Hello Sun Valley Families!

On this Martin Luther King Jr Day, we hope that you kind find a way to serve our community and/or honor his memory/mission.

We have a busy week ahead of us! It is the final week before mid terms! We cap off this week with the Winter Formal! Reminder that all students must be academically eligible to participate.

Important: We have been communicating the midterm schedule for some time now. Please note below the times we will be running busses home. We run additional busses home in the afternoon for those who need to stay for enrichment sessions.

Bus Runs 1/22 - 1/26

10:35 dismissal – all buses

12:00 noon - late bus

2:15 – late bus

3:40 – regular late bus

As always there is a ton of information in the newsletter below including information for this week's PTL meeting. Please take a few moments to read through it all. Have a wonderful week!

Thank you,

Principal, John Paul Roskos

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 01/15/24 - 01/19/24

• Monday, January 15th - MLK Day - Schools and Offices closed
• Tuesday, January 16th - Day 1 (Odd)
• Wednesday, January 17th - Day 2 (Even)
• Thursday, January 18th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Friday, January 19th - Day 4 (Even)

Students will dismiss at 10:35 a.m. this week. If students need to remain after school for extra help or any other activity, there will three runs of late buses; one at 12:00 noon, 2:15 p.m. and the regular late bus at 3:40 p.m.

Please consider supporting The Class of 2027 as they sell Nothing Bundt Cakes bundtlets. Orders can be placed through participating members of the Class of 2027. If you do not know a freshman who is participating in the fundraiser, but would still like to make a purchase, please see Miss L in B-62 or Miss H in C-78. 

The Sophomore Class trip is Scheduled for May 18, 2024 to Hershey Park. Sophomores can register for the trip here. See the class of 2026 group on Schoology for more information.

https://forms.gle/iXYtJ9Zt2BymqQmy8

The Class of 2026 is selling Phillies Tickets to the April 20, 2024 game. Purchase your tickets through the link provided and a portion of the sales will go to our class. Deadline to Purchase Tickets is February 20^th.

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Class-of-2026-Phillies-Trip--April-20-20/ScB97bv

The Delaware County Technical School application is open for interested students to apply for the 2024-25 school year. Applications are due by February 29, 2024. Click here to access important information and the DCTS application link.

PA CareerLink offers a comprehensive array of services tailored to youth aged 16-24 during our new Extended Hours programming.

This program is available at both Delaware County locations. Click below for more information.

 January PA Career Link

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

Members should plan on attending the general meeting for this month - on Tuesday, January 30^th after school in the MIC. Thank you!

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. 

Our first National English Honor Society meeting will be TUESDAY, 01/16 in Miss Starinieri's room (C82) and is MANDATORY for ALL MEMBERS as we will be collecting our yearly dues. ALL MEMBERS MUST BRING $1 for CHAPTER FEES. NEW MEMBERS MUST BRING $1 PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $15 FOR INDUCTION FEES ($16 TOTAL). Please read the message on Schoology for more specific information on who owes what dues.

Attention students who received an invitation to Rho Kappa. Our meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 17^th. We will meet in the History Room of the MIC at 2:20. 

Please join us for our next PTL Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 5:30pm via Zoom. To add the event to your FB calendar, click here:

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

The zoom link is also included:

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

TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 16

The National Honor Society is excited to be hosting this year’s Winter Formal on January 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale starting Monday, January 8th through Friday, January 12th. Tickets are available for purchase using School Pay. If you are unable to purchase using a credit card, see Mrs. Maiale in Rm. B251. Please complete the Google Permission form before purchasing tickets. A link to purchase the tickets is also posted on the permission form.

Winter Formal Permission Form

Purchase Winter Formal Tickets

Please note for all dances/activities: Students must be academically eligible (failing no more than one class), have no disciplinary problems, be on time to school, present for every class, and have no outstanding fines in order to participate in any school event. If you are deemed ineligible by SV Administration to attend a dance/activity, you will not receive a refund for your ticket already purchased, and your guest may not attend either. No bags/backpacks are permitted at dances. Small purses will be subject to search prior to entry. 

The Sun Valley Hi-Q team will be hosting a home competition next Friday, January 19th @ 9:15 a.m. in the Sun Valley Auditorium.

Best of luck to all our competitors! 

On Thursday, January 4th, Sun Valley's Science Olympiad participated in the Berks County Invitational at Kutztown University along with 16 other teams from 13 high schools. Five Sun Valley students, including 11^th Graders Blake DiPasquale, Aidan Hearn, and Jenni Reeves, as well as 10^th graders Braeden DiGiovanni and Sophie Robb participated in 16 various events, with Blake winning medals in the Astronomy and Chemistry Lab events, Aidan also winning a medal in the Astronomy event, and Braeden also medaling in the Chemistry Lab events. Congratulations to all of these outstanding students!

12 Sun Valley students will represent us at the

2024 Regional High School Art Exhibition

Amelia Hawk, Giavanna Spadea, Emily Burns, Ariana Fayehun, Caitlyn Dur, Emily Simcox, Kara Damico, Emerson Coleman, Dina Surdu, Margarita Bucalov, Kaitlyn Morris, Grace Zimmerman

Green Careers Exploration Day at Longwood - Registration Now Open - Wednesday, March 6, 2024: 9 am–12 pm 

Free for registered high school students (grades 9–12) and one accompanying adult. Registration closes February 23 or when all spaces are filled. This program provides high school students the opportunity to explore the breadth of careers found within a public garden firsthand—and work towards fulfilling their career-shadowing graduation requirements—with our Green Careers Exploration Day, designed for students in grades 9–12 and free for registered students and one accompanying adult. Accompanying adults may explore the Gardens on their own and meet their students after the program concludes.

Spots are limited. Registration is required and available on a first-come, first served basis. Each student will need to complete an individual registration form with their parent/guardian. 

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

SEAN MCGARREY

I have known Sean since the 6th grade. He has always been such a friendly and outgoing student. Over the last few years at Sun Valley I have observed him being a leader in his classroom and amongst his peers. He is always pleasant and loves to talk sports as he is a big Philly sports fan! He is also very competitive and loves being a part of the Unified Bocce Team and Ultimate Frisbee! I also hear he is a very good golfer. Sean is a great example of a student with Sun Valley pride and is a pleasure to have in our school.

CARA MCHUGH

I have known Cara since the 6th grade. She is such a sweet and endearing student. She enjoys learning everyday and being part of a team. Her friendly nature is such a delight to have in our building, and her smile brightens my day. She has had so many accomplishments over the years, and I can't believe she is a senior already. I look forward to June 4th and getting to see her graduate.

RONALD CROWTHER, JR

Ron is a pleasure to have in class! He has a pleasant disposition and is always willing to participate. He is an incredibly hard worker and stays consistently on top of his work. Ron's attitude is so appreciated each day in class. Keep up the great work, Ron!

ERIC SCHWARTZ, JR

Eric is an awesome student to have in class! He is always polite, works hard, and completes all of his work on time. He is regularly willing to participate and discuss the novel or short story we are reading in class. Eric is a great asset to our class. Great job!

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.

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.

Ultimate Frisbee has started! Check the schedule found in the lobby or using the following link: 

Ultimate Frisbee Schedule

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

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

01/15/24 - MLK Day - Schools and Offices Closed

01/19/24 - Winter Formal

01/22/24 to 01/26/24 - Mid-Terms Week - 10:35 Dismissal - SVHS students only

01/26/24 - End of Second Marking Period

01/29/24 - Beginning of Third Marking Period