NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of June 29 , 2018
In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

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 [email protected].  Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!


Roxbury's Recycling/Trash Initiative
Beginning July 1st, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has teamed up with Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for our trash and recycling removal. As part of that new contract and with our eye on sustainability, the Roxbury Schools wanted to provide information on items that are recyclable and which are trash.

Roxbury's recycling collection is "dual" stream. This means that paper/cardboard is kept separate from the bottles/cans. Two bins are needed to collect our recyclables at home and at school!

Beginning in the 2017/2018 school year, the district renewed its focus on recycling and has been working diligently with each of the school's green teams and the Aramark custodial staff to make sure proper bins are in place and signage present.

Now with the new hauler, we're going to work even harder starting September 2018 to recycle properly. Students and staff will see increased signage in their schools, classrooms, and cafeterias along with specifically marked trash and recycling bins in their classrooms. Classrooms will have paper recycling bins to collect just that along with cardboard. Recyclable bottles and cans will be recycled in designated locations around the school like the gymnasium and cafeteria. 

We ask our families and community to help teach our children the proper ways to recycle to keep our school and community green! Click here to read more on our website about how we're going green and what you can do to help!

Kennedy School Gets Colorful New Entrance

Kennedy Elementary School got a new splash of color right before the end of the school year with the help of artist-in-residence Dan Fenelon.
 
Kennedy School Principal Eric Renfors and Kennedy PTA President Jennifer Pennisi were instrumental in having this mural done this year. The school teamed up with the Morris Arts group and worked with Barbara Reuther to arrange to meet with Dan to discuss plans for the mural earlier this year.

The actual mural painting took two full days on June 14th and 15th. Third and fourth graders painted pieces of the mural during art class while the Kindergarten through second grade painted tiles in a similar fashion to be mounted inside the school in the fall. Click here to read more from our website under "In the News".

A Winner is Chosen in the Cooking without Looking TV Show - RHS Edition Cooking for the Blind Project
And the winner is...The winning entry from Laura Richards' Culinary II Class Cooking for the Blind Project from Roxbury High School in Succasunna, NJ is the Mac & Cheese Burger.  The winning entry was prepared by seniors Donovan Brady, Emma Karnitsky, Rachel Lessig, and Charlie Rinaldi.
 
"These entries are based on our Cooking Without Looking TV Show which features people who are blind/visually impaired cooking in the kitchen," says Cooking Without Looking TV Show Creator/Executive Producer Ren'ee Rentmeester.

Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Laura Richards wanted a new way to inspire her Culinary II students in the kitchen, looked online, and found The Cooking Without Looking TV Show. 

The Macaroni and Cheeseburger champions will travel to South Africa for a week with The Cooking Without Looking TV Show to shoot a full 13-show-season which will air internationally on the FoodyTV.com network which is available on Amazon FireTV, Roku, vimeo, internet, Dailymotion, and YouTube. Click here to read more from our website under "In the News".

Another RHS Educator Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
Two Roxbury High School educators were named as Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The district announced the first educator, Karen D'Amico on June 15th. She was nominated by a high school junior Victoria Cotero.
 
Roxbury Schools Superintendent Loretta Radulic announced at the Monday, June 18th Board of Education Meeting that another Roxbury High School teacher, Aristea Theodoropoulos, Social Studies Teacher at the school also was selected for this prestigious recognition.
 
Students submit nominations for teachers who exhibit outstanding dedication and commitment in the profession. Click here to read more from our website under "In the News".

Roxbury Board Recognizes Spring Sports and Others at June 18th Meeting
Roxbury Board of Education President Leo Coakley deemed the evening one of celebration as numerous spring sports were recognized along with three other presentations. Senior Kevin Sembrat was honored for his Track and Field accomplishments along with members of the softball, baseball, and golf teams. 

In addition to recognizing the spring sports accomplishments, the board recognized and celebrated Roxbury's #1 fan, Eddie McCarthy. There were two additional presentations following Eddie McCarthy's recognition. One by Stu Mason along with Assistant Principal Jon Deeb on the student code of conduct at athletic and extra-curricular events along with a vaping presentation by Senior James Morley.  Click here to read more about these presentations on our website under "In the News"

Fleming Chosen to Represent RHS at Annual NJ HOBY Seminar
Roxbury High School sophomore Allison Fleming from Succasunna was chosen to represent Roxbury High School at this year's annual NJ Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership seminar.  Allison spent three days in June at Kean University with over 300 other sophomores from around the state.
 
Founded in 1958, HOBY's mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation. 

HOBY provides students, for whom most are selected by their schools, to participate in a unique leadership training, service-learning, and motivation-building experiences beginning a lifelong dedication to improving the lives of others. 

Click here to read this coverage on our website under "In the News".


Roxbury Summer Learning Assignments
Roxbury's students have always been encouraged to maintain their studies when school is out of session. Click here to view a presentation by Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Chuck Seipp, offering research on the importance of summer assignments and plans for Roxbury's district-wide learning program for Summer 2018 to better prepare all of our students to be successful in their academic endeavors.

Click here to view Roxbury's summer learning assignments for Grades K-12.
Roxbury Lacrosse Updates
Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference softball awards
Click here to see the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference softball awards from the Daily Record.

Boys Lacrosse: Rizk Division Player of Year and other postseason honors, 2018
Congratulations Coach Chris Blough for being named Coach of the Year! 

The Gaels graduated a number of stars from a 19-4 squad (including David Biank, Eric D'Arminio and Matt Meola), and yet were able to finish second in the division at 5-1 and 13-8 overall with Blough's strategy and his energetic direction.  Blough was able to draw the most out of his established veterans - like middie Matt Dancsecs and defenseman Michael Christiansen - and also continually raise the level of performance of the complementary players from 2017 and varsity newcomers. Roxbury reached the North, Group 3 quarterfinals, where it lost to Millburn, 6-3.

Click here to read additional Roxbury honors from NJ.com.


Baseball: NJAC Player of the Year and other postseason honors, 2018
Click here to read postseason honors for Roxbury's baseball team from NJ.com.

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.)  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.
Roxbury Alumni In the News

Student from Roxbury Makes UConn Dean's List
Jamie Katzenberger of Kenvil made the spring semester dean's list at the University of Connecticut, said the school.  At the end of each semester the dean of each school and college names to the Dean's List those students who (1) were registered for at least 12 credits calculable for grade points, (2) received no grade below "C", including the actual letter grade awarded in any course under the Pass/Fail option, (3) earned at least 3.0 times as many grade points as the number of calculable credits recorded by the Registrar, and (4) were in at least the upper quartile of their school or college. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury's Maksymowych Graduates from Union College
Succasunna resident Steven Maksymowych graduated from Union College during the College's 224th Commencement exercises, said the school.  Maksymowych received a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude, majoring in Leadership in Medicine. Click here to read additional coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.

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!


Find Us on Facebook too at "Roxbury High School Alumni Association"

Roxbury Employment Opportunities

Roxbury Schools 
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,  visit www.roxbury.org/employment .

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

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
07/23/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ) 
07/25/2017 - (Wednesday) Retreat (Meeting at Office of Public Works, Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ at 5:00 p.m.)
08/27/2018 - Regular  (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
09/17/2018 - Regular
10/15/2018 - Regular
11/12/2018 - Regular
12/17/2018 - Regular
1/7/2018 - Reorganization

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!

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2018/2019 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!

Want to check us out! Email [email protected] to set up a tour!
Registrations are now being accepted for the 
Roxbury Community School Summer Camp Programs!
 
For more information about our different camp offerings for preschool through high school, please visit  www.roxbury.org/Summer!

Here's what we have lined up so far:
All Roxbury Community School summer camps are open to all Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
 
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!

Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
At the Roxbury Community School we understand adults of all ages are busy with kids, work, and life in general. Sometimes though you need to just do something for yourself.  That's where we come in! We offer evening and weekend programs and workshops geared towards adults that help to enrich your mind and body.  Join us for these fun-filled and informative programs! 

Here's what's coming up:
AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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!

'Adopt a Road' in Roxbury
Help Roxbury's Clean Communities keep Roxbury Township clean with it's comprehensive litter abatement program. 

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 this township trash and litter free.

Click here for more information regarding Roxbury Clean Communities!
Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. 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. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessible here and via the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
Roxbury Emergency Alert Progra
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Roxbury's Emergency Alert Program. This system enables Roxbury 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. 

Click here to sign up now for these time-sensitive notifications.
Community Bulletin Board and News

Hate Driving 206 South of Roxbury? More Pain Coming Soon
For Roxbury residents who must drive Route 206 through Mount Olive, what could be worse than the daily rush-hour clogs? How about 10 days of detours while the state fixes a bridge?

That nightmare is about to become reality as the highway through Flanders will be closed on 8 p.m. July 6 and will stay that way until a bridge is replaced - a project expected to last 10 days, according to the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The road will be closed between Four Bridges Road/Hillside Road and Bartley-Chester Road/Hillery Drive, said the state.

The road shut-down is needed so a DOT contractor, Konkus Corp., can fix the bridge that spans Drakes Brook. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

A Birthday Bash for Roxbury's Biggest Fan: Eddie McCarthy
Roxbury High School sports' "No. 1 fan," Eddie McCarthy, turned 75 last week, a milestone celebrated June 16 with a surprise birthday party at the Knights of Columbus hall in Netcong.  Family, friends, coaches and players joined at the party to shower McCarthy with affection and thanks for being a die-hard Gaels fan.

McCarthy is a Roxbury alumnus and has been attending Roxbury sporting events for more than 50 years. He never missed a football game, baseball game or wrestling match. McCarthy often is so devoted to Roxbury teams, he often rides with them on the bus to away games. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury's John Robbins is County Mental Health Advocate of the Year
Roxbury resident John Robbins, manager of the nonprofit Morris Community Wellness Center, was recently named Morris County's Terri Belske Consumer Advocate of the Year.  Robbins heads the Parsippany-based center that "promotes responsibility, recovery and wellness by offering supportive and respite housing, human rights advocacy and educational and innovative programs," said the county in a statement.  He received the award at the county's 24th annual "Many Faces of Recovery" event at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Councilman: Beach Blast was Bigger, Better Than Ever
This year's installment of the annual Roxbury Township Community Beach Blast was "the largest and best" said Roxbury Township Councilman Fred Hall at Tuesday's meeting of the township Mayor and Council.

Hall, one of the event's organizers, said several thousand people attended the June 15 party at the Horseshoe Lake fairgrounds in Succasunna. It was the 11th Beach Blast and the second one held at the fairgrounds - instead of Horseshoe Lake Beach - and free to attend.  Last year's Beach Blast , plagued by dicey weather, drew slightly more than 1,000. With clear skies, this year's version likely saw triple that attendance, said Hall. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street
Roxbury Township's Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main St. in Succasunna.  Memorial/honorary engraved bricks are still available for sale. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library.  Remember a loved one. Honor your family's name on historic Main Street. Salute your graduate!  Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall  973-448-2002  or  [email protected] . 

Roxbury Urged to Thrill Vets with Lakeside Displays of Thank - June 30th
Roxbury people are being urged to show up in force along the shoreline of Lake Hopatcong on June 30 to wave, cheer and otherwise thank military veterans who will be passing by on the Third Annual  "Veterans Cruise."

For the first time, the Cruise will swing into Landing Channel at the southern tip of the lake, making the  recently named Landing Gateway Park on Lakeside Boulevard an ideal place for the patriotic to show their appreciation, said Roxbury resident Christine Houtz, who is helping to organize the event.
 
The veterans will be aboard the Miss Lotta, a vessel that offers cruises of Lake Hopatcong. Miss Lotta Captain Leon Moreau  recently took water depth measurements in the channel and determined it is deep enough for the craft.  Click here  to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.





Roxbury Arts Alliance Free Summer Concert Series - July 12, 19, 26, and August 2nd
This summer marks the 14th Summer Concert Series presented by the Roxbury Arts Alliance. The four free concerts take place weekly during July and August at the bandshell at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna (bring blankets/chairs to sit on). In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved into the Investors Bank Theater. All events begin at 7:00 pm.  

July 12 - Joe Ferrara
July 19 - Rodeo Gypsies
July 26 - Carnaby St.
August 2 - Revolving Door

 
Click here to see the event details in the Virtual Backpack.  See you at the Bandshell!

Roxbury Clean Communities is looking for individuals, groups, and organizations to help with litter clean up throughout our town this Spring! Please contact [email protected] or go to www.roxburynj.us/cleancommunities to find out how you can help!

Click here to read more information from our Virtual Backpack.
Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.

Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!
Mount Arlington Recreation
Mt Arlington Rec is a group of volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the goal to coordinate and administer the recreation needs of the Borough. They work together with community volunteers to offer quality recreational programs for the entire family. 

Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
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.

Roxbury Library's 'More Than Just Books' Effort Now Includes Passports
Roxbury has pretty much everything a person needs, right? So why go anywhere else, especially another country?  Nevertheless, in the rare case where multi-national travel is necessary, Roxbury residents can now get passports in the convenient and comfortable environs of the Roxbury Public Library, according to library director Radwa Ali. 

Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury

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
- 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 [email protected] for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.   
 
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