The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 12/9/2018
In Mrs. Yostpille’s social studies class, Socrates asks the questions - and then gives a star when the answer is outstanding!
Cell Model Construction is underway in Grade 7. Lots of planning and building in the STEAM Center!
It’s a good day for creativity in Mrs. Height’s science class! Students using clay to recreate Pangaea, show creation of volcanoes, and demonstrate how the Himalayan Mountains were formed.
Sixth grade band kicks off our Winter Concert! Love their rendition of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
PE students using critical thinking and problem solving skills to get across the “water” with only one “raft” and just a few “islands."
8th grade vocalists perform “Seasons of Love”
Soapy studies in the Eisenhower Chemistry Lab!
Setting goals for our independent reading books.
Challenge: add a ratio of reactants to bring the foam to the top of the graduate without it overflowing.
Fiddler on the Roof!
Auditions for this year's production of Fiddler on the Roof will be held on December 12 and 13 from 5:00pm-7:00pm (students choose one of these days to attend). All information and forms are included on attachments:
- Audition Lyrics: http://bit.ly/2Qq4qT2
- Audition Form: http://bit.ly/2r8SQxC
- Audition Reminders: http://bit.ly/2E1THIO
Buy a Yearbook Today!
The deadline for purchasing 8th grade yearbook ads is December 14th. Following is the link to order yours today: http://bit.ly/2EjcIql
PTO Corner
- 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
Academic Support
Attention 8th Grade Families!
Yearbook Ads:
The deadline for purchasing 8th grade yearbook ads is December 14th. Following is the link to order yours today: http://bit.ly/2EjcIql
Monmouth County Vocational School District Information:
If you applied to a MCVSD school, in order for the Eisenhower Guidance Office to complete the Application Checklist For Sending School District and prepare transcripts, the Application Checklist MUST be received by the Eisenhower Guidance Office no later than Thursday, December 13, 2018 (2:00pm)
- The Application Checklist and Transcripts will be hand delivered to the Monmouth County Vocational School District by the Eisenhower Guidance Office prior to the deadline date of Friday, December 21, 2018.
High School Entrance Exam Information:
Student IDs for High School Entrance Exams have been created and may be found in Genesis under the documents tab, or you may print out your child's Genesis Demographic page which should include school name, student name, school year, and picture. Either form will need to be signed by one of the Eisenhower Guidance Counselors in order to be accepted.
If you have any questions, please contact the Guidance Office at 732-431-3910, Option 3.
Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, December 18, 2018: Board of Education Meeting @ 8:00pm - 384 W. Main St
- Friday, December 21, 2018: Early Dismissal - Winter Recess Begins
- Wednesday, January 2, 2019: District Reopens
Food Drive Totals
Eisenhower Student Government sponsored the food drive in partnership with Fulfill (formerly called the Monmouth and Ocean County Food Bank). Thanks to the donations of our school community we were able to make four deliveries to the food bank this year and Fulfill was very appreciative of our time and continued support. Eisenhower is making a difference in combating childhood hunger in Monmouth and Ocean County!
Donation Totals:
- 6th Grade: 299
- 7th Grade: 323
- 8th Grade: 949
- Staff: 942
- Total non-perishable food items donated: 2,513
Our goal was 2,500 items, so we exceeded our goal! Thank you, Generals!
Important Links
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
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