Message from Sun Valley Admin

Week of 11/18/24-11/22/24

Hello Sun Valley Families!

We are now in the second week of marking period 2!

Report cards for marking period 1 will be posted on Tuesday at Noon. We needed an additional day to ensure they were all accurate. Upon their release you will receive an email. Please ensure to review them thoroughly with your student so you are aware of their current progress. Set them up for success for the remainder of this school year!

This Wednesday we have our second PTL meeting at 5:30. A zoom link will be sent for you to join us!

Lastly, Dr. Steinhoff sent an important email to all families on Saturday. Please ensure you have reviewed it. Here at Sun Valley it is always our highest priority to support our students. Counselors and Admin will be prioritizing being available to any students tomorrow should they need any support. During difficult times like this it is critical that we band together to support each other as well.

Thank you for your support and

Have a great week!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 11/18 - 11/22

Monday, November 18th - Day 4
Tuesday, November 19th - Day 5
Wednesday, November 20th - Day 6
Thursday, November 21st - Day 1
Friday, November 22nd - Day 2

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3 Way to Report your Students Attendance

Everything you need to know about ordering your Yearbook!!

Click here: 2025 Yearbook Info

Please use this link to place your order:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T3zqtZmqOImJkDOsca0D87gwE9DQTlox82sHMcS1qQc/edit?usp=sharing

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.

The PBIS Sun Dollar Store is open every Wednesday during all lunch periods. Be sure to keep earning and redeeming your Sun Dollars for prizes. Sun Valley t-shirts and lanyards are now available in the sun dollar store.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EAAA72BA3F58-50666640-sunvalley

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!!

STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK

Ms. Judge

Mr. Coyle's pick for Staff Member of the Week:

He writes; Congratulations to counselor Erin Judge for the Staff Member of the Week position. Ms. Judge's profound care for her students at Sun Valley and the building is truly appreciated. Her caring and compassionate personality always leads her to want what is best for her students and the district. Ms. Judge's hard work and dedication to making the school better for everyone is commendable. She consistently exceeds the expectations of her role, and her efforts do not go unnoticed. Ms. Judge's positive impact on staff, her excellent recommendations for reality TV shows, and the connections she makes with students will surely be missed at the Valley. But we all know she is going out to make a difference in other places.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

GABRIEL PALMARINI

Selected by: Mrs. Harmon

Gabe is a very talented student, he has great sense of humor and is always on time.

NEVAEH FARRELL

Selected by: Ms. Boccella

Nevaeh has demonstrated exceptional dedication and enthusiasm in her academics, especially in Algebra class. She consistently goes above and beyond by actively participating and helping out her peers when needed. Nevaeh played a huge role in creating our class float this year. Because of her positive attitude and willingness to challenge herself, Nevaeh has become a role model for her classmates. Her hard work and determination truly is admirable.

COLIN BIGELOW

Selected by: Ms. Boccella

Colin is very respectful and dedicated to his work. He is someone I can always count on to participate in class and try his best. Colin is also always willing to lend a helping hand to his peers when they need it. Colin is kind, responsible and able to adapt to changes very easily. Keep up the great work!

ERIC SCHWARTZ

Selected by: Miss Mancarella

Eric did very well in American Literature in the first marking period. He is always on task, participates, asks good questions, and is kind and helpful to others. He is a hard worker and that shows in his work. Congratulations, Eric. Keep up the excellent work.

JACOB BEVIER

Selected by: Miss Mancarella

Jacob comes into 8th period every day with a positive attitude. He is a hard worker, helps out his peers, and demonstrates every leadership quality that you could ask for in a student. He also is a master at Wordle & Connections. Congratulations, Jacob. You deserve it!

CLASS OF 2025 News and Info

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

CAPS/GOWNS: The cost of the 2025 cap, gown and tassel is $0.00

If you have not completed the order form, please do this now using this link: www.sscgradstore.com.

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.

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.

DIPLOMA NAME SUBMISSION

Class of 2025, please use the link below to submit your name for your Diploma.

Class of 2025 Diploma Order Form

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 28^th after school in the cafeteria.

CLASS OF 2026 News and Info

CLASS OF 2027 News and Info

CLASS OF 2028 News and Info

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. 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.

D & D CLUB

The D&D Club meets Mondays and Thursdays after school.

MATH HONOR SOCIETY

The Math Honor Society will begin Peer Tutoring this month in the MIC after school.

Peer tutoring for math is being offered by MHS students after school - just check the Schoology post with the calendar for November.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday 11/21/24 in the MIC at 2:20.

Please reach out to Mrs. Caputo or Mr. Mal with any questions. Thank you!

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.

SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM

Speech & Debate our 2nd tournament will be November 21st at Rustin High School, please see Ms. Wessel for a field trip form.

Please see Mrs. Wessel or Ms. Phelps if you have any questions.

BLACK STUDENT UNION

The Black Student Union meets on Mondays after school in C86.

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.

GSA

Any student interested in GSA, please see Miss Willow in A-4

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.

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!

SUN VALLEY STAGE CREW

Please see Mr. Pry or Mr. Bittner if you are interested in doing Stage Crew.

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.

FCCLA CLUB

FCCLA is collecting canned goods and non perishable items until November 26.

There are boxes in the lobby or they can be brought to A2. All cans/food collected will go to the Pantry in Upland.

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.

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Top 10 Benefits of Playing Chess

STUDENT SENATE

Student Senate will have a meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the MIC. We will be discussing the Pep Rally and also solidifying the volunteers for the blood drive on November 26, 2024.

Are you interested in student leadership? This is the club for you.

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!"

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM

The Science Olympiad Team will meet on Wednesday, November 20th in D-97.

No experience required – as long as you like something about science, you'll be a great addition to the team!"

COUNSELING NEWS!!!

DCTS will be hosting open houses at each of the campuses for interested students.

Folcroft Campus:

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Aston Campus:

Thursday, December 5, 2024

5:30pm - 7:00pm

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