
The Generals' Update
Your Guide to DDE Events & Announcements 5/25/2025

A Peek into the Life of a General
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Monday, May 26th: No School, Memorial Day
- Wednesday, May 28th: Spring Band Concert
This Week's Spotlights!
8th GRADE DANCE EARLY PICKUP
If you are planning on picking up your son/daughter early on June 12th for the dance,
please see detailed information below in the 8th GRADE SECTION for details!
Consider Giving a Staff Member a Shout Out!
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
8th Grade Happenings
Early Pickup for the Dance
If you plan to sign your child out early for the dance:
11:25 am is the earliest that a child may be released (provided he/she arrived on time). Students must have a total of 4 hours in school to be considered present for the day.
Please notify the office of the early pickup using your parent portal.
Use this INSTRUCTION SHEET for details on reporting the early pickup.
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.
Pickups between 11:25am and 11:50am (during 8th grade lunch) will take place in the car pickup line. Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria. We will not be dismissing 8th graders at the front door/main entrance between 11:25-12:00am 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
Graduation 2025
The Eisenhower Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:00pm in the Freehold Township High School auditorium.
Each graduate will be allocated 3 tickets for the ceremony. We appreciate your anticipated support and understanding as we plan to celebrate the achievements of our graduates!
More detailed information with you regarding the ceremony as it grows closer.
Working Papers
The guidance department no longer processes working papers. The process is now digital through the New Jersey Department of Labor website. Please use this LINK for information.
Parents/Guardians may also access the link through the district website:
Freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us go to Eisenhower website ==> Parent Resources==>Guidance
Visit the PTO website to connect and see what is planned! https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/
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, June 2nd: Rising 6th Grade Parent Orientation, 6pm
- Friday, June 6th: 8th Grade Trip
- Thursday, June 12th: 8th Grade Dane
- Monday, June 16th: Early Dismissal
- Monday, June 16th: Graduation, 5pm @ FTHS
- Tuesday, June 17th: Early Dismissal
- Wednesday, June 18th: Early Dismissal, Last Day of School
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