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Hello Sun Valley Families!
We hope you are adjusting to the clock change!
Please be reminded we have no school for students Monday and Tuesday. Make sure you vote Tuesday if you already haven't!
This is the final week of Marking Period 1. Let's ensure we all finish strong! Parents discuss with your students missing assignments in schoology!
As we move into this month leading to thanksgiving we should set some time for reflecting on what we are thankful for and making sure those people / things are recognized for doing so.
We are thankful for our great families in this community that continue to prioritize high expectations for their students and those students who continue to meet the mark!
Have a great week! Keep up the great work!
John Paul Roskos
Principal
Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 10/28/24-11/01/24
- Monday, November 4th - Teacher In-Service Day - No School for Students
- Tuesday, November 5th - Teacher In-Service Day - No School for Students
- Wednesday, November 6th - Day 2
- Thursday, November 7th - Day 3
- Friday, November 8th - Day 4
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3 Way to Report your Students Attendance | |
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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.
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PTL Dues are $10 per family this year. If you wanted to Venmo, please see the picture for information. If you wanted to send in cash or a check made out to Sun Valley PTL with the form you received in the mail, feel free. Thank you!! | |
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Ms. Kennedy
Mr. Baron's pick for Staff Member of the Week:
He writes, “Sometimes, people go to work, they’ll do their job, and they’ll do it well. They will quietly go about their business day in and day out – no complaints, no gossip, but unfortunately, rarely a compliment either. And then they’ll go home and wonder if their work was noticed or appreciated. I selected Ms. Kennedy because she should know that everyone notices the great work she does at Sun Valley everyday.”
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MARC LENNON
Selected by: Mrs. Capuano
Marc is a kind and respectful student. He has grown so much over the past 3 years. He shows concern for his classmates and is a dependable worker in the school store.
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TODD WAHL
Selected by: Mrs. Capuano
I've known Todd since 9th grade. It is always a pleasure to see him and speak with him. He seems to know what he wants to do and is on the path to getting there. I am sure his positive outlook and determination will take him wherever he wants to go.
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CLASS OF 2025 News and Info | |
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IMPORTANT DEADLINE:
CAPS/GOWNS: Student Services Company is Sun Valley High School’s official supplier of graduation caps, gowns and senior celebration products.
The cost of the 2025 cap, gown and tassel is $0.00
Important: The cost of the cap, gown and tassel will be covered by the senior class, but you need to register for it ASAP. You can do so online simply by visiting www.sscgradstore.com.
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SENIOR DUES: Please take a moment to review the below link regarding senior dues.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cRZLK3rPD3inq6NT86pll4L0iWsMITrmU04kKeGXIpk/edit
If you wish to pay your dues via school pay. The link is inside the document.
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE & AWARD LETTERS: As you start to receive acceptance and scholarship award letters, please remember to bring them to the counseling office to be copied so that you can be recognized and we can track data.
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Class of 2025, please use the link below to submit your name for your Diploma.
Class of 2025 Diploma Order Form
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CLASS OF 2026 News and Infr | |
CLASS OF 2027 News and Info | |
Class of 2027 Bundt Cake Fundraiser orders are due on November 6th. | |
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The Freshman Academy Theatre trip to see A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theatre will be on Wednesday, December 18th. The cost is $25.00.
The deadline for payment is Thursday, November 7th.
Payment can be made online via Schoolpay by visiting your schoology course for English class or with a check or money order made out to Penn-Delco or exact cash turned into your Survey of Literature or ELA I teacher, along with your permission slip.
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CLUBS, COMMITTEES & CLASS MEETINGS | |
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
New NHS members have been selected and will be notified this week.
NHS is working with the Parkside Food Pantry to collect items for this upcoming holiday season. Please consider donating non-perishable items to help the food pantry provide for families in need. Food donations can be dropped off in homeroom between October 28 through November 8. The homeroom with the largest collection will receive a treat!
NHS needs help from the community. We are looking for Sun Valley memorabilia from our alumni to create a display celebrating our history. If any alumni have pictures, letterman jackets, trophies, etc. please consider donating to the project. All items can be dropped off at the main office c/o NHS. Contact Jennifer Maiale @ jmaiale.pdsd.org with any questions.
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D & D CLUB
The D&D Club meets Mondays and Thursdays after school.
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MATH HONOR SOCIETY
The Math Honor Society Peer Tutoring Schedule will be posted in Schoology starting in November.
New member dues should be submitted no later than Nov 1st to Mrs. Caputo
The next monthly meeting will be held on November 21st at 2:20 in the MIC.
Please reach out to Mrs. Caputo or Mr. Mal with any questions. Thank you!
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NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY
Applications will be due NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th!
This is a FINAL deadline. Please ask Ms. Starinieri or Ms. Mancarella any questions you may have.
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SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM
Speech & Debate will be having a meeting on Thursday, November 7th after school in room B42, please see Mrs. Wessel or Ms. Phelps if you have any questions.
Our 2nd tournament will be November 21st at Rustin High School, please see Ms. Wessel for a field trip form.
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BLACK STUDENT UNION
The Black Student Union meets on Mondays after school in C86.
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SCIENCE NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
Science Tutoring will begin November 6th in the MIC. Tutoring will generally be Monday – Thursday after school from 2:15- 2:55 pm, as long as there is no scheduled meeting in the MIC. Please see Ms. Phelps, Mrs. Wiest, or Mrs. Maiale if you have any questions.
Attention Juniors and Seniors - If you are interested in joining Sun Valley's Science National Honors Society, please fill out the following application:
https://forms.gle/zdpzyDgherbxofxX6
Requirements include a minimum of a B course average in all of your science courses. If you have any questions, please see your science teacher, Ms. Phelps or Mrs. Wiest.
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GSA
Any student interested in GSA, please see Miss Willow to plan our first meeting and talk about changes this year. Bring friends.
GSA will meet on Nov. 6th in A-4
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ART CLUB/NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
We are ALWAYS accepting new members and will meet EVERY Wednesday from September thru June in A4 unless otherwise told.
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NEWSPAPER CLUB
The newspaper club runs and operates Sun Valley Social (sunvalleysocial.wordpress.com), a student led news website. The website features student art, photographs, and videos, as well as articles about extra-curriculars, school events, local news, sports, the arts, and other topics of interest to the Penn-Delco community. Sun Valley Social offers an alternative forum for members of the school community to express their thoughts on important issues and share their creativity.
We are always looking for new members interested in writing, editing, photography, or videography. Meetings are held each Monday at 2:20pm in room B44 all are welcome!
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SUN VALLEY STAGE CREW
Mr. Pry and Mr. Bittner held the first meeting of the Sun Valley Stage Crew this week. A large group of students attended, but we are always happy to add to the group. We discussed the functions of a crew, and plans to teach students the intricacies of working on state of the art technical equipment.
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YEARBOOK CLUB!
The Yearbook Club will be meeting Monday & Tuesday in Ms. Willow's room and Wednesday & Thursday in Ms. Bondanza's room. All students interested in working on the yearbook should plan to attend one of the sessions so you can get your Yearbook Avenue credentials.
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FCCLA CLUB
The FCCLA Club will be meeting on Wednesday, October 30th at 2:20pm.
Special shout out to everyone who brought in costumes for our costume drive!!
November 1st is the beginning of our "Can Drive". There will be boxes in the lobby and in Mrs. Grady's room. All cans/food collected will go to the Pantry in Upland.
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CHESS CLUB
The Chess Club meets on Wednesdays after school in room B-245. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. When you lose, you learn. When you win, you teach.
Text: @rooknroll to: 81-010
Top 10 Benefits of Playing Chess
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STUDENT SENATE
Student Senate will have its next meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 2:20pm in the MIC.
Are you interested in student leadership? This is the club for you.
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GAMING CLUB
"Video Game Club or E-Gaming Club meets three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, after school from 2:15PM to 3:15PM. You do not need to sign up, and attendance is not mandatory, show up when you please!
We usually play games that are local Co-Op, and the Nintendo Switch is what we use most due to its portability.
BRING YOUR OWN GAMES as they will not be provided, we are a collaborative group who share and work together. If you would like something added just ask!
We have three different AV set-ups so up to three groups of students may play at any given time!"
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SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM
The Science Olympiad Team will meet on Tuesdays in Room D-97.
No experience required – as long as you like something about science, you'll be a great addition to the team!"
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NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is hosting their National College Fair on Saturday, November 2 from 11AM-3Pm at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. More than 300 colleges, universities and schools will be in attendance. Register for free at https://www.nacacattend.org/24philadelphia | |
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FINANCIAL AID & CCS PROFILE INFO
Dear Class of 2025 Students and Parents/Guardians,
Many colleges will require students and parents to complete the FAFSA for evaluating financial aid needs, which is scheduled to open on December 1st. In addition, some colleges will also require the CSS Profile to be completed for finanicial aid purposes. Please review the colleges linked below that do require the CSS Profile and be sure your student is aware of the deadlines to submit the CSS Profile, which is determined by each individual college.
2025-26 Participating Institutions and Programs for the CSS Profile
To complete the CSS Profile, please log into your student's College Board account at www.collegeboard.org to access the CSS Profile application.
Should you have questions or need support, the College Board Support Phone number for assistance: is 844-202-0524 between 9 am - 10 pm Monday - Friday.
In Partnership,
The Sun Valley Counselors
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Upcoming College Visits
Upcoming college visits - Juniors and Seniors – Please sign-up in Naviance. You must pre-register in order to attend scheduled college visits.
Registration closes 8hrs prior to each visit.
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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
at 8:30am
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UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
Thursday, November 7, 2024
at 8:00am
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KEAN UNIVERSITY
Thursday, November 7, 2024
at 10:00am
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ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
at 10:00am
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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
at 10:30am
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ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
at 10:00am
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MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
at 8:00AM
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IMPORTANT DATES/UPCOMING EVENTS! | | | | |
