Hello Sun Valley Families!

Happy Mother's Day to all Sun Valley family moms and those that fill that role in some way! We are forever grateful of all you give!

Thank you to all who showed the love to our great teacher's last week for teacher's appreciation week!

This week is Keystone week!

We are also still testing AP!

Good luck to all our testers. Represent your families and communities well by showing what rockstars you are academically!

Upcoming Keystone Schedule:

May 13th & 14th - Algebra Cohort A

May 15th & 16th - Algebra Cohort B

May 17th & 20th - Biology

May 21st & 22nd - Literature

May 23rd & 24th - Makeups

Students who are testing are to arrive for the regular school day start time of 7:30. All students who are not testing will have a two hour delayed arrival schedule. Note: there is not transportation provided for the delayed opening. Transportation only runs on the regular day schedule. If you are in need of transportation in the morning and you are not testing you may report at 7:30 and attend study hall in the auditorium during testing.

KEYSTONE BELL SCHEDULE

Period Time Range

Keystone Exams 7:30 - 9:30

1st 9:36 - 10:06

2nd 10:10 -10:40

3rd 10:44 - 11:14

4th 11:18-11:52

5th 11:56 - 12:30

6th 12:34 - 1:07

7th 1:11 - 1:41

8th 1:45 - 2:15

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

This is such a busy time of year. Please ensure your keeping up with all the info below!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 05/13/24 - 05/17/24

• Monday, May 13th, - Day 4 (Even)
• Tuesday, May 14th - Day 5 (Odd)
• Wednesday, May 15th - Day 6 (Even)
• Thursday, May 16th - Day 1 (Odd)
• Friday, May 17th - Day 2 (Even)

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.

Sun Valley's Summer Reading list has been approved. Please click on the link below to view the assignments for grades 9th through 12th.

Sun Valley's Summer Reading Lists

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

Attention: All freshmen who signed up for and paid to attend the trip to Main Event: Please stop by Miss Larck-Fiorelli’s or Miss Helmandollar's room to pick up a permission slip. This permission slip must be filled out and turned into one of your class sponsors by May 16th.

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!!

The MHS will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14^th at 2:20 in the MIC.

Senior MHS cords will be distributed as well, thank you!

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Mrs. Caputo in B-53.

Science National Honors Society and the Biology department will be having Biology Keystone Review Sessions starting May 1^st.

The document shows the topics and locations for the review sessions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FlM_UVJ5sqklCwnkv0zg86z_c-2fYd7rmXS-Tw1FiSM/edit?usp=sharing

There will be no science tutoring in the MIC for the month of May, tutoring will resume in June to prepare for finals. 

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

JOSEPH JONES

Mrs. Im's pick for Staff Member of the Week is Mr. Joseph Jones. Mr. Jones is an exceptional teacher who's always there for his students. His positivity and warm nature makes the classroom a welcoming environment where students want to be. He doesn't just teach math; he's also a mentor, especially for those who need a little extra support. Mr. Jones really cares about his students, not just their grades, but wants to see them graduate and be successful in their lives. I admire Mr. Jones for his dedication to education and to his students. He is always a collaborative and upbeat colleague to work with and Sun Valley is very fortunate to have Mr. Jones. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

KYRA HUBER

Ms. Varacalli has chosen Kyra Huber as student of the week. Kyra has been taking French for three years and is doing the best she has ever done in French. Seniors tend to slack off a bit at the end of their high school careers, but not Kyra. Kyra is finishing so strong! Bravo Kyra!

JASMINE JAMES

Ms. Varacalli has chosen Jasmine James as student of the week. Jasmine is another senior who is the creme de la creme in French III! Jasmine is rocking 100% in French III! No slacking off in May of her senior year! Bravo Jasmine!

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.

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 more college visits scheduled for the remainder of the year. We will see you in the fall.

Congratulations to Manny Wahdan and Madicyn Parker for qualifying for the Track & Field District Championships. Madicyn qualified in Discus and Manny in the 300 Intermediate Hurdles. They’ll be competing next week at Coatesville.

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Attention all senior athletes: College Signing Day will be Thursday, May 30^th. Stay tuned for further details.

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

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

05/16/24 - Jazz in the Valley - 7:00 p.m.

05/22/24 - Arts Alive - 5:00 p.m.

05/24 to 05/27 - Senior Trip Disney World

05/24/24 - 10:15 a.m. student dismissal - Half-day In-service