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NEWS & EVENTS - EARLY EDITION
Week of June 5,
2020
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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 Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content!
Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org. Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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Share your Home Instruction Stories
 We know our students, staff, and families are hard at work during their Flexible Instruction Days.
We'd love to see pictures and videos of your home instruction both from our students and educators and hear your stories!
Put in the Subject Line:
#RoxburyFID and you might just see them on our website, on our Social Media pages, or in the news!
Mindfulness, Stress Relief, and Family Activities
 We know how stressful times are right now. The district has a compiled a website of videos and resources for you and your family. We've also teamed up with Roxbury's Mindfulness Instructor, Amy Rubin to provide some well needed mindfulness, stress relief, and family activities.
Click here
to check out Amy's new video's along with other helpful links and applications.
Flexible Instruction Days - Tech Help
 If you're having Internet Trouble or Technological difficulties during these Flexible Instruction Days, don't forget the Technology Department is here to help!
NJDOE Remote Learning Feedback Survey
New Jersey Department of Education COVID-19 Parent Survey
The NJDOE has created a survey that seeks your feedback about remote learning. Please take the time to participate in it to gather parent input regarding reopening school buildings and remote learning.
Participation in this survey is voluntary and your answers are anonymous.
Responses should be submitted by midnight on Monday, June 8, 2020.
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PUBLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
 For the foreseeable future, the Roxbury Township Board of Education will be holding virtual board of education meetings to conduct Board business while schools are closed due to the health-related emergency COVID-19.
The virtual location of the Board of Education meetings will be published through the traditional means and outlets as well as being available on the district's website (
www.roxbury.org) and in the Board of Education Office no less than 48 hours in advance. The district will make every effort to post the agenda for the meeting no later than 24 hours in advance for review and reference by members of the public. Similar to the in-person format of Board Meetings, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to make comments on both agenda and non-agenda items. All comments will be read into the record by the Board of Education President or designee announcing both the member of the public and his/her address as is customary to provide with comments. These comments will be submitted through the WebEx Chat Feature. In the event that additional information can be provided by a member of the Board or the Superintendent, it will be provided.
A recording of these meetings with video will be posted in the same way that the audio is posted for traditional, in-person meetings of the Board. Roxbury's next Board of Education meeting will be Monday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Prior to the start time of a meeting, please revisit
www.roxbury.org for a link to join the meeting. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,
please
click here!
Register for this meeting to see the following presentations/recognitions:
Roxbury High School Valedictorian/Salutatorian
- Valedictorian - Lauren Tom
- Salutatorian - Sarah Attieh
Roxbury's 2019/2020 Educators of the Year
- RHS - Sharon Baker, English Teacher
- EMS - Geri Esposito, Student Assistance Coordinator
- LRS - Elizabeth Bonis, Grade 6 Math Teacher
- FRA - Russell Redmon, Physical Education/Health Teacher
- JEF - Stephanie Friscia, Grade 4 Teacher
- KEN - Brenda Wilson, In-Support of Learning Teacher
- NIX - Jennifer Molnar, LLD Teacher
Roxbury High School Ice Hockey Team - Halvorsen Division Champions
Head Coach: Jon Benbow
Assistant Coaches: Sean Reilly, Chris Sannipoli, Jeff Kuper
Forwards
#9 Nick Hefferle (12), Captain
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#16 Joe Carey (12)
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#4 Kevin Keane (12), Captain
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#18 Nick Thomas (11)
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#15 Brian Westergaard (11)
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#17 Nick Falco (9)
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#7 Jake Kooyenga (11)
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#19 Joe Eible (11)
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#8 Steven Keane (10)
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#5 Randy DePalma (11)
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#10 Tristan Tantillo (11)
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#10 Tristan Tantillo (11)
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#11 Michael Gallagher (12)
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#14 Jake Calanni (9)
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#44 Anthony Diana (11)
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Defensemen
#21 Ethan Barooah (12)
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#22 Kyle Jenkins (11), Captain
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#2 Chase McGowan (10)
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#25 Joe DiDomenico (10)
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#24 Derik Woudenberg (11)
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#6 Gavin Woudenberg (9)
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Goalies
#30 Chris Catania (12)
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#31 Ryan Callahan (11)
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Roxbury HS and Eisenhower MS 2020 Performing Arts Achievements
ACDA All Eastern Honor Choir
Omar Abdallah
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Taylor Bailey
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Brendan Coulthurst
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Laurel Cousineau
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Justin Kurbansade
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Seth Lines
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Matthew Malsbury
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Cristian Marrero
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Amanda Melchers
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Gabriela Mutone
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Joseph Negron
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David Petrov
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Mackenzy Reilly
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Emily Rheinhardt
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New Jersey All-State Choir
Omar Abdallah
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Taylor Bailey
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Marisa Brinkman
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Steven Burns
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Laurel Cousineau
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Heather Doherty
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Jacob Hachey
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Justin Kurbansade
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Joshua Lemma
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Julia Malczynski
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Matthew Malsbury
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Cristian Marrero
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Amanda Melchers
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Gabriela Mutone
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Joseph Negron
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Serah Njoroge
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Sheryl Peng
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David Petrov
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Olivia Rebernik
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Mackenzy Reilly
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Emily Rheinhardt
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Spencer Scalamoni
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Region I Senior Honor Choir (North Jersey)
Alex Brinkman
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Marisa Brinkman
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Andrew Darling
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Heather Doherty
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Cristian Marrero
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Gabi Mutone
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Joseph Negron
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Eric Nieves
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Sheryl Peng
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Eliana Tumminello
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Region I Junior Honor Choir (North Jersey)
Olivia Hachey
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Isabella Negron
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New Jersey All State Orchestra
New Jersey All State Band
Region I Senior Honor Band (North Jersey)
Jonathan Fragale
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Paulie Kemmerer
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Christian Maroulis
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Jessica Miller
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Nick Morris
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Zachary Solano
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Andrew Wilson
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Region I Junior Honor Band (North Jersey)
Nicholas Andrade
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Brennan Andrews
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Justin Masi (EMS)
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Region I Junior Honor Jazz Band (North Jersey)
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Roxbury Student Receives MCPCA Caring Student Award
 RHS Senior Victoria Gonzalez was recently selected as the recipient of the Morris County Caring Student Award for Roxbury High School.
The Morris County Professional Counselors Association presents annual MCPCA Caring Student of the Year Award Program to recognize one senior from each Morris County high school who has given selflessly to others, often being unrecognized. Past recipients have been volunteers within their school, community, places of worship, in hospitals, etc.
Prior to COVID-19, students were awarded with this recognition at a luncheon with their family and counselor.
This year though was a little different. The lead for this coordinated with all of the schools in Morris County to meet at the recipient's house and deliver the award in person (with a mask on).
Victoria Gonzalez was surprised with a visit on Tuesday, June 2nd by Chief Palanchi and a representative from MCPCA to receive her award sign and certificate. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".
Signs of Support for Roxbury High School Seniors Robbed by a Virus
People driving down Bryant Drive to Roxbury High School are now greeted with a long line of signs showing the faces of the school's 2020 graduating seniors.
It is a dramatic display that school principal Dominick Miller characterized as "a small gesture." But it's really not very small.
The display includes about 310 signs carefully installed along the roadway by Steve Izzo, Steve Moskowitz and Tyler Wecht the Roxbury School District Buildings and Grounds crew, according to Miller. The line of placards stretches almost all the way from South Hillside Avenue to the school parking lots.
Miller said the display was the brainchild of Roxbury High School Director of Athletic and Student Activities Stuart Mason. He said Mason and Roxbury High School Assistant Principal Elizabeth Omegna "were the ones responsible for making sure we able to procure the signs."
To Show We Care
The principal said the closure of schools and cancelation of sports and school activities, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was particularly impactful for the Class of 2020. The school has yet to announce whether it will provide the seniors with an in-person graduation. A "virtual graduation ceremony" is scheduled to take place June 19.
"Our seniors are losing out on so much this year," Miller said. "We were hoping this would let our seniors know that we are thinking of them and that we care about them. It is a small gesture, but we want our seniors to understand that we realize what they are missing out on and that we appreciate what the class of 2020 had meant to Roxbury High School and our community."
The signs display cost about $2,000, money taken from funds the school had budgeted for end-of-year events, according to the principal.
"Overall, our families and community have been grateful," Miller said. "We have received a number of emails from parents thanking the administration for the display."
He noted that he's spoken with several parents who "were in tears" after seeing the signs.
Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
Roxbury Tuba Player Wins Music Scholarship
 Zachary Solano of Ledgewood, who just completed 11th grade at Roxbury High School, has won the prestigious Hanover Wind Symphony (HWS) summer music scholarship in the senior division.
He will appear as a tuba soloist with the renowned wind band in the fall.
Principal tuba player with the All-State Wind Ensemble and the North Jersey Region Orchestra, the scholarship winner will use his scholarship to take private online lessons over the summer with Mike Roylance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dennis Nulty of Oberlin Conservatory and internationally renowned tubist Øystein Baadsvik.
Zachary has excelled at the tuba since he first took up the instrument. He was a finalist in the 2020 North Eastern Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference. he's been the principal tuba player with the Roxbury High School Honors Wind Ensemble since 2019, and he plays with the Roxbury High School Premier Brass Quintet.
He also won the Roxbury High School Awards for Outstanding Musicianship as both a freshman (2018) and a sophomore (2019). Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
Bringing Smiles is Goal of 'Adopt a Roxbury High School Senior' Group
 The organizers of the "Adopt a Senior 2020" Facebook group hope the effort will "bring a smile" to the faces of Roxbury High School seniors whose graduation ceremonies have been waylaid by the coronavirus.
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Facebook group, administered by Elaine Weinacker and Dana Guberman Taggart, provides a way for people to "adopt" a senior and then "do whatever they think is appropriate to put a smile on their face," Taggart said. "It could be a small card, a gift card, a gift basket or whatever the adoptee likes."
There are about 300 graduating seniors and about a third have been "adopted," Taggart said. "The community has been great," she said. "Seniors who have been posted are being picked-up quickly. We are so grateful to the tremendous response to this opportunity to put a smile on a senior's face."
She noted that the effort is not sponsored by the school district. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
 There is some excitement to share and we are thankful that our students created an Instagram page to highlight what our seniors will be up to next year. Here i
s a sneak peak! May 1st has traditionally been the day to announce plans for next year. We are so excited to see what the future holds for our students.
All of these announcements have been submitted to an Instagram page roxbury2020decisions run by the students themselves. Seniors, make sure you add plans!
Revised School Calendar for the Remainder of the School Year
Below is the revised school calendar for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year that was board approved on April 6th.
You can still fill out your #NJCensusDay2020 online!
NJCensusDay2020 continues! #NewJersey is practicing social distancing, and we thank you for that! But now we need your help more than ever to get the word out about the importance of filling out the #2020Census.
Correct data can help in future situations like the one we are in!
This is our one chance until 2030 to ensure that every New Jersey child gets the resources they need for a quality education. Additional Information is available at
census.nj.gov
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Kindergarten Registration Continues During COVID Closures
Roxbury Schools continues Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year during the COVID-19 school closures.
Roxbury 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.
Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2020 to participate. 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 begin the pre-registration process and for additional information, please visit
www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration
. Families will be contacted via email by their child's school once the pre-registration process has been started.
Not sure what school your child should be attending? Contact Transportation at 973-584-6756.
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Gaels Going Green - 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 a half of dozen different policies outlining its position and efforts.
To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Silver certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018. 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.
Roxbury to reopen recycling center, but Saturdays only
 The Township of Roxbury Recycling Center will reopen this weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 16.
The center will be open on Saturdays only until further notice.
The purpose of this reopening is to allow residents to recycle items and materials not collected through the weekly curbside collection. These items include electronics (computers, printers, TVs, laptops, monitors, desktop printers, desktop faxes only), clothing, motor oil, metal items, fluorescent light bulbs and larger pieces of brush.
The safety of both staff and the public is paramount; as such social distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained.
Not sure what material is collected curbside? Go to
roxburynj.us/sanitation-recycling for more detailed information how to properly prepare the material that is collected curbside.
For more information, contact Kellie Ann Keyes at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us
. Click here to read this coverage from the Roxbury Register.
Hazardous Waste Day Moved from Randolph to Parsippany - June 13
Morris County residents who planned to dispose of hazardous materials in Randolph on June 13 will now have to take the stuff to Parsippany.
The county Municipal Utliities Authority (MUA) initially said the June 13 waste disposal would take place at the County College of Morris. However, it recently changed that plan, moving the event to the Morris County Public Training Academy in Parsippany.
The MUA also added a second hazardous waste disposal day: June 28, also in Parsippany.
The MUA's first plan, to have a disposal event on May 16, was scuttled due to COVID-19.
Although the MUA has announced the rescheduled dates, the virus is still impacting the procedure. "Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all participants dropping off household hazardous materials must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed and stay in their vehicles for the duration of the event," said the MUA.
It is asking people to leave all the materials in the car trunks, cargo areas or truck beds "for easy access" by its contractor's workers who will remove the items from the vehicles.
Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
Morris County: State Dep. Seeks Exceptional Recyclers For 2020 Awards
 Morris County residents, towns, agencies, businesses, schools and colleges are urged to submit nominations for the annual statewide recognition program for excellence in recycling, and inspiring others to do the same.
The state Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, annually recognizes excellence in recycling in order to highlight program successes achieved by agencies, businesses, individuals and others in keeping New Jersey communities clean and healthy.
Nominations are due to DEP by Friday, July 31 and awardees will be notified in September. Award winners will be honored at the ANJR Symposium and Awards Luncheon in October.
Applications can be submitted in these categories: Institution, Business, Retail Merchant, Government, Leadership, Rising Star, Outstanding Education/Educational Program, Recycling Industry, Source Reduction/Resource, Management/ Sustainability, and Volunteer Citizen.
Roxbury Clean Communities Paper Shredding Day - Sept 26
 Roxbury's Community Shredding Event scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 health crisis.
The next paper shredding event it scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, 2020.
For more information, contact Kellie Ann Keyes at
kkeyes@roxburynj.us
or by calling 973-448-2053.
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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
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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.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury Students Named to Bucknell Dean's List
 Three Roxbury residents made the spring semester dean's list at Bucknell University.
A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean's list recognition. The students are Karly Forker, class of 2022, from Landing; Melissa Ocampo, class of 2020, from Landing and Vincent Antoniello, class of 2022, from Ledgewood. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto 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!
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities
Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online, visit
www.roxbury.org/employment.
Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
06/08/2020 - Workshop Meeting (Virtual Meeting @ 6 p.m.)
06/22/2020 - Regular Meeting
(Virtual Meeting @ 6 p.m.)
07/20/2020 - Regular Meeting (RHS - Media Center)
07/22/2020 - (Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.) Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/31/2020 - Regular Meeting (RHS - Media Center)
09/21/2020 - Regular Meeting
10/12/2020 - Regular Meeting
11/23/2020 - Regular Meeting
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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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are now being accepted 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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 Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School B.A.S.E.S. for the 2020/2021 school year!
The Roxbury Community School Before and After School Enrichment Services (RCS B.A.S.E.S.) is a tuition-based program of Roxbury Township Public Schools operated by the Roxbury Community School. RCS B.A.S.E.S. provides high-quality care for children in Grades Kindergarten through Sixth. All programs offer an enriching, nurturing care for children during out-of-school hours between 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Choose the program and schedule that is right for you. For more information and to register for RCS B.A.S.E.S., please visit
www.roxbury.org/BASES.
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Roxbury Community School - 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 Family 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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Roxbury Community School - Summer Camps
 The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages.
Our summer events and programs are open to non-Roxbury residents as well as those who are enrolled in our school district. There are lots of summer activities to choose from.
Here's what's scheduled so far:
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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! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents! Click here to view the adult community school programs on our website.
Community School Programs through June 30th have been cancelled due to COVID-19 closures.
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Roxbury Community School - 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 adult community school programs on our website.
Community School Programs through June 30th have been cancelled due to COVID-19 closures.
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
Click here
for township information.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
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'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!
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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.
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Roxbury Emergency Alert Program
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.
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Township of Roxbury partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive - June 25
 Township of Roxbury will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Township of Roxbury Senior Center located at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ.
To Schedule an Appointment:
Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the American Red Cross by visiting
RedCrossBlood.org using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa.
Blood donation is essential: As the coronavirus pandemic has grown, the Red Cross has experienced an increase in blood drive cancellations across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools.
Blood donation is essential for hospitals to be able to take care of those who need it. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer. The demand for blood products (blood, platelets and plasma) is constant, even when the world isn't in the midst of a global pandemic.
"We are excited to be hosting a blood drive here in town. If anyone is wondering what they can do to help during this pandemic, donating blood is a great way to give back." said Kellie Ann Keyes, Blood Drive Coordinator.
Additional questions can be directed to Kellie Ann Keyes at 973-448-2053.
Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
Lake Hopatcong Veterans Cruise for 2020 - Rescheduled to Sept 26
 The date has been set as Saturday, June 27th for the 5th Annual Veterans Cruise on Lake Hopatcong, and that means the scramble for seats has already started for this special tribute to our veterans - America's heroes.
Each year Lake Hopatcong Cruises honors our veterans from the lake's four border towns - Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mount Arlington, and Roxbury - with a two-hour complimentary cruise around the lake, and a special tribute is paid to the veterans throughout the cruise as residents line the bridges and docks with waving flags in honor of the service that they have provided to our country.
This event is extremely popular with the Veterans and will fill quickly, so please contact your appropriate town representative to have your name added to the list as soon as possible. Last year in Hopatcong the first-come-first-served list filled within days and overflowed into a long waiting list.
Lake Hopatong Block Party will now be held on Oct 10
 The annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 10.
"As was announced earlier, in following the CDC directive on public gatherings, we unfortunately cannot hold the Lake Hopatcong Block Party on May 9," a statement from Lee Moreau of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation states.
"We are now moving forward on rescheduling the Lake Hopatcong Block Party to Saturday, October 10, the day before the LHF Lake Loop, also at Hopatcong State Park," he said.
"For those who have already responded requesting a refund, those checks will be issued April 13 and put into the mail.
Thank you for being a part of the Lake Hopatcong Block Party, and please stay safe and healthy," he said. Click here to read this coverage from the Roxbury Register.
UPDATED: 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!
Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall
973-448-2002
or
ohalloranm@roxburynj.us
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Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Programs & Events
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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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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
 Go to
roxburylibrary.org
to access Roxbury's 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
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Adult Services
Membership Drive and Fundraiser
The Friends of the Roxbury Township Public Library 2020 Membership Drive and Fundraiser kick-off has begun. Membership covers the period January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. In addition to knowing that you are supporting a vital part of our community, membership entitles you to attend the Friends-only preview night to our popular fundraiser book sale. Donations to the Friends are tax deductible. To all our Friends who supported the Library in 2019, and in previous years, we thank you for your continued support. Please look for your renewal notice in the mail. Applications for membership are available at the Library's circulation desk or by going on line at
https://roxburylibrary.org/friends/.
S.H.I.P.
A State Health Insurance Assistance Program that offers counseling on Medicare for NJ residents. Tuesdays at 10:00 am.
Mah Jongg
All skill levels welcome. Games are every Wednesday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Knit One, Bead, Too!
Do you like to make your own original jewelry? Enjoy knitting or working with fabric? Join us on Mondays from 6:15 pm - 8 pm, and share your knowledge with others. Please bring your own supplies.
Book Groups
New members always welcome!
Monday Evening: 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Thursday Afternoon: 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am
Literary Horizons: 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm.
New members always welcome.
Walking Talking Book Group: Call the library for meeting dates and times.
Youth Services
Weekly Events
- Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2 - Tuesdays @10:30 am
- STEAM for Kids - Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm
- Toddler Story Time-35 months and younger - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
- Preschool Story Time (3 years and older) - Wednesdays @ 11:30 am
- Chess Club (K-6th graders) - Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm
- Story Time @ the Lake - Friday, December 13 @ 11:00 am
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SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
Give the district feedback and share your thoughts.
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Review Your School on GreatSchools.org!
Will you share your experience? Tell your Roxbury School story on GreatSchools.org, which many parents use to research school districts as they scout for houses.
As we continue to prepare the children of today for tomorrow, we need your help to tell future Roxbury parents about the great things happening in our district!
Please take a moment to find your school and your Roxbury story today
here!
Your feedback matters! Give us your thoughts on Roxbury.org.
Roxbury Public Schools is committed to listening to the views and experiences of parents on our website. We want to hear from you! Your feedback is important because it helps our web team understand where they need to make improvements and what you do like about our website.
Click here to complete the survey today!
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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