Welcome to the Roxbury Recap, where we keep you in the loop with all things Roxbury.

• FINAL REVIEW DAYS: June  4 – June 5

• FINALS: June 6 – June 11

• Color Fun Run (Saturday, May 19th): This year’s annual color fun run, hosted by Interact Club, will be held at Horseshoe Lake this Sunday, May 19th 10:30. So many people from the Roxbury Community showed up to support!

• National Art Honor Society & Art Show (Thursday, May 16th): Roxbury students had the opportunity to showcase their artwork for all to see. The show took place on Thursday, May 16, at 7 pm in the RHS Cafeteria. The best in show and underclassmen winners will be announced at the ceremony. 

• Senior Prom (Thursday, May 22nd): The graduating class of 2024 had a great time at prom last night! The prom lasted from 6pm to 11pm at Meadowood.

• NJSLA Make Ups (May 28- May 31): NJSLA Make Ups will take place next week. If you are a Junior or Freshman that missed any part of the testing make sure to complete it.

• Senior Parking Applications (Tuesday, May 21st): Senior Parking Applications have officially been sent out to the arising seniors, class of 2025. You can access this application on the Roxbury High School website under senior parking applications. In order to be eligible, you must submit an application by July 19th, 2024. Do not submit payment until the permit is picked up in August. First come, first serve!

• IMPORTANT DATES:
  • Senior Art Show (May 30)
  • Senior Class Trip (May 31)
  • Yearbook Signing (June 4)
  • Senior Clearance (June 11 – June 12)
  • Pre-School Carnival (May 29)
  • Chalk Walk (May 29)
  • Writers Night (May 29)
  • Vocal Recital (May 29)
  • Academic Awards (June 5)
  • Locker Clean Out (June 5 – Block 1)

Fundraisers

• Class of 2027 Volleyball Tournament (Wednesday, May 29th): The Class of 2027 is hosting a volleyball tournament at the end of this month! Check out the flyer below for more information.

• We wish everyone good luck in states!

• Marching Band Registration: The Marching Gaels 2024 season registration is now open! Go to the Marching Gaels classroom to register. Check out the Marching Gaels’ Instagram for this season’s trailer for their show “Rearrange!” 

• Memorial Day Parade (5/27): The Roxbury Sound will be performing at the Memorial Day Parade this Monday. The Parade will be taking place down Main Street and Horseshoe Lake starting at 10 AM. Come out to support our band and our first responders! 

• Roxbury Choir Disney Sing-along (5/28): The Roxbury Choir will be performing at the Meeker Street Pavilion for little kids to sing along and to inspire them to one day look into Roxbury’s very own Choir program.

Clubs

• Roxbury Debate Tournament (Monday, 5/20): Roxbury is hosting a friendly Debate Tournament on Monday for all of Morris County Debate!

• Equal Rights Advocacy Elections: Elections will be taking place next week!

• Equal Rights Advocacy Meeting (Tuesday, 5/28): ERA will be hosting a meeting next Tuesday!’

• Rox-THON (Tuesday, 6/11): Rox-THON will be hosting their Senior Sendoff on June 11th to send off their seniors!

Field Trips

• Media Conference (Friday, 5/7): The Roxbury Media Conference is being held at RHS TODAY, Friday, May 17th. This Conference includes various guest speakers educating students on their experiences in their workplace and the media. 

Our 5/20 Teacher of the Week is Ms. Rispoli! She began working at Roxbury High School in September of 2005. She went to CCM and got an AA in Humanities/Liberal Arts and then continued on to Montclair State University and earned a BA in English and Secondary Education. She then earned a Master’s in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Marygrove University. Most recently she earned an Ed.S. post-masters degree in Educational Leadership, Management, & Policy, and earned my Supervisor, Principal, and Superintendent license. Her favorite part about her job is “all of you. I love being a part of your high school experience and watching everyone grow.  It’s always given me hope for the future.  There is nothing like seeing kids begin to see their own value and use their own voices.” Ms. Rispoli’s passion and kindness are appreciated by all her students which is evidenced by the following quotes: 

“Mrs. Rispoli is one of the best teachers and role models at RHS. I am so grateful I was able to have her as a teacher. She not only taught me English, but she taught me life lessons and stories that I’ll never forget. Thank you for everything Ms. Rispoli!” – Taylor Schauble, Editor

“Ms. Rispoli is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She is kind and understanding and always ready to help when someone is in need. She is absolutely amazing at what she does and I’m so grateful for her!” – Katie Caron, Junior 

“Ms. Rispoli is the most caring and dedicated teacher I have ever had. She always ensures that her students are succeeding both academically and personally. I had Ms. Rispoli as my freshman English teacher, and I felt her support since the first day of class. I will always appreciate her drive for showing her students that she truly cares about them!” – Abbie Entel, Junior 

Congratulations to Ms. Rispoli, our 5/20 teacher of the week!

Do you have a teacher or student that you would like to nominate? DM your nominations to the Roxbury Review Instagram @roxburyreview.

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