Hello Sun Valley Families!

This week begins marking period 2!

Marking period 1 ended this past Friday. Report cards for marking period 1 will be posted this Friday November 17th at 12pm.

We have a busy week ahead of us with our PTL meeting, College Financial Aid Webinar, National Honor Society Induction and more! All information for these events and activities can be found below.

Also, tomorrow, Monday November the 12th is World Kindness Day. We ask all our stakeholders to go out of their way to do something kind for someone tomorrow. From a simple uplifting text message to someone you don't normally message with to sharing a compliment to someone there are so many ways we can uplift kindness. Let's help our community smile more :)

Thank you,

Principal, John Paul Roskos

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 11/13 - 11/17

• Monday, November 13th - Day 6 (Even)
• Tuesday, November 14th - Day 1 (Odd)
• Wednesday, November 15th - Day 2 (Even)
• Thursday, November 16th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Friday, November 17th - Day 4 (Even)

The National Honor Society induction ceremony will be held at Sun Valley in the auditorium on November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Attendance at the induction ceremony is mandatory for admission to the group. Induction practice will be held Tuesday, November 14th from 2:15 to 2:55. We are looking forward to the ceremony and celebrating your high school achievements thus far.

The Chick –Fil –A Leadership Academy will be meeting on Wednesday, November 15th after school in room B247. 

Starting On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 the members of FCCLA will be collecting money for books for a school in Cambodia. This school has special meaning due to one of our current students and several of our past students having a family connection to the school. Please feel free to donate any and all change to any FCCLA members you see walking around with a container labeled, Book for Cambodia. We will be collecting for the month of November. We have a goal of 150.00 but would love to far surpass that goal!!!

The Student Senate will be collecting canned food for a food drive for Campout for Hunger!! We will be collecting food from November 8th to the 15th. Which grade will bring in the most canned food goods? Food can be dropped off in Room A-2. 

Help support the Class of 2026. See the attached flyer for more details.

Class of 2026 Fundraiser

Open auditions for this year's musical "Catch Me If You Can" will be held on November 30^th. The code for joining the SV Theater Google Classroom can also be found in Mrs. Moyer’s room. Any questions can be sent to Mrs. Hazlett via email (ehazlett@pdsd.org) or Schoology message.

Pennsylvania CareerLink is offering Extended Hours at DCCC on classes and extra help for students who seek help with resumes, job seeking and training programs.

All classes are offered FREE on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 3:30 and 7:00 pm. Walk-In friendly.

PA Career Link

Congratulations to the following students who were elected to be officers this year for the Science National Honor Society:

President – Sarah Kunze

Vice President – Natasha Sichanh

Secretary – Maha Mottaghi

Treasurer – Morgan Boyer

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

The next Sun Valley PTL meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please use the link below to enter the meeting.

PTL Meeting Link

The Math Honor Society has peer tutoring available in the MIC after school - please check the Schoology post for availability. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Caputo in B53. 

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

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Please note that Penn-Delco provides a late bus everyday Monday through Thursdays only. Students should be in the lobby before 3:45 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.

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT - November 15th @ 6:30 p.m.

Please use the links below to enter the webinar, as well as, additional information regarding financial aid.

WEBINAR LINK

Financial Aid Night Information

Attention 10^th graders: Do you see yourself as a leader here at Sun Valley High School? Are you interested in continuing to develop your leadership skills? If so, consider submitting an application to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference. This is a wonderful opportunity for a 10^th grader from our school to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning, and motivation-building experiences. The seminar will be held at Neumann University on June 14-16, 2024. Students must be able to attend all sessions for the entire weekend.

Applications will be reviewed and one student will be selected to attend from Sun Valley. The application link is posted in Schoology for the Class of 2026 under Upcoming Events. Submissions must be received by December 4^th or sooner. If you have questions, please e-mail Mrs. Im (fim@pdsd.org).

The Delaware County Technical School will be visiting Sun Valley High School on November 17^th during 3^rd period in the MIC to talk to interested students about DCTS programming and inform students about the application process which opens in December.

Interested students will need to sign up in advance. The DCTS Presentation sign up link is posted in the Class of 2025, 2026, and 2027 Schoology Groups under ‘Upcoming Events’. Current 9^th grade students should only sign up if interested in applying for the Cosmetology program next year. All other 9^th grade students will hear a similar presentation from the DCTS representative in their Careers or Windows on the World class this year. Current 10^th and 11^th grade students can sign up to attend for interest in any program.  

For more specific information about programming offered at DCTS, please click here to visit the Delaware County Technical School website.

ATTENTION SENIORS

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

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.

Attention Students: Ultimate Frisbee Club registrations have been extended to Monday, November 13th. 

This is going to be the final call, so ask Mr. Morey or Mr. Baldys if you have any questions about the sign up process.  Use the link to fill out the GOOGLE FORM and access the School Pay. If you are having an issue with School Pay please contact either Mr. Morey or Mr. Baldys.

LINK-  https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Ultimate-Frisbee-Registration-2324/Sdlg4Np to pay for registration. Cost will be $25 and that includes your spot on a team, t shirt and a pizza party.  

FORM LINK HERE: Registration FORM

Link can be scanned on signs throughout the building.  

Powder Puff will be held on Tuesday November 21st, and kick off will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Stadium.

We will also be having a Bake Sale that evening at the game. All proceeds will be donated to Parkside's Food Pantry!

Attention Winter Athletes: All PIAA Physicals and Section 7 Re-certification forms are currently past due. Winter sports officially start Friday, November 17th. If you do not have your form turned in and approved by the Athletic Office, you will not be able to participate or try out. Stop by the Athletic Office with any questions.

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

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

11/13/23 - 2nd Marking Period begins

11/13/23 - World Kindness Day

11/17/23 - Secondary Report Cards Posted

11/22/23 - Early Dismissal - 10:15 a.m.

11/23 - 11/24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed