The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 1/28/2018
Everyone loves the snack cart on half days! The next snack cart date is this Tuesday, 1/30!
Thank you to Mr. McInerney for bringing Robert Cutro, former governor of the New York Stock Exchange, to DDE to bring the principles of Personal Financial Literacy to life!
We can't wait for the Girls Basketball Semi-Final Playoff Game tomorrow (Monday, 1/29) @ 3:30pm AWAY @ Marlboro Memorial Middle School! Come cheer on the Lady Generals!
Spring Sports
- Spring sports will start on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
- Spring sports interest meetings will be held during the school day on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 (these meetings are for students; parents/guardians do not attend).
- Forms are due by Tuesday, February 20, 2018 .
- Physicals conducted on March 7, 2017 and later are valid for the Spring sports season.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. King at dking@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
Congratulations!
Important Information for 8th Graders
- Please see the following link regarding your child's Freehold Borough High School Scheduling Appointment: http://bit.ly/2rorVR5
- Please see the following link regarding your child's Freehold Township High School Scheduling Appointment: http://bit.ly/2FWws0C
- Attached please find a letter from Freehold Borough High School regarding orientation: http://bit.ly/2rhfSoI
- If you haven't done so already, please order your graduation gown through Jostens. Orders are due Tuesday, January 30, 2018. An email with instructions was sent on January 2, 2018. If you have any questions, please email Traci Ambrose at tambrose@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
- Please see the attached information and application for Sheriff Youth Week, which is available to 8th grade students who will be entering high school (takes place in July): http://bit.ly/2mH525P
- Save the date for 8th grade graduation pictures! Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 and Thursday, April 26, 2018. On both days, pictures will be taken from 4:00pm-8:00pm in the STEAM Center.
Pocketbook Bingo!
Thank you to our very generous sponsors!
PTO Corner
- 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
- Our next PTO meeting is Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 8:30am in the STEAM Center.
- Our bagel sale is ongoing, and we are still in need of volunteers! If you have an hour in the morning, please email Jen Serluco, PTO President, at jserluco@optonline.net. Prices are as follows: $3 for a bagel and a bottle of water; $2 for just a bagel; $1 for just a bottle of water.
- If you are going to a wrestling match, basketball game, or to see the cheerleaders cheer, please consider selling concessions to help support the PTO. We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
- Click this link to see our SignUps on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/vPOKOmv
- Review the SignUps listed and choose the one(s) you like.
- Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact PTO President, Jen Serluco, at jserluco@optonline.net and she will sign you up manually. - PTO questions? ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
Mark Your Calendar
- Friday, February 2: Pocketbook Bingo
- Thursday, March 15: PTO Meeting @ 8:30am in the STEAM Center
- Thursday, March 22: Freehold Township Employees vs. Harlem Wizards @ 7:00pm @ Freehold Township High School: http://bit.ly/2niNHAL
- DATE CHANGE! Friday, April 27: NJASK Science Testing - 8th Grade
- April 30-May 7: PARCC Testing - All Grades
- Friday, June 1: 8th Grade Dance
Get Your Yearbook Before the Price Goes Up!
Please follow this link to order your yearbook! Current cost is $45/yearbook. The price is going up soon, so don't delay! http://bit.ly/2DITSWy
Important Links
- 2017-2018 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2vPcwI7
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- DDE Printable February Calendar: http://bit.ly/2ndJH4X
- Please click on the links 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