Hello Sun Valley Families! Happy Easter!

Welcome back from Spring Break!

Reminder, there is no school Monday April 1st (not an April fools joke)

We welcome students back Tuesday April 2nd at 7:30am.

There are only two weeks remaining in the 3rd quarter!

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!

Have a great week everyone and don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance! We are so excited to have a strong Spring!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 04/01/24 - 04/05/24

• Monday, April 1st - No school for students
• Tuesday, April 2nd - Day 6 (Even) - Classes resume
• Wednesday, April 3rd - Day 1 (Odd)
• Thursday, April 4th - Day 2 (Even)
• Friday, April 5th - Day 3 (Odd)

Sun Valley High School was represented by four ninth grade students at the Delaware County Science and STEM fair on March 8, 2024.  Please click the link below to learn more.

SVHS Science Ready

State Senator Kearney and State Representative O’Mara are hosting an Apprenticeship & Trades Fair. Students and faculty in grades 7-12 are invited to attend to learn more about careers, trades, and labor employment. Please push this out through your communication channels. It is a great chance for families and staff to learn more about these opportunities!

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, April 13^th 10AM to Noon @ DCIU Morton Campus. 

RAIN RALLY PLUNGE!

When we return from break, we will be selling tickets during all lunches to the Rain Rally Plunge being held on April 12th. The Rain Rally Plunge is an event to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Pennsylvania and its Unified Champion Schools program. The money that is donated will directly benefit the athletes in the Sun Valley Unified Sports program. Participants will commit to “Freezin’ for a reason” and will walk, run, dance or skip through a water shower created by a fire hose on behalf of Special Olympics Athletes and their Unified Partners that participate in Unified Champion Schools. Tickets cost $5 to participate and any participant who joins our fundraising team AND raises a minimum of $35 will receive a COOL SCHOOLS RAIN RALLY PLUNGE t-shirt. Tickets will be sold during all lunches April 2nd through April 10th .

With junior prom quickly approaching, 04/19/24, please see the following informational blurb linked here. This includes the prom location, menu, expectations for leaving early the day of, eligibility, and more!

Please reach out to the Class of 2025 sponsors, Ms. Benson at mbenson@pdsd.org or Ms. Scarcelli at cscarcelli@pdsd.org with questions. 

Please use the link below to order Junior Prom Pictures

Barksdale Storefront

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.

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 Math Honor Society will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17^th at 2:20 pm.

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

KATHLEEN PHELPS

Mrs. Price has nominated Kathleen Phelps for staff member of the week! Mrs. Phelps is a superb teacher. I have been helping in her classroom for four years, and I like her methods of instruction and the way she greets the students with a smile every day. She is very organized and has the instruments required during lab time. She makes her classroom fun from sun dollars to holiday treats. I am extremely fortunate to collaborate with her in the classroom. I also look forward to and love completing the monthly challenge calendar. It reminds me to reflect and helps me stay organized. Congrats Mrs. Phelps, you are an excellent instructor!

COHEN ARTHUR

Ms. Hill has selected Cohen Arthur as Student of the Week. Cohen has been working extremely hard over the last few weeks. He has made a positive change and is really working to be a great student. I wanted to recognize his efforts because it is difficult to make such a change late in the year but he is excelling at this! He is a great kid to talk to and his friends would describe him as a loyal friend who always supports them.

ABIGAIL GUSTITUS

Ms. Hill has chosen Abigail Gustitus as Student of the Week. Abby has come far since her freshman year. She works hard every day and makes outstanding choices. Her grades are consistently strong and she is a dedicated friend. Abby is a hard worker both inside and outside of school and her brightness makes my day in the mornings.

KAITLYN FILLER

Mr. Komorowski has selected Katie Filler as Student of the Week. Katie is not only a good student in class, but a good person outside of the classroom. Her involvement in peer buddy, class committee and student senate should be looked up to by her peers. Katie is always looking to help others and makes this building a better place when she is here.

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