Roxbury Schools News & Events
Preparing the children of today for tomorrow...
|
|
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.
|
|
Board of Education Meeting - Jan 25
Notice is hereby given that the January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Roxbury Township Board of Education will be a hybrid meeting. The meeting will be held remotely with virtual access only. The January 25th Board meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Executive Session. Public Session will begin at 7:30 PM. Formal Action will be taken.
Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually. If you wish to attend virtually, registration is required at www.roxbury.org. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones, please click here!
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Announces Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2021/2022
Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2021/2022 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2021 to participate. Click here for more information regarding Roxbury's Entrance Age Policy (P5112). If there are any questions regarding the policy or procedure, please reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chuck Seipp at cseipp@roxbury.org or by calling 973-584-6799.
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child’s original birth certificate, a record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration.
Parents must make an appointment beginning in early January at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation Department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending. Click here to view the different school's registration schedules.
|
|
|
|
Jefferson Preschoolers
Celebrate Kindness Week
In preparation for next week’s district-wide Kindness Week and in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past Monday, preschoolers at Jefferson Elementary School engaged in kindness projects and songs as they understand the need for kindness in their classroom, community, and the world.
“We read important stories by authors Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly called Shades of People and Families. These picture books share the ideas of how families and people are uniquely beautiful,” explained Preschool Teacher Patti Klein.
“We intend to move forward with a diversity unit in our classroom later this year since the children enjoyed this week so very much.” Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News."
|
|
|
|
Supporting Stress, Excessive Worry & Mental Health during COVID-19
Roxbury’s Special Education Parent Advisory (SEPAC) Committee is supporting a virtual session on Tuesday, January 26th geared toward parents and caregivers. This virtual session will guide families on supporting stress, excessive worry, and mental health during COVID-19. Participants will leave this presentation with strategies that they can utilize at home to help promote positive mental health and emotional growth. Space is limited, so please make sure to sign in at or before 7 p.m. to ensure your spot for this virtual meeting. Click here to download this flyer. Click here for the Zoom link.
|
|
|
|
 |
Jefferson School PTA
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Jefferson Elementary PTA is delighted to once again offer the delicious and adorable Gertrude Hawk Chocolates catalog for our Spring Fundraiser.
Click here to view the full catalog and order directly from the Gertrude Hawk website. This Fundraiser runs ONLINE ONLY from January 22 thru February 22. Chocolates will be available for pick up at Jefferson Elementary School OR direct ship to home is available (pricing in link).
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
|
|
|
|
Kennedy School PTA
Valentine’s Day Balloon Pops
Order Valentine’s Day Balloon Pops from Sunshine Creations and a portion of the sales will be donated to Kennedy Elementary PTA. All balloon pops come with your choice of Hershey’s Kisses, Starburst, lollipops, confetti, and a special message inside!
Click here to place your order. The last day to order is February 9th.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
|
|
|
|
|
Nixon School PTA
Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
Nixon Elementary PTA has teamed up with Chef It Up to bring you pizza and cupcake decorating kits for Valentine’s Day. The deadline to order is Sunday, February 7th. Curbside pickup will be Friday, February 12th from 3-5 p.m. in Nixon School’s parking lot (275 Mt. Arlington Blvd, Landing, NJ).
Click here to place your order! Thanks for your support!
|
|
|
|
Purchase your Roxbury High School Project Graduation Gift Card Raffle ticket now through March 14th (or until tickets sell out). This raffle is a gift card raffle and the winners will receive one of three prizes. 1st Place Prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, 2nd Place Prize is a $500 Visa Gift Card, and 3rd Place Prize is a $250 Visa Gift Card. Proceeds to Benefit the Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023. The drawing is to be held March 23, 2021 at 7 pm at Roxbury High School at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876. There will be no substitution of the offered prizes and winners need not be present. Tickets are $5 each and to purchase tickets, please contact Michele Clark (Michele@acclark.net) or Kristen Grady (kristengrady@gmail.com).
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
RL-1985 ID # 436-5-37592
|
|
|
|
Morris Arts Offering Annual Scholarships
Morris Arts is offering two scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program.
The Elaine Ehlers Arts Scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, and The Eugenie Coladarci Arts Scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, were created to recognize artistic excellence, encourage the artists of the future, and to celebrate the value of the arts to the human experience.
Morris County high school seniors graduating in June 2021 who are currently attending public, private, or parochial school in New Jersey are eligible. Applicants must be Morris County residents, plan to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program, and have demonstrated artistic excellence in dance, drama, music, or visual arts.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Applications must be emailed to Lsiebert@morrisarts.org – with the subject line marked “Scholarship.” Applications are available through high school guidance offices as well as online at the Morris Arts website, http://goo.gl/q7DFVj. Click here to read more about these scholarships from the Roxbury Register.
|
|
|
|
Junior League of Morristown
Now Accepting 2021 Scholarship Applications
Since 1986, the Junior League of Morristown (JLM) has awarded the High School Voluntarism Scholarship to more than 145 Morris and Somerset County high school seniors. These scholarships, which total more than $235,000, represent our commitment to developing young volunteers in our community.
This year, the JLM will again recognize the outstanding community service of high school seniors by awarding up to four $2,500 college scholarships. The primary criterion for the scholarship is outstanding dedication to voluntarism and community service. Candidates should also show strong leadership skills, academic performance, and participation in extracurricular activities, and work or family responsibilities. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school. Financial need is not a factor for consideration. Applicants must reside or currently attend school in Morris or Somerset Counties.
Completed applications must be received no later than February 19, 2021, via the Google forms (links on our website at www.jlmnj.org) and supporting information should be emailed to grants@jlmnj.org. All details are on our website. Winners will be notified by email in early April.
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Schools Playground Use
Until further notice, Roxbury school playgrounds will remain closed to public use in an effort to maintain a safe and clean environment. This includes evenings, weekends, and when school is not in session. We encourage you to utilize Township parks during this time.
Our staff is working very hard to disinfect our facilities and to maintain a safe environment. We ask that you cooperate with us and as soon as we feel confident that we can provide a safe environment we will re-open public access. Thank you for understanding and cooperation!
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Optimum's Free 60 Day Student Broadband Offer
Altice is offering Altice Advantage Internet 30Mbps service complimentary for 60 days to new households with K-12 and/or college students who do not currently have home internet access.
|
|
State of Our Gaels Nation |
|
Roxbury High School Gaelvision |
|
RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
|
|
Roxbury HS PSA - Stay safe, so we can play! Let's Go Gaels!
Thanks to the Sports and News Class at RHS for putting together this PSA below. Let's play! Stay safe! Practice Social Distancing, Wear your Mask, Wash your Hands and Stay home if you are not feeling well! Let's Go Gaels!
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Gaels Return to the Ice and Win
The Roxbury High School ice hockey team on Friday started the season right with a dominating win over West Morris. The 4-0 Gaels victory, at Mennen Arena in Morristown, saw senior Nick Thomas score two goals and make one assist while classmates forward Joe Eible and forward Jake Kooyenga provided the other two. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury. Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.
Boys Basketball preview, 2021: Here’s what all 15 conferences will look like
The New Jersey high school basketball season is scheduled to begin its regular season on Jan. 26 and the NJ.com boys basketball staff is ready for the opening tip. Click here to read NJ.com's 2021 preview and check out their list of what each of the state’s 15 conferences will look like this season.
|
|
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.
|
|
KES Student Spotlight: Victoria's Tips, Tricks, and Facts to Help Save our Planet by Recycling
As our minds continue to be filled with thoughts and uncertainties about the pandemic. Victoria Phelan Fonseca, a 4th-grade student at Kennedy School in Mrs. Leister's class, has bigger concerns about the lasting effects of pollution, especially plastics filling our landfills, environments, and oceans. Plastics are destroying our oceans and the habitats that millions of sea animals call home. Each week Victoria will be giving tips, tricks, and facts to all Roxbury families so we can help slow this effort and continue to raise awareness on this important crisis.
This week's tips, tricks, and facts from Victoria is, "Did you know: Recycling 1 aluminum can save enough energy to light a 100 watt light bulb for 20 hours and a TV for 2 hours. That’s just from 1 can!"
|
|
Check out Victoria's past tips, trips, and facts on our website here.
|
|
Idle Free Schools - Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free!
Winter has arrived! With colder weather upon us, your district green team wanted to share this important quick PSA.
In January 2019, the Roxbury Board of Education began supporting an idling reduction campaign at the Roxbury Schools, which included an idling reduction policy.
Part of the policy included the following bullet points. All those in bold and in red are what our transportation department and district have already been doing. Not bad and we're on our way to better!
- Turn off school bus engines while waiting to load and to unload students
- Turn off vehicles when parents are parked and waiting to pick up and drop off children
- Installing "idle-free zone" signs at school drop-off and pick-up locations
- Use the newest buses for the longest routes and maintain buses properly to eliminate any visible exhaust
- Complete school-bus driver training on eliminating idling
- Encourage parent, student, faculty, and staff drivers to turn off their engines after 10 seconds if they plan to remain at a location for more than 30 seconds, particularly at school drop-off and pick-up times.
Did you know that if everyone in the U.S. stopped idling for 5 minutes a day, it would be equivalent to taking five hundred thousand cars off the road saving 1.6 Million tons of CO2? Roxbury Schools are continuing to support this campaign to reduce student's exposure to air toxics that are emitted from idling vehicles.
We encourage our families and staff to sign pledge forms saying that they won't idle unnecessarily. You will see idling signs posted outside the school. Save money and protect the air by turning off your car when waiting more than 10 seconds. Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free!
Let's all work together for a cleaner future! Follow our initiative online here!
|
|
|
|
School Community Asset Map - You Can Help!
As part of our initiative to maintain Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, we continuously 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 contribute.
|
|
|
|
Raritan Headwaters Association works to get more privately owned wells tested for water quality
The non-profit Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is working to get more privately owned wells tested for water quality. The majority of well owners – including those in the upper Raritan River watershed in Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties - don’t test their water. This can have health consequences if groundwater turns out to be contaminated with common pollutants like coliform bacteria, arsenic, nitrate, radon, and uranium.
In an effort to get more well owners to test their water, Raritan Headwaters has been studying ways to raise awareness, including directly contacting homeowners in neighborhoods where well contamination has been discovered.
RHA staff members Dr. Kristi MacDonald and Mara Tippett, in an article in the Journal of Water and Health, an international scientific publication, share information about their ongoing campaign to increase the number of private well owners who test.
“We found that providing residents with information about contaminants in wells near their home resulted in significantly higher testing,” said MacDonald, RHA’s science director. “That means more private well owners took action to protect the health of their families, which is the goal.”
Tippett, a water scientist and head of RHA’s well testing program, said it's all about motivating people and making the testing process simple and affordable.
“Having your water tested by a reliable laboratory is the only way to know for sure that it is safe to drink. Letting people know that there are resources available to make this an easy process empowers them to do so,” Tippett said. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
|
|
|
|
Species on the Edge
Art & Essay Contest
Attention 5th grade students and teachers, submissions are now being accepted for the "Species on the Edge 2021" Art and Essay Contest.
The contest empowers 5th grade students to advocate for an endangered or threatened species from New Jersey through a well-researched, creative essay and original art piece. It's simple, fun, and free to enter! Students may enter the contest with their class, or on their own. One winner will be selected from each county in New Jersey. Entries are being accepted through January 31, 2021. Click here for more information and for the contest kit which includes the rules, species list, and entry form.
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Trails: Take a Hike in Roxbury, NJ
It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and into the sunshine, no matter what the temperature is! There are five parks in Roxbury with trails, with varying levels of difficulty. Several trails have great views this time of year. Descriptions, images, maps as well as links to other local trails are available.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
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!
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings |
|
Mondays:
01/25/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
02/22/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
03/15/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
04/12/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
04/26/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
05/10/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
06/07/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
06/21/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
07/19/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
07/21/2021 - Retreat Meeting (Location TBD)
08/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
09/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
10/11/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
11/15/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
12/13/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
01/06/2022 - Reorganization Meeting (Location TBD)
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!
|
|
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!
|
|
Roxbury Grad Who 'Wanted to Help People' Becomes Camden Cop
Roxbury High School graduate Tyler Fehsal was recently sworn-in as a police officer in Camden County, fulfilling a career goal she set in high school, according to relatives.
Fehsal graduated Jan. 14 from the Camden County Police Academy and is currently in the department's agency training and field training program, said Camden County Police spokesman Dan Keashen.
Fehsal, 23, now lives in Cherry Hill, but she grew up in Kenvil and Succasunna. She attended Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln-Roosevelt School and Eisenhower Middle School, before going to Roxbury High School where she was a cheerleader, said her grandmother, Anita Fehsal.
The new officer graduated from Roxbury High School in 2015, and then attended County College of Morris “knowing already what she wanted for her career,” said her grandmother.
“After two years at CCM, she attended Rowan University for another two years and finally went on to the police academy,” she added. "She was the kind of kid who obeyed the rules” and “always mentioned the fact that she wanted to help people.” Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Collegians Make Dean's Lists
Local residents earned their way onto the fall 2020 Dean's Lists of The University of Scranton and Kutztown University, according to the schools.
Making the University of Scranton Dean's List were
- Emily Kale of Succasunna, a junior nursing major in the University's Panuska College of Professional Studies.
- Matthew Kronenberg of Succasunna, a junior finance major in the University's Kania School of Management.
- Brian Luisi of Ledgewood, a senior marketing major in the University's Kania School of Management.
At Kutztown, Andrea Bacich, of Landing, was one of more than 2,325 to make the university's list by registering for at least 12 credits and having a minimum grade point average of 3.60. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
|
|
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!
|
|
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!
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Around Town
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
|
|
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!
|
|
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.
|
|
Roxbury Library Launches
Online Homework Tutoring Service
Roxbury Public Library has announced the launch of Brainfuse -- on-demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels.
Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite.
JobNow provides services and tools helping with resumes, interviews and careers. VetNow is a significant resources center for veterans and their families, with help to access benefits, and job and transition help.
Brainfuse is now available to all Roxbury library cardholders and can be accessed from any device at home or in the library with live service available seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Click here to read more about these resources from TAPinto Roxbury.
|
|
Roxbury Library Offers New App
The Roxbury Public Library announced the availability of a downloadable application for Apple and Android devices. The Roxbury Public Library App allows library users to store their Roxbury Public Library cards on their phones "and access a wealth of perks," said the library.
It said users of the new app are able to manage their accounts and renew borrowed materials. They can also search the library's catalogs and place holds on items, view the event calendar and sign-up for events. The app is available for download from the Google Play Store for Android users and from the Apple Store. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
|
|
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!
|
|
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Health is letting NJ residents pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine, but cautions that it will be given to those most at risk first, including front line health workers. Click here to pre-register.
|
|
|
|
New NJ COVID Vaccine Phone Number As State 'Peaks' In Second Wave
Gov. Murphy says New Jersey will offer a telephone number for vaccine appointments now that cases continue to rise, immunization appointments are running scarce and the state's COVID-19 second wave has "peaked." The new coronavirus strain also has arrived in the Garden State.
Murphy, speaking during News12's "Ask Governor Murphy" program on Thursday night, said his administration is working to push the vaccine's distribution to those who can't easily access the state's vaccine portal now that the coronavirus is posing bigger challenges to New Jersey.
The call center will become operational at 8 a.m. Monday at 855-568-0545. Click here to read more from Patch.com.
|
|
|
|
Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce offers discount coupon books
We are aware that the pandemic has impacted all businesses and in addition, it has also impacted the Chamber. This year we were faced with the cancelation of both of our big fundraisers. We have created a new fundraiser to help raise funds for the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce and our community while supporting businesses by promoting Shop Local.
The Roxbury Chamber of Commerce "Book of Deals" is ready for purchase. Start off the new year by getting a copy, either for yourself or as a gift. Let's ring in 2021 on a positive note and support our local businesses. #shoplocal
|
|
|
|
Dine Out to Donate at Fuddruckers in Roxbury on Thursday, January 28th all day to help the Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury raise funds to supply food to area residents. 15% of all orders will be donated to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury. Dine-In, Delivery, or Pickup.
Be sure to present this flyer or show it on your mobile phone.
Click here to view this flyer in our virtual backpack.
|
|
|
|
Join us for a night of laughs as we raise money for the Rotary Club of Roxbury Scholarship Fund! Jersey Night Live Entertainment Presents Rotary Club of Roxbury Comedy Night on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Zoom opens at 6:30 with the show starting at 7 pm.
Performing is National Headliner, JOHN PIZZI, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - One of the hottest rising comics in the entertainment industry has brought his unique brand of comedy to audiences around the country! Ticket Zoom Package is $50 which provides online Zoom ticket and event access. For further information or to purchase tickets directly, contact Steve Alford 973-204-1204. Click here to view this event on Roxbury Rotary's Facebook page.
|
|
|
|
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is kicking off the 2021 year with an exciting new virtual event for girls are interested in joining Girl Scout in grades Kindergarten-5th.
Winter Wonderland at Home are activities that focus on the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship, while having lots of fun and making new friends. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40 and includes a fun box of supplies!
Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
