Roxbury Schools News & Events
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Our students, staff, and schools are active members of the community who give their time to academics, athletics, the arts, and causes close to their hearts. Check out news and events throughout Roxbury
Spotlight on Roxbury!
We want to hear from you Roxbury! We're always looking for great stories or things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! Share your stories with us at goodnews@roxbury.org or by submitting the online form here. |
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October is the month to acknowledge a drug free life as well as to show kindness and compassion to others. October 5-11th is designated as the “Week of Respect,” October 19-23rd is “School Violence Awareness Week,” while October 26-30th is “Red Ribbon Week.” This month is devoted to creating a healthy, drug and violence free America.
This year the Roxbury School District will acknowledge this important month with a district wide theme of “Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today.” The students in the district will be given the opportunity to participate in daily October challenges that show their commitment to kindness, respect and healthy choices. Check with your child's school for more information and let's all try to spread a little kindness!
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Reminder: First Week of November
Due to maintaining our virtual Monday schedule as well as having to close schools for in-person instruction on Election Day as mandated by Governor Murphy, and the NJEA Convention of that week, we will run November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th as fully virtual instructional days.
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Roxbury Student Meal Order Updates - Oct 23
Dear Roxbury Parents/Guardians:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Seamless Summer Option (SSO) that was due to expire in December has been extended once again to June 2021. This extension allows Roxbury Schools to serve free meals to all children through the end of the school year.
Currently, we offer a Monday and Thursday evening meal pick up at Roxbury High School. Unfortunately, due to a lack of participation, the Thursday evening meal pick up will no longer be available beginning the week of October 26th. Families will only be able to pick up meals on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Roxbury High School.
First Week of November
As we head into November, just a reminder the first week, November 2-4, district-wide are virtual days. Families on free and reduced lunch will have their meals delivered daily. All other families will need to pick-up up their meals each day at Roxbury High School between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
If families do not want to pick-up meals each day, they can choose to pick up meals for the week on Monday at Roxbury High School from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Evening pickups for this virtual week will only occur on Monday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Roxbury High School.
Pre-order meal forms will need to be completed the week of October 26th and due by no later than 10 a.m. on Friday, October 30th for that first week of November.
Phase II Meal Updates
Beginning Monday, November 16th the following meal changes will take effect.
- Meal pick-ups will no longer be available at each school. Meals will now need to be picked up at Roxbury High School from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- All K-12 students will now have the option for free breakfast as well as lunch.
- All K-12 students will now have the option for free breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- These meals will be distributed to in-person students on Friday at dismissal.
- Virtual and 9-12 blue cohort families will need to pick up weekend meals on Friday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at Roxbury High School.
K-8 Students
- All K-8 in-person students will pick up meals as they are dismissed.
- Virtual meal pick-ups for K-8 will be at the high school from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Breakfast will not be eaten at school in the classroom.
- During the week, beginning on Tuesday, students will be given their lunch for that day and breakfast for the following day at dismissal.
- On Fridays when school is in session, students will take home breakfast for the following Monday and Tuesday and lunch for that Friday and Monday.
9-12 Students
- Breakfast will be picked up at dismissal for the following day.
- Daily lunch offerings will remain prepackaged as grab and go style meals.
- Menu options will be available at a later date.
- A limited ala carte menu such as Snapple, cookies, and ice cream will be available at an additional cost.
Lastly, if your family hasn’t already done so, please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application found in Genesis whether you are eligible or not as this is important for district funding.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
Click here to view the Business Administrator's letter from October 24th.
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Meet the Candidates Night
The Lincoln/Roosevelt PTO sponsored their annual Meet the Candidates Night, a chance for the public to learn and hear from the candidates running for the Board of Education. This event is usually held in person at Lincoln/Roosevelt and moderated by the League of Women Voters. However, due to COVID, this event went virtual with the LRS PTO asking for prerecorded videos from each of the five candidates running for the three open seats on the Roxbury Board of Education.
This year, the five candidates running for the three open seats on the Roxbury Board of Education for three-year terms in alphabetical order are Joseph Bocchino IV, Ralph Casendino Jr., Heather Champagne, Anne Colucci, and Sharon MacGregor.
Click the video link below to hear each of the candidates opening statements, their responses to eight designated questions, and their closing statements.
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Roxbury HS Academic Awards Night & Distinguished Alumni Award Recognition
Roxbury High School honored academic excellence virtually Thursday evening with its 15th annual Academic Awards Recognition evening, where students in grades 10 through 12 were presented certificates for achieving a 3.75-grade point average (GPA) or higher in the 2019/2020 school year. Just over 400 students achieved this honor.
In addition to academic achievement, the program also showcased the vocal and musical talents of the Classic Sounds Section Leaders who sang the Star-Spangled Banner and the Roxbury Alma Mater song. Senior Zachary Solano on Tuba played alongside music teacher, Krista Sweer on piano for "Hades: God of the Underworld" by Ian Lester II: "The Unseen One".
This year, 190 First Year Awards were handed out, 114 to sophomores, 35 to juniors, and 41 to current seniors. Second Year Awards followed for those individuals who have a 3.75 GPA or higher for two consecutive years with 100 juniors and 25 seniors earning this distinction. Third Year Awards were given to 99 seniors for reaching this goal three consecutive years.
In addition to honoring these current high school students, the Roxbury Board of Education honored Jessica Murphy (formally Jessica Kitchin), Class of 2001 for the 6th annual Distinguished Alumni Award.
Click the video link below to watch this ceremony.
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Roxbury SAIL Parent Academies Offer Tech Help
In a year requiring so much technology, the latest Student Academic Intervention and Learning (SAIL) Parent Academies couldn’t be more appropriate for students and families at Franklin and Nixon Elementary Schools. The “Tech Help” nights were afforded to families at these two schools through Title I funding which is based on the number of students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program.
This first SAIL Parent Academy, coordinated by Kelly Freund took place this week at the individual schools and covered all things technology-related. Families were encouraged to share their technology questions and problems prior to their respective evenings. Troubleshooting topics included: getting to know your Chromebook, Google Classroom, Class DoJo, managing ClassLink, how to upload and share documents, meeting notifications, and more.
In an effort to maintain social distancing guidelines due to COVID, families made individual half-hour appointments with one of the teachers and they met outside at the school in masks to go over their technology questions. Families and teachers met with their Chromebooks open and clicked away as they walked through the various steps on how to access, submit, or troubleshoot their technology problems.
As with all of our parent academics, families received dinner, this time in a “Grab & Go” style-meal and a take away for the students that included a free wireless mouse and a Roxbury Strong mousepad.
Click the video link below to see a brief slideshow of pictures from those evenings. Click here to read more about this event on our website under "In the News".
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Roxbury Teacher Receives Ambassador Award
Roxbury High School Structural Design and Fabrication Teacher, Frank Caccavale was recently presented the Technology & Engineering Education Ambassador Award from Millersville University at the Technology and Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania’s (TEEAP) remote conference earlier this week.
Caccavale was recognized along with four other individuals chosen by faculty in the Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology (AEST) at Millersville University.
Dr. Sharon Brusic, the Professor and Coordinator for Technology and Engineering Education department presented Caccavale’s award. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".
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rSchooltoday App
Roxbury Schools is using the rSchoolToday app to do the Daily Health Screening.
Please keep in mind that the rSchoolToday health screening is ONLY for students who are attending school in person on a given day. Therefore, ONLY students in the Blue cohort will need to conduct a health screening and submit through the app on Tuesday. Any student who is exhibiting symptoms or responds affirmatively to any of the screening questions should not attend school that day. Fully virtual students do not need to complete a health screening unless they are participating in an on-site event, such as sports.
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Roxbury Technology Help Desk for Students & Parents
The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form. Thank you.
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RHS Virtual Financial Aid Night
Attention high school families: Usually, every September, the high school hosts a Financial Aid Night to support students and parents as they embrace the college selection process. Well, just like most other things, COVID has altered our plans. For information and resources on Financial Aid, please visit the high school's website here.
We hope these additional videos will assist our high school families as they prepare for college.
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Roxbury Chromebook Insurance
Deadline to Submit - Oct 31
Roxbury Public Schools offers parents the option each year to purchase insurance for student issued Chromebooks. The annual cost is $28 per school year or $14 per school year if eligible for free and reduced lunch.
Click here for more information on purchasing optional insurance on the Chromebooks to cover damage to the devices. This form would need to be printed along with the check and handed in by October 31st. There are no extensions this year. Please review the letter as there have been changes made to the procedures for what is covered. This information can be found in the Back-to-School packets on our webpage here.
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The Roxbury Public Library is once again partnering with the Roxbury Woman's Club for the My Favorite Book Contest, open to all 6th graders who live or go to school in Roxbury. The information flyer and entry form are attached - they can also be found on our website. The top three entries will win gift cards to Barnes and Noble. Entries must be turned in by Friday, November 20. Please note that this year, entries may be turned in at the library or by email. Awards will be presented on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm. The award presentation will be held in the library (covid conditions permitting), but winners/families/teachers will be able to attend through Zoom if requested. Click here to download this information and form from our Virtual Backpack.
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Virtual Parent Roundtable Series
The NJPTA and NJPSA/FEA are co-sponsoring a parent roundtable series on We're in this Together! Educating Our Children During COVID-19.
Educating our children during the current pandemic proves to be a daily challenge as schools shift from in-person to hybrid to virtual learning environments. Throughout this crisis, families are juggling many responsibilities that they never envisioned.
Join them for this series of roundtables designed specifically for parents and caregivers to come together and share their experiences and those of their children, identify critical issues and give voice to the needs of families so that supports can be identified and implemented. Click here to view this flyer with the dates in our Virtual Backpack. |
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Roxbury HS Ice Hockey
Shred Event - Oct 24
The Roxbury High School Ice Hockey Booster Association will be holding its annual fall shredding event-fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eisenhower Middle School (47 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna)
The paper shredding drive helps the team offset the high costs of playing hockey and allows local residents to clear the clutter in their houses for the price of a donation to the team’s booster club.
Click here to read more about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.
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2020 has been a challenging year but we are #roxburystrong. The Franklin PTA is proud to team up with another local small business and offer a 2020 holiday ornament. The cost of each ornament is $13.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Maya's Mission. Each ornament is individually drawn, burned, and painted by hand on locally harvested maple slices by Jessica O Handmade. The average size is 2.5 to 3.5 inches and can be made with or without the holly. Pick-up in the Roxbury area will be in early December. No shipping is available. Order yours online today! Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Franklin PTA
Ain't no party like a Pizza Party!
Purchase a make at home pizza kit from Joe's Pizza to support the Franklin PTA.
Cost is $10 per plain pizza kit and $12 for pepperoni pizza kit.
Orders are due by 9am on Wednesday, November 4th and must be picked up at Joe's Pizza (586 US-46 E, Kenvil) on Thursday, November 5th between 11am-9:30pm.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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The Jefferson PTA is selling Discount Cards for $10. There are 15 local merchants offering a variety of discounts and free items when you use the card. Help support Jefferson Elementary School PTA and local businesses with the online purchase of a Discount Card today! Click here to purchase your discount card.
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Roxbury HS Cheerleading
Roxbury Lawn Signs
Every day is a great day to be a GAEL!
Show your #RoxburyPride by proudly displaying the lawn signs that the Roxbury High School Cheerleaders are selling for only $15, Signs measure 24” by 18”.
Reserve your sign today before they are sold out. Pick up days will be announced ASAP.
We are #roxburypride and believe everyone in this town is a GAEL!
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RHS Band Parents Association\
Mask Holder Fundraiser
Have you seen these mask holders? These are a must have for students, teachers, parents....everyone! (Since we all have the wear a mask!). Make sure to get yours! They are selling like crazy. Get all three and support the Roxbury Band! Mask holders are $8 each. Click here for the online order form or click here to view the order form online in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
Mask holders are a zippered hard-sided case, 3.5 inches across that can be used as a key chain or attached to a backpack. Can also be used to keep earbuds handy. Great for Back-to-School to show your Roxbury Pride!
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Roxbury HS Cheerleading
Cheer Chocolate Fundraiser
Help support the Roxbury High School Cheerleading team with their Gertrude Hawk candy bar sale! Chocolate makes EVERYTHING better! Get one today from any RHS cheerleader! Candy is $1 each.
Missed the Roxbury Pride cheerleading mask fundraiser earlier this year? Don't worry! Masks can still be purchased for $15, while supplies last. Click here to download the order form from our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Roxbury HS Football
Discount Card Fundraiser
Help support the Roxbury High School Football Team by purchasing Gaels Discount Cards for $20 and valid through August 2021! These cards not only support RHS Football but also supports our local businesses that support the Roxbury Football Program. To purchase your card, contact any RHS Football Player as door-to-door sales are not permitted this season. Cards can also be purchased by reaching out to Laurie Hills at 201-874-6985 or via email at roxburyfootball@yahoo.com.
Click here to view the Roxbury HS Football Gaels Discount Card flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Roxbury HS XC/TF
Online Shopping Fundraiser - Nov 1
The Friends of Roxbury Cross Country and Track & Field Club invites you to get your holiday shopping done early at their first “virtual vendor” event!
Each of the vendors has agreed to donate a portion of their profits to this booster club. Funds are used to provide end of year scholarships, equipment for the team, and helps keep the team “running smoothly”.
Simply click on a link in the flyer and start shopping! With the knowledge that some orders are currently taking longer to be delivered, our sale will close on Sunday, November 1. Please get your orders in early! Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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State of Our Gaels Nation |
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Roxbury High School Gaelvision |
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
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Roxbury over Mount Olive - Field hockey recap - Oct 20
Senior Shannon Brady and junior Zoe Pickett each had a goal to lead Roxbury to a 2-0 win over Mount Olive in Succasunna. Senior Nicole Lisa and Lia Milsom chipped in with an assist apiece for Roxbury (4-1-1) as junior goalie Kylie Roberts finished with eight saves. Roxbury registered three shots on goal. Freshman goalie Carly Smith made one save as Mount Olive (4-2) put up eight shots on goal. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com
Roxbury Football Scores Twice But Falls to Morris Knolls
The Roxbury High School football team - shut out in its last two games - fared better Saturday, scoring 14 points against Morris Knolls in a competitive game eventually won by the Golden Eagles. The Gaels had a fighting chance for much of the contest played in Denville under on a 60-degree day marked by a cloudless sky. Despite the final score of 31-14, which brought Roxbury's record to 0-3, there were a number of exciting moments for Gaels fans. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
Roxbury over Mount Olive - Boys soccer recap - Oct 19
Matt McClosky scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Roxbury over Mount Olive, 2-0, in Flanders. Brandon Salmon scored once while Gabe Ruitenberg assisted once for Roxbury, which scored both of its goals in the second half. Click here to read more from NJ.com.
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Did you know...
Since 2016, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has been striving to become more sustainable and green in its policies and practices. The Board of Education and administration made the decision to pursue district sustainability and green initiatives by creating and approving policies and regulations outlining its position and efforts.
To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Bronze certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018 and now we are striving to renew that certification and attain the next level, Silver! In this section, you will find various green initiatives, events, and tips to live a healthier, greener life. Click here for more information regarding our sustainability initiative.
Take a quick look at the policies that got this all started:
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Help us fill in our Community Asset Map
As part of our initiative to maintain Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, we need to update our Community Asset Map. This is a collective inventory of the positive and valued aspects of a community by identifying the places, institutions, programs, and people that contribute to making our communities great places to learn and live.
Community assets can include information on local artists, scientists, and other experts, parks, local historic buildings, and green businesses, but can also include resources like cultural activities and events, arts, cultural and service organizations, social service agencies, and community organizations that are part of the great community context.
We've come up with over 700 businesses, restaurants, educational institutions, medical facilities, transportation hubs, and community organizations since 2018, but we need your help up in updating this list as we know things are ever changing.
Please take a few minutes and jot down a few places and/or groups that you can think of to help round out our list. Click here for more information regarding the Roxbury Community Asset Map and how you can tribute. |
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Roxbury Clean Community Clean Up Day - Oct 24
After postponing last spring’s Roxbury Community Clean Up Day due to COVID-19, we are encouraging residents to help beautify our community on Saturday, October 24, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m., commencing at the DPW office located at 96 N. Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ (locations will be assigned). “Under the reign of COVID-19 our voluntary spring cleanup was cancelled so litter has been accumulating and growing undisturbed throughout town and it’s starting to show” commented Kellie Ann Keyes, Clean Communities Coordinator
Our cleanup day is socially-distanced, self-guided volunteer opportunity for individuals, residents, businesses and groups to work together to help clean up parks, trails, woodlands, roadsides, neighborhoods and waterways. The event is a great way to spend time outdoors, to pick up litter before it is covered with leaves and snow, stopping the debris from ending up in storm drains and waterways.
The day will start at 9:00 a.m. with *assignments and instructions. Assignments are given according to age and safety. Bags, gloves, vests, litter grabbers (while supplies last) and water to refill your re-useable water bottle will be provided. A free face covering will be offered (while supplies last). Most cleanups run for approximately two hours. *Travel may be necessary for certain locations assigned. Volunteers must sign a waiver to participate. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to sign up for this event! Volunteer for Community Service hours! To register, email keyesk@roxburynj.us or call 973-448-2053 for additional information. Mini-grants available for nonprofit organizations (first come, first serve basis). Pre-registration is required. Suggested areas for litter removal are also welcome. |
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Roxbury Environmental Commission warns of Spotted Lanternfly dangers
It's another tree ravaging gift from Asia, and local officials say it has been spotted in the township. It's the Spotted Lanternfly, and the township's Environmental Commission is advising residents to be wary.
"The spotted Lanternfly has been seen in some sections in Roxbury. The Roxbury Environmental Commission wants to make residents aware of its presence in the Township and directions on how to report," Environmental Commission Chair Jacqueline Vitiello said in an e-mail on Oct. 4.
"The Spotted Lanternfly lays its eggs in the fall, so now is a good time for residents to be aware and take steps to prevent its spread," she said. According to Wikipedia, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a plant hopper that is indigenous to parts of northern China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and has spread invasively to Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Although it has two pairs of wings, it jumps more than it flies. Its host plants include grapes, stone fruits, and Malus species, although its preferred host is Ailanthus altissima (Chinese sumac or tree of heaven).
According to Vitiello, if a resident spots a Spotted Lanternfly, they should take a picture with a GPS function on on the Smartphone or camera of any life stage, including egg masses. Those pictures should be submitted to SLF-plantindustry@ag.nj.gov. Specimens of any life stage can be turned in to the NJ Department of Agriculture’s lab for verification. Egg masses should be scrapped off trees and double bagged and thrown away. If a picture can't be taken, call the NJ Spotted Lanternfly Hotline at 1-833-223-2840 (BADBUG0). Click here for more detailed information with pictures and to learn how to set traps. Click here to read more about these bad bugs from the Roxbury Register.
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Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Schools collects "Box Tops for Education" at the K-8 schools. It's 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 our K-8 schools.
Skip the Clip with the next generation of Box Tops! Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.
for more information.
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Virtual Backpack!
Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our community 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.
Let's continue to work to go green! (On occasion though, 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 and events are received. Check the backpack!
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Check Your
Honeywell Settings!
Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted (i.e., phone call or 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 Employment Opportunities |
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Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online, visit www.roxbury.org/employment.
Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings |
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Mondays:
11/23/2020 - Regular Meeting (Hybrid Meeting / @ RHS)
12/14/2020 - Regular Meeting
01/04/2021 - 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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RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
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Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Register now for the
Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2020/2021 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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RCS College Prep
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, Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep, and My 3 Sons/NJ Tutoring to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's. Registrations are ongoing throughout the year! Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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RCS Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages.
Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents. Click here to view the kid's corner community school programs on our website.
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RCS 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! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents!
Click here to view the adult community school programs on our website.
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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 the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
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Roxbury Public Library
Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury Library's upcoming Events Calendar for adults and children. Register online for programs or call the library at (973) 584-2400. For general information, contact comments@roxburylibrary.org. Click here to view Roxbury Library's upcoming programs in events in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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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!
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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!
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Coming to Roxbury on Election Day 2020: Polling Sites Without Voting Machines
Roxbury will have two polling locations on Election Day, but voting machines won't be there. The machines are among the many things erased from normal life in 2020 due to fear of spreading the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. The Election Day polling places-one at Roxbury Town Hall on Route 46 in Ledgewood and another at the Roxbury Senior Center at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna - will be open Election Day but only for dropping off completed ballots, said Roxbury Mayor Bob DeFillippo.
He said all registered voters should receive those ballots by mail no later than Oct. 5. Voters do not have to wait until Election Day to submit their ballots and officials are encouraging voters to vote early. "Ballots may be returned by U.S. mail or dropped at the 10 Morris County ballot boxes located throughout the county, DeFillippo said. One of those 10 boxes will be situated in Roxbury Town Hall.
"While we encourage all voters to either return their ballot by U.S. mail or a drop-off box, residents who desire to vote in person will receive a post card that indicates their polling location (either Town Hall or the Senior Center), said the mayor.
The polling location for those who want to wait until Election Day to cast their ballots will be based on a voter's ward and district. All voters in Roxbury Ward 1 are assigned the polling place at Town Hall, as are voters in Ward 3 Districts 1 and 6.
All other voters are assigned to the Senior Center polling site, according to the county. The two sites will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day for ballot drop-off. Click here to read more about the upcoming elections from TAPinto Roxbury. Click here for more election information from the Morris County Elections Center.
Click here to find out Key 2020 Voting Deadlines In New Jersey as reported in Patch.com.
Click here to have your election questions answered by Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi from TAPinto.net.
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Morristown League of Women Voters plans meetings on 2020 voting
The League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area has launched its October Membership Drive “Launching our Vision for the Next Hundred Years." Included in the drive will be four free Zoom webinars addressing questions about voting in 2020.
The first webinar will contain a presentation on the mechanics of voting in 2020, and the entire Vote By Mail process. The other three webinars will each feature ways the league informs and supports voters with three separate panels of speakers who are leaders in their fields. There will be ample time for audience questions.
- Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. Protecting your vote.
For information contact lwvmorrisarea@gmail.com with the words “Membership Webinars” in the subject line. Registration for one or all of these free webinars is available on the website at LWVMorrisArea.org. Click here to read this coverage in NewJerseyHills.com.
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NJ families can get money to help with child care during remote learning. Here's how to apply
New Jersey families struggling to afford child care during remote learning can now apply for state grants under a new $150 million state program. The Department of Human Services said Monday that it had begun taking applications for its COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program. Families with incomes up to $75,000 that need either full or part-time child care due to their child's remote learning schedule are eligible to apply.
Tuition assistance will be available through Dec. 30 for eligible residents with children 5 to 13 years old. Applicants must show proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child's school of a remote learning schedule. Families can apply online at www.ChildCareNJ.gov. Click here to read more about this from the Daily Record. Information regarding this program can also be found in our Virtual Backpack flyer section. |
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It's never been easier to take a Quick Peek at your child's early development.
Get a FREE, Quick Early Developmental Screening. Join the experts from Children's Specialized Hospital for a developmental screening for children ages 1 to 5 years old.
You will receive practical tools and resources about early childhood development.
Click here for more information or to register for a virtual quick developmental screening, or call 908-301-5498.
Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Clergy Council – Food Drive – Oct 24
The Roxbury Clergy Council in Partnership with Thrivent Financial are sponsoring a food drive on Saturday, October 24th from 9-11 a.m. at Horseshoe Lake (72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ) to benefit Roxbury Social Services. This is a drive-thru donation. Volunteers will be at the Roxbury Social Services entrance area to take donations directly from your vehicle. Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack for a list of most needed items.
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St. Therese Black Friday Bonanza Raffle
St. Therese Church in Succasunna has announced its first "Fall Black Friday 50-50 Bonanza Raffle." The drawing will be held on Friday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Only the first 2,000 tickets will be accepted, it said. The tickets are $50 each entry, and $100 will get you three (3) entries to the raffle, increasing your chances by 50 percent. There will be 26 winners with the Grand Prize winner an opportunity to win up to $25,000 (if all 2000 tickets are sold). The other 25 other winners will receive a percentage of the monies, depending on tickets sold. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury
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Roxbury Woman’s Club – Soles4Souls Shoe Donation
Once again, the Roxbury Woman’s Club is organizing a "Soles4Souls" shoe donation, joining the ranks of non-profits in distributing free shoes to those in need in an effort to help "Wear out Poverty" and create sustainable jobs in the United States and throughout the world.
Now through December 31, join them in donating your “gently-used” footwear for all types and help us reach our goal of collecting 1000 shoes! They may be donated (tied together please) to the collection containers conveniently placed inside:
- Investors Bank Lobby - 2 Commerce Blvd., Succasunna
- Ashley Farms - 25 Hillside Ave., Flanders
- Absolute Home Mortgage - 77 Union St., Suite B, Dover
- Roxbury Twp. Recreation Office, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna
As always, The Roxbury Woman's Club thanks you for your kindness and generosity as we continue our efforts to make a difference in the lives of others!
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National Wreaths Across America Day - Dec 19
The Ferro Monte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in support of the Wreaths Across America at First Presbyterian, United Methodist, and Flanders-Hillside cemeteries in Succasunna are working hard to ensure that the 617 US Service Veterans buried at these cemeteries will indeed be honored again this year with the placement of fresh balsam wreaths as part of National Wreaths Across America Day 2020.
This year the ceremonies that are held across the country at more than 2,200 participating locations will be different as the national nonprofit makes every effort to meet CDC recommended safety guidelines while also adhering to state, local, and cemetery safety measures being implemented due to COVID-19.
At First Presbyterian, United Methodist and Flanders-Hillside cemeteries in Succasunna the following modifications have been made to maintain a safe and successful event.
- Wreath laying will be done by appointment only on Fri., Dec. 18 and Sat., Dec 19
- The Remembrance Ceremony will be virtual
- Details on appointment scheduling and the virtual ceremony will be announced shortly
National Wreaths Across America Day is a free, non-political event that is usually open to all people. However, this year each individual location will adhere to all local and state safety guidelines and rules set forth by the participating cemetery locations at which Wreaths Across America is a guest.
We encourage all those interested in participating in this year’s wreath placement to please register as a volunteer so that you can be kept up-to-date on the details for the day as they occur. You can register to volunteer at RoxburyWAA.org or email FerroMonteDAR@gmail.com. Click here to view more information on this in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Area Elks Club Plans Pre-Halloween Concert on October 25
The Lake Hopatcong Elks is hosting a pre-Halloween fundraiser concert featuring four bands that will play live at its site on Mount Arlington Boulevard. The Oct. 24 concert, titled "Monsters of Rock," will feature performances by Hopatcong Sound Machine, Road Machine, Sixx Seconds to Mars (Mötley Crüe tribute) and Obey Your Master (Metallica tribute), said the Elks in a press release. It said the show will run from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The show will take place outside and will observe social distancing protocols, according to the Elks. "As well as the live music, we will be holding a a 50/50 raffle and there will be a fancy dress contest for those who come dressed as 80s rockers, which is sure to be great fun," said the organization. Tickets will be $10 in advance or $15 at the door. More information is available by calling (201) 230-2596. Click here to read more about this event from TAPinto Roxbury. |
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Roxbury Recreation - Virtual Costume Contest
Start planning your costumes for Roxbury Recreation's Virtual Costume Contest. They will pick three finalists. The winners will be decided by a vote on their Facebook page!
Prizes will be awarded for Best Family, Most Original, and Scariest Costume.
To enter a submission, post your photo on Instagram and tag @RoxRecreation. Deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. on October 28th with voting beginning October 29th. Prizes generously donated by Cliff's Ice Cream in Ledgewood. Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under flyer section. |
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Roxbury Rotary
Annual Fruit and Pie Sale
It’s time for Roxbury Rotary's fruit and pie sale again, this year with fruits and pies arriving on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. These are the proceeds that allow Roxbury Rotary to fund things like Roxbury High School scholarships every year, driving lessons for high school students who really can’t afford them, Social Services, Roxbury Clergy Council, and many more.
If you would like to buy anything, contact Steve Alford on Facebook or print off the slips and mail in the order or Venmo Steve Alford at @steven-alford-3.
You can also purchase items to be donated in your name to Roxbury Social Services to be distributed to hose families in need for Thanksgiving. Click here to access these forms in our Virtual Backpack.
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First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna - Blood Drive
The New Jersey Blood Services is putting out an urgent need for blood. Donate at the FPCS Blood Drive on Sunday, November 1st from 9am-3pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna at 99 Main Street.
Appointments are preferred and walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits.
Compliance with federal guidelines for social distancing will be maintained.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey has new created virtual programs for girls who are new to Girl Scouts in grade K-3 in your community.
Girls in grades K-1 will learn about Girl Scout traditions. New Daisy girls get to join a virtual troop and participate in fun fall virtual activities! You can join anytime during our live sessions. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40. Daisies will receive a patch upon completion of their session. Click here to register now.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey has new created virtual programs for girls who are new to Girl Scouts in grade K-3 in your community.
Girls in grades 2-3 will have exciting age-appropriate activities. New Brownie girls get to join a virtual troop and participate in fun fall virtual activities! You can join anytime during our live sessions. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40. Brownies will receive a fall fun themed patch upon completion of their session. Click here to register now.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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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 Street in Succasunna. Remember a loved one or engrave your name in history! Engraved bricks cost $150 each. Group/bulk orders of ten (10) or more bricks submitted together can pay a discounted price of $125 per brick. Proceeds benefit the continued beautification of Main Street in Succasunna. 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! |
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