The Generals' Update
YOUR GUIDE TO DDE EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4/23/2023
A PEEK INTO THE LIFE OF A GENERAL
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Monday, April 24th through Wednesday, April 26th: MAP Testing
- Tuesday, April 25th: Board of Ed Meeting 7:00pm
For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.
Career day
Our guests will present in a small group setting as well as in a larger career fair-type setting. The event will take place the morning of May 11, 2023 beginning at 8:00am. We are looking for volunteers to take part in this exciting day. If you are interested, please take a moment to complete our CAREER DAY FORM. A member of our Career Day Committee will reach out shortly, thereafter.
EISENHOWER STAFF SHOUT OUTS!
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MIDDLE SCHOOLER?
Each week we will share a trivia question with you
based on what your General is learning at Eisenhower!
Test your knowledge to see how you would fare
in your General’s footsteps each day!
(Answer can be found at the bottom of the Generals’ Update.)
GRADE 8 Spanish
Which of the following are household chores?
a. Yo tengo que cantar.
b. Mi hermana tiene que aspirar.
c. Nosotros tenemos que bailar.
d. Yo tengo que hacer mi cama.
e. Mi padre tiene que limpiar el baño.
8th Grade Happenings
8th GRADE DANCE
Thursday, June 8th
Bella Vista Country Club
100 School Road, Marlboro
6:00-9:00pm
Cost is $40.00 per student
Credit Card payments accepted through the PTO website:
https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/Programs
To pay by check, please use the link to the form below.
Make checks payable to DDE PTO
DANCE FORM
Forms & Payment must be received by 5/5
GRADUATION
Thursday, June 15th
6:00pm at Freehold Township High School
Chaperones needed!
CHAPERONES NEEDED
Parents from ALL GRADE LEVELS are welcome!
8th GRADE DANCE
Thursday, June 8th
Bella Vista Country Club
100 School Road, Marlboro
6:00-9:00pm
2 Shifts Available
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
To sign up, please email ctzoulis@gmail.com.
Include which shift you would like to attend.
Thank you in advance!

PTO NEWS!
The Book Fair is returning to DDE May 9th to 11th!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming. Classes will be scheduled to visit the fair between May 9th to 11th in the STEAM Center. Be on the look-out for the preview flyer distributed in class. If you miss the Fair at school, books can be ordered online at:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eisenhowermiddleschool11
(Online Book Fair open from May 9th to the 18th)
Please note: Starting July 1, 2022, student purchases at the Book Fair are taxed at the NJ
rate of 6.625%. Please take this into account when planning for your purchase.
Volunteers needed! We need your help!
To volunteer your time at the fair, please sign up now using the following link:
(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AAAAF2FA2F58-book)
Helping hands are needed for set-up, book sales during the day, and break-down of the fair. Thanks in advance for making the Book Fair a success!
Questions? Please email Maria Sorensen at maria.d.sorensen@icloud.com
Bagel Sales - Every Friday
$3.00/bagel
$1.00/water
Please visit the PTO website to connect with them and see what is happening. https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/
2022-2023 YEARBOOK
DON'T DELAY ~ ORDER TODAY!
Only 50 copies left!!!
The 2022-2023 Yearbooks are now available for sale.
The cost is $50. Use the link below to order:
Technology Issues?
If your child is sick...
Just a reminder that we have revised our procedures regarding Covid-19. Students that come to school displaying symptoms consistent with Covid-19, will be sent home by the nurse.
Regardless of diagnosis, students should remain home until fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and no vomiting for 24 hours.
Please refer to the 2022-2023 COVID-19 Procedures Acknowledgement posted in your Genesis Parent Portal.
Lunch at DDE
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
Applications must be completed each year for the Free & Reduced Lunch Program. If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2022-2023 application. Any lunch charges incurred after the expiration date are your responsibility. These forms are also to be used by new applicants. You may apply in 2 ways (English & Spanish forms available):
- Apply ONLINE through the district's website. OR,
- For printable applications use this link: PAPER COPIES
BETTER TOGETHER
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MIDDLE SCHOOLER?
b. Mi hermana tiene que aspirar. (My sister has to vacuum.)
d. Yo tengo que hacer mi cama. (I have to make my bed.)
e. Mi padre tiene que limpiar el baño. (My father has to clean the bathroom)