Message from Sun Valley Admin | |
Week of 12/16/24-12/20/24 | |
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Hello Sun Valley Families!
Here we are! The final week of school in December!
In the box below you will find the holiday themes for this week!
We look forward to families joining us this Wednesday night for our Holiday Concert @ 6:30PM!
We have a lot of fun planned for this week!
We would like to wish all of our families a great holiday season!
Thank you for your support and
Have a great week!
John Paul Roskos
Principal
Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 12/16-12/20
- Monday, December 16th - Day 4
- Tuesday, December 17th - Day 5
- Wednesday, December 18th - Day 6
- Thursday, December 19th - Day 1
- Friday, December 20th - Day 2, half day (periods 8, 5, 6, 7) 10:15am dismissal
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3 Way to Report your Students Attendance | |
Student Contest Corner, MP2 | |
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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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Students earn Sun Dollars by being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. They can redeem those Sun Dollars for SV gear at the Sun Dollar store every Wednesday.
On Friday, Dec. 20, the PBIS Committee will be hosting the Sun Valley Holiday Hootenanny for students during their lunch periods. The event will be held in the Cafeteria, Gym, MIC, and Auditorium. Students will use Sun Dollars to gain admittance to activities in each area or to purchase cocoa in the café. Keep earning those Sun Dollars by being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible.
Sun Valley will run periods 8, 5, 6, and 7 on Friday, Dec. 20th. Since some students don't have classes these periods, they do not have to report to school on December 20th. However, any students who would like to come to school to participate in the Holiday Hootenanny are more than welcome! DCTS and DCCC students should complete the Holiday Hootenanny Sign Up form if they plan to attend school on this day.
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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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Mr. Burch
Ms. Newburg's pick for Staff Member of the Week: Mr. Burch
She writes, "Mr. Burch is my nominee for staff member of the week. Mr. Burch is tasked with overseeing our building and grounds, keeping them safe and presentable so that our students can enjoy a clean and healthy learning environment. Mr. Burch does his job well and with a smile on his face. That is no small feat considering some of the less pleasant tasks that fall under his responsibilities. He has lots of jobs pulling him in different directions throughout the day, but he always has time for a friendly smile and kind words. He goes above and beyond to enable one of our students weekly opportunities to practice employability skills using the trusty Tornado vacuum cleaner. This simple act of kindness elevates Mr. Burch to super hero status. Thank you Mr. Burch!"
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GIOVANNI RONDOLONE
Selected by: Mrs. Bednar
G is a great student who always has a smile on his face. He gives his best everyday in class even when what we are practicing is difficult and complex. He doesn't give up and he never seems frustrated. He is also a really kind and positive person. I love having him in class this year.
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ADAM PANUSKY
Selected by: Mrs. Bednar
Adam Panusky speaks Spanish really well and always writes creative answers on his assignments. His responses make me laugh and I love that he always gives more than what was asked for. I also love that Adam really engages with what we learn in class and shows a lot of interest. Thanks for making me smile!
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CLASS OF 2025 News and Info | |
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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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Disney Trip Info
Seniors attending the Disney trip need to make sure they have the proper identification to travel in May; a valid ID for 18+ is a Real ID or passport. There is a survey that all attendees must complete by November 21st, this will be used to purchase travel tickets so the information must be accurate. The survey link can be found on the Disney Trip 2025 Schoology Group!
Please make sure to keep up with payments through the portal, which are due on the 15th of each month.
The next Disney meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 28th after school in the cafeteria.
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CLASS OF 2026 News and Info | |
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SUN VALLEY CLASS OF 2026 WEB STORE
Sun Valley Class of 2026 apparel will now be available for purchase online
The web store can be accessed at MVP Sports Webstores
The sale will run from Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:00:00 AM EST to Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:58:00 PM EST
Payment must be made by credit card at the time of purchase
Your order will be completed on approximately Friday, January 17, 2025
We're excited for your upcoming sale! If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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CLASS OF 2027 News and Info | |
CLASS OF 2028 News and Info | |
CLUBS, COMMITTEES & CLASS MEETINGS | |
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
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 December calendar for math peer tutoring by Mu Alpha Theta will be posted in Schoology for students this week.
MHS members-please be sure to check upcoming messages as we will be planning the induction ceremony for new members in January and agenda for monthly meetings.
Please reach out to Mrs. Caputo or Mr. Mal with any questions. Thank you!!
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NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY
Thank you to everyone who applied for the National English Honors Society (NEHS), Valley Rumble Chapter!
Please be on the lookout for information about new member admissions and an informational meeting for ALL members. Please ask Ms. Mancarella or Ms. Starinieri for more details.
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SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM
Congratulations to senior Abigail Grelis for getting 1st place in her 2nd round of Poetry at the Rustin Tournament on Nov 21st.
Please see Mrs. Wessel or Ms. Phelps if you have any questions.
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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 occurs after school in the MIC from 2:20 until 2:55, generally Monday – Thursday, as long as there are no scheduled meetings in the MIC.
Please see Ms. Phelps, Mrs. Wiest, or Mrs. Maiale if you have any questions.
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GSA
Any student interested in GSA, please see Miss Willow 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
Please see Mr. Pry or Mr. Bittner if you are interested in doing Stage Crew.
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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
FCCLA will be meeting next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after school to make cookies for the crossing guards. We will be in A-2
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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
We will be meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:20 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 every other Tuesday after school in D-97.
Please see Mr. Dobbins with any questions.
No experience required – as long as you like something about science, you'll be a great addition to the team!"
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Seniors – 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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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
No upcoming college visits this week - 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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IMPORTANT DATES/UPCOMING EVENTS! | | | | |
