The Generals' Update
Your Guide to DDE Events & Announcements: 3/10/2024
A PEEK INTO THE LIFE OF A GENERAL
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Monday, March 11th to Friday, March 15th: Spirit Week!
- Tuesday, March 12th: Spring Sports Start
- Wednesday, March 13th: Early Dismissal
For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.
MILITARY COLLECTION-SPIRIT WEEK!
We will be holding a Military Collection for the
Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund
next week for SPIRIT WEEK!
Bring in items~support your HOUSE and earn points!!!
SPRING SPORTS ELIGIBILITY
Spring sports start on Tuesday, March 12th. Check the Athletics tab in Genesis to confirm that all forms have been submitted and your child is eligible for spring sports.
If your child is marked as ineligible or you have any questions, please contact our nurse, Mrs. King.
NURSE ON DUTY
If your child emails you or sends you a text that they aren’t feeling well, please tell them to go to see the nurse. We are fortunate to have a nurse in the building every day. We will do an assessment and offer supportive care. Parents will be contacted for students that are ill, or aren’t well enough to make it through the school day. We’re here to help!
2023-2024 YEARBOOK!
The 2023-2024 Yearbook is available for purchase for $55.00.
Reserve your copy today!
PTO NEWS
Please visit the PTO website to connect with them and the most up to date information. https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/
BAGEL SALES!
We will be doing Bagel Sales on the remaining Half Days for the year. All sales are Pre-Order Only! There will be no sales at the door. Cost is $5.00 for a bagel and water. Select the dates you would like to purchase from the schedule below.
All sales close 2 days before the sale.
Summer EBT Information for district families
This summer, all district students who are approved for Federal Free or Reduced Lunch in the 2023-2024 school year will receive $120 in Summer EBT funds in the form of a physical EBT card from the State of NJ. If you have not applied for F/R lunch yet and think you may be eligible, please click here to apply. This is a new, permanent, program aimed to reduce childhood hunger by providing families with a grocery benefit to feed their children while on summer break.
Call us at (732) 462-8400 x8809 for assistance filling out the application.
ENHANCED ABSENCE & EARLY PICK UP NOTIFICATION
We are excited to share two new features that will be available to parents in their Genesis Parent Portal beginning Monday, March 4, 2024:
- Notify Attendance Office-Allows parents to notify the school of a student absence or tardiness through your portal instead of calling the attendance line. Notifications will then be processed by the person who handles attendance.
- Daily Parent Pick Up Releases-Allows parents to notify the school of an early pick up or dismissal change rather that calling/emailing the office, or sending in a note.
**USE THE LINKS BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE NEW FEATURES**
NEED HELP?
GENESIS Parent Portal
If you are having issues with your parent portal, email genesis@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us.
Parent/Guardian can make most changes/edits to email addresses, phone numbers, or adding emergency contacts.
Any other edits, please email to the same address as indicated above.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?
If you have technology issues, please email Mr. Goldstein at sgoldstein@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MAIN OFFICE
All lattes, chai teas, refreshers should be enjoyed at home as they are not permitted in school. Thank you in advance for making sure any Dunkin' treats are enjoyed in the car prior to arriving in school!
Questions regarding visitors, early pick ups, absences, etc. please refer to our
Helpful Hints from the Main Office
STUDENT ATTENDANCE NOTE.Office staff emails:
Mrs. DiStasi, principal's secretary: ldistasi@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
Mrs. Loges, office assistant: kloges@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
Ms. Diver, guidance secretary: jdiver@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, March 22nd: Career Day
- Thursday, March 28th: Early Dismissal
- Friday, March 29th: Spring Break Begins
- Friday, April 5th: Early Dismissal
HARLEM WIZARDS
DISTRICT APPROVED FLYERS
Need to translate the Genesis Parent Portal into another language?
To see your child's Genesis Parent Portal in another language:
- Sign into Genesis.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
- Look in the bottom left corner where you will see the prompt to select the language, as pictured here.
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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