The Generals' Update

YOUR GUIDE TO DDE EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1/1/2023

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A PEEK INTO THE LIFE OF A GENERAL

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

  • Tuesday, January 3rd: Board of Ed Reorg. Meeting (No Business Conducted)


For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MIDDLE SCHOOLER?

Each week we will share a trivia question with you

based on what your General is learning at Eisenhower!

Test your knowledge to see how you would fare

in your General’s footsteps each day!

(Answer can be found at the bottom of the Generals’ Update.)


GRADE 6 Spanish

¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?

a. Tengo ocho años
b. Mi cumpleaños es el diez de octubre
c. Hace frío y hace sol
d. Me gusta bailar y cantar

EISENHOWER STAFF SHOUT OUTS!

NEW! Have you ever wanted to give an Eisenhower Staff Member a quick note of appreciation! Here's your chance. Help us acknowledge and celebrate all the amazing staff at DDE. Take a moment each week to let us know who you would like to see celebrated. It could be any staff member! Simply complete this FORM.

2022-2023 YEARBOOK

The 2022-2023 Yearbooks are now available for sale.

The cost is $45. Use the link below to order:


https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05101500

EXPLORE HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS!

FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Letter to 8th grade students

Date & Deadlines '22-'23


MONMOUTH COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MCVSD)

2023-2024 Career Academy Brochure

Academy of Law and Public Safety 2023-2024 flyer

DDE PTO POCKETBOOK BINGO

POCKETBOOK BINGO is scheduled for February 3, 2023. The PTO needs your help.

If you would like to donate money to the event to help us purchase bags and raffle prizes, please click HERE!


We are looking for sponsors to support this event. See our Sponsorship Options Below!

Click HERE to purchase a package that fits your company/family best!

Luxury Handbag Raffle Sponsor - $750: Banner with logo presented on display in a prominent location with Luxury Handbag Raffle; Logo included on Thank You page in our event program distributed to all attendees; Social Media presence on our Facebook page.


  • Mystery or Special Raffle Sponsor - $500: Logo signage on display with Mystery or Special Raffle; Logo included on Thank You page in our event program distributed to all attendees; Social Media presence on our Facebook page.
  • Birthday Board Raffle Sponsor - $250: Logo or name featured on Birthday Board Raffle gift presented to winner; Name included on Thank You page in our event program distributed to all attendees; Social Media presence on our Facebook page.
  • Full Page Program Sponsorship - $150: Full page ad in our event program distributed to all attendees.
  • Half Page Program Sponsorship - $100: Half page ad in our event program distributed to all attendees.
  • Quarter Page Program Sponsorship - $75: Business Card size

PTO NEWS!

Bagel Sales will take place on Friday mornings only.

$3.00/bagel

$1.00/water


PTO Weekly Newsletter 12/12/22


The PTO still has agendas for sale. Please use the link below to order online.

https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/fundraising


Please visit the PTO website to connect with them and see what is happening. https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/

Technology Issues?

If you have technology issues, please email Mr. Goldstein at sgoldstein@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us.

If your child is sick...

Just a reminder that we have revised our procedures regarding Covid-19. Students that come to school displaying symptoms consistent with Covid-19, will be sent home by the nurse.

Regardless of diagnosis, students should remain home until fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and no vomiting for 24 hours.


Please refer to the 2022-2023 COVID-19 Procedures Acknowledgement posted in your Genesis Parent Portal.

Lunch at DDE

The district uses the Mealtime System for school lunches. Please see LUNCH LETTER from the Assistant Business Administrator regarding school lunches.


FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM

Applications must be completed each year for the Free & Reduced Lunch Program. If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2022-2023 application. Any lunch charges incurred after the expiration date are your responsibility. These forms are also to be used by new applicants. You may apply in 2 ways (English & Spanish forms available):

  • Apply ONLINE through the district's website. OR,
  • For printable applications use this link: PAPER COPIES

BETTER TOGETHER

Please see this valuable resource from the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County for helpful strategies in supporting your child's mental health.


BETTER TOGETHER


UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Friday, February 3rd: PTO Pocketbook Bingo

Need to translate the Genesis Parent Portal into another language?

To see your child's Genesis Parent Portal in another language:
  1. Sign into Genesis.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
  3. Look in the bottom left corner where you will see the prompt to select the language, as pictured here.

No habla inglés?

Puede traducir este boletín a otro idioma. Haga clic en el boletín y haga clic en el botón de traducción que se parece a la imagen aquí.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School

The mission statement of the Eisenhower Middle School is to encourage children to reach their unique potential and to empower them to become lifelong learners.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MIDDLE SCHOOLER?

CORRECT ANSWER: c. Hace frío y hace sol