The General's Update
Your guide to DDE events & announcements: 11/24/2019
We Are Thankful for our Generals!
- Wednesday, November 27th: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Thursday, November 28th: School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
- Friday, November 29th: School Closed
Students are constructing models to gain a deeper understanding of chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the classification of matter.
Congratulations to these amazing Generals, Yifan and Annabelle, who were accepted to All-Shore Intermediate Band! Way to represent Eisenhower!
So thankful for all of our Generals, who work hard each day and consistently meet and exceed expectations. Congratulations to these star raffle winners!
Congratulations to all of our newly inducted members of DDE's chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society!
Great conversations, using strategies and showing grit while problem solving today. Mrs. Hoff's students make her so proud each day!
Our Generals taking advantage of the Generals’ Lounge for some mindful moments and de-stress activities.
Pie Pickup this Tuesday!
School Spirit Wear!
Our Place 2 Play Shoe Drive Fundraiser
- Our Place 2 Play Letter: http://bit.ly/2pAPWnX
- Our Place 2 Play Collection Guidelines: http://bit.ly/2KCkqx1
Drama Co. Interest and Audition Info. Meeting
It's tiiiiiiime. Students: Please come to this meeting if you are interested in participating in this year's production! Tuesday, Nov. 26th from 2:16pm til 3:00pm in the STEAM Center.
Governor's Educator of the Year
- Letter from Dr. Brethauer with the criteria: http://bit.ly/34upsDx
- Nomination form: http://bit.ly/2NLQe3m
Reminders From the Main Office
- Early dismissal: This Wednesday, November 27th is an early dismissal day (11:40am). In order to be considered present, your child must be here for the entire day because of the four-hour minimum requirement. Therefore, tardy students will be considered absent. Please arrive on time.
- Dropping off forgotten items: It is not necessary to ring the bell. Simply place the item(s) in the bin corresponding with your child's grade level. Make sure the item(s) is marked with the child's name and homeroom. Markers and Post-its are available in bins for your convenience. Bins are checked periodically through the day. Please remind students that they may check the bookshelves in the main lobby if they believe an item has been dropped off. Otherwise, it will be delivered at lunchtime in the Cafeteria.
- Signing a student out early: If you are signing your child out early, please send in a note, complete with your child's first and last name, homeroom, and parent/guardian signature. If the change occurs once the student is already in school, please email both office staff members at tambrose@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us and ldistasi@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us or call the main office at 732-431-3910 and press 7 to advise us of the change. Your child will not be called down to the main office until you arrive at the school and your ID has been verified. If these procedures are not followed, you will be asked to wait outside until our Special Officer can meet with you.
Save the Date!
Academic Support
- Academic Support Flyer: http://bit.ly/2mcgHNy
- November Calendar: http://bit.ly/2AND0y2
- December Calendar: http://bit.ly/2ztEH2r
Upcoming PTO Events and Information
- Please join us after the new year for our next PTO meeting on Monday, January 27, 2020 @ 9:00am.
- Please see the DDE PTO Volunteer Form here: http://bit.ly/35Y2ki5
- Questions? Want to get involved? Please email ddeptofreehold@gmail.com
- Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278485415495285/
Don't Delay! Buy Your Yearbook Today!
Please note: All students, including 8th grade students, must purchase a yearbook if they would like one. Eighth grade students are not given yearbooks. Thank you!
Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, November 26, 2019: PTO Thanksgiving Pie Sale pickup from 2:30pm-4:00pm in the DDE lobby
- Wednesday, November 27, 2019: 6th Grade Locker Cleanout during homeroom/block 1
- Wednesday, November 27, 2019: Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
- Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019: School Closed
- Monday, December 2, 2019: Toys for Tots collection begins
- Tuesday, December 3, 2019: Winter Concerts - 6:00pm Band; 7:00pm Chorus
- Thursday, December 5, 2019: Picture Makeup Day - If you would like to order pictures, you may do so online at http://www.kidsatheartphotos.com - Preorder Code: Eisenhower 2019 - If you already purchased pictures and your child would like to retake them, you must send in the original pictures on Picture Makeup Day.
- Thursday, December 5, 2019: Parent Presentation: Raising Resilient Teens in Challenging Times: http://bit.ly/341MbXv
- Tuesday, December 17, 2019: Board Meeting @ 8:00pm @ 384 West Main Street, Freehold
- Wednesday, December 18, 2019: 7th Grade Locker Cleanout @ 7:30am
- Thursday, December 19, 2019: 8th Grade Locker Cleanout @ 7:30am
- Thursday, December 19, 2019: Last day for Toys for Tots collection
- Friday, December 20, 2019: Early Dismissal at 11:40am
- Saturday, December 21, 2019 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020: School Closed for Winter Recess
- Thursday, January 2, 2020: School Reopens! Welcome Back, Generals!
Information for 8th Grade Families
8th Grade Graduation Diplomas:
We are using the Genesis Parent Portal as a way for you to communicate how you would like your child’s name displayed on his/her 8th grade graduation diploma. Therefore, please follow these instructions:
- Log on to your Genesis Parent Portal account for your 8th grade student
- Click on the "Forms" tab
- Click on the form entitled "Student Name for Diplomas"
- Click into that form and follow the instructions given
Please note that once the form is submitted, you cannot go back and make changes. Diplomas will be ordered based on the information you provide.
THIS FORM NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY TOMORROW (MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019). If the form is not completed by tomorrow, we will use their first and last name for their diploma.
8th Grade Graduation:
- Details regarding the date, time, and location of graduation have not yet been finalized. As soon as we receive this information, it will be forwarded to you. We do not typically have a date set until after spring break.
- Graduation gown information will be forthcoming.
Magnet Program Information:
- FRHSD Magnet Program Presentation: http://bit.ly/2m1d6Sa
- FRHSD Magnet Program Packet: http://bit.ly/2lX4pbE
- FTHS IB Diploma Program: http://bit.ly/2kSR9od
- MCVSD Career Academy Brochure: http://bit.ly/2kHH2mn
- MCVSD Picture ID Information: https://www.mcvsd.org/wp-content/uploads/career-academy-picture-id-form.pdf
Important Links
- 2019-2020 District Calendar: http://bit.ly/2WHRJSO
- 2020-2021 District Caledar: http://bit.ly/2Qi8hBh
- December Printable DDE Calendar: http://bit.ly/2KKeanb
- DDE Website Calendar: http://bit.ly/2xaItdB
- 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