The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 2/17/2019
School Is Closed Tomorrow!
Reminder: School is closed tomorrow (Monday, February 18th). We'll see you on Tuesday, Generals!
Helpful Hints from the DDE Main Office
There have been some procedural changes this year. Attached please find some helpful hints for signing a student out early, dropping off items, visiting, and reporting absent/late students: http://bit.ly/2triJcM
Eighth grade writing mentors peer tutoring Mrs. Turner’s students in our after school writing workshop. Thank you for volunteering your time after school!
Extremely proud to witness our Generals as they were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society!
So much focus and grit from these two! Very proud of their persistence and success.
PTO Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction Is This Friday, February 22, 2019!
DDE's 3rd Annual Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction is this Friday, February 22, 2019!
- All table heads will receive a new confirmation this weekend.
- If you have not yet purchased tickets, we have a few seats still available: http://bit.ly/2TBI1QH
- We are in need of desserts. If you are willing to bring dessert, please email the PTO at ddeptofreehold@gmail.com to let them know you are able to help. Thank you!
Spring Sports!
- Spring sports that require a physical: Track & Field, Softball, Baseball, Zumba, and Intramural Basketball.
- Spring sports begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
- Sports physicals and blue forms are due Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
- Everyone must submit a blue form.
- Physicals dated 3/13/18 and later are valid for spring sports.
Buy a Yearbook Today!
Don't miss out on this year's yearbook for $45! Follow the link to purchase your yearbook today! http://bit.ly/2K4MFmQ
PTO Corner
- NEW DATE! Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2019 @ 8:30am.
- We are still in need of bagel sale volunteers! If you are able to help out, please email ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
- Whenever you shop on Amazon, please use this link to go through AmazonSmile. A portion of each eligible sale will go to the Eisenhower Middle School PTO! Happy Shopping, Generals! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2634420
Important Information for 8th Grade Families
Graduation Gowns:
- If you have not done so already, please contact Jostens to pay for your child's 8th grade graduation gown. Instructions may be found here: http://bit.ly/2M9k7tn
- Please note: If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch, please refer to the email you received.
High School Registration/Information:
- Please see the following letter regarding Freehold High School registration: http://bit.ly/2RJpzJg
- Option II Sports Alternate Letter: http://bit.ly/2sLTKRq
- Option II Sports Alternate Information Sheet: http://bit.ly/2Wio83t
Academic Support
Mr. Sammy offers Academic Support, which includes assistance with homework, organization, and review after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Please see the flyer here: http://bit.ly/2qtBMln. Please see the February 2019 calendar here: http://bit.ly/2HvFxlD.
Mark Your Calendar
- Monday, February 18, 2019: School Closed
- NEW DATE! Friday, February 22, 2019: PTO Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction @ 7:00pm; doors open @ 5:30pm
- Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Spring Sports Forms Due
- Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Board of Education Meeting @ 8:00pm @ 384 West Main Street, Freehold
- NEW DATE! Thursday, February 28, 2019: Winter Social until 3:45pm
- NEW DATE! Thursday, March 7, 2019: PTO Meeting @ 8:30am
Important Links
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- Please see below for information that may be of interest to Freehold Township residents:
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.
Website: http://dde.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Location: 279 Burlington Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-431-3910
Twitter: @ftsdde