in Succasunna, initiated the "Sox in a Box" program that is currently collecting new socks that will be given to homeless people in Morris County.
"Homeless people walk a lot because they do not have a place to stay and they often do not have a good pair of sox," says a poster promoting the effort. It notes that socks are "the most requested items in homeless shelters" but are the least likely to be donated.
Hurtado's goal is to give a new pair of socks to every homeless person in the county.
The socks are being collected in boxes at St. Therese Church in Succasunna and at the Roxbury Recreation Departmetn on Eyland Avenue. Additionally, people who want to donate new socks can write to Hurtado's mother, Damaris, and she will come to get them. The email address is srp.damaris@gmail.com. Click here to read more about Faith's 'sox in a box' initiative from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to see Faith's flyer with more information about 'sox in a box' and how you can help!
Underneath the Velvet Sky, RHS Marching Gaels Ascend! - Gael Chronicles
Click here
to read the latest edition of the Gael Chronicles.
Roxbury Pee Wee Win Championship Game
 The Roxbury Pee Wee Team won the championship game against Newton, 36 - 6 on Sunday, November 12th at Mt. Olive High School.
It was a great game with lots of support from the town, family, and friends. The coaches and players put a lot and dedication in to bring home this long awaited championship to the Jr. Gaels Football League.
The sixth grade Roxbury Pee Wee Junior Gaels celebrated an undefeated season, going 9 - 0 in the Iron Division of Morris County Youth Football League.
Click here read more about this championship game.
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Roxbury Township Police Food Drive
 The Roxbury Township Police Department is assisting Roxbury Social Services in hosting a Township Thanksgiving Food Drive. Throughout November Roxbury residents will have the opportunity to donate non-perishable items at the police department. The food pantry is extremely low of supplies and is in desperate need of donations!
The day before Thanksgiving the food will be donated to Roxbury Social Services to assist low-income working families, seniors, and people with disabilities, living on fixed incomes. The food pantry exists solely on the generous donations from individuals and local businesses. Many individuals and families in our Township rely on social services and our food pantry. Any donations are welcome.
Click here to view the flyer and items being collected!
Enjoy the Taste of Italy to support RHS Wrestling - November 18th
Reserve your space today for an Italian Dinner Night on Saturday, November 18th from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Roxbury Senior Center at Horseshoe Lake.
This dinner is sponsored by the Roxbury RWFC High School Wrestling Program.
For more information call 973-557-3447 or view the flyer/order form
here in our Virtual Backpack.
Skate at Aspen Ice to Support RHS Bands - November 25th
Come support the RHS Bands on Saturday, November 25th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Aspen Ice in Randolph with free lessons on center ice.
Free Cliff's skyscaper coupons with each paid admission.
Nixon Holiday Market - December 2nd
 On December 2, 2017, Nixon Elementary School will be holding its 2nd Holiday Vendor and Craft event. The event will take place from 9-1 and will run during the PTA's holiday gift making event.
You can support this event in two ways:
- Sign up to be a vendor! We are currently looking for vendors, craftsman and local businesses that want to join us. The cost is $25 for a table during the event! Don't wait tables are going fast...
- Shop the event! While your Nixon student visits the holiday gift making, stop by and visit these local vendors and craftsman! It's a great start for holiday gift shopping.
Taco Tuesday to Benefit Roxbury Gaels Hockey - December 5th
 Help support the Roxbury High School ice hockey team by swinging by the Roxbury Senior Center for this fundraiser on Tuesday, December 5th from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
F
or $10, you get two tacos, a servingof fiesta rice and a bottle of water or a can of soda.
Take-out only.
Click here to read these event details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Holiday Pops Concert - December 9th
 Take time out of your busy schedule and come to this FREE event on Saturday, December 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roxbury High School at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
Come hear some great holiday songs from the Roxbury Honors Wind Symphony Band on Saturday, then stay and meet Santa in the cafeteria where we will have hot cocoa and hot coffee. Get your picture taken with Santa!
Click here to see this event in our Virtual Backpack!
Be Noble ~ Go Global:
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2018
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e a part of a grand event coming to the Roxbury Township School District on February 16, 2018.
Raise multicultural awareness! Let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world with international cuisine, music, art, crafts, music, dance performances, and more!
Click here to see more event details and how you can sign up!
K-6 STEAM Expo - Register Oct 15 through Jan 31st
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration opens on October 15th for the K-6 STEAM Expo
on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo
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Each student will receive a participation certificate.
Face Off With Team Matt
GoFundMe: Face Off with Team Matt (a Student at Nixon School). Recently, Matt, a fourth grader was diagnosed with a brain tumor (a medullablastoma). A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.
Click here to read more about
Face Off with Team Matt
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RHS Ice Hockey Team Supports Team Matt with T-Shirt Fundraiser
All profit will be donated to the family to help offset medical and travel expenses. The store is open for ordering now through December 25th.
Thank you for your support. Team Matt Fundraising Committee
Turkey Trot sponsored by the Jefferson Elementary School PTA - Nov. 19th
 Join the Jefferson Elementary School PTA for their first ever Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. A Thanksgiving themed 5K race and one-mile fun run/walk where you're encouraged to dress for the occasion. This event will take place on Sunday, November 19th at the track at Roxbury School High School, come rain or shine with registration beginning at 8 a.m.
Click here to register and see race schedules and prices.
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Two More Gaels Sign Letters of Intent
 Roxbury High School saw two senior athletes, Andy Axelson and Matt Dancsecs, commit to the Scarlet Knights last week for baseball and lacrosse. Two more Gaels, Tyler McDonald and Michael Christiansen, followed suit in signing letters of intent last Wednesday.
McDonald decided to continue his swimming career at Rider University in the fall while Christiansen will go on to play lacrosse at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Click here to read more about these student athletes.
RHS Girls Soccer
 Who were the top stat leaders from the 2017 girls soccer sectional playoffs?
Click here to see which Lady Gaels were the top stat leaders from the sectional playoffs from NJ.com.
All-NJAC girls soccer
Click here to see the full listing of the 2017 All NJAC Teams from the Daily Record. Representing Roxbury is...1st team: Karly Forker, Ashleigh Sarafin, Maddie Martino and Sarah Olivero, 2nd Team: Amanda Gale and Bethany Sansone, and Honorable Mention: Julia Picciallo.
Great job ladies!
Power rankings: NJ girls soccer (11/15)
Roxbury Staying strong at #11 in News 12 Power Rankings. Click here to see the full list at News12 Varsity.
Roxbury Cheerleaders
Still Available: Roxbury Cheerleading Discount Cards for All Things Beauty
 Help the keepers of Roxbury High School spirit make it to the Nationals in Florida and get pampered doing it.
Roxbury Cheerleading still has a few discount beauty cards available for sale.
These cards offer fantastic discounts on all things beauty in the Roxbury area, including manicures, pedicures, tanning, spa treatments, hair salons, waxing - even dog grooming so your favorite furry friend can be gorgeous too.
Cards can be purchased by contacting any Roxbury cheerleader, cheer parent or Jenn Rousseau at
jennr1128@gmail.com or 973-906-0647.
The Beauty and Beyond discount cards are being sold as a fundraiser for Roxbury Competition Cheerleading. These funds help our cheerleaders get to Nationals in Florida each year. Click here to read more details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Cheerleaders Receive Academic Awards
 At the Roxbury High School Academic Awards Presentation Program last month, more than a third of the school's cheerleading team was honored for achieving a 3.75 or better GPA.
In addition to their rigorous academic studies, over 90 percent of the cheer team members volunteer to coach the Roxbury Jr. Gaels Cheerleaders as a way to give back to their community. These young athletes balance school, family, sports, jobs and a social life.
Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Cross Country
All-NJAC boys cross country
Click here to see the full listing of the All-NJAC Boys Cross Country Teams from the Daily Record. See who's representing Roxbury!
RHS Football
Football Game Recap: Fair Lawn vs. Roxbury
Fair Lawn
wasn't able to get on the board against
Roxbury
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The loss dropped Fair Lawn's record to 3-7. The defeat is only the most recent in a discouraging three-game streak. Roxbury is now evened up at 5-5. Click here to see the game recap from MaxPreps.com.
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!
Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.
This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.
Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org.
Check out the Virtual Backpack!
 Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.
Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)
Check Your Honeywell Settings!
 Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account
here.
Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award will be honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium. Join us in celebrating these distinguished alumni!
Nominations for the 4th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than February 15, 2018 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at
www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.
Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.
Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.
RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
Upcoming Reunion just announced for the Class of 1987!
Upcoming Reunion just announced for the Class of 1997!
Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 6-9 p.m. at the Iron Bar in Morristown for our 20 year reunion to reminisce with old friends and catch up on times!
Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets!
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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:
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!
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes for Grades 1-6
Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this winter at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades 1-4 this winter will experience Spy Academy, where participants will become detectives and solve a Whodunit while examining forensic evidence in the crime lab, conduct scientific analysis, and take home cool SPY gear! Grades 5-6 this will test Fairly Odd Forces of weather, gravity, magnets, and more with fun, interactive, and educational hands-on activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around them! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
Winter Break Mini-Camp with Mad Science for Grades 1-4
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational over winter break? Then look no further and register them for a one-day Mad Science From the Earth to the Moon mini-camp on Wednesday, December 27th.
Join us in the depths of the Mad Science Laboratory as we explore the wonders of natural science! Learn animal tracking, follow a scent trail, inspect insect habitats, play the "survival" game, secret codes, fingerprinting, dissecting owl pellets, space phenomena, make a model comet, Mad Science Take-Homes, and that's just the beginning! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Robotics with Kujenga for Grades 1-4
 Join Kujenga in this after-school program on Robots! Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. Robotics can also be a fund stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life. Cost is $70 per student for fall session 2. Winter dates also just posted! Register now at www.roxbury.org/Kujenga.
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School for Grades K-4
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 8-week winter program that teaches the basics of drawing in a fun confidence-boosting way. Classes are starting soon at each of the K-4 schools, so sign up now to save your child's spot! Tuition is $120 per student and includes the cost of materials, instruction and fun! Visit
www.roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
to see your school's program dates and to register!
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Roxbury Community School Ski Club 2017/2018
The purpose of the Roxbury Community School's Ski and Snowboard Club is to provide students the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Students will be provided with transportation to and from the mountains. Students will be required to attend meetings, return all necessary forms, and pay a fee for transportation/chape
rone
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Ski packages will be purchased directly from the mountain. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.
Family Ski at Shawnee is also available.
Participating Schools:
Shawnee Mountain:
- Lincoln-Roosevelt School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Family Ski Program
Camelback Mountain:
- Roxbury High School
Register now for the 2017/2018 Ski Club Program at www.roxbury.org/ski!
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
Aerobics with Annette Buzzelli
 Register now for winter and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Winter classes begin Tuesday, January 2nd and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 18 classes. Cost is $99 per person. Join this exhilarating fitness program for a complete body workout that is effective and fun!
Register online at
www.roxbury.org/Aerobics
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Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice Workshop
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! You'll even have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of a teacher. The next workshop is Tuesday, December 5th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person.
Register now here!
ed2go Online Learning
 Roxbury Community School is proud to partner with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults. With over 300 great online classes to choose from, ed2go offers something for everyone with highest-quality online continuing education courses that are affordable and easy to use. With hundreds of great online courses, from Creating Web Pages to Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish to Grant Writing, and everything in between, it is easy to see why millions of lifelong learners take ed2go online courses.
Click here to view subject categories and to register for popular courses!
Yoga for Beginners
 Join this beginner class that introduces you to the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Participants will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. If you have never tried yoga, this is the class for you! It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses. This course is ideal for teens and adults. Winter Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning January 16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin School. Cost is $100 per person registration is required. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/yoga!
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
Click here
for township information.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our
Emergency Alert Program
. This system enables YOUR TOWN to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now here!
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Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury
The NJ Clean Communities program is a comprehensive litter abatement program serving NJ residents and visitors for over 25 years.
Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep the township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information about Clean Communities. Questions about the program or volunteering in Roxbury, please contact Kellie Ann at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us.
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Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. Now you can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit, schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. You are no longer limited to access town hall during regular business hours. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessed from
here and the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
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County Urges Residents: Keep Plastic Bags Out Of Curbside Recycling Containers
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is urging county residents to keep all types of plastic bags out of the recycling content they put at the curb for recycling collection, stressing that plastic bags are a major hindrance to recycling operations. Click here to read more about this problem from Tap Into Roxbury.
You can still recycle these plastic items, just in a different way! Check out the list below of what gets recycled like this to help the MUA! Best part...
Local drop off sites are places you visit all the time like ShopRite, Lowe's Walmart, and Home Depot! #RoxburyRecycles
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Long-haired, Loud and Young: Roxbury's 'Strange Eclipse' Rocks Like It's 1974
 Some might think the age of young rock stars has come and gone, but two 18-year-old Roxbury High School seniors are hoping to prove the notion wrong: Kieran Quinn and Jeff Tallman are gaining local fame with their band "Strange Eclipse."
Playing last night at The Stanhope House, the band - which also includes Nik Jacobson and Brandon Bolton - has performed at some other big venues such as The Stone Pony, The Bowery Electric, The Yacht Club and The Brewery. It's also played at many school and town events including Roxbury High School's Mini-THON and St. Therese Church's yearly carnival.
Asbury Park's Convention Hall will soon be added to this list when Strange Eclipse plays at Champagne Jam, a 10-band concert taking place Dec. 16. Strange Eclipse will perform alongside world-touring band The Front Bottoms in this 10,500-person venue next month.
Click here to read more about the band from Tap Into Roxbury.
Cold Air, Warm Hearts at Today's Roxbury Fire Department Food Drive
 The generosity started early on Veteran's Day outside the Ledgewood Walmart.
By 9:30 a.m., Roxbury Company 2 Fire & EMS had already collected two shopping carts full of donations in its annual food drive.
They asked shoppers to help the needy in town by buying a little extra in the food and groceries section.
Items collected at the food drive are loaded into fire trucks and ambulances and taken to the Roxbury Social Services Food Pantry.
The food drive outside Walmart isn't the only way people in Roxbury are helping the less fortunate this month. They are also bringing non-perishable items to the Roxbury Police Department, which is also collecting items for the Food Pantry.
The police will deliver their gatherings to the food pantry on the day before Thanksgiving. Click here to read more about this effort from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Fistball Player Named Head Coach for Upcoming World Championships
 A Roxbury resident will be head coach of the United States Fistball Association (USFA) boys team playing next year in the 2018 U18 Men's and Woman's Fistball World Championships taking place in Succasunna.
The man, Cory Dahn, will be assisted by Feasterville, Pa. resident Kyle Ejsmont, said the USFA in announcing the coach choices.
The tournament, which is expected to bring to Roxbury more than 600 players, coaches and fans,
will take place at Horseshoe Lake July 11 to July 15. Countries participating should be from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and others, according to the association.
Click here to read more about this head coach and Fistball from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Chosen for DWI Checkpoint This Month
 Law enforcement will be conducting a driving while intoxicated checkpoint in the township this month.
The announcement, from Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, did not say where or when the DWI checkpoint will take place, only that it will happen sometime "during the month" of November somewhere in Roxbury.
Click here
to read more about these checkpoints from Tap Into Roxbury.
Spaghetti Dinner @ Redeemer Lutheran Church - November 18th
 Join Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
, located at
203 Eyland Avenue
in Succasunna for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.
Tickets are $10 per Adult, $8 per Child age 5-12, Children under 5 years old are free. Proceeds support the Youth Activities Fund that helps defray the cost of retreats, camps,
and the Summer 2018 ELCA Gathering.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service - November 19th
 The Roxbury Clergy Council is hosting a Community Wide Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship service on Sunday, Nov. 19.
This year, the worship service will be hosted at Temple Shalom beginning at 7:00 p.m.
During this time of community worship, members of various choirs will sing together, the Roxbury Clergy will assist in the worship and Father Marc Mancini will give the meditation.
An offering of canned food items will be taken for the Roxbury Social Services Food Pantry. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Arts Alliance Upcoming Events
Retelling of Three Christmas Classics
 Join JAM Theater Co. this holiday season for a bit of mystery, magic and mayhem, as they retell three Christmas Classics in their own comedic way. Filled with laughs, interactions and some pop culture too, this show is sure to help you get into the Holiday Spirit. Featuring: The Elves and the Shoemaker, Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Santa Claus Letter. Performances are Saturday, November 18th and December 2nd at noon and 3 p.m. and Sunday, November 19th and December 3rd at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Adults, Children and Senior Citizens are $8, and Children under two are free to see on adults laps.
Click here to view this event with more information in our Virtual Backpack.
Carpenter & King Performance - December 9th
 Carpenter & King is a dual tribute which merges two iconic female vocalist/instrumentalists, Karen Carpenter and Carole King. With Annie Masciandaro, vocalist/drummer, performing the role of Karen and Deb De Lucca, vocalist/pianist as Carole, this show will bring you back to "Yesterday Once More" & make you want to "Sing" along. Backed by an all-star line up of musicians, these two "Beautiful Superstars" will certainly make you "Feel the Earth move", bring you "Home Again" & have you coming back for more. Tickets are
$25 online and $30 at the door day of show.
RAA members are $20 in advance or at door, day of show. For more information visit www.roxburyartsalliance.org. Click here to view this event with more information in our Virtual Backpack.
Wreaths Across American - Sponsor a Wreath
 The Ferro Monte Chapter DAR is organizing the 4th Roxbury Wreaths Across America. Our mission is to honor veterans by laying 607 wreaths on the graves of the departed servicemen and women on December 16 in the Flanders-Hillside, First Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church cemeteries.
Click here fore additional information on Wreaths Across America.
Plans are underway for the 2017 Roxbury 'Home for the Holidays' event!
 This year's event will take place on Saturday December 2, 2017 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Main Street in the Succasunna section of town.
This year's Home for the Holidays will be another fun-filled, family event with craft and merchandise vendors, food vendors, carriage rides with jingle-belled horses, Santa Land at the Library and live performances by various artists.
Vendors applications now being accepted. Click here for more information and to register!
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
here
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Programs through Roxbury Rec
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Click here
for a list of fall programs!
2018 Girls Winter Softball Clinic for Grs K-6 - Click here for more information.
2018 Street Hockey (Register now thru mid-January) -
Click here to view flyer.
Spring 2018 Girls Lacrosse (Register now thru Dec. 15)
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Click here
for more information.
Boys Jr. Gaels Spring Lacrosse (Register now thru Dec. 15) -
Click here
for more information.
Roxbury's Tree Lighting (December 8th) - Click here to view flyer.
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here
to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Events
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up
Upcoming Events
- Family Gingerbread Decorating (Registration begins Nov. 15) -
Click here for more info.
- My Favorite Book Contest
(
Deadline is Nov. 26) - Click here for more details.
- Pajama Story Time
(Tues.) -
Click here
for dates and details.
- Teen Advisory Board
(Tues.) -
Click here
fore dates and details.
Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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