The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 9/5/2018
Looking forward to seeing you TOMORROW morning, Generals!
Morning Drop Off
- Morning drop off begins at 7:00am at both the front and side entrances. Students should wait with their parents until 7:00am. There is no supervision in the building prior to that time; therefore, students will not be permitted in the building until 7:00am.
- Due to the high volume of cars dropping off in the morning, parents are encouraged to drop their child off prior to 7:30am.
- Please note our one-way traffic pattern diagram. See attached map: http://bit.ly/2vxm2AZ
- Drop off is curbside only at the side entrance.
- Please maintain a speed of no more than 5 miles per hour when traveling in the parking lot, to ensure the safety of staff and students.
Important Message from Guidance
Please check the parent portal for your schedule, locker number/combination, and bus assignment before you come to school tomorrow for any updates and/or room changes. Thank you!
Back-to-School Social!
Our Back-to-School Social is this Friday, September 7th! There will be information about sports and activities! If you are unable to attend the Social, please stop by the main office or see the coach to pick up the mandatory sports forms prior to leaving school on Friday, September 7th. At the Social, you may also decorate your locker. DJ and pizza, too! Please see the registration form here: http://bit.ly/2MNsQRw
This is an after-school event. No parents permitted, unless you would like to volunteer (volunteer information will be sent separately). Students who typically walk home from school will be permitted to do so (this is a change from the original registration form).
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
For those currently using the government assisted lunch program, please be aware the expiration date is October 23, 2018. In order to avoid interruption in this service, please complete the 2018-2019 application as soon as possible. Please note that any lunch charges incurred after the expiration date are your responsibility. These forms are also to be used by new applicants. Following is the form to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch.
- English: http://bit.ly/2Mmy5ey
- Spanish: http://bit.ly/2OCHsUa
Food Services Policy
Please see the following Freehold Township Board of Education policy regarding unpaid meal charges/outstanding food services charges: http://bit.ly/2MivS46
Student Accident Insurance
Following is information on voluntary student accident insurance:
- Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Flyer: http://bit.ly/2OoZWHA
- Claim Instructions: http://bit.ly/2M9zHrr
- Claim Online Instructions: http://bit.ly/2vuuG32
- Claim Form: http://bit.ly/2M3W81U
Mark Your Calendar
- Thursday, September 6, 2018: School opens for students
- Thursday, September 6; Wednesday, September 12; and Thursday, September 13, 2018: Locker Set-Up (optional; parent must accompany student) from 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Friday, September 7, 2018: Back-to-School Social and Fall Sports Information Sessions from 2:20pm-3:30pm
- Monday, September 10, 2018: District closed
- Tuesday, September 11, 2018 District closed
- Wednesday, September 12, 2018: Board Meeting @ 7:00pm - 384 West Main Street
- Thursday, September 13, 2018: Fall sports begin
- Monday, September 17, 2018: Back-to-School Night
- Wednesday, September 19, 2018: District closed
- Thursday, October 4, 2018: Picture Day
PTO Corner
Want to get a jump start on your PTO membership form, volunteer form, and DDE Spirit Clothing Order Form?
- PTO Volunteer Form: http://bit.ly/2MBQ8te
- PTO Committee Descriptions: http://bit.ly/2KFogmk
- DDE School Spirit Clothing Order Form: http://bit.ly/2npIE1A
Save the Date: 3rd Annual Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction!
We're very excited to announce DDE's 3rd Annual Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019! Past events have supported funding for school-wide educational assemblies, honorariums for the many afterschool activities, scoreboards for the gym, teacher grants, and much more for our children to learn from and enjoy. Please see the attached for more information: https://bit.ly/2v78WMI
Thank you for your support!
Important Links
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- DDE Printable September Calendar: http://bit.ly/2MB7V8j
- Please click on the link below for information that may be of interest to Freehold Township residents:
Free tickets to see Tegan Marie on 9/8!
Free ticket link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1713253?utm_medium=bks
- Doors open at 6:00pm
- All ages welcome
- You may download up to 8 free tickets
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
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