The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 1/19/2020
School Closed Tomorrow (1/20)
Early Dismissal Tuesday, 1/21 @ 11:40am for Conferences
Congratulations to last week's Star Raffle winners!
Congratulations to the 8th graders who participated in the high school band invitational! The concert was fabulous!
So proud of our star raffle winners this week!
Thank you to Gina Zalewski, owner of Beacon Yoga, for donating her time to introduce yoga to our Generals in the Generals’ Lounge! Great opportunity to reset for the afternoon!
Congratulations to the DDE Geography Bee finalists: 3rd place Michael Marion, 2nd place Yifan Guo, and 1st place Akshar Patel! Akshar, a 6th grader, will now compete at the state level! We are so proud of you gentlemen!
Filming "Author Studies" as the end-of-unit project in Mrs. Gardner's class. Focusing on techniques the author used to develop characters.
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.
- Spring sports interest meetings will be held this Wednesday, January 22nd during school.
- The following spring sports will be offered this school year: Track & Field, Baseball, and Softball.
2nd Annual Career Day
PTO Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction
Please see the registration form here: http://bit.ly/37HQJnr
PTO Corner
- Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Monday, January 27, 2020 @ 9:00am.
- 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
- January Calendar: http://bit.ly/2GqcTlr
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!
Mark Your Calendar
- Monday, January 20, 2020: School Closed
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020: Early dismissal @ 11:40am for conferences
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020: Afternoon (12:35pm-2:15pm) and evening conferences (5:00pm-7:30pm)
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020: Board of Education meeting @ 7:30pm @ 384 West Main Street
- Monday, January 27, 2020: PTO Meeting @ 9:00am in the STEAM Center
- Friday, February 7, 2020: PTO Pocketbook Bingo and Gift Auction
- Saturday, February 8, 2020: Stardust Diner
Harlem Wizards Tickets On Sale Now!
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 Information:
- High School Orientation for Current 8th Grade Students: http://bit.ly/33K4pMr
- FTHS IB Diploma Program: http://bit.ly/2kSR9od
- MCVSD Career Academy Brochure: http://bit.ly/2kHH2mn
- MCVSD Picture ID Information: https://www.mcvsd.org/wp-content/uploads/career-academy-picture-id-form.pdf
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
- 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