Roxbury Virtual Backpack
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Welcome to the Roxbury Virtual Backpack for the Roxbury Township School District. Here we will feature events and programs of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students, families, and Roxbury community.
The Roxbury Township Public Schools continues to move in a paperless direction with its home-school communications, launching the Virtual Backpack in 2012 to replace its weekly dispatches of flyers, notices, and other information of interest to parents, guardians, and the community.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.)Contents will be added on an ongoing basis.PLEASE NOTE: The Roxbury Township School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The display of this material is provided as a community service. The Roxbury Township Board of Education is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these events and/or programs.Virtual Backpack Submissions- Community organizations that are interested in having their information posted on the RSD Virtual Backpack, please download and read the Flyer Distribution Procedures.
- Complete and submit the Flyer Distribution Form Online here.
Open-ended or ongoing events/programs will be posted under the Virtual Backpack Flyers section as either a PDF or JPG file. Date-specific events will be posted directly to the calendar.
Virtual Backpack Flyers
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Children's Specialized Hospital - Early Development Screening
It's never been easier to take a Quick Peek at your child's early development. Get a FREE, Quick Early Developmental Screening. Join the experts from Children's Specialized Hospital for a developmental screening for children ages 1 to 5 years old. You will receive practical tools and resources about early childhood development. For more information, call 908-301-5498 or visit www.childrens-specialized.org/developmentalscreening.
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Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ - Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest
Attention 5th-grade students and teachers, submissions are now being accepted for the "Species on the Edge 2021" Art and Essay Contest. The contest empowers 5th-grade students to advocate for an endangered or threatened species from New Jersey through a well-researched, creative essay and original art piece. It's simple, fun, and free to enter! Students may enter the contest with their class, or on their own. One winner will be selected from each county in New Jersey. Entries are being accepted through January 31, 2021. Click here for more information and for the contest kit which includes the rules, species list, and entry form. -
Girl Scouts - Winter Wonderland at Home
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is kicking off the 2021 year with an exciting new virtual event, Winter Wonderland at Home for girls are interested in joining Girl Scout in grades Kindergarten-5th. It’s not too late to register for these fun activities! Winter Wonderland at Home are activities that focus on the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship, while having lots of fun and making new friends. This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40 and includes a fun box of supplies! Register now at www.gsnnj.org/winterwonderland.
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Jefferson PTA: Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Jefferson Elementary PTA is delighted to once again offer the delicious and adorable Gertrude Hawk Chocolates catalog for our Spring Fundraiser. Click here to view the full catalog and order directly from the Gertrude Hawk website. This Fundraiser runs ONLINE ONLY from January 22 thru February 22. Chocolates will be available for pick up at Jefferson Elementary School OR direct ship to home is available (pricing in link). -
Kennedy PTA - Valentine’s Day Balloon Pops
Order a Valentine’s Day Balloon Pops and a portion of the sales will be donated to Kennedy Elementary PTA. All balloon pops come with your choice of Hershey’s Kisses, Starburst, lollipops, confetti, and a special message inside! The last day to order is February 9th. Click here to place your order.
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Kiwanis of Roxbury - Dine Out to Donate
Join the Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury for a Dine Out to Donate day at Fuddruckers in Roxbury on Thursday, January 28th to help raise funds to supply food to area residents.
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Nixon PTA - Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
Nixon Elementary PTA has teamed up with Chef It Up to bring you pizza and cupcake decorating kits for Valentine’s Day. The deadline to order is Sunday, February 7th. Curbside pickup will be Friday, February 12th from 3-5 p.m. at Nixon’s parking lot. Click here to place your order. Thanks for your support!
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RHS Project Graduation - Gift Card Raffle
Purchase your Roxbury High School Project Graduation Gift Card Raffle ticket now through March 14th (or until tickets sell out). This raffle is a gift card raffle and the winners will receive one of three prizes. 1st Place Prize is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, 2nd Place Prize is a $500 Visa Gift Card, and 3rd Place Prize is a $250 Visa Gift Card. Proceeds to Benefit the Classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023. The drawing is to be held March 23, 2021 at 7 pm at Roxbury High School at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876. There will be no substitution of the offered prizes and winners need not be present. Tickets are $5 each and to purchase tickets, please contact Michele Clark (Michele@acclark.net) or Kristen Grady (kristengrady@gmail.com). (RL-1985 ID # 436-5-37592)
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RHSBPA - Mask Holder Fundraiser
Have you seen these mask holders? These are a must have for students, teachers, parents....everyone! (Since we all have the wear a mask!). Make sure to get yours! They are selling like crazy. Get all three and support the Roxbury Band! Mask holders are $8 each. Order online here.
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Roxbury Baseball Association - Spring Baseball Registration
Spring Baseball Registration is now open for ages 4 to 15. Register now through January 31st on Community Pass. For more information please email sponsorship@roxburybaseball.com or visit www.roxburybaseball.com.
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Roxbury Rotary - Zoom Comedy Night
Join us for a night of laughs as we raise money for the Rotary Club of Roxbury Scholarship Fund! Jersey Night Live Entertainment Presents Rotary Club of Roxbury Comedy Night on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Zoom opens at 6:30 with the show starting at 7 pm. Performing is National Headliner, JOHN PIZZI, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - One of the hottest rising comics in the entertainment industry, has brought his unique brand of comedy to audiences around the country! Ticket Zoom Package is $50 which provides online Zoom ticket and event access. For further information or to purchase tickets directly, contact Steve Alford 973-204-1204. Click here to view this event on Roxbury Rotary's Facebook page. -
Roxbury Twp - Buy-a-Brick Campaign
Roxbury Township’s Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main Street in Succasunna. Updated 4/17/20 with bulk discount pricing.
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The Growing Stage - Creative Arts Academy
Join The Growing Stage for their Creative Arts Academy's various art classes due to begin January 16th and run through March 20th. For more information and to register, please visit www.growingstage.com.
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YMCA - All-Day Program
The Randolph YMCA will be running an all-day program for any student who wishes to participate in an educational and recreational program. This all-day program will aid in supervised schoolwork while having meaningful social interactions. With programming designed to support your child’s new schedule, you can have peace of mind knowing your child is in a safe, engaging, and structured environment that will set them up for success both in and out of the classroom. Classrooms will be socially distant and face coverings are required. Visit www.randolphymca.org for more information.