roxbury community school

ROXBURY
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL
FALL 2014
PROGRAMS
REGISTER ONLINE AT
WWW.ROXBURY.ORG/RCS
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
REGISTRATION: Register online
at www.Roxbury.org/RCS and click
on the program you are
interested in. In-person
registrations are by APPOINTMENT
ONLY. Personal checks, cash, money
orders, and all major credit cards/
debit cards are accepted. ON
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
CLASSES, PRIORITY WILL BE
GIVEN TO FIRST REGISTERED
AND PAID. All tuitions must be
paid to the Community School
Office. Instructors do not accept
tuitions.
INFORMATION: The Roxbury
Community School Office is open
for telephone calls between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. weekdays
at 973-584-7699. Address is 1 Bryant
Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876 and
is located in the RHS Main Office.
Email any questions to
comschool@roxbury.org.
TUITION: All payments should
be made to the Roxbury Community
School. Payment must be received
before the class meets. Cancellations
for all Community School classes
must be in writing (email or mailed
letter). No refunds will be given. Material fees are not refundable. Since
the Roxbury Township Community
School Program is self-sufficient, a
course must pay for itself. If there
are not enough registrants, the class
will be cancelled. The Director reserves the right to remove from class
those individuals who have not paid
tuition. If you are registering for
more than one class, please submit a
separate registration for each class.
There will be a $35.00 service charge
for returned checks.
Students must provide their own
medical insurance in case of an
accident. If a student has special
needs due to a disability, please note
it on the registration form and
contact the Department of Special
Services to confirm. Participation in
Community School activities is at
your own risk.
The Director reserves the right to
exclude any student from class.
Grades refer to the 2014-2015 school
year.
The Roxbury Township Board of
Education assumes no liability. The
Roxbury School District does not
discriminate on the basis of race,
olor, creed, religion, sex, affectional
or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, or social or economic
status.
CLOSINGS: Community School
classes are not held on days that
the school district is closed, unless
otherwise scheduled. In the event of
inclement weather, school closings
are announced on www.roxbury.org,
and over radio stations WMTR (1250
AM), WNNJ (103.7 FM) and WRNJ
(1510 AM).
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SAT PREP
AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING
KAPLAN SAT PREP
A strong SAT or ACT score can open doors to more colleges and scholarships. Invest in your student’s future by enrolling him or her in a SAT or
ACT course with an expert teacher.
Roxbury Community School is proud to introduce a new
afterschool tutoring program for the 2014-2015 school year.
TIME: Class begins at 5:30 p.m. COST: $699
COURSE 1: Monday, August 18 to Monday, September 22
• Franklin School
• Kennedy School
• Lincoln-Roosevelt School
• Eisenhower Middle Schol
• Roxbury High School
REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.kaptest.com/class/SAKN14509
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
LOCATION: Roxbury High School, Room B114.
LENTZ & LENTZ SAT PREP
The tuition includes course materials, extra help at no charge and live make
up sessions at neighboring high schools on different days of the week. Students also have access to our supplemental audio disc system that can be used
for review or as a supplement for missed lessons.
The course features tip sheets on grammar, shortcut math, algebra II, test-taking skills, reading interpretation, vocabulary building, sentence completion,
speed-reading improvement techniques, and the new essay.
REGISTER ONLINE:
https://www.lentzsatprep.com
Participating Schools:
Hours Available: Two hours after school dismissal
Two options: Homework Club or Private Tutoring
Homework Club provides the opportunity for students to complete their
homework in a supervised school setting. This allows students access to
materials available in the Media Center. In addition, students have access to
additional instruction from a teacher if needed.
Rate: $15 an hour per child
COURSE 1: 8 PSAT-SAT sessions; 3-hour courses.
Private Tutoring: For students needing 1-on-1 tutoring, the private tutoring
option focuses on a specific subject (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies,
Spanish, etc.)
COST: $399
Rate: $30 an hour per child
LOCATION: Roxbury High School, Room B116
Prepay in increments of 5 hours to utilize at your convenience throughout
the school year. Convenient!
DATES: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 14 (Tuesday), 22, and 29.
TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Go at your own pace with teachers you know and trust!
Sign up at www.Roxbury.org/afterschooltutoring
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MUSIC LESSONS
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS (VOICE AND INSTRUMENTAL)
(GRADES 4-12)
Roxbury’s Applied Music Program is one of the most celebrated afterschool
programs in the region. Blessed with award-winning music educators
offering world-class instruction, the program nurtures local talent,
empowering students to pursue careers in entertainment well after graduation.
Teachers are all specialists on their instrument or vocal specialty.
All of our teachers are college and professional musicians and have a
music degree. Private study is extremely valuable to the individual student
and highly encouraged. Private study by appointment is offered as enrichment, NOT remedial instruction.
APPLIED MUSIC PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS:
Instrument
Clarinet
Euphonium/Tuba
Guitar
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice/Piano/Guitar
Voice
Name
Sarah Bednarcik
Jeffrey Conrad
Eric Schmidt
Alex Cap
David Adams
Richard Hartsuiker
Daniel Arnold
Patrick Hachey
Jessica Harrison
Sarah Hunter
Daniel King
Robert Daniel Salyerds
Sandra Taylor
COST: Lessons are $27 per half hour.
Register online at
www.Roxbury.org/MusicLessons
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ART AND SCIENCE
Art and Science classes provide students a chance to develop cognitive and
creative skills, and to develop their imaginations.
MAD SCIENCE
Tuesdays at Franklin School
Mad Machines & Robots
Mondays at Lincoln Roosevelt
COST: $90
Mad Machines & Robots
5 weeks: Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11
COST: $109
TIME: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
6 weeks: Oct. 6, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10
TIME: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays at Kennedy School
Mad Machines & Robots
Tuesdays at Nixon School
COST: $90
Crazy Chem Works
TIME: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
COST: $50
5 weeks: Oct. 8, 15, 29, Nov. 5, 12
4-weeks: Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4
TIME: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
MAD SCIENCE CAMP (During Teacher’s Convention)
Shockingly Sticky Science!
2-day program, Thurs. & Fri, November 6 & 7
TIME: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. COST: $90
Register at www.Roxbury.org/MadScience
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
A Different Kind of Learning. A Powerful Kind of Fun!
Young Rembrandts teaches drawing and/or cartooning with a see-touch-do
method that all kids can succeed with, learn from and love! Six weekly
sessions provide a new exciting drawing lesson which builds increased
attention to detail, confidence, improved fine motor skills, patience and
discipline.
Young Rembrandts Drawing Class
LOCATIONS:
Franklin Elementary School (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.):
Tuesdays - Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Kennedy Elementary School (3:25 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.):
Thursdays - Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30, Nov. 13, 20
Nixon Elementary School (3:25 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.):
Mondays - Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, Nov. 3
Young Rembrandts Cartooning Class
LOCATION:
Lincoln Roosevelt Elementary School (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p. m.):
Wednesdays - Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29, Nov. 5, 12 REGISTER ONLINE: www.Roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
COST: $90, Includes materials, instruction and fun!
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
CARDIO BOOT CAMP
This class is designed to strengthen
our muscles in the way in which they
are used in day-to-day life. The exercises will incorporate several muscle
groups and move through all 3 planes
of motion. The class is fast-paced
with the intent of keeping our heart
rates elevated to burn more calories
and increase cardio endurance.
LOCATION: Kennedy School Gym
TIME: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
AEROBICS
An exhilarating fitness program that
is a COMPLETE body workout that
is as effective as it is fun!
LOCATION: Kennedy School Gym
TIME: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
COST: $99 for all 22 class dates,
$10 (drop-in per class)
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
FALL SESSION: Sept. 10, 17, 23
(Tues); Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5,
12.
TIME: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
COST: $165 per team
LOCATION: EMS Gym
KIDDIE SOCCER
During our seasonal 8-week sessions, your child will participate in
a group with approximately a 12:1
child to coach ratio. Every participant receives a Kiddie Soccer T-shirt
at the first class. At the last class,
every child receives a special medal
for having participated in the program. Kiddie Soccer also offers an
COST: $99 for all 10 class dates,
$10 (drop-in per class)
SESSIONS: Mondays: Sept. 8, 15,
22, 29, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17,
24.
INSTRUCTOR: Carole Kern,
certified personal trainer.
What to bring to class:
2 sets of dumbbells - one light and
one heavier, a small towel, a mat and
plenty of water
SESSIONS: Sept. 16, 18, 30, Oct. 2,
7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Nov. 4,
11, 13, 18, 20, 25, Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11
INSTRUCTOR: Annette Buzzelli,
Certified Sorenson instructor, 973927-9326.
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
2014-2015 SEASON: Sept. 29; Oct. 6,
20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15;
Jan. 5, 12, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16.
TIME: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
COST: $100 per person
LOCATION: EMS Gym
optional uniform and starter kit (bag,
ball, water bottle and shin guards
LOCATION: Lincoln Roosevelt
Field
COST: Starting at $130
SESSIONS: Sundays, from
September 14 to November 2
TIME: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
REGISTER ONLINE:
www.kiddiesoccer.com
SNOWBOARD AND SKI
SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is a
family friendly ski area located in
Pocono Mountains, just a short drive
from New York City, Northern New
Jersey and Philadelphia. Average
Length of Season: Early December
through March 31 (weather
permitting).
EMS Ski Advisors: Lynne Kranik
and Bill O’Brien
Lincoln-Roosevelt Ski Advisor:
Shawn P. Smith
Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30,
February 6, 20
Deposit: $200
Pay your deposit now and Register
today! Once you are registered you
will receive a special code to pay for
your ski package directly to
Shawnee.
Family Ski: Open to the general
public. Snowboard and Ski at a
discounted price! This winter
Roxbury Community School is
sponsoring a reasonably priced
Family & Friends Skiing/
Snowboarding program at Shawnee
Mountain located in Shawnee-onthe-Delaware, PA, a convenient drive
from Roxbury.
2015 Program Dates: January 4, 11,
25; February 1, 8 & 22;
CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN:
Camelback Mountain Resort is a ski
and snowboard resort located in the
Pocono Mountains region in Pocono
Township and Jackson Township,
Monroe County, Pennsylvania,
adjacent to, and partially within Big
Pocono State Park.
Length of Ski Season: Late
December through March 31 (weather permitting).
Ski Club Advisors: Jill Scalera and
Laura Hyde
Ski Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30,
February 6
Deposit: $200
Pay your deposit now and Register
today! Once you are registered you
will receive a special code to pay for
your ski package directly to
Camelback.
Check prices for lift
tickets, lessons and
rentals online at
www.Roxbury.org/SKI
SUNDOKWAN TAE KWON DO
SESSION: 6-week clinic, ongoing, start at any time!
COST: $19.95 per person; Register through Community School by paying
the $15 fee, then print and take your receipt to SunDo Kwan to take advantage of the special rate! Contact Sundo Kwan with any questions:
Location: 1103 U.S 46, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 Phone: (973) 584-3165
Deposit: $50/family; Pay your
deposit now and Register today!
Once you are registered you will
receive a special code to pay for your
ski package directly to Shawnee.
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HOLIDAY TRIPS
Every year the Community School
takes a bus into New York City to
see the Radio City Christmas
Spectacular.
Tickets are priced affordably, at a
minimum of $70 and include
transportation.
There is no better way to ring in the
holiday spirit than a visit to see the
Radio City Christmas
Spectacular while leaving the
driving into Manhattan to someone
else. It is a one-of-a-kind celebration
for sharing with family, friends and
loved ones. Enjoy prime seating. The
radiant Radio City Music Hall will
be decked out for the season and the
Rockettes will shine in a breathtaking new number that promises to
transform the stage into a glistening
LEAVE THE DRIVING TO
SOMEONE ELSE HOLIDAY
VISIT TO MANHATTAN
Sometimes it’s nice to go
somewhere without any concrete
plans and have an opportunity to let
a day leisurely unfold. If you’ve had
this thought, then this trip is for you!
Enjoy the spirit of the city’s holiday
season. Walk along Fifth Avenue
and view the amazingly decorated
holiday windows of famous stores,
visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, dine on
your schedule at a restaurant of your
choice, see Rockefeller Center’s Tree
and the ice-skaters at its rink. You’re
free to choose whether to shop, visit
Times Square attractions or a city
winter wonderland. Share in the joy
with a visit from Santa Clause, the
Nutcracker and the unforgettable
Living Nativity.The trip will depart
at 3 p.m. so attendees have time to
have some dinner at a wide variety
of area restaurants (on your own)
before the show.
TRIP DATE: Friday November 7,
2014 (Roxbury Schools are closed
for the Teacher’s Convention!)
Departure from Roxbury High
School Parking Lot: 2:30 p.m.
Return to Roxbury High School
Parking Lot: approximately 11 p.m.
Show Time: 7:30 p.m.
SEATING: Orchestra Section 3
Seats, Rows C, D, E, F, H, J, K and
L. View at http://www.radiocity.com/
seating.html
COST: $70 Includes Show Ticket
and Bus Transportation (Bus has
bathroom on board and luxury
seating)
museum or two. The way you spend
your day is up to you, but you’ll
travel by luxury bus to and from a
central Manhattan location.
TRIP DATE:
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Departure from Roxbury High
School Parking Lot: 9:00 a.m.
Return to Roxbury High School
Parking Lot: approximately 6 p.m.
COST: $30.00. Includes Bus
Transportation to and from Manhattan (Bus has bathroom on board and
luxury seating).
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BROADWAY SHOWS
Take Advantage of convenient Group Rates!
Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with
emerald-green skin, is smart,
fiery and misunderstood. The
other is beautiful, ambitious
and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their
remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends
grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and
Glinda the Good.
GERSHWIN THEATRE
222 West 51st Street
New York, NY
TRIP DATE: Sunday, October 19, 2014
Departure from Roxbury High School Parking Lot:
10 a.m.*
Return to Roxbury High School Parking Lot:
approximately 7:00 p.m.
Show Time: 2:00 p.m.
SEATING: Orchestra
Cost: $125.00 Includes Show Ticket and Bus
Transportation (Bus has bathroom onboard and luxury
seating)
*Upon arrival to the theatre district, you may lunch (on your
own) before the show. A recommendation guide will be available upon boarding the bus.
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ONLINE COURSES
WORKSHOPS
The Roxbury Community School partners with local education, business and
health professionals to bring you the latest hands-on workshops that can help
you improve your skills.
RELAX, STOP SMOKING & LOSE WEIGHT WITH HYPNOSIS
Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed
unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program.
DATE: Thursday, October 30, 2014
LOCATION: Roxbury High School, Room A103
TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.*
Reinforcement CD is strongly recommended and available for purchase for
$18 from the instructor. Please bring a small pillow to class.
*Smoking Cessation Class (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
*Weight Loss Class (7:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.)
*Relaxation Through Hypnosis (8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.)
INSTRUCTOR: Barry Wolfson
COST: $49 per class
LISTEN...LEARN...LEAD:
Listen...Learn...Lead is a series of workshops, for students grades 5-8, that
can be taken individually or as a series, to enhance leadership skills through
fun team building activities.
LOCATION: Eisenhower Middle School, ELC (Library)
DATE: Saturday, November 15, 2014
WORKSHOPS:
Team VS Individual, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2014
WORKSHOPS:
Communication, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Collaboration, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
COST: $40 per workshop, $140 for the entire series
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ROXBURY PRESCHOOL
Our unique program, taught by NJ State Certified teachers, utilizes a
blended approach of the Creative Curriculum®, with additional supplements specifically designed for early childhood to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction to ages 3 to 5 years old.
It is distinctly grounded in the National Association for the Education of
Young Children’s 12 Principals of Child Development and Learning that
inform Practice (http://www.naeyc.org/dap/12-principles-of-child-development) along with renowned work of Piaget and Vygotsky and other
current research-based best practices in early childhood education.
These best practices are ultimately aligned with the NJ Department of
Education Preschool Standards (http://www.nj.gov/education/ece/guide),
which drive our program’s learning goals.
The primary goal of our curriculum is to foster a love of learning in a
safe, welcoming environment through fun, active, engaging lessons with
purposeful, developmentally appropriate teaching.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!
What we offer that is better than other preschool programs:
• Interdisciplinary instruction
• Curriculum aligned with Core Content Standards for Preschool
• Best practices based on NAEYC guidelines
• Differentiated Instruction
• Active, creative learning
• Small class sizes & low student-to-teacher ratios
• Affordable rates
• Flexible schedules
• Part of full-day Kindergarten school district
Register at www.Roxbury.org/PRESCHOOL
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