The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 12/22/2019
Wishing You and Yours a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy New Year!
We'll see you on January 2nd, Generals!
We enjoyed some holiday cheer courtesy of our Tri-M Music Honor Society musicians!
What is a better boost to your school day than getting to spend time with Dante the therapy dog?!
Mrs. Ioviero assists students with scatter plots.
The Eisenhower Middle School Student Government was able to collect 354 toys for Toys for Tots! Thanks to our Generals for your generosity!
Mindfulness activities to relax and refocus during this crazy time of year!
Congratulations to this week’s star raffle winners!
Lost and Found
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
- 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!
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
- 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)
- Monday, January 27, 2020: PTO Meeting @ 9:00am in the STEAM Center
- Friday, February 7, 2020: PTO Pocketbook Bingo and Gift Auction
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.
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 Caledar: http://bit.ly/2Qi8hBh
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- DDE Printable January Calendar: http://bit.ly/2Z6fU02
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