Hello Sun Valley Families!

It's the week before spring break!

Please ensure you are having academic discussions with your student(s). Have them open up their Schoology classes and discuss their grades. Look for missing assignments!

There are so many events and happenings going on at the valley please read them all below!

This week we have spirit week, college & career fair, virtual PTL meeting and so much more!

We want to send a huge shout out to Kara Damico who placed 4th place at states this weekend in the 50 freestyle!

Also a shout out to all who played a role in the amazing musical Catch Me if You Can! What an incredible show!

Have a great week everyone and don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 03/18/24 - 03/22/24

• Monday, March 18th - Day 1 (Odd)
• Tuesday, March 19th - Day 2 (Even)
• Wednesday, March 20th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Thursday, March 21st - Day 4 (Even)
• Friday, March 22nd - Day 5 (Odd)

SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!

The Philadelphia Eagles and Nouryon are recognizing outstanding teachers in the tri-state area for their contribution to their students, school, and community. Sun Valley is proud to announce that one of our own, Science Teacher, Annamarie Guille has been selected as an All-Pro Teacher.

Anna was born and raised in Delco. After graduating from Sun Valley High School, she earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at Elizabethtown College where she also played soccer. She then started working as the goalkeeping coach for Widener University Women's Soccer, and a Process Development Chemist at Lonza Group. She was laid off after 911. Coincidentally, Sun Valley HS needed a chemistry teacher at the time, so she attended Widener University to get her master's degree and certification in Secondary Education and began her teaching career. She is starting her 21st year at Sun Valley HS (Penn-Delco School District) where she has taught all levels of chemistry from co-taught to AP. She has also spent time as the varsity girls' soccer head coach, the varsity girl's lacrosse assistant coach, and the Northley middle school girls' lacrosse coach. Additionally, Anna is the Science Department Chair, serves on the safety commitee, has worked with student athletes on the College Bound Student Athlete Commitee, and participates in the Pie-a-teacher fundraiser each year. Outside of school over the years, Ann has volunteered in her community as a travel soccer coach, and a coach and director for the Springfield AA girl's lacrosse program. Whether in the classroom or on the field, she is always positive and enthusiastic. She continues to find new ways to help her students and athletes enjoy their experiences while they develop their confidence and a love for learning science or their sport.

Anna is married to her husband Mike, who is a special education teacher, and they have two daughters, Jaclyn (16) and Madison (13), and their dog Lucky. The whole family loves cheering on all the Philly sports teams, but especially the Eagles! Anna has been a lifelong Eagles fan with a list of favorite players over the years! Mike planned their engagement by telling Anna that Hugh Douglas was coming to teach his class the Eagle's Fight Song, so that she would come to his school on her lunch break to see! She went to watch the excitement but received a totally different surprise than expected! She is beyond excited and honored to be recognized by the Philadelphia Eagles, and to receive this award! Go Birds!

ROCK YOUR SOCKS!!!!!!!!!

Sun Valley will be selling socks staring March 11th at all lunches.

Please join us for our next PTL Meeting, to be held on Thursday, March 21^st at 5:30pm via Zoom. To add the event to your FB calendar, click here:

https://fb.me/e/4XWKyfEFq

Please use the zoom link below to join us on the 21st:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3833057613?pwd=Y2tMY3lHSG0zcWZ1WDBtWGE2OURpUT09

The Science Olympiad Team traveled this week to Kutztown University to complete a regional tournament. We are proud to report that three Sun Valley students earned medals. 11th grader Blake DiPasquale and 10th grader Jack Saunders each earned a 4th place medal for the Fermi Questions event (a physics-oriented event), and Blake DiPasquale and 10th grader Braeden DiGiovannni both earned 5th place medals in the Chemistry Lab event. Overall 27 high schools participated, so it was a solid showing by the Sun Valley team, which also included senior Diego Nguyen-Hernandez, 11th Graders James Centola, Abby Gawne, Aidan Hearn, and Jenni Reeves, and 10th Grader Ana Sofia Robb. Congratulations to all!!!

Senior prom will take place Friday May 3^rd at the Waterfall in Claymont, DE from 7-11PM. Seniors wishing to attend senior prom must be academically eligible (not failing 2 or more courses according to the APRIL 26th eligibility run), have good school attendance, and a clean discipline record as determined by Sun Valley Administration. Tickets cannot not be refunded if students become ineligible. The privilege to attend prom may be taken away by administration based on discipline and discipline resolutions and there can be no refunds. In addition, there will be no transfer of ticket(s) from one student to another or from one guest to another.



Guests outside of Sun Valley High School must complete a permission form and submit a photocopy of a picture ID at the time of ticket purchase. ID may be a school ID if a guest attends high school, otherwise ID must show proof of age. All guests must be under the age of 21! Guest forms are outside of Ms. Lansberry's room, C-83. 

Senior prom tickets will be sold the week of March 19th - March 21st for $85. THERE CANNOT BE REFUNDS!

Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2025.

Please review attached letter in regards to immunizations requirements for 12^th grade.

Class of 2025 Immunization Update 

The Delaware County Library System is now seeking submissions for the 35th Annual Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Competition! Entries can be dropped off at the Aston Public Library front desk or online through April 5th. See below for more details.

The PBIS Store continues to be open every Wednesday during all lunch periods. Be sure to keep earning and redeeming your Sun Dollars for prizes!!

The National Honor Society meeting will be held on Wednesday 3/20/24 in Room-B251.

MHS Peer tutoring continues in the MIC after school- please check the updates on Schoology for availability.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Mrs. Caputo in B53.

 Science tutoring will be held after school from 2:20-2:55. Please see Mrs. Wiest or Ms. Phelps with any questions. 

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION

As we are preparing for the beginning of the school year, please see the attached copy of the 2023-2024 paper application for free and reduced lunches along with the instructions from USDA. The purpose of this information is to provide parents/guardians access to the necessary forms.

Instructions for free and reduced lunches

Free and reduced lunch application

MS. PRICE

Mr. Meenan's pick Staff Member of the Week is Marisol Price: I have been sharing my room with Ms. Price for 5 years and have been amazed how she cares for the students and easily put them at ease. Ms. Price has become an integral part of my classroom. She has used her fluency in Spanish to help our ESL students understand the chemistry concepts. She keeps me organized and most importantly she always laughs at my jokes. So I nominate Ms. Price.

SEAN WILLOUGHBY

Ms. Martone has chosen Sean Willoughby as Student of the Week. Sean is a hard worker in all of his classes. He completes all of his work and turns it in on time. He is pursuing a future as a physical therapist and I for sure know he will be successful. Keep up the amazing work!

INDIA WINNS

Ms. Martone has chosen India Winns as Student of the Week. India is such a hard worker in class. She asks a lot of great questions and is committed to doing her best each and every day. She is an amazing artist and has taken classes at Moore College of Art to learn new things. India is a great asset to the classroom and I am so glad to work with her everyday.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Penn-Delco provides a late bus for students who stay after school everyday, Monday through Thursday. Students should be in the lobby by 3:40 p.m. Please check with the driver to make sure you board the appropriate bus. Please note that there is NO late bus on Fridays.

Sun Valley will be hosting the ASVAB exam here at school on April 16^th at 7:45 am in the MIC. Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 who are interested in a career in the military should consider signing up for this test session. Students’ scores released only to the student/family and not to military personnel. The sign up link is posted in the Schoology groups for the Class of 2026, 2025, and 2024. Sign-ups will be open through April 8^th.

ATTENTION SENIORS



Do not forget to bring your college acceptance letters to the Counseling Office so we can recognize you for your achievements.

It’s getting to be scholarship season!  Local scholarships that will be presented at the Senior Awards Banquet will start to be posted.  Check Naviance and Schoology regularly for scholarship applications and be mindful of deadlines.

The Senior Awards Banquet is currently scheduled for Tuesday, May 28^th.  Stay tuned for more information.

Summer Learning Opportunities Available

Check out information in the “College and Career Planning” Course in Schoology. There is a folder (titled “Summer Learning Opportunities”) where Summer College Courses/Camps are published from the counseling office. Keep an eye on the file if you are thinking of taking some college level courses this summer! Some amazing opportunities exist.

Upcoming College Visits

Attention Seniors/Juniors: You must pre-register on Naviance in order to attend any college visits. Registration closes eight (8) hours prior to each visit.

Please click the link below for the most up-to-date schedule for

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

03/25/24 to 04/01/24 - Spring Break

04/02/24 - Classes Resume

04/11/24 - SV Spring Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.

04/12/24 - End of Third Marking Period

04/19/24 - Third Marking Period Report Cards Posted