Hello Sun Valley Families!

As promised December is flying by. This Friday is the mid marking point for Marking Period 2. Please ensure you are aware of your current academic standing for this quarter. The next few days before the Holiday break will go by so fast.

Our Winter spirit week themes are below! We are looking forward to a joyful holiday season!

Thank you for your continued support. This has been a great school year and we thank you for helping us make it so.

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 12/8/25 - 12/12/25

• Monday, December 8th - Day 4
• Tuesday, December 9th - Day 5
• Wednesday, December 10th - Day 6
• Thursday, December 11th - Day 1
• Friday, December 12th - Day 2

Keystone Exam Retesting Information

Some students will be retaking one or more Keystone Exams during the testing window of January 5–16. Testing dates and locations for all students will be posted in Sun Valley’s lobby area beginning December 22, 2025. Homeroom teachers will also begin notifying their students of this information in mid-December.

All students who are scheduled to test must bring a fully charged Chromebook and charger, as all testing will be conducted online this year. All homeroom teachers will complete a Chromebook and charger check for every student during the week of December 15th.

Students who are testing must report to their assigned testing location by 7:30 AM, even if they normally have a first-period study hall. After students finish testing, they will return to their regularly scheduled classes. All other Sun Valley classes will follow the regular bell schedule.

Test proctors will take attendance in testing rooms. Students who are on the testing list must report to their assigned location on time. Late arrivals will result in disciplinary and attendance/truancy consequences.

Please note that all students’ electronic devices will be collected during the exam.

Congratulations to the following students:

Lucy Esposito

Dakotah Hermann

Amaya Howard

Jonathan Michael

Victor Nguyen-Hernandez

Natalie Sidlow



They have made it into the PMEA District 12 Honor Choir/District Band. They will be attending the Festival on January 9^th and 10^th at Upper Darby High School.

NHS is proud to host Mini-Thon this year at Sun Valley. Mini-Thon is an event that raises money for childhood cancer in coordination with Four Diamonds and Penn State College of Medicine. Four Diamonds has been able to provide care and resources for families going through childhood cancer and support 90 pediatric research professionals at Penn State to create more effective treatments and to minimize long term side effects of a cancer diagnosis. The students will raise money for this cause and celebrate with a culminating event on April 10. ALL Sun Valley students are welcome to participate in this event! Please consider helping us reach our goal by creating a fundraising account using this link: Donor Drive .

Here is brief video to give insight into the Four Diamonds organization: Four Diamonds Mini-thon Movement

The NHS students are working hard to plan the event but a task like this needs everyone’s support. We will be hosting fundraising events throughout the school so keep an eye out for different events. Our first event is Mini-Thon at the 76ers. Please spread the word to family, friends, and the Penn Delco Community so we can have a successful Mini-Thon! FTK – For the Kids!!!

ITEM DROP OFF FOR STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

This school year there will be a table in the vestibule for parents/guardians to drop off items for students. Please make sure to label the item with your students name and let them know that you have dropped the item off. Student may pick up their items between classes, during their lunch period or at the end of the school day.

Everything you need to know about ordering your YEARBOOK!

Please click this link: 2026 Yearbook Info

Just a few reminders to everyone, regarding parking at and around Sun Valley. 

• Student parking at Sun Valley and Northley is in the numbered spots by permit only. Anyone parking without a valid parking pass is subject to disciplinary action. Anyone who has a parking pass must display it in the mirror. 
• The streets around Sun Valley are residential parking only, by permit. Parking in these areas are subject to ticketing by the Aston Police. 
• No parking is permitted at the office building located at 2901 Duttons Mill Road (next to Buggy Field, which houses Ware Medical and District Court.) You may be towed from this lot at any time, without warning. 
• The Aston Township Fire Department has their own internal permit process. Only those who have been approved in advance by the department may park there. Anyone without permission may be towed at any time. 

3 Ways to Report your Students Attendance

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

Make sure you keep your Scholarchip ID swipe card in a safe place where you can find it easily. If you misplace your ID, you will need to purchase a new one. The cost of a temporary ID is $1.00 and the cost of a replacement ID is $5.00.

PTL dues are $10 per family this year. This can be paid with cash, a check payable to Sun Valley PTL or Venmo using the information above.

Students earn Sun Dollars by being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. They can redeem those Sun Dollars for SV gear at the Sun Dollar store every Wednesday.

Seniors:



As you receive acceptance and scholarship letters from colleges, don’t forget to bring them to the counseling office so we can copy them. We want to make sure you are recognized for your achievements.

Keep an eye on Schoology’s ‘College and Career Planning’ Course for scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are added as they become available.

Seniors:

As you receive acceptance and scholarship letters from colleges, don’t forget to bring them to the counseling office and upload them to SchooLinks. We want to make sure you are recognized for your achievements.

Keep an eye on Schoology’s ‘College and Career Planning’ Course for scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are added as they become available.

Senior Scholarship Opportunities:

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation:

Four $4,000 John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending a full time course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, trade, technical or business school. Application deadline 1/15/2026. See link for application

https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/105099

One $4,000 Delco Hi-Q Scholarship to a high school senior that is a current member of an official Delco Hi-Q Team who will be attending a full time course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, trade, technical or business school. Application deadline 1/15/2026

https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/105189

Pennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (PSSDAR):

Multiple scholarship opportunities available through the Pennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (PSSDAR). See attached information and see for which ones you may qualify and apply today

https://pssdar.org/education.php

Wildlife Leadership Academy – Interested in learning more about wildlife, fisheries and conservation?

5 day summer programs available at field schools. The trainings begin with a rigorous period of residential programming that focus on a special topic in conservation that teaches about ecology, recreation, as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship. Areas of focus include: Bucktails (white-tailed deer), Bass, Brookies (brook trout), Gobblers (turkey) and Ursids (black bears) along with their habitats. For Youth ages 14-17, programs run June and July 2026 in Madisonburg, PA

https://wildlifeleadershipacademy.org/

Upcoming College Visits

Juniors and Seniors – Please sign-up in SchooLinks. You must pre-register in order to attend scheduled college visits.

Registration closes 8hrs prior to each visit.

Mrs. Guille

Mrs. Im's pick for Staff Member of the Week: Mrs. Guille

She writes, I am proud to nominate Mrs. Guille for Teacher of the Week. She is truly an exceptional educator and Sun Valley is so fortunate to have her. She sets high expectations and teaches her students responsibility by building strong study habits to prepare them for college-level work. She is also an excellent science department head whose leadership consistently guides others to success.



Senior Dues Letter Class of 2026.pdf

The Freshman Academy Theatre Trip to the Walnut Street Theatre is quickly approaching on Thursday, December 18th! All 9th grade students will be attending the live performance of A Christmas Carol; fine letters have been sent home to those who have not yet paid for the mandatory 9^th grade curricular trips.  

TIPS FOR THE DAY: Students are encouraged to eat breakfast the morning of, as their pizza luncheon will be later in the school day when they return to Sun Valley. While students may dress casually, their attire should be appropriate for the theatre, as they are representing the Penn-Delco School District. Students are not permitted to be on cell phones during the short, one-hour show and proper theatre etiquette is expected, so please discuss these expectations with your student. Students and parents/guardians signed a Conduct Agreement; inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.  

Questions about the Freshman Academy Theatre Trip can be emailed to lschneider@pdsd.org and abondanza@pdsd.org.

The Class of 2029 elected their freshman class officers last month.

Congratulations to:

Charlie Taylor - President

Ibrahim Sawaneh - Vice President

Francesca Stoyanov - Historian

Vienna Lukes - Secretary

Laurel Gioconda - Treasurer

Thank you to all who ran. The class officers will be meeting to plan for a future Class Committee meeting - all freshman are welcome to join the committee. Please reach out to Mr. Henning or Ms. Malaczewski with any questions. 

Bible Buddies - The Great Revival

Bible Buddies meet every Wednesday in D-94.   



Cultural Alliance Club

Meets every Tuesday after school in C73.

Girls Spark

The first meeting of Girls Spark's Sun Valley chapter will be held right after school on Monday, December 8^th in room C87. Girls Spark is a club for girls by girls that focuses on issues surrounding leadership, self-advocacy, service, personal wellness and much more. Interested girls can see Madeliene Kleppinger or Alexa Bernstein for more information.

RHO KAPPA

The Rho Kappa meeting dates to be announced.

Please contact Mr. Henning or Mrs. Malaczewski with any questions. 

VALIANT VANGUARDS



The Valiant Vanguards meetings are at 2:20pm in room B42.