The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 2/3/2019
We are creating molecular models of DNA nitrogen bases!
Congratulations to Eisenhower’s 2019 Geography Bee Champion, Michael Marion!
Reviewing for our quiz by creating an equation monster, playing Tic Tac Toe, and following the equation wheel!
Blown away by the deep thinking and professional delivery of these students as they debate whether failing grades should prevent students from participating in sports!
Working intently to demonstrate his understanding of Harry Potter in the new Fantasy Unit by creating a comic strip about his favorite part!
Great fascination and discussion from the 6th graders in Mr. Caputo’s class as they learn about the Code of Hammurabi!
Semester 2 Begins Tomorrow
PTO Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction is THIS FRIDAY!
DDE's 3rd Annual Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction will be held this Friday, February 8, 2019! Check out the beautiful Tory Burch pocketbook pictured here! You could win this pocketbook or another fabulous one!
Get your tickets today! This event sold out last year, and we anticipate another great turnout! Please see our registration form: http://bit.ly/2TBI1QH
Thank You to Our Very Generous Sponsors!
Spring Sports!
- Spring sports that require a physical: Track & Field, Softball, Baseball, Zumba, and Intramural Basketball.
- Spring sports begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
- Spring sports interest meetings for students will be held during the school day on Monday, February 4, 2019.
- Sports physicals and blue forms are due Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
- Everyone must submit a blue form.
- Physicals dated 3/13/18 and later are valid for spring sports.
Buy a Yearbook Today!
PTO Corner
- Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 @ 8:30am.
- 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
Important Information for 8th Grade Families
- If you have not done so already, please contact Jostens to pay for your child's 8th grade graduation gown. Please pay by February 8th to receive the "early order discount." Instructions may be found here: http://bit.ly/2M9k7tn
- Please note: If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch, please refer to the letter you received via email.
High School Registration/Information:
- Please see the following letter regarding Freehold Township High School registration: http://bit.ly/2Mt1TmU
- Please see the following letter regarding Freehold High School registration: http://bit.ly/2RJpzJg
- Option II Sports Alternate Letter: http://bit.ly/2sLTKRq
- Option II Sports Alternate Information Sheet: http://bit.ly/2Wio83t
Academic Support
Mark Your Calendar
- Monday, February 4, 2019: Third Marking Period Begins
- Monday, February 4, 2019: Sports Interest Meetings During the School Day
- Friday, February 8, 2019: PTO Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction
- Tuesday, February 12, 2019: Board of Education Meeting @ 8:00pm @ 384 West Main Street, Freehold
- Wednesday, February 13, 2019: PTO Meeting @ 8:30am
- Wednesday, February 13, 2019: NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 7:00pm @ Barkalow
- Monday, February 18, 2019: School Closed
- Thursday, February 21, 2019: Winter Social until 3:45pm
- Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Spring Sports Forms Due
- Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Board of Education Meeting @ 8:00pm @ 384 West Main Street, Freehold
Important Links
- 2018-2019 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2mFQeEN
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- DDE Printable February Calendar: http://bit.ly/2DyjYwN
- 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