Hello Sun Valley Families!

Its Spring Forward Season!

We are quickly approaching Spring Break & the end of the 3rd Quarter! Please ensure you are having academic discussions with your student(s). Have them open up their Schoology classes and discuss their grades. Look for missing assignments!

There are so many events and happenings going on at the valley please read them all below!

Have a great week everyone and don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance!

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 03/11/24 - 03/15/24

• Monday, March 11th - Day 2 (Even)
• Tuesday, March 12th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Wednesday, March 13th - Day 4 (Even)
• Thursday, March 14th - Day 5 (Odd)
• Friday, March 15th - Day 6 (Even)

COMING THIS WEEK!

Sun Valley's Drama Club performs

"Catch Me If You Can"

March 14th through March 16th

SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING 03/18 - 03/22. START PLANNING!

ROCK YOUR SOCKS!!!!!!!!!

Sun Valley will be selling socks staring March 11th at all lunches.

Please join us for our next PTL Meeting, to be held on Thursday, March 21^st at 5:30pm via Zoom. To add the event to your FB calendar, click here:

https://fb.me/e/4XWKyfEFq

Please use the zoom link below to join us on the 21st:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3833057613?pwd=Y2tMY3lHSG0zcWZ1WDBtWGE2OURpUT09

Junior Prom tickets will be sold online starting now, through this Friday, March 15^th at 2:00 pm. Each ticket costs $85 and students who are bringing an outside guest should have received a message that their guest permission slip was approved. Use the link below to purchase tickets - there will be NO REFUNDS! 

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/SV-Junior-Prom-Tickets--Class-of-2025/Sdr2041

There will be a table outside lunches all week to answer questions and help Juniors purchase their prom ticket online. You can also reach out to Ms. Benson at mbenson@pdsd.org or Ms. Scarcelli at cscarcelli@pdsd.org with any questions!

Please also see the information letter that was sent out to parents with more information about Junior Prom.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rv3eGg4p3NUjGMiSAddIuKfuPWfJ6Pi7umS5CCBOFEg/edit?usp=sharing

Senior prom will take place Friday May 3^rd at the Waterfall in Claymont, DE from 7-11PM. Seniors wishing to attend senior prom must be academically eligible (not failing 2 or more courses according to the APRIL 26th eligibility run), have good school attendance, and a clean discipline record as determined by Sun Valley Administration. Tickets cannot not be refunded if students become ineligible. The privilege to attend prom may be taken away by administration based on discipline and discipline resolutions and there can be no refunds. In addition, there will be no transfer of ticket(s) from one student to another or from one guest to another.



Guests outside of Sun Valley High School must complete a permission form and submit a photocopy of a picture ID at the time of ticket purchase. ID may be a school ID if a guest attends high school, otherwise ID must show proof of age. All guests must be under the age of 21! Guest forms are outside of Ms. Lansberry's room, C-83. 

Senior prom tickets will be sold the week of March 19th - March 21st for $85. THERE CANNOT BE REFUNDS!

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 

NEHS PICTURE: We will be taking a National English Honors Society picture for the yearbook, Monday, 3/11 right after school at 2:15pm! Please meet in the lobby on Monday after school. 

The Delaware County Library System is now seeking submissions for the 35th Annual Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Competition! Entries can be dropped off at the Aston Public Library front desk or online through April 5th. See below for more details.

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!!

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.

Any current member of Rho Kappa who is interested in meeting to work on our voter registration drive should report to room C-85 on Wednesday, March 13^th.  Plan to stay about 45 minutes. 

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

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

MR. MEENAN

Julie Malone’s pick for Staff Member of the Week: Mr. Meenan is my choice for staff member of the week. He has been at Sun Valley for a number of years longer than I have. When I was given a classroom, I got lucky and got a really good across the hall neighbor. He has really great stories and will loan me his stuff (markers, colored pencils, keys so I can print things, etc). He makes science seem interesting and does really neat experiments to help engage the students. The students who are in his classes always seem happy to be there. And also, Mr. Meenan is someone who may have a louder speaking voice than me, which is hard to find. 

LUELLA MORENO

Ms. Powers has chosen Luella as Student of the Week. Luella is always such a delight to have in class. She asks great questions and keeps trying until she understands the material. She is always ready to volunteer answers and help out classmates.

CHRISTIAN SILVA

Ms. Powers has chosen Christian Silva as student of the week. Christian always goes above and beyond my expectations. I enjoy his participation in my class and puzzle club.

THOMAS HEGARTY

Mr. Dobbins has selected Tommy Hegarty as Student of the week. I had this pleasure of teaching Tommy in both 10th and 12th grade, and to this day, he still cracks me up with some of the things he says. Beyond just being a hard-working and intellectually curious student, Tommy is also one of the most clever and authentic people I’ve ever met. He is truly one of a kind, and his uniqueness is a benefit to everyone around him.

ALEXANDER KRAMER

Mr. Dobbins has selected Alex Kramer as Student of the Week. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching Alex in both 10th and 12th grade, and I am always impressed by how hard-working, well-rounded, and grounded he is. Alex’s eventual goal is to make the world a better place, and with his considerable talents and ability, he’s well on his way to doing just that.

ABIGAIL JAMGOCHIAN

Mrs. Koehler has nominated Abby for student of the week. Abby goes out of her way to be kind to others. She’s always willing to help and doesn’t wait to be asked. Abby is the type of person who notices if you are having a bad day, asks if you are ok, and then thinks to check up on you later or the next day. She makes the Valley a better place and we will miss her when she graduates in June. Congratulations Abby!

JESSICA WILLIAMS

Mrs. Koehler has nominated Jessica Williams for student of the week.

Jessica is one of the most responsible freshmen I have ever worked with. She sets goals for herself and does what she needs to do in order to be successful. In addition to her academic success she finds time to participate in SV choir and is on the SV Swim/Dive Team. Congratulations, Jessica!

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.

ATTENTION SENIORS



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

It’s getting to be scholarship season!  Local scholarships that will be presented at the Senior Awards Banquet will start to be posted.  Check Naviance and Schoology regularly for scholarship applications and be mindful of deadlines.

The Senior Awards Banquet is currently scheduled for Tuesday, May 28^th.  Stay tuned for more information.

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

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.

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

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

03/14 to 03/16 - SVHS Musical

03/20/24 - College Fair @ 5:30 p.m.

03/25/24 to 04/01/24 - Spring Break

04/02/24 - Classes Resume

04/12/24 - End of Third Marking Period