Penny Wars!
One… two… three.. four… we declare a PENNY WAR!
The Rules: Each grade has a jug to drop coins into between April 14 - April 25, 2025. Containers are located in the library. The grade level that collects the most money will win a pizza party! Winning grade will be announced on Thursday, May 1st via PTO Class Dojo.
Proceeds will go towards funding DDES Field Day. Thanks for your support!
DDES Family Dance
Bring your family and come dance away the evening with your friends and favorite teachers! Pizza, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Teachers are also looking for parent volunteers to help with the family dance.
Monthly PTO Meeting
Join us for our April 2025 PTO meeting… there’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school! No need to RSVP or commit to all meetings - everyone is welcome to drop by as their schedule allows. We appreciate your time, interest and input into how we can set our students and teachers up for success this school year.
Who: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers & Staff
When: Monday, April 22, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Double Diamond Elementary School Library (enter through the Sierra Kids entrance)
Why: Research shows that when parents are involved children do better. This is a great chance to stay involved and make important decisions while meeting friends and being a part of something great!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is a week-long celebration of educators who play a vital role in shaping young minds and shaping the future. Double Diamond PTO will be celebrating our teachers and staff all week long!
Monthly PTO Meeting
Join us for our May 2025 PTO meeting… there’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school! No need to RSVP or commit to all meetings - everyone is welcome to drop by as their schedule allows. We appreciate your time, interest and input into how we can set our students and teachers up for success this school year.
Who: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers & Staff
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Double Diamond Elementary School Library (enter through the Sierra Kids entrance)
Why: Research shows that when parents are involved children do better. This is a great chance to stay involved and make important decisions while meeting friends and being a part of something great!
Memorial Day (No School)
There will be no school on Monday, May 19, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. The school office will also be closed this day.
Classes resume as normal on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
APEX Fun Run
Get ready for our annual APEX Fun Run! Double Diamond Elementary School and APEX are partnering to promote fitness and build leaders! Students earn rewards as they gather pledges beginning May 20, 2025. Look for information coming home with your student!
The big run will be on Friday, May 30th! Volunteers needed to mark laps and run the hydration station!
Field Day!
Our Coyote teachers will be hosting FIELD DAY for our students.
Keep an eye out for information and volunteer opportunities coming home with your student!
Last Day of School!
Last Day of School! Students will be released at 1:05 PM.
Thank you Double Diamond families for a wonderful 2024-2025 school year!
Contingency Days
Contingency days are added to the school year in case of snow, smoke or other uncontrollable circumstances that make schools inaccessible or unusable. These days extend the school year beyond the regular end date.
Spring Break (No School)
There will be no school Monday, March 17, 2025 - Friday, March 28, 2025 for Spring Break!
We hope you enjoy your time off and we look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, March 31st!
Second Grade Music Concert - The Day the Crayons Quit
The second-grade class presents ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ Second Grade Concert. Come and enjoy your student singing, dancing and playing to variety of music they have learned in music class this year. The concert is on Friday, March 14th in the school cafeteria at 9:45 AM. Doors will open at 9:30 AM to families coming out to support their students.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!
Spring Picture Day
Smile! It’s time for spring portraits!
Keep an eye out for order information being sent home with your child. You may preview package options and pay online at Bell Photo with the prepay code found on the flyer.
Monthly PTO Meeting
Join us for our March 2025 PTO meeting… there’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school! No need to RSVP or commit to all meetings - everyone is welcome to drop by as their schedule allows. We appreciate your time, interest and input into how we can set our students and teachers up for success this school year.
Who: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers & Staff
When: Monday, March 11, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Double Diamond Elementary School Library (enter through the Sierra Kids entrance)
Why: Research shows that when parents are involved children do better. This is a great chance to stay involved and make important decisions while meeting friends and being a part of something great!
Third Grade Music Concert - Ukelele Performance
The third-grade class presents Ukelele Performance Third Grade Concert. Come and enjoy your student singing, dancing and playing to variety of music they have learned in music class this year. The concert is on Friday, March 7th in the school cafeteria at 9:45 AM. Doors will open at 9:30 AM to families coming out to support their students.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!
Nevada Reading Week
DDES Celebrates Nevada Reading Week: March 3-7, 2025!
Double Diamond students will celebrate the fun of reading by participating in a variety of fun activities throughout the week!
Kindergarten Open House
Double Diamond Elementary Kindergarten Open House
Meet other families at our kinder Open House event, where you will learn about expectations and tips for kindergarten readiness. Enjoy the opportunity to meet our staff our and tour our school.
For students who will be in kindergarten in August 2025, DDES is hosting an open house on February 25th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. If you have a kindergartener or know a neighbor or friend with a student who will be 5 by August 1, 2025, please let them know how to join us and find out what kindergarten is all about. Hope to see you there!
Neon Glow Bingo Night - Family & Friends Event
Let’s GLOW Crazy! Get ready for an evening of family fun under the glow at NEON GLOW BINGO NIGHT!
Black Lights - Glow Sticks - Wear Your White or Neon Clothes
$5.00 for 6 Games + Glow Stick. Additional games & glow sticks can be purchased for $1.00 each.
Two prizes per game from our Game Prize Sponsors including Yogurt Beach, Learning Express, Keva Juice and Doughboys Donuts (valued at $20+ each) plus two Bonus Game Grand Prizes from Coconut Bowl (2 Unlimited All-Access Attraction Wristbands).
Snack Bar Menu
Pizza Combo (Pizza, Drink + Chips): $4.00
Nacho Combo (Nachos, Drink + Chips): $4.00
Slice of Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni): $2.00
Nachos: $2.00
Variety Chips: $1.00
Soda: $1.00
Capri Sun: $1.00
Water: $1.00
The Details
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:15 PM, first number called at 6:30 PM. Games end at 7:30 PM
Where: DDES Cafeteria
Free Entry - Cash Only, Please - No Childcare Provided
Let’s Glow Crazy! - Neon Glow Bingo Night Flyer
Grand prizes valued at $115 per winner. All Access Wristbands offer unlimited access to all Coconut Bowl attractions - including bowling, Jambo Glow Golf, XD Adventure Theater, the High Ballocity play structure, Laser Tag, Jungle Kart blacklight go karts and Outdoor Mini Golf.
Yogurt Beach Fundraiser
Did someone say FROZEN YOGURT?! South Meadows Yogurt Beach is hosting an all-day fundraiser benefitting Double Diamond Elementary School!! Come support DDES, see your classmates… and enjoy the best frozen yogurt and custard around!
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the South Meadows location (748 S Meadows Pkwy Ste A5, Reno, NV 89521). All you need to do is mention your support for our school when you make a purchase!
Cancelled - Monthly PTO Meeting
Our February 2025 PTO Meeting has been cancelled. We’ll see you all at our March 2025 meeting on Tuesday, March 11th @ 5:30 PM!
Join us for our February 2025 PTO meeting… there’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school! No need to RSVP or commit to all meetings - everyone is welcome to drop by as their schedule allows. We appreciate your time, interest and input into how we can set our students and teachers up for success this school year.
Who: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers & Staff
When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Double Diamond Elementary School Library (enter through the Sierra Kids entrance)
Why: Research shows that when parents are involved children do better. This is a great chance to stay involved and make important decisions while meeting friends and being a part of something great!
Respect Week: Themed Dress-Up Days
Tuesday, February 18th
Teachers vs. Students
Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers!
Wednesday, February 19th
Twinning & Winning Wednesday
Dress alike with a friend (or group!)
Thursday, February 20th
Color Splash Thursday
Wear your favorite color to school
Friday, February 21st
Fancy Friday
Dress fancy for a classy end to the week!
President's Day (No School)
There will be no school on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of President’s Day. The school office will be closed on this day.
Classes resume as normal on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Happy Hearts Week
Support our library and show your love for your friends, teachers and staff at Double Diamond Elementary School with ballons and stuffies. Happy Hearts will be distributed Monday, February 10th through Friday, February 14th.
Volunteers Needed:
We are in need of help with a major fundraiser for our library. We will be selling stuffed animals and helium balloons to be delivered Monday - Friday, February 10-14, 2025.
Helpers are needed for lots of tasks including: preparing supplies, filling balloons, sorting orders and deliveries.
No experience is required and any amount of help is much appreciated.
Please fill out the form sent home with your student or email Wendy Allison - wallison@washoeschools.net
This is one of the most memorable weeks in our school and so fun to be involved. We need people daily during school hours! <3
DDES Family Math Night
Join your Double Diamond teachers and come explore the wonders of math with your children and enjoy an exciting evening of hands-on learning activities and games!
More information will be coming home with your child!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
There will be no school on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The school office will also be closed on this day.
Classes resume as normal on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Monthly PTO Meeting
Join us for our January 2025 PTO meeting… there’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school! No need to RSVP or commit to all meetings - everyone is welcome to drop by as their schedule allows. We appreciate your time, interest and input into how we can set our students and teachers up for success this school year.
Who: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers & Staff
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025@ 5:30 PM
Where: Double Diamond Elementary School Library (enter through the Sierra Kids entrance)
Why: Research shows that when parents are involved children do better. This is a great chance to stay involved and make important decisions while meeting friends and being a part of something great!
Winter Break (No School)
There will be no school Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025 for Winter Break!
We hope you have a wonderful holiday and will see you next YEAR! Classes resume as normal on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Teacher Professional Development Day (No School)
There will be no school on Friday, December 20, 2024 - this is the Friday before Winter Break. Teachers will be in the classroom using this time for professional development. The school office will be open during this time.
Winter Holiday Sales
Winter Holiday Sales are Here! Items will be sold during lunch recess for the entire week, while supplies last. Cash only, please.
ITEMS + COST
Holiday Headbands: $5.00
Lightbulb Necklaces: $3.00
Festive Bracelets: $1.00
Holiday Food Drive
This holiday season, please consider helping our Coyote families in need with dinner and additional food items for winter break. We will be accepting donations on Friday, December 13th - Wednesday, December 18th to prepare boxes of holiday dinners for our families in need. Items needed are sorted by grade and can be sent to school with your student or dropped off at the front office.
Preschool & Kindergarten: Dinner Rolls + Butter
First Grade: Canned Cranberry Sauce + Canned Fruit
Second Grade: Boxed Stuffing
Third Grade: Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
Fourth Grade: Frozen Pies, Boxed Cake Mixes + Frosting
Fifth Grade: Frozen Veggies
In addition to items for holiday meals, we will also be accepting donations of pastas & sauces, roasting pans, cash and grocery store gift cards. Please drop off donations by Wednesday, December 18th. Please do not drop off refrigerated items before Wednesday as we are limited on storage space.
Double Diamond Elementary Giving Tree
Double Diamond Elementary School and Double Diamond PTO are partnering with our Coyote families to help provide wish list items for our students in need this holiday season. Please sign up here to donate items needed for our DDES students and their siblings.
Please dropped off WRAPPED gifts, labeled with the CHILD NUMBER (Example: Boy #1), to the front office no later than Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you all for everything you do to support our school, students and families!
DDES PTO - Holiday Giving Tree Flyer - 2024
DDES PTO - Giving Tree Sign-Up Genius
Toys for Tots Toy Pickup
Toys for Tots will be providing a new toy for every child in the school this holiday season and we need your help picking them up!
Our distribution date is on Tuesday, December 10th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at 140 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501 (between Cal Neva Casino and City Hall buildings).
If you, or anyone you know, is able to help pick up toys at the distribution center and deliver to Double Diamond Elementary, please take a look at the Sign-Up Genius below and help fill a spot. We appreciate you, Coyote families!
Volunteers for Toy Pickup @ Distribution Center Sign-Up Genius
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
There will be no school Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy your holiday and we look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, December 2nd!
Thanksgiving Holiday Boxes
Let’s band together to provide Thanksgiving dinners for our Double Diamond families! We will begin accepting donations on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 to prepare boxes of Thanksgiving dinner for families in need. Items needed are sorted by grade and can be sent to school with your student or dropped off at the front office.
Preschool & Kindergarten: Dinner Rolls + Butter
First Grade: Canned Cranberry Sauce + Canned Fruit
Second Grade: Boxed Stuffing
Third Grade: Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
Fourth Grade: Frozen Pies, Boxed Cake Mixes + Frosting
Fifth Grade: Canned Veggies (Cardenas: Yams, Johnson: Corn, Randolph: Green Beans)
In addition to the above items, we are in need of individuals to donate turkeys, hams and grocery store gift cards. No time to shop? No problem! PTO can also accept cash or check donations that will be applied directly to holiday boxes. Thank you all for your support!
Monthly PTO Meeting
Join us for our November 2024 PTO meeting… there’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school! No need to RSVP or commit to all meetings - everyone is welcome to drop by as their schedule allows. We appreciate your time, interest and input into how we can set our students and teachers up for success this school year.
Who: Parents, Grandparents, Teachers & Staff
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Double Diamond Elementary School Library (enter through the Sierra Kids entrance)
Why: Research shows that when parents are involved children do better. This is a great chance to stay involved and make important decisions while meeting friends and being a part of something great!
Veterans Day Observed (No School)
There will be no school on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. The school office will also be closed on this day.
Classes resume as normal on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Family Bingo Night
Get ready to shout Bingo! Join us for a family Bingo Night on Friday, November 8th from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Double Diamond Elementary School cafeteria. Five cards for $5.00. Bring in a canned good to donate for a free Bingo card (limit 5). Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase. Cash only.
Picture Retake Day
Missed Fall Picture Day? Didn’t love your child’s first picture? No worries! Picture retake day is Friday, November 8, 2024.
Keep an eye out for order information being sent home with your child. You may preview package options and pay online at Bell Photo with the prepay code found on the flyer.
Teacher Professional Development Day - Election Day (No School)
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Election Day). Teachers will be in the classroom using this time for professional development. The school office will be open during this time.
Daylight Savings - Turn Clocks Back
Daylight saving time will end Sunday, November 3rd, at 2 A.M., when most modern clocks will automatically “fall back” one hour to 1 A.M., meaning we get an extra hour of sleep that night. Don’t forget to turn back your clocks!