Dwight D. Eisenhower PTO Weekly Newsletter

Below you will see information about current and upcoming fundraisers! We are always looking for ways to raise money for our school. The PTO sponsors many of the clubs and activities for our Generals! We need your help to make them happen!

Join us at our next PTO Meeting

THIS Wednesday January 7th,

at 6:30pm in the STEAM Center

Join the PTO HERE

📢 Only 2 Weeks left! Get Your Tickets Now!

Tickets are selling fast and seats are limited.

📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 5 PM | Bingo starts at 7 PM
🪑 Assigned seating

✨ A fun night out, designer bags, and supporting our school — all in one.

🔗 Get your tickets here:
https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/319049

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Especially on 1/16!

We need your help to make our Winter Concessions a success!

The PTO runs the concession stand during after-school sports, and your help is what keeps it running smoothly. Even an hour of your time makes a huge difference!

Please consider signing up for a shift (or two!) below:

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us keep these programs running strong!

💝🛍️ Buying gifts anyway? Make them count for DDE!

💝🛍️ Buying gifts anyway? Make them count for DDE!

Whether you’re picking up Valentine’s Day gifts, birthday presents, teacher surprises, gift cards, groceries, or everyday essentials, you can support Dwight D. Eisenhower just by using RaiseRight!

🎁 How to earn while you shop:
1️⃣ Buy gift cards on RaiseRight (digital or physical) and earn up to 20% back for DDE
2️⃣ Shop online through RaiseRight and earn automatically at your favorite stores
3️⃣ Double up! Shop through RaiseRight + pay with a RaiseRight gift card = double earnings for our school

💡 Pro tip: Install the RaiseRight browser extension so you never miss an opportunity to earn.

Not signed up yet? It takes just a minute!
👉 Join here: RaiseRight.com/Enroll
🔑 Enrollment code: DWVHMF3NC7YR

Let’s turn everyday shopping into real support for DDE — one gift at a time! 💙💛

🥨 Philly Pretzel Sales – Half Days at DDE!

You can purchase for the remaining individual half days.

Order Options:

Single Pretzel – $2.50

(Preorder for an individual half day)

Add Extra Pretzels – $2.50 each

Available for individual half days

Preorder only – no same-day sales

Pretzels will be ready for pickup at dismissal on half days

Support the PTO and treat your student to a tasty snack!

Buy PRETZELS HERE

🥨 Calling All Parent Volunteers! 💙💛

Our Philly Pretzel Sales are a hit, and we need some extra hands to help with distribution on half days. It’s a quick and easy way to get involved—and the kids love seeing their families helping out! 🙌

If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADA728A1F8CF8-58669235-pretzel

🍎 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers & Staff! 💙

The DDE PTO is proud to support our incredible educators throughout the year with special appreciation events like our Welcome Back Luncheon 🥗, Holiday Breakfast 🎄☕, and daily treats during Teacher Appreciation Week 🍪🎉.

To make these events extra special, we’re asking for monetary donations 💵 from our generous DDE families. Every dollar goes directly toward thanking the heart of our school — our dedicated teachers and staff! 🙌

Thank you for helping us spread joy and gratitude all year long! 🌟

Make a Teacher Appreciation Donation HERE!

Why Join the PTO?

💙💛 The DDE PTO is excited for another great year — and we’d love for YOU to be part of it! 💛💙

We fundraise and support after-school sports, clubs, and activities like Intramural Pickleball, Basketball, Fun in the Kitchen, and more.
We host fun events for all students — like the Spring Social & Candy Bingo — and plan special 8th-grade traditions such as the Breakfast & Dance.

Every dollar raised goes right back to our kids — funding athletics, clubs, activities, and milestone events that wouldn’t happen without PTO support.

✨ This year (2025–2026) we’ve already funded:
🥒 Intramural Pickleball • 🏀 Intramural Basketball • 👩‍🍳 Fun in the Kitchen 1 • 🏡 Backyard Games • 📚 History Club

✨ Last year (2024–2025) we proudly funded:
🏀 Intramural Basketball • 👩‍🍳 Fun in the Kitchen • ✏️ Inktober • 📚 Literacy Leaders • 🏓 Table Tennis • 🎨 Mural Makers • ♟️ Chess Club • 🌱 Garden Club • 🧵 Sewing Club • 🎧 Listening Lounge/Book Nook • 🎭 Donation to Drama Club

🙌 How you can help:
✅ Join the PTO
✅ Attend meetings
✅ Volunteer or donate
✅ Support fundraisers

We also love to celebrate our amazing staff with events like the Welcome Back Luncheon, Holiday Breakfast, and Teacher Appreciation Week!

Help spread the word!

👉 Join us today:https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/

📱Stay Connected

We’re moving away from Remind and now using Band—it has excellent features for keeping everyone updated!

Please join our official PTO group for the 2025–26 school year here:

https://band.us/n/aba3bfd64dGdC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dde_pto?igsh=MWhibzZpMnZkdW83Zg==

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278485415495285/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Let’s make it a great year—together!

Volunteers Needed!

We need YOUR help with organizing and leading fundraisers! If you are interested in helping more, please email ddeptofreehold@gmail.com!

Please help me thank our PTO sponsors!

SUBJECT: Eisenhower PTO Weekly News - 1/4/26