In light of the upcoming Solar Eclipse expected on Monday, April, 8, Penn-Delco School District would like you to review our plans, as well as safety information relevant to your child. We hope you find this information helpful as excitement builds through the weekend!

Please note: Penn-Delco schools will operate on a normal full-day schedule for Monday, April 8th, with no change to our regular dismissal times. Sun Valley athletic practices and scheduled games will be postponed until 4:30pm in alignment with Ches-Mont schedules.  

Please check your email for the complete information sent on April 3 or go to the pdsd.org website for information regarding safety.

Hello Sun Valley Families!

We hope you are having a wonderful April!

This is the final week of Quarter 3!

As we lead into the final quarter of the year we are looking to finish strong! This requires all of our students to continue to make academics their first priority by consistently meeting the expectations of Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. Some areas we are working on reinforcing are keeping cell phones away, arriving to school and class on time, turning assignments in on time and being kind/respectful to one another. We thank you in partnering with us in ensuring your students meet these expectations

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 04/08/24 - 04/12/24

• Monday, April 8th - Day 4 (Even)
• Tuesday, April 9th - Day 5 (Odd)
• Wednesday, April 10th - Day 6 (Even)
• Thursday, April 11th - Day 1 (Odd)
• Friday, April 12th - Day 2 (Even)

Today's blood drive was a success! We had 45 successful donors. 40 who gave blood and 5 who gave power red which is a double donation. We are grateful to all the students and the faculty who participated. Can’t wait to do it again next year.

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

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.

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 .

Attention students who will have completed 2 years of French, Spanish, or Art by July, 2026, and are interested in going to Europe. There will be an informational meeting on April 17th in Room D96 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please scan the QR code to sign up to attend this meeting.

Arts Alive Shirts are on Sale!

If you would like to order a shirt, please scan the QR code in the flyer below or click the link below.

Arts Alive T-Shirt Order Form

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

JILLIAN FOSTER

Ms. Price has nominated Jillian Foster for staff member of the week! Ms. Foster is able to be supportive for students, but also direct in her delivery. She has great suggestions and resources. I appreciate the work she does for SAP and her positive attitude. Congrats Ms. Foster!

PAYTON EVANS

Ms. Lansberry Hill has selected Payton Evans as Student of the Week. Payton has been a pleasure to teach in World Literature all year. She is kind to her peers, thoughtful, and hardworking. Payton puts great effort into all of her work and it shows! Congratulations, Payton.

GABE PALMARINI

Ms. Lansberry has chosen Gabe Palmarini Student of the Week. I have chosen Gabe Palmarini as student of the week. Gabe is in my AP Language and Composition class and has been an excellent student all year. Gabe is inquisitive, intelligent, and is never afraid to ask questions. He is a great addition to my 7th period!

KIERYN CAMPBELL

Ms. Phelps has chosen Kieryn Campbell as Student of the Week. Kieryn is a thoughtful and creative student. She's not afraid to participate in class and generates great class discussions. Keep up the great work Kieryn!

NICOLE DAVIS



Ms. Phelps has chosen Nicole Davis as Student of the Week. Nicole has such a positive attitude. She brings great questions to class, works hard, promotes her peers in the classroom and is always ready to help others. Keep up the great work Nicole!

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



Seniors: Local scholarship applications are now available with upcoming deadlines. All applications are available in Schoology.

Aston AA - applications due 4/10/24

Aston American Legion- Anthony Lutz Memorial Scholarship –applications due 4/12/24

Caliph Jones Scholarship - applications due 4/12/24

Sun Valley PTL Character Scholarship - applications due 4/19/24

All completed applications are due to the Counseling Office by the individual deadlines. Please be mindful of due dates. 

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

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

There are no college visits this week. Stay tuned.

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

04/11/24 - SV Spring Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.

04/12/24 - End of Third Marking Period

04/19/24 - Junior Prom, Aquarium Adventure

04/19/24 - Third Marking Period Report Cards Posted

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

04/26/24 - Senior Mock Interviews