The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 9/20/2017
As part of our commitment to PBS expectations, this bulletin board highlights the way we can use positive words to create a positive school environment!
PTO Corner
- The Bagel Sale will begin Monday, September 25th! 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. 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
- If you haven't done so already, please become a member of the PTO! Membership and volunteer forms can be found under the PTO tab on our website: http://dde.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=577013&type=d&pREC_ID=1070147
- The Magazine sale will begin in October. More information to follow.
- Our first PTO Meeting of the school year is Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 8:30am (yes, 8:30am!) in the STEAM Center. Come hear about everything that is going on this year, learn about opportunities to get involved, and see our newly redesigned, absolutely beautiful STEAM Center!
- PTO questions? ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
Guidance Office
- Learn more about the FRHSD Magnet Programs here: http://frhsdmagnetprograms.com/site.php. Current 8th grade students may begin applications on October 2, 2017. Please see the links below for additional information regarding the FRHSD Magnet Programs.
- You may find the Monmouth County Vocational School District Career Academies Overview and Online Application here: https://www.mcvsd.org/admissions.html. Please see the link below for additional information regarding the MCVSD Career Academies.
- All of this information is also available on the Guidance Schoology page.
Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, September 26: Board of Education Meeting, 8:00pm at 384 W. Main Street
- Thursday, October 5: Picture Day
- Thursday, October 12: PTO Meeting, 8:30am in the STEAM Center
- Tuesday, October 17: Board of Education Meeting, 8:00pm at 384 W. Main Street
- Friday, October 27: Halloween Social, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Action Items:
- If you would like to update/change your contacts in Genesis, please email Mrs. Patmore at kpatmore@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
- Free and Reduced Lunch Program: For those currently using the government assisted lunch program, please be aware the expiration date is October 23, 2017. In order to avoid interruption in this service, please complete the 2017-2018 application as soon as possible. Please note that any lunch charges incurred after the expiration date are your responsibility. These forms are also to be used by new applicants. Following is the form to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_W8bJaOvpNXbG5nZ0ZyZTJ1VUk/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_W8bJaOvpNXMFF5dW84Mm5HSzMyZmpfU2FRRXVmdUs0eEdr/view?usp=sharing
Important Links!
- 2017-2018 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2vPcwI7
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- Please click on the links below for information that may be of interest to Freehold Township residents:
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