The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 5/5/2019
Back in Black!
8th grade trumpets traveled to Spanish classrooms for a little Mariachi music. Thank you Sra. Jimenez and Sra. Wagar for teaming up for a Cinco de Mayo celebration!
This amazing 6th grader was recognized by the Freehold Twp Council for her Girl Scout Project and May 1st was designated “Ilana Sharon Day!"
Congratulations to our 6th grade scholars and Coach Rieg for taking 3rd place at the Hammarskjold Academic Competition. So proud!
Congratulations to our 6th and 7th grade Academic Team. We celebrate your intelligence, sportsmanship, and hard work. Well done!
Sketching and painting. Science and art rock!
Congratulations to our You Be the Chemist students from Barkalow and Eisenhower on your accomplishments!
PTO Clothing Drive!
Guidance News
- The Freehold Regional High School District’s Law Enforcement and Public Safety Magnet Program is hosting an interactive program on May 22nd from 4:00pm-5:30pm. The program is open to current in-district 5th-7th grade students who are interested in applying for LEPS in the fall of 2019. The goal of the afternoon is to highlight the experiential opportunities within the LEPS Program. The demonstrations will be led by students, alumni, teachers, and community members. Please see the flyer for more information: http://bit.ly/2UUoWKD
First Annual Career Day
PTO Corner
- The PTO is holding a clothing drive! Please see the flyer here: http://bit.ly/2WRGN5p
- The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, May 15th @ 6:30pm. Please consider running for the PTO Board. Elections will be held on May 15th. If you have any questions, please email ddeptofreehold@gmail.com. Thank you!
- 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
Important Information for 8th Grade Families
8th Grade Dance:
- To help offset the cost of the dance, we are requesting monetary donations. If you would like to contribute, please send your donation into the main office in an envelope marked “PTO: 8th Grade Dance.” Please note: 8th Grade Parents DO NOT chaperone the 8th Grade Dance; the PTO asks 6th and 7th Grade parents to chaperone.
Video Montage: At the dance, a “through the years” video is shown. The kids really enjoy seeing themselves on the big screen. We are asking you to email five pictures of your child from 6th-8th grade to DDESGRAD2019@gmail.com. Please make sure they are jpg files for easy upload. If you are sending in a group photo, please make sure they are current students. Any picture deemed inappropriate will not be included. All pictures must be emailed by Friday, May 10th.
- Graduation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 3:30pm. Once the location has been determined, more information will be provided.
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.
May 17th is the Last Day to Order a Yearbook!
Mark Your Calendar
- Through Thursday, May 9, 2019: NJSLA Testing
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
- Thursday, May 16, 2019: Back in Black 'N Gold Concert @ 7:00pm
- Friday, May 24, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am. Please note: There will not be a snack cart on this day.
- Monday, May 27, 2019: School Closed for Memorial Day
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019: Spring Concerts - Chorus @ 6:00pm; Band @ 7:00pm
- Friday, June 7, 2019: 8th Grade Dance @ 6:30pm
- Monday, June 17, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Tuesday, June 18, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Tuesday, June 18, 2019: 8th Grade Graduation @ 3:30pm
- Wednesday, June 19, 2019: Last Day of School and Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
Important Links
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- DDE Printable May Calendar: http://bit.ly/2WfKxh6
- 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