The Generals' Update

As the weather grows warmer, sometimes our Generals begin to attend school in attire that is more appropriate for the beach than for school. We are asking for your support in reminding your General about the specific dress code expectations that are listed below:

1. Sleeveless shirts are permitted as long as they extend to the shoulder. Tank, tube and halter tops, including “spaghetti” straps, are not permitted. Undergarments and/or midriffs should not be visible.

2. Tasteful shorts are permitted during the school hours. Dresses, skirts and shorts shall be a length of at least mid-thigh.

If students are wearing clothing that does not meet the dress code, we will be calling home to ask you to provide alternative clothing. Thank you in advance for taking the time to review these expectations with your General and for your support as we ensure they meet the expectations!

• Monday, June 5th to Friday, June 9th: Battle of the Generals!
• Tuesday, June 6th: Board of Ed Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thursday, June 8th: 8th Grade Dance

For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.

Please enjoy the final issue of EISENHOWER LIFE for the 2022-2023 school year!

8th GRADE DANCE

The PTO-sponsored 8th Grade Dance will be held on Thursday, June 8th from 6:00-9:00pm at Bella Vista Country Club. Only 8th grade Eisenhower students may attend the dance. Students must attend school for at least 4 hours on the day of the dance. Therefore, if they arrive at school on time, they must remain at school until 11:25am.

If you plan to sign your child out early on that day:

• 11:25 am is the earliest that a child may be released (provided he/she arrived on time).
  
• Please send in a note with your child indicating the time you will pick him/her up. You may write your own note indicating time of pick up, or you may use this EARLY PICK UP NOTE. You may start sending in notes to Mrs. DiStasi's attention in the main office TODAY!
  
• If your child will be going home with someone else, your note must indicate the name of the adult authorized to pick your child up. If your child is going home with another student, your note must also include the name of the student.
  
• If you will be picking your child up between 11:25am and 11:50am (during 8th grade lunch):
  
• Drive around the back of the building to Door 17, which is on the right (cafeteria) side of the building, and remain in your car.
  
• Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria.
  
• It would be most helpful to have a sign on your passenger side window indicating the name of the child(ren) you are picking up.
  
• We will not be dismissing 8th graders at the front door/main entrance between 11:25-11:50am. Staff will be concentrated in the cafeteria to assure a smooth and swift pick up.
  
• Pick up times after 11:50 will take place at the main entrance as usual.
  

This is just a reminder that attending the dance is a privilege, not a right. The privilege to attend the dance may be revoked if students do not adhere to school behavioral expectations. Additionally, school behavioral expectations extend to the dance, particularly those in terms of appropriate physical contact and banning of illegal substances.

This is an 8th grade dance, not a prom. Formal attire is not advocated. Appropriate dress may suggest the following: a jacket, dress pants, a collared shirt, and a tie or an age-appropriate dress.

Parents must pick students up promptly at 9:00pm. Students may only leave the dance prior to the end time if an adult arrives to picks them up. There should be no limousines to or from the dance.

GRADUATION TICKETS

Graduation tickets and diplomas will be distributed Tuesday, June 13th when students return from the class trip. Before the student receives graduation tickets and diploma:

• All fines must be paid
• Assigned student Chromebooks and chargers must be received
• Any items borrowed from a classroom teacher must be returned.
• All unexcused absences must be followed up with a parent note.
• For your convenience, if your child has any unexcused absences, you can find a pre-filled attendance note to excuse them in the parent portal under the "letters" tab.
• Or, you may use the DISTRICT ATTENDANCE NOTE.

NEW! Have you ever wanted to give an Eisenhower Staff Member a quick note of appreciation! Here's your chance. Help us acknowledge and celebrate all the amazing staff at DDE. Take a moment each week to let us know who you would like to see celebrated. It could be any staff member! Simply complete this FORM.

Please visit the PTO website to connect with them and see what is happening. https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/

If you have technology issues, please email Mr. Goldstein at sgoldstein@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us.

Just a reminder that we have revised our procedures regarding Covid-19. Students that come to school displaying symptoms consistent with Covid-19, will be sent home by the nurse.

Regardless of diagnosis, students should remain home until fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and no vomiting for 24 hours.

Please refer to the 2022-2023 COVID-19 Procedures Acknowledgement posted in your Genesis Parent Portal.

The district uses the Mealtime System for school lunches. Please see LUNCH LETTER from the Assistant Business Administrator regarding school lunches.

FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM

*** NEW *** The State of New Jersey is offering extra funds to families that are approved for Free/Reduced Lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The funds will be issued to an EBT/SNAP Card that will be distributed next fall. If you have not applied for Free/Reduced lunch for this school year, please take this opportunity to fill out the application. If you are approved, you will receive these extra funds.

To fill out the application for Free/Reduced Lunch, please go to Mealtime (click the Orange box).

Applications must be completed each year for the Free & Reduced Lunch Program. If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2022-2023 application. Any lunch charges incurred after the expiration date are your responsibility. These forms are also to be used by new applicants. You may apply in 2 ways (English & Spanish forms available):

• Apply ONLINE through the district's website. OR,
• For printable applications use this link: PAPER COPIES

Please see this valuable resource from the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County for helpful strategies in supporting your child's mental health.

BETTER TOGETHER

• Tuesday, June 13th: 8th Grade Class Trip
• Tuesday, June 13th: Board of Ed Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thursday, June 15th: 8th Grade Graduation 7:00pm @ FTHS
• Thursday, June 15th & Friday, June 16th: Early Dismissal
• Monday, June 19th: District Closed
• Tuesday, June 20th: Early Dismissal, Last Day of School

To see your child's Genesis Parent Portal in another language:

1. Sign into Genesis.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
3. Look in the bottom left corner where you will see the prompt to select the language, as pictured here.

Puede traducir este boletín a otro idioma. Haga clic en el boletín y haga clic en el botón de traducción que se parece a la imagen aquí.

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

• 2022-2023 District Calendar
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• 2023-2024 District Calendar (Spanish)
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