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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of November 10
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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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Thank You to All Who Served
On behalf of the Roxbury Township Public Schools, we'd like to take a moment to thank all the brave men and women who have served our country in the armed forces as we approach Veteran's Day on November 11th. Thank you for your service!
Franklin School Celebrates Veteran's Day
 On a sunny, brisk fall morning, the students and staff of Franklin Elementary School honored our nation's veteran's in a special flag raising ceremony and presentation in front of the school. Many of the dozen or more honored veterans had a direct connection to a student in the school.
More than 50 Girl Scouts and Boys Scouts from Girl Scout Troops 96603, 97252, 96786, 6638, and Cub Pack 54 presented and helped raise the flag with the help of Larry Bliss, the Aramark custodian, on Wednesday morning in the presence of parents and special honored guests.
Seventeen students from Kindergarten through Fourth Grade shared different readings in honor of Veteran's Day. Click here to read more about how Franklin honored our veterans!
Schools Recognized for Digital Readiness
 Future Ready Schools-New Jersey, a partnership between NJIT, the New Jersey School Board Association and the New Jersey Department of Education, has announced that 63 New Jersey schools have been designated Future Ready Schools.
FRS-NJ is a certification program that provides schools with the support and resources needed to promote digital learning. The certification is presented to schools "for implementing effective digital learning policies and practices," and preparing students to succeed in the digital age.
"We launched the Future Ready Schools -- New Jersey program as a road map for schools to help students meet the demands of today's technology-based economy, and I am excited that so many schools achieved certification in the first year of the program," said Kimberley Harrington, education commissioner.
Among schools earning the Future Ready School designation are Borough School and Mountain Way School in Morris Plains; and Eisenhower Middle School and Roxbury High School in Roxbury.
Click here to read this coverage from the Star Ledger.
Rivals Team Up to Blue Out Bullying
 Roxbury put aside its rivalry with Randolph to team up for a great cause! The two high school cheerleading teams came together at Roxbury High School in mid-October to raise money for bullying prevention awareness.
Gail LaCosta, Franklin Elementary School Counselor and RHS Cheerleading Coach shared, "Cheerleaders came together at Roxbury High School to dye 700 pairs of socks, and then sold them to students, family members, school staff, and community members to wear to the "Blue out Bullying" game hosted by Randolph High School. The two teams combined raised over a $2,000 donation to bullying prevention."
Great things happen when we work together!
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!
Roxbury High School Hosted artROX Workshop
 Students from Roxbury High School and three area schools had the opportunity to experience art outside of their everyday classroom with an artROX workshop on October 18th. The students were fortunate enough to meet artists and participate in workshops to increase their knowledge of the art world and have the opportunity to expand their network by working with students from other schools.
Roxbury High School hosted Wallkill Valley Regional High School, High Point Regional High School, and Paramus High School with a day jammed packed with art related information.
The panel featured the last two artists-in-residence Roxbury has hosted which were Ian Ferguson and Lala Abaddon. The third member of the panel was Sarah Potter, Lala's friend and curator. Click here to read more about the events of the day and the artists-in-residence.
Scarlet Knights Gain Two Roxbury Gaels
 Two Roxbury High School seniors will be joining the Rutgers' Scarlet Knights next fall. A letter of intent/college commitment ceremony was held Wednesday morning for two athletic scholars, Andy Axelson and Matt Dancsecs. Coaches, teammates, and family members joined these athletes at their signing at the high school.
Axelson will continue his baseball career with the Scarlet Knights while Dancsecs takes the lacrosse field. Click here to read more about these young men and their time with the Gaels!
High-ding in Plain Sight Parent Presentations Brings Families Out
 Whenever you turn on the radio or television anymore all you hear about is the opioid and drug problem plaguing this state and country. In an effort to help inform families, Geri Esposito and Jennifer Kenny, the district student assistance coordinators organized to have the Roxbury Township Public Schools host a parent presentation on October 19th at Eisenhower Middle School with Timothy Shoemaker, the U.S. National DARE Officer of the Year.
More than 50 families turned out to get informed, see hands-on displays, and discover secrets of raising drug-free children and teens.
Shoemaker presented an animated and riveting presentation that left some feeling scared, hopeless, and in disbelief at the areas covered like the types of drugs accessible on the market and items that can be in plain sight but disguised as something else that your children have access too. Click here to read more about this parent presentation and for resources provided by U.S. National DARE Officer of the Year!
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RHS Mini-THON Garage Sale - November 11th
 Buy a spot or come to shop on Saturday, November 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Roxbury High School Parking Lot. P
articipants may buy a pair of spots (head-to-head spot; one for parking and one to set up their stuff) for $20 total. They may purchase an additional pair for $15 for more room.
Proceeds will go towards pediatric cancer research and medical bills through the Four Diamonds. Anyone interested in pre-registering for the event should e-mail
rhsminithon@gmail.com
stating who they are and how many pairs of spots they will need.
RHS Indoor Percussion Open House for Students & Parents - November 14th
 Parents and students (Grs 8-12) join the Roxbury High School Indoor Percussion for their open house on November 14th. Students don't need to have any experience playing percussion, our dedicated staff will give you the support you need!
This program is intended to enhance musicianship and to introduce new students to percussion. Indoor percussion gives all students a chance to perform in an entertaining and unique way. Our program is run by certified staff members whose expertise provides a top quality percussion experience.
Click here to check out more event details from our Virtual Backpack!
 The 2017/2018 PTA Reflections Program has begun with this year's theme "Within Reach". Reflections is a PTA Arts Recognition and Achievement program for students in grades K-12. This program allows students to express themselves through words, pictures, music, photography, dance, or film/video.
All children can submit one or more entries for any of the categories. These submissions then compete on the County, State, and National level. Click here to watch a video with more information on this program.
All entries must follow the guidelines and be submitted with a completed student entry form. Final Submission Deadline: November 15, 2017.
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!
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.
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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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Turkey Trot sponsored by the Jefferson Elementary School PTA
 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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Roxbury Girls Volleyball
Conference Coaches Honor Four Roxbury Volleyball Players
 Four members of the Roxbury High School volleyball team were selected Tuesday by area coaches to receive special recognition.
Jenna Shirkey, Sydney Dunsmore, Amber Chen and Quinn Longo were chosen by coaches in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference to receive all-conference recognition, said Roxbury High School Volleyball Coach Anthony McMichael. He said the four were named at the annual year-end meeting of the conference coaches.
The Gaels had a 17-11 season overall and went 14-9 in conference play.
Click here to read more about each young lady from Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Boys and Girls Soccer Updates
Montville (0) at Roxbury (4), NJSIAA Tournament, Second Round, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 - Girls Soccer - November 2nd
Madison Martino and Ashleigh Sarafin both scored twice while assisting on a goal each to lead third-seeded Roxbury to a 4-0 win over 11th-seeded Montville in the quarterfinals of the North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 tournament in Succasunna.
Karly Forker was credited with two assists and Julia Picciallo contributed with an assist of her own. Goalie Sarah Olivero recorded four saves to secure the shutout.
Roxbury will advance to the semifinals where it will face seventh-seeded Indian Hills on Monday. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Girls Soccer Heads to State Final Game
 It's on to the state championship game for the Roxbury High School girls soccer team. The Gaels on Monday soundly defeated Indian Hills in a state tournament semi-final contest.
Playing at home, Roxbury beat the Braves 4-0, a win that brought the team's record on the year to 16-2 overall and 7-1 in its conference.The win means the third-seeded Gaels will take on the top-seeded Northerl Highlands Highlanders on Nov. 9 in an NJSIAA final game to be played in Allendale.
In the Indian Hills game, Roxbury's Ashleigh Sarafin, a senior, scored two goals. Also finding the net were Madison Martino and Beth Sansone.
Martino assisted with two goals while Bridget Dougherty and Karly Forker each tallied one assist. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here to read additional coverage from NJ.com.
Picks and previews for all 20 girls soccer state tourney sectional finals
NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 1, GROUP 3 -
3-Roxbury (16-2) at 1-Northern Highlands (20-0), 12 p.m.
How they got there...
Roxbury has won its last eight games and didn't slow down in the playoffs, picking up victories over Leonia, Montville and Indian Hills on its way to the final. The Gaels gave up a goal in the opening win over Leonia, but they have not surrendered a goal since.
Players to watch...
Roxbury is known for outstanding defense, but its attack has been pretty noteworthy itself this season. Ashleigh Sarafin leads the team with 17 goals this year, while Karly Forker has a team-high 17 assists. Madison Martino sounds out the scoring trio with seven goals and eight assists. Keeper Sarah Olivero has 72 saves this season and leads a defense that has secured 10 shutouts.
Key factor...
Deep depth....
The Roxbury defense has only given up 10 goals this year and has only let in more than one goal in a game on two occasions, so this team will be hard to score on. Both offenses have depth and neither team will be easy to hold back, but the amount of capable scorers on the Northern Highlands roster is hard to come by. Set pieces will be key in this matchup, but don't be surprised if a player like Dipasupil hits on a deep shot.
The prediction: Northern Highlands 1, Roxbury 0. Let's prove people wrong! Let's get'em girls!!! ��⚽️
Click here
to read the full picks and previews from NJ.com.
Power rankings: NJ girls soccer (11/8)
The red-hot Gaels pocketed their eight consecutive victory in emphatic fashion on Monday, blanking Indian Hills, 4-0, in the North 1, Group 3 semifinals behind two goals from Ashleigh Sarafin. Roxbury heads to No. 1 Northern Highlands on Thursday in search of its first sectional title since 2014. Climbing to #10! �� ⚽️ Click here
to see Roxbury's ranking from News12 Varsity!
Tri-State Top 20 Girls Soccer poll (11/8) -- Not only top 10 in NJ, but also top #17 in the Tri-State! Click here to see Roxbury's ranking from News12 Varsity! Go Gaels Go!!
Roxbury Girls Soccer Loses Dramatic State Championship Game
 After battling today through a scoreless regular period and two scoreless overtimes, the Roxbury High School girls soccer team lost, in shootout play, its attempt to win a state sectional championship.
The third-ranked Gaels were defeated 5-4 by top-seeded Northern Highlands in a game that went to eight rounds of shootout penalty kicks. The defeat came after Roxbury goaltender Sarah Olivero played her heart out in blocking a barrage of Northern Highland offense. The Highlanders made 20 shots on goal during the game while Roxbury made three.
Roxbury Councilman Fred Hall, a soccer lover, attended the game and said he was awed by the "high level of play" he witnessed
Roxbury ends the season with a 16-2-1 record. Click here to read more details from Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Lacrosse
Fall signing day 2017: Boys lacrosse commitments
 Wednesday, November 8 marks the start of the fall signing period, where senior high school student-athletes can sign a national letter of intent to officially commit to an NCAA school.
Here is a list of New Jersey boys lacrosse players who have made a verbal commitments to an NCAA schools and can sign a national letter of intent during the early signing period, which begins Wednesday and ends in one week. Click here to see which Roxbury players have already signed from NJ.com.
RHS Football Updates
Roxbury Football Beats West Morris on Senior Night
 The Roxbury High School football team brought its record to 4-5 on Friday with a solid win over West Morris.
Playing at home on senior night, the Gaels beat the Wolfpack 24-7. The loss was West Morris' third of the season; the team came to Succasunna with a 6-2 record. Click here to read more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here
for the Football Game Recap: Roxbury vs. West Morris Central by MaxPreps.com.
Football Game Preview: Fair Lawn vs. Roxbury
The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. This Thursday
Fair Lawn takes on
Roxbury in the first playoff game of the year. Roxbury will be looking to take advantage of a struggling Fair Lawn defense that has allowed an average of 28 points per game.
Fair Lawn had a rough outing against Northern Highlands last week, losing 42-7.
As for Roxbury, it is still under.500 but has been making strides to fix that in its last two games. It scooted by West Morris Central last week with a score of 24 - 7. No one had a larger role in the success than senior Connor Mahoney, who brought his A game into the contest. He ran for 79 yards and also punched in one touchdown.
Fair Lawn's defeat dropped it to 3-6 while Roxbury's win brought it to 4-5. We'll find out on Thursday if Fair Lawn can steal Roxbury's luck or if Roxbury records another victory instead.
Click here to see this game preview 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
BIG EAST Announces Annual Women's Soccer Awards
 Paige Monaghan, Roxbury alum and current member of the Butler University women's soccer team, was named Big East Offensive Player of the Year.
Monaghan is in the midst of a breakout season, leading the league in points per game (2.00), goals per game (0.89), game-winning goals (3) and shots per game (3.67). One of the junior's biggest strikes came in Thursday's regular-season finale as Monaghan drilled the golden goal from 25 yards out just 25 seconds into overtime to clinch the No. 2 seed for Butler. Over 18 games this season, Monaghan has a BIG EAST-best 23 points off nine goals and five assists, including a conference-high four game-winning goals. Monaghan was a unanimous selection for BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year, while also garnering All-BIG EAST First Team honors unanimously. Click here to read more about one of Roxbury's own from Big East Conference.
Congrats to Roxbury's Recent Grad Jamie Irwin!
For the first time in the Bryant University's program history, they have a freshman on the All-NEC First Team!
Irwin graduated last year and was a four-year starter for the Roxbury Gaels Girls Soccer team.
Congrats Jamie Irwin!
Making Roxbury proud!
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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!
Country Fusion for Kids for Grades K-4
 Kid's Country Fusion is Fitness Made Fun! Country Fusion™ is a country music-inspired dance fitness workout that incorporates high-energy country line dance, Latin, hip-hop, and fitness with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective total body blast perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. Students will work on their strength, flexibility, and musicality through intricate fun and fast-paced funky choreography. Cost is $75 per student. Check out your school's program dates and to register at www.roxbury.org/KidsCountry.
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!
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! Fall session 2 is starting soon. Register now for all upcoming Rec Dances at
www.roxbury.org/RecDance.
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.
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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
Roxbury Council Retain Seats; 'C.A.R.E' Candidates Take School Election
 Four incumbent Republican members of the Roxbury Mayor and Council were returned to their positions in Tuesday's election while three newcomers were chosen for the township school board.
Roxbury Mayor Mark Crowley, Roxbury Councilman Bob DeFillippo, Roxbury Councilman Jim Rilee and Roxbury Councilwoman Jaki Albrecht easily won election to the township governing body.
There was a bit more excitement in the non-partisan race for three, 3-year seats on the school board as Joseph Bocchino IV, Heather Champagne and Anne Colucci teamed up to run together under the Concerned Advocates for Roxbury Education (C.A.R.E.) banner. That left the other candidate, Eric Pilkington, as a lone wolf.
Despite that, Pilkington waged a good fight, receiving 2,148 votes, only 459 fewer than Bocchino. Colucci received 2,684 votes and Champagne - who lost a Democratic bid for Mayor and Council in 2015 - was the top school board election vote-getter with 2,985.
Click here to read more election day coverage and results from Tap Into Roxbury.
Ledgewood Mall Developers Get OK for Macy's Wrecking Ball
 The owners of the former Ledgewood Mall received township approval this week to begin demolishing the former Macy's store, the first step in their long-awaited plan to convert the failed mall into the new Shops at Ledgewood Commons shopping center.
The demolition permit, issued Wednesday, allows contractor DAS Group of Rockaway to begin the $250,000 removal of the 73,000-square-foot building. The structure served as a Macy's store from 1994 until 2015 and has been vacant since then.
Click here to read more about these changes from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Pee Wee Jr Gaels Go Undefeated
 This past weekend 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.
For the first time in over 8 years, a team representing the Roxbury Jr Gaels is heading to the Championship Game. They will be versing Newton this Sunday at Mt. Olive High School, time still to be determined. Make sure to come on by and root these fantastic boys on to bring home a long awaited Championship!
Support the Local VFW at Pasta Night - November 12th
Join the local VFW on Sunday, November 12th from 1-5 p.m., located at 16 High Street in Kenvil for a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser.
Tickets are $12 per adult, $6 per child to 8 years old, and free for children under 4.
Come out and support and help our veterans!
Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack!
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.
Roxbury Arts Alliance Upcoming Events
Cat's in the Cradle & Harry Chapin Band's in Roxbury
 When you get a minute, count all the grains of sand on all the beaches of the world. Compare that tally to the number of times you've heard Harry Chapin's classic "Cat's in the Cradle."
Pretty close, right?
But few people get tired of sandy beaches, and the same is likely true when, yet again, you hear the first notes and words, of that 43-year-old heart-tugger : "My child arrived just the other day. He came to the world in the usual way."
Harry Chapin died in 1981. However, you can enjoy hearing the song performed perfectly on Saturday, November 4th - right here in Roxbury - by the Harry Chapin Band, an ensemble that includes Chapin's brother, Steve, and some musicians who played with Harry for decades.
The 7:30 p.m. show, at the Investor's Bank Theater in Succasunna, is being presented by the Roxbury Arts Alliance.
The non-profit organization operates on a shoestring budget and is hoping to fill the house Saturday to help defray the cost of hiring the 5-member Harry Chapin Band, the most expensive performer in this year's concert schedule. Tickets, available
online, are $35.
The last time the band played at the Investor's Bank Theater, they filled the house quickly, so get those tickets soon. To read more about the band, check out this
TAPinto Roxbury profile from 2015.
Click here to read this coverage and to get more access links from Tap Into Roxbury.
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.
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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Fall Programs through Roxbury Rec
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Click here
for a list of fall programs!
Spring 2018 Girls Lacrosse (Register now thru Dec. 15)
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for more information.
Softball Winter Training Academy (Program begins Nov. 11)
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to view flyer.
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
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Deadline is Nov. 26) - Click here for more details.
- Pajama Story Time
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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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SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
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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
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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.
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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