The Generals' Update
Your Guide to DDE Events & Announcements: 4/14/2024
A PEEK INTO THE LIFE OF A GENERAL
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Monday, April 15th: Marking Period 4 Begins
- Wednesday, April 17th: Graduation Portraits, 4:00-7:00 pm
For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.
SODEXO SURVEY
Sodexo is looking for your feed back. Information can be found on the SURVEY flyer. Please take a moment to complete the survey between 4/8 to 4/19 and let them know how they are doing.
GRADUATION PORTRAITS
Kids at Heart Photography is scheduled to be at Eisenhower this Wednesday, April 17, 2024 for graduation portraits. Portraits will take place in the STEAM Center from 4:00-7:00pm. Graduation Portraits are optional. No appointment needed!
What to bring:
- Graduation Gown (you do not need to bring the tassel)
- We will also have gowns available for use.
- Double-black honor cord (NJHS members)
- Personalized card distributed with graduation gowns
- Completed order form with payment to turn in to the photographer on April 17th
- You may order online at wwwkidsatheartphotos.com. Preorder Code: DDE Grad 2024
- Freehold Township does not use Caps for 8th grade graduation!
8th Gr. INFO/ACTIVITIES
Below is a list of PTO sponsored events for the Class of 2024.
Check your emails daily for updates! Email all questions to ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
All 8th Graders will be given a Class T-shirt paid for by the PTO that they will wear during their 8th Grade Class Trip. We need to collect T-shirt Sizes for every student. Please complete this FORM by April 26th so that we can make sure everyone has the correct size.
8th Grade Fundraiser - Clothing Drive April 28th:
Drop off location - Eisenhower Parking Lot
1pm-2:45pm
Information about collection can be found HERE
2024 Graduation Lawn Signs Sale Ends April 30th:
Cost: $18.00/each
Sales FORM will open 4/5 and closes 4/30.
Signs will NOT be personalized8th Grade Slideshow Pictures due May 10th:
It is a tradition for the 8th grade class to have a slide show featuring them through their years at Eisenhower and of Eisenhower students only. We are asking you to send in 5 (school dress code appropriate) pictures to us. We would like to have as many of the 2024 class in the slide show as we can. Please send them to us no later than May 10th. Group photos are preferred.
When you send the pictures, please be sure to put your students name in the subject line. If you also know the names of the other students in the photo, please include their names. We want to make sure every 8th grader is in the slideshow. Please send the pictures in jpeg form to budneuge@hotmail.com.
8th Grade Dance Ticket Sales end May 13th:
Thurs. May 30th | Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro
Cost: $40.00/student
Tickets will be on sale from 4/5-5/13
Click HERE to order online or use this FORM to send in cash/check to school.
PTO NEWS
Please visit the PTO website to connect with them and the most up to date information. https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/
BAGEL SALES!
Two Bagel Sale days remaining! 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.
2023-2024 YEARBOOK!
The 2023-2024 Yearbook is available for purchase for $55.00.
Reserve your copy today!
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!
REPORTING AN ABSENCE/EARLY PICK_UP
Parents/Guardians are asked to use the two features available in Genesis Parent Portal:
- Notify Attendance Office-Student absence/tardiness should be reported through the Genesis portal. Notifications will be processed by the person who handles attendance.
- Daily Parent Pick Up Releases-Early pick up can be reported through the portal. No need to call/email the office, or send in a note.
**USE LINKS BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS**
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.
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
- Monday, April 22nd: All Schools Closed except Applegate and West Freehold (make up day)
- Tuesday, April 23rd: District Closed, Passover
- Wednesday, April 24th: Early Dismissal, Staff Development
DISTRICT APPROVED FLYERS
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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