Hello Sun Valley Families!

3rd Quarter Marking Period Report Cards are now posted in Skyward. Please ensure you are logging in and having conversations with your students on their progress. At this point of the year you will be able to have a good idea of what a student's final course grade could look like. Please reach out to us if you have any concerns that we can help with!

What an incredible Junior Prom we had Friday evening! Kudos to all of the staff that volunteered their time and the students for representing Sun Valley with Class!

This week we highlight the Sun Valley Senior Mock Interviews. Seniors have been preparing for this critical life experience for weeks and they get to show it off to local leaders.

We thank you in partnering with us in ensuring your students meet the expectations of being ready, respectful and responsible each and every day!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 04/22/24 - 04/26/24

• Monday, April 22nd - Day 2 (Even)
• Tuesday, April 23rd - Full-Day In-service - No school for students
• Wednesday, April 24th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Thursday, April 25th - Day 4 (Even)
• Friday, April 26th - Day 5 (Odd)

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2024 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Please see the timeline below to note all the important dates that will be happening over the next several weeks.

Also, Seniors please note that Thursday, May 2nd is the LAST DAY for seniors to hand in college acceptance and scholarship letters to guarantee recognition in the graduation booklet. Bring your letters to the counseling office before school, between classes, at lunch or after school. We will copy and return the originals to you. It's that easy! Schools DO NOT inform us of acceptances. The only way for us to know where our students have been accepted is for them to bring in the letters. Also, do not forget scholarship letters as well. We want to get an accurate total of the money that has been awarded to the Class of 2024.

We are proud of your accomplishments and want to make sure you are recognized.

The Senior Mock Interviews for Sun Valley High School will take place 

Friday, April 26^th in the high school gymnasium. 

VIETNAM VETERANS VISIT WITH SUN VALLEY STUDENTS!

Thank you Mr. Jack Mitch, Mr. Frank Roessner, and Mr. Mike Houlihan, who took time to share their wartime experiences with our Contemporary United States History and AP United States History students this week. Their firsthand accounts provided invaluable insight into the realities of the Vietnam War and brought the classroom lessons to life. Their bravery, resilience, and willingness to share their stories have left a lasting impact on our students, and we deeply appreciate their service and dedication to educating the next generation. We thank them for their time and sacrifice.

The National English Honors Society will have our next meeting on 4/29, where we will rehearse our induction ceremony. The induction ceremony will be held on May 2^nd at 3:30. A google form will be posted on our Schoology page next week for students and families to RSVP. Please keep an eye out for the form and respond to it as soon as possible. If students cannot make it to the ceremony, we will have their certificate and official welcome letter available for them to grab at their convenience. 

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025!

It is not too early to start thinking about Senior Portraits! Barksdale Studios have provided us with a link to schedule your appointment for this summer.

Click here to schedule Class of 2025 Senior Portraits

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.

SVHS Post Prom 2024 RSVP

(google form must be completed by 5/2/24)

SVHS Post Prom is a FREE fun-filled evening offered to every senior of the Class of 2024! It is a night full of games, activities, prizes, food and fun! You will see SVHS as you have never seen it before, fully transformed into an amazing backdrop for the evening. Senior students, you do not have to attend prom to attend post prom! Every senior attending SVHS Post Prom 2024 must complete this google doc no later than May 2nd, before prom!

Attention anyone renting a tuxedo for prom, The post prom committee has a coupon from Iacobucci Tuxedo, for any senior renting a tux from them, to receive $40 off if they return the tux to us at post prom. Please contact the post prom committee for the coupon.

Thank You, SVHS Post Prom 2024 Committee

https://forms.gle/PRBeYt1m8E8U6vSv7

The sign-up window has opened for the freshman class trip to Main Event on May 23rd , from 3:30 - 9:00. If you are interested in attending, you must sign up on the Google form located on the "Class of 2027" Schoology page and either pay through the SchoolPay link provided or bring $30 in cash to Miss L in B-62 or Miss H in C-78. The sign-up window closes on April 19th .

The Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy is hosting a Field Day for Elementary aged siblings on Sunday, April 28th from 12:00 -2:00 p.m. at Sun Valley High School in the gymnasium. Come for face painting, games, arts/crafts and food. 

ATTENTION ALL FRENCH STUDENTS!

Wanna go to Quebec for spring break next year? If you are taking French next year, or have taken French you are invited! Please come to an informational meeting at Sun Valley High School (Room D96) on April 24th at 6:00 PM for details!! Contact Madame Varacalli with any questions. avaracalli@pdsd.org

Digital Hall Passes are Coming

Over the next few weeks, Sun Valley will be piloting a new hall pass system where students will request a hall pass on their Chromebook, and carry their school ID to indicate they are in the hallway on an approved pass. Groups of teachers will begin using these passes in late April and early May, and we anticipate using the system building wide in September.

For those families who have students and Northley Middle School, we will be using the same system that they have been using since earlier this year. 

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

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

MEREDITH BENSON

Ms. Snyder has selected Meredith Benson as Staff Member of the Week! Ms. Benson is a dedicated math teacher who is committed to her students’ success. With her innovative teaching methods and genuine passion for mathematics, she fosters an environment where every student feels empowered to excel. Meredith is an extremely reliable person and is always willing to help others that are in need. Her patience, encouragement, and enthusiasm make her an invaluable asset to our school community. Congrats, Meredith, keep up the great work!

LUCAS HABICH

Ms. Diehl has chosen Lucas Habich as Student of the Week. Lucas is an amazing student and young man. His joy for learning is infectious and he brings that to class everyday. I can always count on Lucas to share out, help a classmate and make us laugh in class. It has been such a pleasure having Lucas in class. Congratulations Lucas!!

MADISON REIMER

Ms. Diehl has chosen Madison Reimer as Student of the Week. Maddie is an exceptional language student. She is always using her Spanish and strives to get better everyday. I appreciate all of her hard work and I am honored to be her teacher. Great job Maddie.

KEIRA WILKERSON

Ms. Helmandollar has chosen Keira Wilkerson as Student of the Week. Windows on the world would not be the same without Keira. Although Keira likes to say she is more of a math person, her dedication to reading, in addition to her comments made during class discussions, prove that she is also a stellar English student. Keira is also a member of the Class of 2027 student council, and her ideas are always great!

DANICA WILLIAMS



Ms. Helmandollar has chosen Danica Williams as Student of the Week. Danica is such a pleasure to have in my 5th period class. It is very obvious that she cares a lot about her school work because she takes the time to make sure all of her assignments are completed perfectly. Danika has been thriving in ELA all year, and I am excited to see her thrive next year.

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.

PA CareerLink® invites students to attend their Youth Job Fairn Tuesday, May 7^th from 2pm-5pm at the Springfield YMCA located at 194 W. Sproul Road in Springfield, PA. The event will provide youth with opportunities to find summer jobs, internships, and first jobs. Workshops will also be conducted onsite to help youth prepare resumes, complete job applications, learn interviewing tips and prepare to work.

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

04/23/24 - Full Day In-service - No school for students

04/26/24 - Senior Mock Interviews

05/01/23 - Spring Chorus Concert

05/03/23 - Senior Decision Day

05/03/23 - Senior Prom - Waterfall - 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

05/03/23 - Post Prom - Doors open at 11:30 p.m.