The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 2/2/2020
Mrs. Blessing's class wrapped up their literary non-fiction unit with their podcast, documentary, and interactive article projects! Very impressive!
Mrs. Gambino loved ending her day at the 7th grade Music Exploration class “Friday Show” - complete with theme songs, sound effects, DJs, performances, and sound effects!
Mrs. Staiger’s mathematicians form a human number line to introduce their work with number lines and plotting numbers on a graph.
Exciting Spring Sports Information!
- We are excited to announce that most of the spring sports forms will be completed in Genesis! Please see the instructions here: http://bit.ly/375MUbP
- Sports physicals are due by February 18th. Physicals dated 3/4/2019 and after are valid for the spring sports season.
- Spring sports will begin on March 3rd.
- The following spring sports will be offered this school year: Track & Field, Baseball, Softball, and Intramural Basketball.
2nd Annual Career Day
Pocketbook Bingo Is THIS FRIDAY!
PTO Corner
- Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Monday, March 23rd @ 6:30pm.
- Please see the DDE PTO Volunteer Form here: http://bit.ly/35Y2ki5
- Questions? Want to get involved? Please email ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
- Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278485415495285/
PTO Partnerships!
- Mirrored Memories: Please see a special offer from Mirrored Memories NJ: http://bit.ly/34qtq0b
Academic Support
- Academic Support Flyer: http://bit.ly/2mcgHNy
- February Calendar: http://bit.ly/2RyR4Uk
Don't Delay! Buy Your Yearbook Today!
Please note: All students, including 8th grade students, must purchase a yearbook if they would like one. Eighth grade students are not given yearbooks. Thank you!
DDE PTO Winter Social!
Mark Your Calendar
- Friday, February 7, 2020: PTO Pocketbook Bingo and Gift Auction
- Monday, February 10, 2020: NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 7:00pm @ Barkalow Middle School
- Thursday, February 13, 2020: Early Dismissal for Students @ 11:40am/Professional Day for Staff
- Monday, February 17, 2020: School Closed
- Thursday, February 20, 2020: DDE Winter Social until 3:30pm (see flyer for details)
- Wednesday, March 4, 2020: Early Dismissal for Students @ 11:40am/Professional Day for Staff
- Monday, March 23, 2020: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
- Wednesday, April 8, 2020: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Thursday, April 9-Friday, April 17, 2020: Spring Recess
- Monday, April 20, 2020: School Reopens
Information for 8th Grade Families
8th Grade Graduation:
- Details regarding the date, time, and location of graduation have not yet been finalized. As soon as we receive this information, it will be forwarded to you. We do not typically have a date set until after spring break.
8th Grade Graduation Gowns:
- Please see the graduation gown order form here (additional details may be found in the email you received on January 17th): http://bit.ly/2ucCAjz
- Please note: If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch, please refer to the email you received on January 17th.
8th Grade Graduation Pictures:
- Optional 8th Grade Graduation pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 and Thursday, April 2, 2020 in the STEAM Center from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Additional information will be provided as the dates get closer.
High School Registration Information:
- Freehold Boro High School Registration Letter: http://bit.ly/3ayQIVn
- Freehold Township High School Registration Letter: http://bit.ly/2sNPLHs
Important Links
- 2019-2020 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2WHRJSO
- 2020-2021 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2Qi8hBh
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- DDE Printable February Calendar: http://bit.ly/2tPdU13
- Please see below for information that may be of interest to Freehold Township residents:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
Website: http://dde.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Location: 279 Burlington Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-431-3910
Twitter: @ftsdde