The Generals' Update
Your Guide to DDE Events & Announcements: 5/19/2024
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Wednesday, May 22nd: Back in Black/Chorus Concert, 6 pm
For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.
8th GRADE DANCE-Thursday, May 30, 2024
If you plan to sign your child out early on that day:
11:25 am is the earliest that a child may be released (provided he/she arrived on time). Students must have 4 hours in school to be considered present for the day.
A student must be present in school in order to attend the dance.
Please send in a note with your child indicating the time you will pick him/her up. You may write your own note indicating time of pick up, or you may use this EARLY PICK UP NOTE. You may start sending in notes to Mrs. DiStasi's attention in the main office TODAY!
If your child will be going home with someone else, your note must indicate the name of the adult authorized to pick your child up. If your child is going home with another student, your note must also include the name of the student.
If you will be picking your child up between 11:25am and 11:50am (during 8th grade lunch):
Drive around the back of the building to Door 17, on the right (cafeteria) side of the building, remain in your car.
Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria.
It would be most helpful to have a sign on your passenger side window indicating the name of the child(ren) you are picking up.
We will not be dismissing 8th graders at the front door/main entrance between 11:25-12:00 pm for any reason. Staff will be concentrated in the cafeteria to assure a smooth and swift pick up.
Pick up times after 12:00 pm will take place at the main entrance as usual.
GRADUATION 2024
Eisenhower's Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in the Freehold Township High School auditorium at 3:00 pm. Each graduate will be allocated 3 tickets for the ceremony. We will share detailed information as the date grows closer.
FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
If you have a son/daughter who will be in 8th grade next year, please see the memo below regarding the magnet programs offered by the Freehold Regional High School District.
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.
Sales close 2 days prior to the date.
2023-2024 YEARBOOK!
The 2023-2024 Yearbook is available for purchase for $55.00.
There are only 15 copies left for sale!
No extra copies will be ordered!
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.
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
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