The Generals' Update
Your Guide to DDE Events & Announcements 10/27/2024
A Peek into the Life of a General
Congratulations to DDE Cross Country!
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Thursday, October 31st: Halloween Parade for students only
This Week's Spotlight
STAFF SHOUT OUTS!
Looking for a way to give an Eisenhower Staff Member a quick note of appreciation?
If there is a staff member at DDE you'd like to acknowledge - and it can be anyone, from teacher, coach, or lunch assistant to custodial staff, teacher assistant, interventionist, guidance, Child Study Team, bus driver, or front office staff - please complete this STAFF SHOUT OUT form. We would love the opportunity to celebrate them!
Mrs. Gambino & Mr. McManus
WINTER SPORTS
*** All forms are due this week on 10/29 ***
ALL SPORTS FORMS (Physicals & Genesis forms) DUE BY OCTOBER 29th!
Hard copies of PPE Medical Eligibility forms can be dropped off in the main office, or the nurse. Emails or faxes are not accepted.*GENESIS FORMS
ANNUALLY:
The following forms need to be completed ONCE in a school year for participation in sports:
Concussion Release
Sudden Cardiac Release
Opioid Fact Sheet and Video and Release
Sports Related Eye Injuries
SEASONAL SPORTS FORMS:
The following forms need to be completed EACH SPORTS SEASON for participation in sports:
(Fall/Winter/Spring) Health History
(Fall/Winter/Spring) Consent for Athletic Participation
SPORTS PHYSICAL FORMS
SPORTS PHYSICAL FORMS (SPANISH)
Contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns:
Anastassia Yaccarino, CSN, BSN, RN
Phone #: 732-431-3910
8th GRADE HAPPENINGS
Information regarding high school opportunities for rising freshmen will be posted each week in the Generals' Update as it is shared with the Guidance Office. Students may also visit the guidance office "8th grade corner" bulletin board, or see a guidance counselors to get the information!
FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Use link for information on all MAGNET/IB PROGRAMS
MONMOUTH COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Use links for information regarding MCVSD opportunities
Yearbook Ads
ATTENTION 8th GRADE PARENTS/GUADIANS
Create a recognition ad to celebrate the memorable moments from your son/daughter's time at Eisenhower. Space is limited. The deadline to order is 12/15/24. Please remember the purchase of an ad does not include a yearbook. You must make a separate purchase for the yearbook. The link to purchase the yearbook can be found in the next section.
Please use this LINK to purchase your RECOGNITION AD.
YEARBOOKS!
Yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year are now on sale!
Buy your yearbook early!
Please use this LINK to purchase your YEARBOOK.
PTO WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 10/20/24
BAGEL SALES
All sales are presale and are available on all 1/2 days September through May.
Buy them HERE.
THANKSGIVING PIE SALE-Order Now! Delicious Orchards Pie Sale ends on 10/30/24. Order those Thanksgiving Pies and have one less thing to worry about! https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/303389
MEMBERSHIP
Join PTO! Members will receive weekly emails full of information!! JOIN HERE
The success of our PTO depends on you! Please visit the PTO website to connect and see what is planned! Get the most up to date information! https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/
SCHOOL PICTURES
Picture Make-ups will be on Thursday, November 14th.
Students who missed the original picture day will be called to meet with the photographer during study. Anyone wishing to take re-takes should bring their photo order with them to return to the photographer. NOTE: Photo orders have not yet been received. We will distribute orders as soon as they come in.
DDE PRE-ORDER LINK. Preorder Code: DDES 2024
CHROMEBOOKS/TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
If you have technology issues, please email Mr. Goldstein at sgoldstein@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us.
From the Office
OFFICE STAFF
Mrs. Linda DiStasi, Principal's Secretary (ldistasi@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us)
Ms. Danielle Wright, Guidance Secretary (dwright@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us)
Mrs. Karen Loges, Office Assistant (kloges@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us)
Please refer to our GENERAL INFORMATION sheet for answers to many questions!
Nurse's Corner
Ms. Anastassia Yaccarino
School Nurse
732-431-3910 x4108
ayaccarino@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us
Please refer to the NURSE REFERENCE GUIDE for information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Monday, November 4th: Early Dismissal, Conferences
- Tuesday, November 5th: Early Dismissal, Conferences
- Wednesday, November 6th: Early Dismissal, Conferences
- Thursday, November 7th: No School, NJEA Convention
- Friday, November 8th: No School, NJEA Convention
- Monday, November 11th: No School, Veterans Day
INFORMATION/FLYERS
Need to translate the Genesis Parent Portal into another language?
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.
No habla inglés?
Puede traducir este boletín a otro idioma. Haga clic en el boletín y haga clic en el botón de traducción que se parece a la imagen aquí.
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