Hello Sun Valley Families!

Our updates below a full of student events upcoming and highlights of student accomplishments. Please scroll all the way through! We are really proud of the great students we have here at the Valley!

Have a great week!

Thank you,

Principal, John Paul Roskos

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 12/11 - 12/15

• Monday, December 11th - Day 6 (Even)
• Tuesday, December 12th - Day 1 (Odd)
• Wednesday, December 13th - Day 2 (Even)
• Thursday, December 14th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Friday, December 15th - Day 4 (Even)

National Art Honor Society is collecting for Nemours Children’s Hospital – see any NAHS/Art Club student or Miss Willow to donate funds towards buying new socks and art supplies – or donate new socks and gently used or new art supplies in the box in the lobby or by Miss Willow’s Room! We will be collecting until December 13^th!

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS!!!

Registration for the Junior Class trip to Williamsburg Virginia, May 31^st - June 2^nd is now live. Registration and payment will be processed through an Educational Travel Tours portal that also provides all of the trip information as well. Access the portal using this link: Sun Valley Junior Class Trip Portal - the first deposit is $100 and due January 5th. 

A video has been created that explains how to access the portal, how the pricing works, and how the cost is expected to decrease once we have final numbers. Please watch the video in its entirety, and reach out with questions! Junior Class Trip Information and Registration Video.

Students interested in scheduling a visit to DCTS during the school day should fill out the request form linked in the Schoology Class of 2025, 2026 and 2027 groups. Your counselor will then notify the student and parent via email once the date of the visit is confirmed with DCTS. The visit request form will close on 12/22/23. 

The National Honor Society is sponsoring a clothing drive to support the Domestic Abuse Project and Nana’s Attic starting December 4th through December 14th. Please consider gathering some gently used clothing to donate to others during this season of giving. All donations can be placed in the collection area of the lobby. Thank you for your support and the NHS wishes you a joyous holiday season.

National Honor Society is excited to be hosting this year’s Winter Formal on January 19th. The dance will be held in the Sun Valley cafeteria from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Tickets will go on sale after winter break.

 Science tutoring will be held after school from 2:20-2:55. Please see Mrs. Wiest or Ms. Phelps with any questions. 

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.

Mr. Plummer's Ceramics 1 and 2 classes have been working hard. Ceramics 1 have been creating monsters and houses, and Ceramics 2 are designing cylinder boxes. Please enjoy a some samples of their creativity!

Green Careers Exploration Day at Longwood - Registration Now Open - Wednesday, March 6, 2024: 9 am–12 pm 

Free for registered high school students (grades 9–12) and one accompanying adult. Registration closes February 23 or when all spaces are filled. This program provides high school students the opportunity to explore the breadth of careers found within a public garden firsthand—and work towards fulfilling their career-shadowing graduation requirements—with our Green Careers Exploration Day, designed for students in grades 9–12 and free for registered students and one accompanying adult.  Accompanying adults may explore the Gardens on their own and meet their students after the program concludes.

Spots are limited. Registration is required and available on a first-come, first served basis. Each student will need to complete an individual registration form with their parent/guardian. 

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

This week's Staff Member of the week is Mr. Dobbins, Math Teacher.

Mr. Dobbins and I started the same year, and he has always been a valuable member of our faculty. He will go the extra mile to make sure his students are successful, and he won't hesitate to help out his co-workers when needed. He has played an extremely important role on the PBIS committee, and offers some much-needed logic and organization to counterbalance my wacky ideas. We are very lucky to have Mr. Dobbins in our SV community! 

Congrats, Mr. Dobbins!

NOAH GRIFFIN

Noah is a student-athlete at SVHS. Noah just finished up his football season with 1,511 yards and 14 TDS. Noah was one of 6-thousand-yard rushers in Delaware County. Noah also received 1st Team All Ches-Mont for the season. Noah is a leader on and off the field. Noah will now be starting his senior year basketball season in which SVHS has high hopes. Noah is a humble and personable and I wish him the best in his bright future.

JENNA JONES

Jenna is a student athlete at Sun Valley High school and a vital part to the success of the SVHS volleyball program. Jenna was recently named 1st team all Ches-Mont for her monumental senior season. Jenna recently committed to Neumann University where she will continue her education and athletic career. Jenna was a leader on the SVHS volleyball team that went 57-17 and 4 trips to the district 1 playoffs in the past 4 seasons. Jenna has a great personality and will be success story in the future.

JOURNEY VELAZQUEZ

It is a pleasure to work with Journey in class this year, as he shows determination in his learning, and kindness to others. I admire his motivation to complete assignments while reflecting on his learning, showing growth along the way! Congratulations!

NATALIE SWEENEY

Natalie is a hard working student and always perseveres while problem solving in class. She is caring and respectful and I am proud of her for all that she does to make our class a better place at Sun Valley. Congrats Natalie!

BRIEANN ACKERMAN

Bri is a member of the Unified Bocce team and an amazing peer buddy. She brightens the day of our students each day that she walks in our room. She is helpful, considerate, kind and is always willing to help. She is a wonderful addition to our team and we are so lucky to have her!

LILI PETERSON

Lili is my nomination for student of the week. She is a member of the Unified Bocce Team and works in the school store a few days a week. Lili is a hard worker and enjoys helping others. She is always polite and kind to her friends and is always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. It has been a pleasure to work with her over the last few years.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Penn-Delco provides a late bus for students who stay after school everyday, Monday through Thursday. Students should be in the lobby before 3:45 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.

ATTENTION SENIORS

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

Upcoming College Visits

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.

Ultimate Frisbee has started! Check the schedule found in the lobby or using the following link: 

Ultimate Frisbee Schedule

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

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

12/20/23 - Band/Choir Winter Concert - 7:00 p.m.

12/21/23 - 4th & 5th Grade Elementary Holiday Concert

12/22/23 - Early Dismissal - 10:15 a.m.

12/25/23 - 01/01/24 - Winter Break - Schools and Offices Closed

01/02/24 - Classes resume