The Generals' Update
Your Guide to DDE Events & Announcements 12/8/2024
A Peek into the Life of a General
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, December 10th: 8th gr. Graduation Gown Measuring
- Tuesday, December 10th: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.
This Week's Spotlight
OFFICE TIPS
USING YOUR PARENT PORTAL TO REPORT ABSENCES AND EARLY PICKUPS
REPORTING AN ABSENCE/TARDY
If your son/daughter will be absent, or coming in late:
- Under Attendance click "Notify Office."
- You will then choose either absent or tardy verifying your son/daughter's absence.
REPORTING AN EARLY PICK-UP
If you need to pick up your son/daughter early during school hours:
- Under Attendance click "Pickup."
- Using the drop down menu next to Release Type choose "Early Pickup."
- Enter information required.
- Notification is not required if there is a change in dismissal (car rider vs. bus rider).
- This notification method should not be used for after school activities. That should be communicated with the appropriate advisor/coach.
- Please do not use "Notify Office" option for early pick up.
HOUSE APPAREL
NUKUMORI, ONRAKA, ISIBINDI
House Apparel now available for sale!
To order use this LINK - Access Code 1224.
Apparel Store closes 12/20/24
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
8th Grade Happenings
GRADUATION 2025
GRADUATION GOWNS
Any students ordering a gown will be measured Tuesday, December 10th during study.
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION for rising freshmen.
FREEHOLD REGIONAL HS DISTRICT
Important Dates & Application Deadlines
**Students may also visit the guidance office "8th grade corner" bulletin board, or see a guidance counselors for information on the high school opportunities available to them!
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. The link to purchase the yearbook can be found in the next section.
Please use this LINK to purchase your RECOGNITION AD.
NOTE: The purchase of an ad does not include a yearbook.
You must make a separate purchase for the yearbook.
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
YEARBOOKS!
Yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year are now on sale!
Buy your yearbook early!
Please use this LINK to purchase your YEARBOOK.
- POCKETBOOK BINGO-Coming 2/7/2025
The PTO is looking for Sponsors/Donations for this event.
Please see this LETTER from the PTO regarding sponsorship opportunities.
Also, donations are being accepted toward grade level baskets:
6th Grade ~ 7th Grade ~ 8th Grade
- FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
Sip Local & Support DDE PTO This Holiday Season! Starting Friday!
We’re thrilled to announce that our holiday fundraiser with Dillon Cafiero,
owner of local coffee company Edgar Allan Joe, is available now!
From Black Friday through New Year’s Eve, use code PTO24 at checkout
10% of the profits from your purchase will be donated to the DDE PTO.
Shop here: www.edgarallanjoenj.com
Support a local business, enjoy exceptional coffee, and help fund programs and activities for our students—all with every sip!
Holiday RaiseRight Program link
BAGEL SALES link
Bagels are available on all early dismissal days throughout the school year
and must be purchased ahead of time.
- MEMBERSHIP
Join PTO! Members will receive weekly emails full of information!! JOIN HERE
Sign up for REMIND to be up to date on PTO events & happenings. Follow these directions.
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
- Friday, December 20th: Early Dismissal, Winter Break
- Thursday, January 2nd: School Reopens
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