The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 12/8/2019
Generals Chorus puts us in the holiday spirit with “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.”
Our 6th grade band kicks off our Holiday Concert with an original Hanukkah song!
Stardust closes our concert with "I'll be There."
We love when Buddy the therapy dog comes to visit!
7th and 8th grade band regals us with their rendition of “My Favorite Things.”
Congratulations to our weekly Star Raffle Winners! Awesome work by our Generals!
Mrs. Rapisarda is always willing to go the extra mile to help our students during class!
Flash draft by the light of the bonsai tree in Mrs. Van's class!
Mrs. Campion’s scientists add acid to different elements to look for chemical reactions.
Conference Information
- Parent/Guardian Conference Letter: http://bit.ly/2RaVZuW
- Directions for Scheduling Conferences: http://bit.ly/34MTjHF
Upcoming PTO Events and Information
- Please join us after the new year 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!
- iPlay Partner Night: Come out to iPlay America in Freehold for our school partner night at the park on Friday, January 17th from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Click here for the iPlay Night Flyer. A “partner night” is a FREE ride night for the students, staff, and families of our school with the purchase of a $10 game card at admissions. Each attendee receives an iRide Plus Pass (value of $29.99). With the download of a free iRide Plus Band, each person will enjoy unlimited rides all night on Go Carts, Freedom Rider Spinning Coaster, Bumper Cars and many more of the park attractions and arcade games.
Below is the link for parents and staff to download passes prior to the night. Using the link provided below for our school is the only way to download passes for this event. Please see the following registration link: https://iplayamerica.formstack.com/forms/dwightdeisenhower
- Mirrored Memories: Please see a special offer from Mirrored Memories NJ: http://bit.ly/34qtq0b
Save the Date!
Academic Support
- Academic Support Flyer: http://bit.ly/2mcgHNy
- December Calendar: http://bit.ly/2ztEH2r
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!
Our Place 2 Play Shoe Drive Fundraiser
- Our Place 2 Play Letter: http://bit.ly/2pAPWnX
- Our Place 2 Play Collection Guidelines: http://bit.ly/2KCkqx1
Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, December 17, 2019: Board Meeting @ 8:00pm @ 384 West Main Street, Freehold
- Wednesday, December 18, 2019: 7th Grade Locker Cleanout @ 7:30am
- Thursday, December 19, 2019: 8th Grade Locker Cleanout @ 7:30am
- Thursday, December 19, 2019: Last day for Toys for Tots collection
- Friday, December 20, 2019: Early Dismissal at 11:40am
- Saturday, December 21, 2019 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020: School Closed for Winter Recess
- Thursday, January 2, 2020: School Reopens! Welcome Back, Generals!
- Thursday, January 9, 2020: Afternoon (12:35pm-2:15pm) and evening conferences (5:00pm-7:30pm)
- Wednesday, January 15, 2020: Evening (5:00pm-7:30pm) conferences
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020: Afternoon (12:35pm-2:15pm) and evening conferences (5:00pm-7:30pm)
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.
- Graduation gown information will be forthcoming.
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 Caledar: 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