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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.

ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

PUBLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The next board of education meeting is Monday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones, please  click here !

Come see the following presentations to the public:

• Osmo as an Instructional Tool - presented by Dr. Seipp, Mrs. Lynn Diaz, and Ms. Kira Westbroek
• What's new with SEL in Roxbury - presented by Dr. Seipp
• Calendar Committee: School Start Date - presented by Mrs. Radulic, Mrs. Victoria Arms, and Mrs. Stephanie Friscia

RHS Spring Musical: Fiddler on the Roof at RHS - Feb 27-29

Roxbury's SDF Partners with Habitat for Humanity's Hearts and Hammers Gala

SDF at Hearts and Hammers Gala

Roxbury High School's new Structural Design and Fabrication program continues to support the community. The course that covers a wide variety of topics including construction, carpentry, architecture, and design allows students to put their knowledge and skills to work here at home in Roxbury and last Saturday members of the SDF program and RHS took part in Morris Habitat for Humanity's Hearts and Hammers Gala at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph. This is Morris Habitat's largest annual fundraiser with over 500 people in attendance this year, the most yet. This year's event celebrated the 35th Anniversary of Morris Habitat for Humanity and the work they have done to build affordable housing in the greater Morris County community.

Roxbury's SDF program worked with the Habitat staff and volunteers to design and build two items for the event. The first was a photo booth that showed the layers of a house being built at various stages of the building process. Showing studs, sheathing, foam insulation, and vinyl siding.

The other project was a model home the students built that was featured on the center of the stage next to the speakers throughout the evening. Students worked to give the home a high level of detail, complete with lines where siding would be, a porch, a garage, and even a small doorknob. Roofing shingles manufactured by GAF were used to showcase GAF, one of the largest and most loyal sponsors of Morris Habitat for Humanity.

Click here to follow Roxbury High School's first year of SDF highlighting the design and building of each project and student growth as a result of this new and exciting learning opportunity.

Click here to read more about this program and event on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury HS JSA Club Visits DC

Ten students from Roxbury High School visited Arlington, Virginia last weekend and took part in the Junior State of America (JSA) Winter Congress under the supervision of RHS Social Studies Teachers James and Nicole Connolly. RHS JSA President Noelle Rowe was accompanied by fellow Seniors Hailey Aquino, Miabella Espaillat, Arjana Goroveci, Magda Perrett, Hannah Smith, and Katie Smith; Juniors Justin Berge and Elena Soranno (Club Secretary); and Freshman Sean Mahoney.

Students toured Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon, including a guided tour of the Capitol Building prior to participating in a congressional simulation Saturday and Sunday morning. During this time, students attended committee meetings, offered amendments and watched the markup process on proposed legislation. Roxbury had one of the 72 student-created bills selected for the docket which passed in the Senate with revisions, but failed in the House. Click here to read more about JSA and this trip on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury HS Selects January Students of the Month

Eighteen high school students from Roxbury High School were named Students of the Month for January. Teachers nominate students for their performance in any of the eleven departments: Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, World Languages, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering Design and Technology, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Health/Physical Education. Students can also be selected for the category of Citizenship, Most Improved, and School Spirit.

January's winners were Matthew Alvine ( Business), Gabriella Gosselin (English), Samantha Nieves (Family and Consumer Sciences), Nizaire Johnson (Health and Physical Education), Kevin Mack (Engineering Design & Technology), Kevin Stigliano (Math), Justin Talavera (Most Improved), Zachary Solano (Performing Arts), Delaney Scalera (Science), Joshua Ramirez (Social Studies), Daniel Huaracallo (Visual Arts), Dylan Hayeck (World Languages), Eric Malandrino (Citizenship), Ash Dunlap ( Citizenship), Sean Mahoney ( Citizenship), Alexis Minnella ( Citizenship), Logan Malczynski ( Citizenship), and Anna Kisatsky( Citizenship).

Winners each receive a certificate, a Roxbury drawstring bag and coupons from Jersey Mikes, Cliff's Ice Cream, Roxbury Bagels, and Circle Bowl and Entertainment. Thank you to all the local businesses that help support our students! The students that do not win but were nominated get a copy of the nomination letter. Click here to read about January's students of the month on our website under "In the News".

Roxbury Schools Go Global with Annual Multicultural Expo

The Roxbury High School Dining Hall was again alive with color, food, performances, spectators, and energy at the fifth annual Global Hi-5 Multicultural Expo on February 20th. More than 400 students, organizations, families, and community members came out to take part in this festive event.

Marcia Cordeiro, one of the expo organizers, Roxbury staff member, and parent shared that this event is a way to "experience the gift of one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY." The event invited tourists to get their passports stamped while their five senses were tantalized through international expressions of cuisine, music, arts, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more! In addition to the 16 country expos (filled with artifacts, food, brochures, fun-facts, posters, pictures, and instruments, etc.) to visit there was continuous entertainment going on.

This collaborative event is organized by the Roxbury School District staff, students, parents, and community members. Roxbury Schools participating organizations included the Eisenhower Middle School and Roxbury High School Spanish Clubs, French Club, RoxTHON, and Roxbury's Robotics Program, and Roxbotix Team. These organizations are run by advisors and student members.

"We would like to express our heartfelt thank you for attending our 5th Global Hi-5 Multicultural Expo. We would especially like to thank all of our "Countries" and groups that participated to make this a great event. Without their love of their respective countries and cultures, this great country and this event would not be possible. We feel it is important to show our diversity, not just in Roxbury, but in the world. We are all one people who share a love of different cultures." Click here to read more about this event and see more pictures from our website under "In the News".

Help the Roxbury Band Make the March of a Lifetime

The Roxbury High School Band has been nominated by United States Congressman Tom Malinowski to be an official representative of the State of New Jersey in the 2020 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC on May 25, 2020! This event is the official Memorial Day parade of the United States and is nationally televised across the US and streamed to our Armed Forces worldwide. Congressman Malinowski recommended Roxbury ba sed on our long-standing tradition of musical excellence.

This is an amazing opportunity to showcase our students and our community at a national level! This trip will commence on Sunday, May 24th and will include a two-day, one-night stay in our nation's capital, with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, an evening monument tour on the National Mall, a Smithsonian Museum visit and a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra on the US Capitol lawn. Then, on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, we will march in the National Memorial Day Parade down historic Constitution Avenue while representing our home community of Roxbury and New Jersey with the utmost of pride and dignity. To make this trip affordable for all our students and families, we need to raise $10,000. YOU can help the Roxbury Band Students make this March of a Lifetime! Click here to help support them!

Rox-THON gets their Flock on

Flocking is back at Roxbury! It will begin this fall and continue until the ground freezes, before resuming next spring; all weather dependent. While the fundraiser remains the same, the organization bears a new name. Putting more of an emphasis on our local community, Roxbury High School's mini-THON will now be known as Rox-THON. It is the same group of students working towards the same cause, however, a majority of our proceeds will now stay here in Morris County.

Starting this year, donations will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital (Morristown, NJ) and 30% of those proceeds will support pediatric cancer research and medical bills through Four Diamonds (Penn State Children's Hospital). Roxbury High School will also host its 7th Annual event to fight childhood cancer on Friday, March 13, 2020.

"Flocking is super simple! Flocking is when you harmlessly prank your friends by signing up for us to put a flock of plastic flamingo s on their lawn," explained Captain Holly Van Ness, a senior at the school.

If you would like to flock-a-friend, you can choose how many flamingos you want to migrate to your friend's yard for up to 48 hours. A small flock of only 10 flamingos is only $15, a medium flock of 30 for $25, or you can choose a large flock of 50 flamingos for $35. If you have a special occasion, you may also choose to request a specific date for an additional $15. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

The Gael Special - Special Education Newsletter

RHS students visit Lifetown in Livingston

Some amazing things are happening in our Special Services Department. Click here for the first volume of The Gael Special, a newsletter to inform parents of what is happening in Special Services and current trends we are seeing throughout our community. Topics included in this issue are Community-Based Instruction, Multi-Sensory Reading, and Anxiety in Children.

Roxbury High School's Structural Fabrication and Design Journey

Follow the new beginnings of the Structural Fabrication and Design program at Roxbury High School with weekly updates on the growth of the program and the work that the students are doing as they explore the human-designed world through the learning of SDF.

Click here to find out more information about the program and to follow along on this year one journey.

Roxbury Hosts Sports Injury Seminar - Mar 12

Two local medical professionals, experts on sports injuries, will present valuable information next month to parents and coaches of athletes of all sports and ages.

This seminar takes place at Roxbury High School on March 12 at 7 p.m. Injury prevention and treatment will be discussed and there will be a question-and-answer session.

Don't miss this chance to help your young athlete stay healthy.

Click here to read about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.

EMS Musical Frozen Jr. - Apr 2-4 / Princess Party - Mar 22

Ticket Reservation forms are now being accepted for Eisenhower Middle School's spring musical Frozen Jr. by Disney. Frozen Jr. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr.  is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

This Broadway Junior musical will run at EMS Thursday and Friday, April 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 4th at 2 p.m. at the middle school located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Tickets are $10 each and the ticket reservation form can be found online at www.roxbury.org . Tickets will also be sold at the door for any of the performances provided that they are not sold out.

Help support the EMS Drama Club with their upcoming Princess Party! This event will be held March 22nd from 2-3:30 p.m. at EMS. Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess! Join the cast and crew for some royal fun, crafts, snacks, music and more! To register, contact Donna Silfies at Princess2020@hotmail.com. Register early as seats are limited! Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows.

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

The Roxbury High School Band Parents Association is once again selling its annual discounted Hersey Park and Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom tickets. Tickets are available for purchase between now and March 27.  Click here to view the Hersey Park ticket form.

Dates Set for Roxbury's Kindergarten Registration for Next Year

Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2020/2021 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2019 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, 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 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.

Scholarships are offered in Morris - Deadline Mar 31

The Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund, Inc. (MCREAP) is offering seven scholarships to Morris County residents who are attending and will be graduated from a public high school. This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in education and who will be attending an approved four-year accredited college or university offering a bachelor's degree with an education major. The scholarships are for $2,000. The recipients will be sent $2,000. after the chairperson receives a copy of the first semester transcript which indicates enrollment in the field of education and a successful academic record. The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 31. Scholarship applications are available at your high school guidance office or at https://www.morriscountyrea.org . Click here to read about this scholarship from the Roxbury Register.

Scholarship Opportunity from The 200 Club of Morris Cty - Deadline May 11

The 200 Club of Morris County is offering scholarship opportunities for students that have a parent(s) in law enforcement/public safety. The scholarships are also offered to students that wish to pursue a career in public safety.  Click here to find out more about this opportunity.

Roxbury Basketball Updates:

Roxbury falls in county basketball semifinals - Feb 22

Roxbury High School's run in the Morris County Boys Basketball Tournament came to an end Saturday when the sixth-seed Gaels fell to No. 2 Delbarton, 54-38, in the tournament semifinals at County College of Morris (CCM) in Randolph. The Gaels (17-5) were stymied by a strong Delbarton defense which held Roxbury to just four points in the second quarter to take a 28-15 lead at halftime. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register. Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury over Parsippany Hills - Girls basketball recap - Feb 25

Mia Capriglione scored nine points to help Roxbury take a 28-25 win over Parsippany Hills, in Parsippany. Roxbury (3-17) led 18-8 at the half. Parsippany Hills fell to 8-15 on the season. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

West Morris over Roxbury - Boys basketball recap - Feb 25

West Morris took a 55-38 victory over Roxbury, in Roxbury. West Morris (23-2) led 23-18 at the half, and ended the game on a 12-6 run. Max Schabel scored 10 points for Roxbury (17-6). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Cheerleading Updates:

Roxbury HS Cheerleaders take 9th place at the UCA National Cheer Competition

For the first time in nine years, rallying from prelims to semis to National Finalists, the Roxbury High School Cheerleaders came back from ESPN Wide World of Sports on Monday, United Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Finalists placing 9th in the Nation in the Super Varsity Game Day Competition and the only New Jersey team in their division to achieve this.

Under the direction of RHS Athletic Director Mr. Stuart Mason and coached by Wendy Schneider, Gail LaCosta and Erin Cautero, the cheerleaders performed 3 times in one day with 2 of those routines hitting ZERO deductions!

The team, which consists of girls from grades freshman to seniors are Gabby Agudelo, Willow Bradley, Allyson Calanni, Ariana Carlucci, Gizelle Castaneda, Kailey Cowan, Riley Gallagher, Chanel Hairston-Jackson, Sarah Hills*, Adriana Hrelja, Lindsey Kaiser*, Melina Maldonado, Angelina Marasco, Deanna Maugeri*, Lizzie McDonald*, Sydney Mellody, Dana Mendelsohn, Kaity Profaca, Gianna Rosario, Alexandra Schulz, Azaria Wall, Kayla Webb and Lindsey Yau. *denotes captain. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Ice Hockey Updates:

Roxbury Falls to Mendham in Halvorsen Cup Game - Feb 22

The Roxbury High School ice hockey team on Saturday lost its quest for the Halvorsen Cup, falling to Mendham at Mennen Arena. The Gaels were defeated 4-2. Roxbury's goals were made by Kevin Keane and Nick Hefferle. Goaltender Ryan Callahan made 19 saves during the game. The contest brought Roxbury's record to 13-9-2.The loss doesn't end competition for the team; it will take on Indian Hills on Feb. 28 in first-round NJSIAA State Tournament competition at the Ice Vault Arena in Wayne. Roxbury is seeded 11th and Indian Hills is seeded sixth. The Gaels have beaten Indian Hills all three times the teams have faced-off since 2015, the most recent being a 6-3 victory on Feb. 9. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Wrestling Updates:

NJSIAA District 6 Wrestling results from Roxbury, 2020 - Feb 22

Click here to read the NJSIAA District 6 Wrestling results from Roxbury, 2020 from NJ.com.

Region 2 wrestling preview and predictions for every weight, 2020

The second leg of the journey to Atlantic City begins Wednesday at eight sites across the state with the NJSIAA Region Wrestling Championships.  NJ.com previews all eight sites and makes selections in every weight class. Here  is NJ.com's picks for Region 2, held again this year at Mount Olive on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. How will three days of action play out? Click here to read those previews and predictions from NJ.com.

Region 2 wrestling, 2020: Results from Wednesday's 1st round at Mount Olive

Click here for the results from the first round of the NJSIAA / Rothman Orthopaedics Region 2 Tournament at Mount Olive from NJ.com. Action resumes with the quarterfinals Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Region 2 wrestling, 2020: Quarterfinal pairings set after Wednesday's 1st round

Click here for the quarterfinal pairings from NJ.com for Region 2 at Mount Olive of the NJSIAA / Rothman Orthopaedic wrestling tournament. This round will feature the winners from Wednesday's first round and the district champions who got a bye to the quarterfinals. Action resumes Friday with the quarterfinals at 5:30 p.m.

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.

Join the Roxbury Trails Committee on the next 2020 Free Guided Hike

Get out and get a little fresh air with two free upcoming guided hikes around town.

Black River Park - Sun, Mar 8 @ 12 PM

The level trail follows the start of the Black River, and joins hilly trails in Randolph and Mine Hill. Two hike options! Parking at 1 Main Street in Succasunna.

Click here to view this event flyer with more information in our Virtual Backpack.

30th Annual Stream Cleanup - Apr 18

Help keep Roxbury clean with the 30th Annual Stream Cleanup organized by the Raritan Headwaters Association on Saturday, April 18th from 9-12 at Black River Park (Roxbury NJ Site 28). This event is sponsored by the Roxbury Environmental Commission and Trails Committee.

For questions, contact:

Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Lake Hopatcong Foundation urges lakefront property owners to order numbered dock signs

The non-profit Lake Hopatcong Foundation is urging lakeside residents to order dock number signs to post on their docks in case of emergencies. The signs are $30 each.

According to the foundation, these attractive, weatherproof aluminum signs are blue with white reflective numbers. They do not contain any personal information and can be mounted to a dock, boathouse, post, or tree. B-SAFE dock numbers are designed to help emergency personnel efficiently respond by land or water. A posted number can also provide an easy way for friends to locate a dock.

Order by June 1 for delivery on or about July 1.

According to the foundation, Each lakefront property has been assigned a unique dock number, or "lake address," which is linked to the 9-1-1 street address. Lakefront property owners may voluntarily purchase and post a B-SAFE dock number where it can be easily seen from the water. If an emergency occurs, an accurate location can be reported using the nearest dock number as a reference point. If an emergency occurs on the water, ice or land CALL 9-1-1. Locate the nearest dock sign and provide the number to the 9-1-1 operator. Emergency resources will be sent to that location. Landowners can report a water emergency and the 9-1-1 operator will be able to translate the street address to a water location. To order, or for more information, click here. Click here to read this coverage in the Roxbury Register.

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! Specific school related events can be found on their respective website calendars by visiting www.roxbury.org  and selecting the school from the drop down at the top left of the screen.

RHS Project Graduation

Roxbury Project Graduation is NOT just for senior parents! We need all high school parents to get involved. This group and event benefit all Roxbury students. Don't wait, we need your help now. Each year on the night of graduation, we host Project Graduation, an all-night, alcohol/drug free event for Roxbury's graduating High School Seniors. To make this happen each year we need your HELP!

Our meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the RHS guidance conference room. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 8th. Check us out on our Facebook page, Roxbury Project Graduation or the link for our website on the RHS website. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Alana Hayford or Audra Sarafin. Click here to read more details about this year's Project Graduation from our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section.

Roxbury Collects Box Tops for Education

Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools. This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time. Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org .

Check out the Virtual Backpack!

Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students. Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.) This page is updated as flyers are received. Check the backpack!

Check Your Honeywell Settings!

Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account here. Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.

Roxbury Alumni In the News

Layups 4 Life, Morris County Boys and Girls Coaches Association partner for Senior All-Star Showcase

On Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m., the Morris County Boys and Girls Coaches Association will be partnering with Layups 4 Life, a New Jersey based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, co-hosting a Senior All-Star Basketball Showcase. The proceeds raised at this event will contribute to Layups 4 Life's fundraising efforts that support cancer research and clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. After a successful All-Star game in 2019, in which the top senior boys in Morris County participated, Layups 4 Life CEO Dan Exter (a 2004 Roxbury High School graduate) has opened up the event to also include the top senior girls in the county.

Additionally, in an effort to provide friendly competition amongst participants, a 3-point and skills contest will also be included. West Morris boys varsity head coach Mark Schartner and Chatham girls varsity head coach Joe Gaba have led the way for each respective coaches association to help coordinate and execute this event. The Delbarton School (Morristown, NJ) will play host to this All-Star showcase.

Layups 4 Life (L4L) is led by cancer survivor Dan Exter and his wife Dana Levine Exter. Since 2015, L4L has raised over $104,000 through hosting a variety of sports and social events. With the funds raised over the past six years, L4L has made contributions in support of leukemia, pediatric and bone marrow research departments supporting one of the leaders in cancer innovation and research, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.

Roxbury's Bohrer Gets DJ Spot on Lasell Station

Joe Bohrer, a communication major from Succasunna, is one of Lasell University's DJs on its Newton, MA-based radio station, WLAS (102.9FM). Bohrer hosts "Spare Parts" two days a week. The university radio station took home 11 trophies at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System Awards, including national winner for "Best Public Service Promotion."

WLAS has received the Gold Microphone Award for Outstanding Broadcasting Excellence for four years in a row, and was recognized as the Lasell Student Organization of the year in 2019. As an FM radio station, WLAS distinguishes itself from larger institutions in the area as one of only 441 FCC licensed college radio stations in the United States and Canada. According to Professor Brian Wardyga, general manager of the station, DJ airtime has increased by more than 25 percent since WLAS became an FM station. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

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 were honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night in October.

Nominations for the 6th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than March 15, 2020 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!

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:

03/02/2020 - Workshop Meeting

03/12/2020 - (Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.) Workshop/Training (RHS Guidance Conference Room)

03/16/2020 - Regular Meeting

04/06/2020 - Workshop Meeting

04/27/2020 - Regular Meeting

05/18/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)

06/08/2020 - Workshop Meeting(Roxbury High School - Auditorium)

06/22/2020 - Regular Meeting(Roxbury High School - Auditorium)

07/20/2020 - Regular Meeting(Roxbury High School - Media Center)

07/22/2020 - (Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.) Retreat (Office of Public Works)

08/31/2020 - Regular Meeting(Roxbury High School - 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!

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS

Register Now!

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!

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 Catalyst Prep, 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.

Continuing this year, the Community School has also teamed up with My 3 Sons Family Tutoring for ACT and SAT Preparation. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs!

Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!

Roxbury Community School - Summer Camps

Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs

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.

Here's what's coming up after-school:

AROUND TOWN

Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations

Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township. Click here for township information.

Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!

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Community Bulletin Board and News

After 23 years aiding Roxbury's 'working hungry', Wald couldn't be happier

Ham is on the mind of Social Services Director Janet Wald. Hams. And not turkeys. "People want hams for Easter. They just had turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lasagnas are OK too, but we really need hams," she said, while busily working in her office at 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna, Thursday. Always thinking ahead, Wald, who has been the director for 13 years, is planning Easter dinners for her families- or clients- whom she refers to as the "working hungry" in Roxbury Township. And, there are many, the Boonton native says. Per month, she serves just about 200 families. That means everything from toiletries and food stuff to gently used - or sometimes new with tags- clothing.

Walmart gift cards and gas gift cards are another big request, she says, and she works tirelessly, year round, to keep her clients as comfortable in the otherwise mostly affluent county as possible. In a typical month, the Roxbury Food Pantry gives out more than 400 bags of food to the client families.

"Right now, we have about 180 families. When you add all the warm bodies together, you are talking about 300 people and change though. These are working hungry people. They are just getting by paying their rent and their electric bills," Wald said. Removing needy families from the federal food stamps program is another problem her clients face, she said. "Under the new laws, if you get a 10 percent pay raise, they cut your food stamps."

And, her department's support expands beyond just those who get around on two legs. "We have 60 cats and 47 dogs that we support with food as well," she said. "The pets are part of the families too." The Petco store and St. Hubert's in Chatham Township donate food, she said.

The department relies on the ample support it receives from the community- donations come in all the time while the department is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays- but they also do things the old-fashioned way. "We have coin collecting cans all over town, like at Luigi's and the Roxbury Diner and Roxbury Bagels. We collect all the coins, and use them to buy gift cards for our families," she said.

The department is open three days per week from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wald said.

"We are a family here. We have one volunteer who is 92 years old. They are here for our clients. They know all of our clients. We have high school kids who volunteer time here. Community service hours are done here. The school's (Rotary) Interact Club helps out. We have special education students who come once a week. They check the expiration dates on the cans, and they roll coins and sort pens and markers," she said. "We help them, and they help us. I try and involve as many kids as I can. They need to gain skills to transition to the world outside of school, and this is good practice," she said. "It's kind of like on the job training for them. They get hands on experience and they learn humanity and compassion. That's what's needed here," she said.

Ongoing continual needs, she said, are a vast majority of everyday products, including toilet paper, tissues, paper plates, coffee (in cans), tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, feminine products, sugar (in small bags), laundry soap and dish soap. "If you can't eat it, you can't buy it with food stamps, so that's why a lot of these products that most of us take for granted are in need," she said. "We are talking about things like baby wipes and tooth paste." Click here to read more about Janet her work with Roxbury Social Services from the Roxbury Register.

Roxbury FD Argyle Fish and Chips Dinner - Mar 6

Roxbury Fire Station #1 at 122 Main Street in Succasunna is hosting an Argyle Fish and Chips Fundraiser on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 4:30-7:30 PM. Tickets will be sold at the firehouse every Tuesday night and at the door on the night of the event. Chicken finger plates and take-outs are available. Adults are $18 and children are $12. For more information call Jerry at 973-945-9423. Stop by and support your local fire and EMS volunteers! Click here to read about this event in our Virtual Backpack.

Veterans Sign Up Now! - Lake Hopatcong Veterans Cruise for 2020! - June 27

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. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

LHF Block Party seeks vendors and sponsors  - May 9

The seventh annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, N.J. Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, the event gives businesses and organizations a chance to showcase their work for thousands of guests. The day also features entertainment, numerous food options, live demonstrations, boat and mini-train rides, and an activity area for children.

"There's nothing quite like it, said Lee Moreau, event co-planner. "The Block Party has become an annual must-attend event for everyone who wants to celebrate the Lake Hopatcong area and learn more about the people and places that make it so attractive."

Vendors will have ample space to display their goods or services and food trucks will be accommodated in a designated area. Spaces are limited and typically sell out by mid-March, according to Moreau, who recommends early registration. Booth space is available for businesses, crafters, organizations and non-profits, with costs ranging from $25 to $350. Discounts are in place for entities based in Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mt. Arlington or Roxbury, as well as for those who register by February 29. Click here to read more from Lake Hopatcong News.

'A Taste of Roxbury' on horizon as Roxbury Chamber of Commerce begins busy year - May 18

It's the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce's biggest annual fundraiser, and it's just right around the proverbial corner. When the chamber met on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Outback in Ledgewood, chamber Past President Linda Dora said this year's installment of "A Taste of Roxbury" is coming up. It is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18 and will be held at Roxbury High School in Succasunna. "This is our big one. This is by far our biggest fundraiser of the year," Dora said, estimating that 250 people, or more, turn out to try offerings prepared by many different eateries in the township. This is the 14th annual event, and Dora said it was once held at the Day's Inn on Route 46 in Ledgewood. "We outgrew that place pretty quickly," she noted. The "all you can eat" event is $30 per ticket. Beverages and additional refreshments will be offered for purchase. Tickets are available at the Roxbury Recreation office, located at 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna, or at roxburynjchamber.org/taste/ . Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. Click here to read more about this event and others from the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce from the Roxbury Register.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street

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

Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!

Roxbury Recreation The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous. Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!

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

Mt Arlington Rec is now taking applications for the 2020 Girls Little League Softball Season. All girls ages 7-16, with residency or whom attend school within Mt Arlington and Roxbury are eligible to play both regular season, tournaments and All Stars. This year we have been invited to combine teams with our Wharton neighbors. Last year our combined Allstar team won a District and sectional championship and made it to the state tournament. Registration Closes February 28th. Registration fee: is $85.00 per child.

Mount Arlington Recreation Spring 2020 Recreation Soccer Sign Ups now thru March 1st.

Mt Arlington Rec presents 2020 Spring Tee Ball & Coach Pitch. Open to all Mount Arlington & surrounding area boys and girls ages 4-8. Registration will be open until March 1st. Registration Fee: $25 per child. Spring season runs for 6 sessions, Coach Pitch and Tee Ball will be held at MAPS School both on Saturdays at 9am.

Online registration is available at

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.

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 1:00 pm to 5 pm.

Beading and Jewelry Making Club - Discover Your Own Creativity

Do you like to make your own original jewelry? Join us on Thursdays from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, and share your knowledge with others. Experience necessary. Please bring your own supplies. Click here for more information.

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

Check Facebook for relocation information in the event of bad weather.

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