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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of October 6
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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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REMINDER OF UPCOMING SCHOOL CLOSURE
The Roxbury Township Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9th due to a Staff In-Service day. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th.
Character Education Month Kicks Off in Roxbury
 Roxbury Township Public Schools officially kicked off Red Ribbon Week and its Character Education Month on Tuesday. Kennedy Elementary School and Lincoln/Roosevelt School (LRS) welcomed special guest speaker and musician, Jared Campbell and his eclectic and uplifting messages mixed in with music to inspire the students and staff to believe in themselves and to believe that they have the ability to change the world.
Campbell's main goal is allowing his music to impact the lives of his listeners by experiencing joy, finding comfort through pain, and looking past obstacles towards living a better life. He shared, "music is a powerful thing. It can help you make it through the tough times by finding the good in things."
Roxbury K-12 Schools will have weekly themes and events planned for Character Education month that are devoted to creating healthy, drug and violence-free America. Click here to read more about these assemblies and additional programs planned for Character Education month in Roxbury.
Roxbury Bands Raise $1,800 for Texas HS Band Program Devastated by Hurricane Harvey
 Ten participating bands from across northern New Jersey entertained a crowd gathered to watch from across the region at Roxbury High School, and to raise funds for a band of brothers and sisters 1,700 miles away that is rebuilding after the devastation from Hurricane Harvey.
After all competing and exhibition bands had performed their routines and the awards were given out, Drum Majors from all nine participating schools took the field for the announcement that $1,543 had been raised that evening to donate to the Rockport-Fulton High School Band, who are trying to recover from Hurricane Harvey's devastating blow to Texas and the region August 25th and 26th, 2017.
Additional funds donated after the Roxbury Classic event by individuals raised the total donation to $1,800, to be delivered to Rockport Fulton HS Bands by Roxbury Band Parents Association Treasurer, Tom Graf. Click here to read more about this event.
Jefferson School Recently Celebrated Back to School Night
 Roxbury Schools held their annual back-to-school nights over the course of the past few weeks. These evenings are a chance for parents and guardians to come into the schools, meet their children's principal and teachers, and find out a little bit more about their child's school and it serves to reinforce the sense of student and parent involvement.
Jefferson Elementary School had a great turnout on September 19th. Principal Melissa Cosgrove spoke about the commitment of classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, special teachers, therapists, administrative staff and the custodial team.
Cosgrove emphasized the pivotal role parents play in the success of their children and of the school too. Parents who volunteer for things like PTA, room parents and helpers in the computer room, library, and so much more make their school just an awesome place to be. Click here to read more about Jefferson School's Back-to-School Night.
Roxbury Schools Kick Off Annual Bus Safety at Franklin School
The Roxbury Township School District kicked off its annual Bus Safety Drills this week beginning with Franklin Elementary School on Monday, October 2nd.
The Roxbury Transportation Department made sure all students in the school rotated through stations that covered topics such as bus stop arrival and safety, bus behavior expectations, and bus emergency procedures.
Stations were coordinated by the district's Transportation Director, Janine Byrnes and were led by district bus drivers.
'Peaceful Cafeteria' Initiative Kicks Off with Nixon Huskies
 It was a busy Monday morning at Nixon Elementary School, with a two-part event. The first was a presentation by Assemblyman Anthony Bucco who presented the school with a citation for work done during Nixon's JAM (Just a Minute) last year that benefited FTK (For The Kids) and the mini-THON at Roxbury High School.
The second half was to launch their 'Peaceful Cafeteria' initiative. A committee of teachers, Alyssa Bellardino, Jessica Carlin, Kurtis Start, Erik Swanson, Abigail Scales, and Kelly Blessing helped launch the program during their Peaceful Pep Rally.
The team of students and staff were excited to share with the peers a video made to help everyone understand what it takes to have a Peaceful Cafeteria including the Cafeteria Captain job. Click here to read more about the 'Peaceful Cafeteria' initiative.
Latest Artist-in-Residence Shows off Student Talent at RHS
 Roxbury High School art students met with its newest Artist-in-Residence, Ian Ferguson, on September 18th to brainstorm ideas and do presentations for the school's mural for the Main Lobby at Roxbury High School.
The Visual Arts Department had been looking to have a mural created in the Main Lobby to generate visual excitement as everyone enters the building. Ferguson was the selected artist-in-residence tasked to complete this project.
Ferguson spent the week with the students refining the designs, pulling in the images, getting the necessary department and administrative approvals, and getting the design up on the walls. Click here to read more about this artist-in-residence experience.
Lincoln/Roosevelt PTO to Host 'Meet the Candidates Night'
 Roxbury Township residents will have the opportunity to vote for three seats for a three-year term on the Roxbury Board of Education on the Tuesday, November 7th ballot.
In preparation for this election, the Lincoln/Roosevelt PTO is to host an upcoming 'Meet the Candidates Night' in a debate format moderated by the NJ League of Women Voters.
The Roxbury public is invited to this debate to learn more about the four candidates running and where they stand. This event will take place in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna, NJ on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Individual candidate statements and biographies will be available the night of the debate.
Please join us and don't forget to come out and vote on Tuesday, November 7th! Click here to read more!
Roxbury Schools Presents FREE Parent Presentation
The Roxbury Board of Education is proud to sponsor a free a parent presentation to "Defend Your Teen!"
This important parent presentation, taught by the US National DARE Officer of the Year, is one night only on Thursday, October 19th in the Eisenhower Middle School Auditorium at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This riveting presentation will unveil for you dozens of deadly new drugs and drug use techniques that are currently plaguing the teen social scene. If you've got a teen, you can't afford NOT to attend this life-saving presentation.
This presentation is open to ALL parents, educators, or concerned citizens, not just Roxbury parents. Please, no children though! Feel free to pass this message along to help get the word out! Click here for more information regarding this presentation!
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RHS Performing Arts Presents Broadway Night - October 19th
 The Roxbury High School Performing Arts Department will present its annual Broadway Night on Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Cafeteria at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna.
Broadway Night is an evening of musical theatre numbers performed by students in the high school choir program as well as a special number by the Broadway Theatre Class directed by high school vocal teacher Dan Salyerds with choreography by high school dance teacher Rebecca Pietras. It will feature musical numbers from shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, Les Miserables, Oklahoma!, Chicago, and more!
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens, and includes desserts and the announcement of the 2018 Roxbury High School spring musical!
Come out for an evening of Broadway music and fun!
Be Noble ~ Go Global:
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2018
 B
e a part of a grand event coming to the Roxbury Township School District on February 16, 2018.
Raise multicultural awareness! Let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world with international cuisine, music, art, crafts, music, dance performances, and more!
Click here
to see more event details and how you can sign up!
K-6 STEAM Expo - Register Oct 15 through Jan 31st
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration opens on October 15th for the K-6 STEAM Expo
on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo
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Each student will receive a participation certificate.
Face Off With Team Matt
GoFundMe: Face Off with Team Matt (a Student at Nixon School). Recently, Matt, a fourth grader was diagnosed with a brain tumor (a medullablastoma). A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.
Click here to read more about
Face Off with Team Matt
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Face-Off with Team Matt -- Sports & Games Fundraiser -- November 9th
Join Mr. Capra and staff for a night of fun and games in support of Matt Adonis and be a part of "Face-Off with Team Matt". Games include some of Matt's favorites from Camp Capra: Capture the Flag, Guard the Flag, the Blob, and much more!
Registration is now open and closes November 8th. Spots are limited for this Thursday, November 9th event.
Help Us Build a Robot through DonorsChoose!
Mr. Moskowitz's STEM class at Eisenhower Middle School is looking to build a robot!
His students need a FTC Robotics Starter Kit in order to build this year's robot to compete in competitions against other schools.
Click here you're interested in helping them through DonorsChoose.
Halloween at R-R-Roxbury -- October 26th
 Join Roxbury Recreation on Thursday, October 26th,2017, (Raindate is Monday, October 30th) for Halloween at R-R-Roxbury. Set-up begins 6pm with Trick-or-Treating from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Roxbury High School Turf Field
Morbid curiosity increasing? Trick-or-Treating takes place around the track at Roxbury High School. Residents bring their house and candy to the track. Roxbury Residents only!
Click here to participate.
Be creepily creative... Prizes for the scariest, freakiest and creepiest 'house' goes to its' 'homeowner'. Don't have nightmares over it though... a chair and a bucket will do, trick-or-treaters aren't picky. Remember to bring trick-or-treat bags, and to be responsible for your angel and ghoul during the event! Mischief includes a mummy wrap speed contest, rubber egg toss, plus more (if all goes well...) First 100 kids in costume get their choice of a pumpkin or light bracelet! Second 100 kids get to choose from what the first 100 left! Heh heh heh
This event is sponsored by the Township of Roxbury, Roxbury School District, and the
Roxbury Rotary Club with a special thanks to Ashley Farms (thanks!).
Questions? Please contact Roxbury Recreation. Click here to view the flyer with more details!
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RHS Volleyball Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee's!
 Join the Roxbury High School Volleyball team for an Applebee's Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, October 8th from 8:00-10:00 am at the Applebee's in Flanders in the International Trade Zone.
RHS Boys and Girls Soccer Updates
 Roxbury (0) at Randolph (2) - Boys Soccer - September 28th
Owen Arabia and Mike Panvini each scored one goal as Randolph defeated Roxbury, 2-0, in Randolph.
Justin Lawrence got the shutout with eight saves while Justin Linz and Nick Panvini had one assist apiece for Randolph, which scored both goals in the second half. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (4) at Morris Catholic (2), Morris County Tournament, First Round - Boys Soccer
Omar Mougharbel scored two goals as 20th-seeded Roxbury defeated fourth-seeded Morris Catholic, 4-2, in the first round of the Morris County Tournament in Denville.
Doddi Pincay and T.J. McMullin also scored with Pincay and Ryan Sclar both tallying an assist. Julian Randall made 14 saves in the victory.
Roxbury will now face fifth-seeded Dover, a 5-1 winner over Parsippany, in the quarterfinal round on Sunday at a time to be determined. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Parsippany (0) at Roxbury (2), Morris County Tournament, First Round - Girls Soccer
Karly Forker and Ashleigh Sarafin each posted a goal and an assist as second-seeded Roxbury defeated 18th-seeded Parsippany, 2-0, in the first round of the Morris County Tournament in Succasunna.
Sarah Olivero made five saves in the victory.
Roxbury will face seventh-seeded Mendham, a 3-0 winner over 10th-seeded Montville, in the quarterfinal round at a time and date to be determined. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Click here for a Girls Soccer: Results and links from Sunday, Oct. 1 from NJ.com.
Roxbury (4) at Morris Hills (0) - Girls Soccer - October 3rd
Morgan Joyce scored two goals to lead Roxbury to a 4-0 decision over Morris Hills in Succasunna.
Karly Forker and Madison Martino also scored with Forker collecting a game-high two assists. Sarah Olivero made three saves to preserve the shutout. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com. Click here to read more game coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Morris volleyball teams 'dig pink' for breast cancer awareness
 Amanda Nagy didn't grow up in Roxbury. It was her husband Chris Nagy's hometown. But Amanda, a Virginia transplant, quickly was adopted by the community.
She taught accounting and coached volleyball at Roxbury, launching the team's first breast cancer fundraiser in 2010.
Kill Cancer Night has become a Gaels tradition, now held in honor of Amanda Nagy, who died from metastatic melanoma on Aug. 19, 2011, at age 32.
Proceeds from the Oct. 16 match against West Morris will go to the Amanda Rydell Nagy Memorial Scholarship Fund and Susan G. Komen. Click here to read more about how Morris County volleyball teams are digging pink from the Daily Record.
Roxbury Volleyball 'Prepares' for Upcoming Cty Tournament w/ Tough Loss to Union Catholic
 The Roxbury High School volleyball team lost its match Monday against high-ranked Union Catholic team, but hopes it can learn from the experience and do better this week when Morris County Tournament play begins.
The Gaels were defeated by Union Catholic 2-0 at home. They were outpaced by the Vikings 25-19 and 25-15, a loss that brought their season record to 9-4.
Click here to read more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Field Hockey
Roxbury (0) at Jefferson (1), Morris County Tournament, First Round - Field Hockey
Nicole Cuervo scored the lone goal off an assist from Danae Benfatti as fourth-seeded Jefferson defeated 13th-seeded Roxbury, 1-0, in the first round of the Morris County Tournament in Oak Ridge.
Samantha Schorr got the shutout with five saves for Jefferson, which scored in the first half.
Kaitlyn O'Shea made three saves for Roxbury.
Jefferson will go on to play fifth-seeded Morristown-Beard in the quarterfinal round on Saturday. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com. Click here to read more extensive game coverage from the NJ Herald.
Click here for game photos of the Roxbury vs. Jefferson Morris County Tournament field hockey from the Daily Record.
Mendham (2) at Roxbury (1) - Field Hockey - October 4th
Avery Smith and Emma Gugliemini found the back of the net to lead Mendham in a 2-1 win over Roxbury in Roxbury.
Sarah McHugh picked up an assist in the win while Carsen Fessenden turned aside four shots. Both teams were tied at halftime before Mendham went ahead for good in the second half.
Natalie Decena scored the lone goal for Roxbury on a play set up by Emma Karnitsky. Kaitlyn O'Shea made 12 saves. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
RHS Football and Cheerleading Updates
Roxbury Football Now 2-2 After Trouncing Mendham
 The Roxbury High School football team evened out its season record Friday, bringing it 2-2 with a blowout win over Mendham.
The Gaels plowed over the Minutemen in a late afternoon Yom Kippur game, walking off the field with a 28-0 victory. Click here to read more game details from Tap Into Roxbury.
Click here to see more game photos from the Daily Record.
Click here to see the Football Game Recap: West Morris Mendham vs. Roxbury from MaxPreps.com
Friday Night Football Game Raffle Has Both Giants and Jets Fans Covered
 Not all the football-related action will be on the Succasunna gridiron Friday night when Roxbury takes on Morris Knolls. A raffle to benefit the Roxbury High School Competition Cheerleading Team will take place and it will interest fans of the New York Giants or the New York Jets.
"The cheerleaders will be raffling off two amazing items," said Jennifer Rousseau, a member of the Roxbury High School Cheer Parents. "Giants fan? Jets fan? We've got you both covered."
Tickets will be $3 each or three for $5, said Rousseau. "Either of these would make a fantastic holiday gift if you are lucky enough to win," she said. "Don't miss out on your chance."
For those who can't make the game but still want to show love for the cheerleaders, raffle tickets can be attained by asking any Roxbury cheerleader or cheer parent or by writing to
rhscheerparents@gmail.com.
Football Game Preview: Roxbury vs. Morris Knolls
Morris Knolls
(2-2) and
Roxbury
(2-2) go head to head this Friday at 7:00 PM. Morris Knolls has seen its point totals steadily rise over the past three games, a trend the team will no doubt hope to continue.
Roxbury kept its opponent West Morris Mendham off the scoreboard entirely last week, winning the match 28-0. Junior Evan Vazquez didn't have many carries in the previous game, but he had more touches this time and made them count as he ran for 121 yards and punched in two touchdowns.
With both Roxbury and Morris Knolls swaggering in after impressive performances, we'll find out which team will step up to teach the other some humility.
Click here to read more coverage from MaxPreps.com.
RHS Cross Country Updates
Boys Cross Country: Full results from the Garret Invitational
Click here to see Roxbury results from the Boys Cross Country Garret Invitational.
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!
Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.
This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.
Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org.
Check out the Virtual Backpack!
 Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.
Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)
Check Your Honeywell Settings!
 Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account
here.
Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award will be honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium. Join us in celebrating these distinguished alumni!
Nominations for the 4th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than February 15, 2018 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at
www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.
Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.
Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.
RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
Upcoming Reunion just announced for the Class of 1997!
Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 6-9 p.m. at the Iron Bar in Morristown for our 20 year reunion to reminisce with old friends and catch up on times!
Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets!
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities
Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,
visit
www.roxbury.org/employment
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Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
10/16/2017 - Regular Meeting
11/20/2017 - Regular Meeting
12/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
01/02/2018 - Reorganization Meeting
Location:
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)
Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)
View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes
here!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 school year!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit
www.roxbury.org/preschool.
The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
Country Fusion for Kids for Grades K-6
 Kid's Country Fusion is Fitness Made Fun! Country Fusion™ is a country music-inspired dance fitness workout that incorporates high-energy country line dance, Latin, hip-hop, and fitness with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective total body blast perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. Students in a Hip Hop class will work on their strength, flexibility, and musicality through intricate fun and fast-paced funky choreography. Cost is $75 per student. Check out your school's program dates and to register at www.roxbury.org/KidsCountry.
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes for Grades K-6
 Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this fall at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades K-4 this fall will experience Crazy Chemworks, this action packed program is bubbling over with classic experiments and crazy concoctions! Grades 5-6 this will put their engineering skills to the test with Brixology. We'll set the foundation for these generation engineers. Kids will team up to construct different projects using LEGO bricks while learning about aerospace engineering by assembling a space station! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
NJEA Convention Camp with Mad Science for Grades K-6
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational during the NJEA Break on November 9th and 10th? Then look no further and register them for Mad Science's Invention-ation camp where children in grades K-6 will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and the most important of all their minds! With a little bit of ingenuity, campers will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to bring home, a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs! Multiple fun and educational take-home experiments each day! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Recreational Dance for K-4
 Join the Accents on Dance Studio in this after-school program for boys and girls in grades K-4. This program is a win/win opportunity for both parents and children. We are creating a dance class that will expose dancers to Jazz, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement, and Lyrical forms of dance. Parents will be invited to the last class to see a student performance! Cost is $75 per student for the fall session 1. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/RecDance.
Robotics with Kujenga for Grades 1-4
 Join Kujenga in this after-school program on Robots! Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. Robotics can also be a fund stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life. Cost is $80 per student for the fall season. Register now at www.roxbury.org/Kujenga.
Tech Club at L/R for Grades 5-6 - Session 2 Just Added!
 Join Ms. Rodgers and Mr. Smith to learn about the science and technology of Solar Cars. Build and race a Ray Catcher Sprint Deluxe Solar Car. Develop engineering and problem-solving skills with the help of a cool-melt glue gun and exacto knife. Spots are limited and the class fills quick, so don't wait! Register now at
www.roxbury.org/TechClub! Cost is $60 per student and covers instruction and supplies.
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School for Grades K-4
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 6-week fall program that teaches the basics of drawing in a fun confidence-boosting way. Classes are starting soon at each of the K-4 schools, so sign up now to save your child's spot! Tuition is $92 per student and includes the cost of materials, instruction and fun! Visit
www.roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
to see your school's program dates and to register!
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Roxbury Community School Ski Club 2017/2018
The purpose of the Roxbury Community School's Ski and Snowboard Club is to provide students the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Students will be provided with transportation to and from the mountains. Students will be required to attend meetings, return all necessary forms, and pay a fee for transportation/chape
rone
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Ski packages will be purchased directly from the mountain. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.
Family Ski at Shawnee is also available.
Participating Schools:
Shawnee Mountain:
- Lincoln-Roosevelt School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Family Ski Program
Camelback Mountain:
- Roxbury High School
Register now for the 2017/2018 Ski Club Program at www.roxbury.org/ski!
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
Aerobics with Annette Buzzelli
 Register now for winter and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Winter classes begin Tuesday, January 2nd and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 18 classes. Cost is $99 per person. Join this exhilarating fitness program for a complete body workout that is effective and fun!
Register online at
www.roxbury.org/Aerobics
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Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice Workshop
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! You'll even have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of a teacher. The next workshop is Tuesday, December 5th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person.
Register now here!
ed2go Online Learning
 Roxbury Community School is proud to partner with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults. With over 300 great online classes to choose from, ed2go offers something for everyone with highest-quality online continuing education courses that are affordable and easy to use. With hundreds of great online courses, from Creating Web Pages to Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish to Grant Writing, and everything in between, it is easy to see why millions of lifelong learners take ed2go online courses.
Click here to view subject categories and to register for popular courses!
Yoga for Beginners
 Join this beginner class that introduces you to the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Participants will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. If you have never tried yoga, this is the class for you! It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses. This course is ideal for teens and adults. Winter Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning January 16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin School. Cost is $100 per person registration is required. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/yoga!
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
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!
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our
Emergency Alert Program
. This system enables YOUR TOWN to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now here!
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Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury
The NJ Clean Communities program is a comprehensive litter abatement program serving NJ residents and visitors for over 25 years.
Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep the township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information about Clean Communities. Questions about the program or volunteering in Roxbury, please contact Kellie Ann at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us.
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Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. Now you can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit, schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. You are no longer limited to access town hall during regular business hours. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessed from
here and the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Fullerton's Big Plan: New Life for a Vacant Roxbury 'Eyesore'
 A former cement plant in Kenvil that's been unused for a decade, and is now a graffiti-covered, dilapidated "eyesore," would be cleaned up and converted into the new home for a local company, under plans being reviewed by the township.
If it receives approval for the project, Fullerton Grounds Maintenance would relocate to the 77 Hillside Ave. site from its current headquarters on Berkshire Valley Road in Kenvil. It would do so after demolishing some parts of the former cement plant and completely restoring others, according to plans on file with the township.
Click here to read more about this from Tap Into Roxbury.
World Fistball Championships Coming to Roxbury in 2018
This past summer, the
International Fistball Association, based in Linz, Austria, awarded the United States to become the host country for the 2018 Men's & Women's U18 Fistball World Championships. The expectation is for our local players to participate in this 4-day event, competing against the best young men's and woman's teams from eight to 10 countries.
This should bring more than 600 players, coaches and fans to Roxbury. Countries participating should be from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and others.
Click here to read more about this from Tap Into Roxbury.
Roxbury Arts Alliance: A Star Next Door Vocal Competition
 The Roxbury Arts Alliance is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall! We want to celebrate by hosting a vocal talent competition. We hope that you will join us by competing; voting on-line for your favorite semi-finalist; or attending the Final Event at which the final 12 contestants will perform live on October 7th at the Investors Bank Theater. Judges for the Final Event are music industry professionals.
Families Invited to Participate in Roxbury Family Fun Day
 If your kids like robots, making slime, shooting arrows and playing games, you sure don't want to miss the Family Fun Day at Roxbury's Horseshoe Lake Fairgrounds on Oct. 14.
All families from Roxbury and surrounding areas are welcome to attend the event happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is sponsored by the local Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs.
Activities will include archery, STEM programs, camping demonstrations, games, backyard bass fishing, Morris County Mosquito Safety demonstrations, Morris County Sherriff's Office Crime Stopper Division and the U.S. Army bomb robots of Picatinny Arsenal. Click here to read more about this upcoming event from Tap Into Roxbury.
Volunteers Needed for Litter Clean-Up Day
 You have the power to make a big difference! Let's do our part to keep Roxbury clean and green. Individuals, groups or businesses can sign up to help remove litter from various areas in town on Saturday, October 14, 2017, 9 am-12 pm.
Plans are underway for the 2017 Roxbury 'Home for the Holidays' event!
 This year's event will take place on Saturday December 2, 2017 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Main Street in the Succasunna section of town.
This year's Home for the Holidays will be another fun-filled, family event with craft and merchandise vendors, food vendors, carriage rides with jingle-belled horses, Santa Land at the Library and live performances by various artists.
Vendors applications now being accepted - register now for early bird discounts.
Click here
to read more information from Tap Into Roxbury.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
here
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Fall Programs through Roxbury Rec
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Click here
for a list of fall programs!
Litter Clean Up Day (Oct. 14) -
Click here to sign up now!
Jr. Gaels Wrestling (Program begins mid-November)
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Click here
for more information!
Winter Lacrosse Clinic (Registration is thru Nov 1st)
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Click here
for more information.
Spring 2018 Girls Lacrosse (Registration now thru Dec. 15) -
Click here for more information.
Halloween at R-R-Roxbury (Register now thru Oct 25th) -
Click here to view flyer.
Boys Basketball Skill Building Shooting Clinic (Nov 2) -
Click here to view flyer.
Softball Winter Training Academy (Program begins Nov. 11) -
Click here to view flyer.
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here
to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Events
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up
Upcoming Events
- Family Gingerbread Decorating (Registration begins Nov. 15) -
Click here for more info.
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Maker Days over NJEA Break -
Click here for more details.
- Minute to Win It
(Oct 13th) - Click here for more info.
- Pajama Story Time (Tues.) -
Click here for dates and details.
- Pumpkin Painting (Oct 9th) -
Click here for more info.
- Teen Advisory Board (Tues.) -
Click here fore dates and details.
Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.
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SURVEYS AND REVIEWS
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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