The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 4/7/2019
Language Arts filmmakers helped set up and made good use of green screens all over DDE!
Forensic Science Club discovered what type of fingerprints they have. Our twins learned that they don’t even have the same kind!
Beautiful day for working in the garden and discovering all of the fall bulbs that blossomed into spring flowers!
Block 3 in 7th grade science was trying to stump their classmates with their animal clues. This group had the deadly mantis shrimp.
These bakers whipped up some yummy Cookie Dough Bites in Baking Club!
Preparing for our Central Idea assessment by working in our book club groups to find evidence to support our ideas.
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL TOMORROW!
The deadline to turn in your Old Monmouth Candy order form for our PTO Easter/Spring Candy Fundraiser has been extended until tomorrow (Monday, April 8th)! Candy pickup will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 2:30pm until 4:30pm in the lobby. It's a delicious way to support our PTO!
Guidance News
- High Technology High School and Brookdale Community College are teaming up to hold cypHER, a coding outreach event for middle school girls on May 4th from 9:00am-4:00pm. Students will learn to code while having fun, developing teamwork skills, and practicing problem solving. Experienced mentors will teach the classes and help participants with their projects. Registration is open at hthscypher.com until April 16th. Further questions can be emailed to hths.cypher@gmail.com. Please see the flyer for more information: http://bit.ly/2CEAHh0
- 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
Join us!
First Annual Career Day
Art Contest!
PTO Corner
- We are still in need of bagel sale volunteers! If you are able to help out, please email ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
- 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
Graduation Photos:
- Optional 8th Grade Graduation photos will be taken on Wednesday, April 10th (from 4:00pm until 8:00pm) and Thursday, April 11th (from 2:30pm until 8:00pm) in the STEAM Center. No appointments; just show up when it's convenient for you. Gowns will be provided. Picture forms were sent home with students. Please note the new start time on Thursday, April 11th. You may arrive at 2:30pm. Students must go home and return to school with a parent/guardian. Special arrangements have been made for Academic Team members. Please see Mr. Krupp or Mr. Baker for details.
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.
Buy a Yearbook Today!
Mark Your Calendar
- Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11, 2019: Optional 8th Grade Graduation photos from in the STEAM Center. Please see times above.
- Tuesday, April 16, 2019: Old Monmouth Easter/Spring Candy Fundraiser order pickup from 2:30pm-4:30pm in the DDE lobby
- Wednesday, April 17, 2019: Open Mic Night @ 6:00pm in the STEAM Center
- Thursday, April 18, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Friday, April 19, 2019-Friday, April 26, 2019: School closed for Spring Break
- Monday, April 29, 2019: School reopens
- Tuesday, April 30, 2019-Thursday, May 9, 2019: NJSLA Testing
Important Links
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- 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