Message from Principal Roskos

Week of 10/02/23 to 10/05/23


It's Homecoming Week!!!


What an awesome Homecoming!


Thank you to everyone who played a role in making it a great success!


We are about to be 1 month into the school year! At this point you should be able to gain a good picture on how your student is doing academically. Please hold these conversations and have them walk you through their grades in schoology. If you have any questions at all please reach out to your student's teacher


IMPORTANT- Wednesday October 11th is PSAT testing day. All students in grade 9-11 will be provided the PSAT test free of charge. We highly encourage all families to reinforce student's doing their best on this test as it has so many implications for their post secondary success. We will be sending more communications on the schedule and information about the test leading up to the 11th. The PSAT is entirely administered on the student's chromebooks this year.


Thank you for all you do to support our students as we prepare them for life! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out!


There is a ton of information below about SVHS clubs and activities. Please check it all out!


Thank you,


Principal, John Paul Roskos



Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 10/02 - 10/06


  • Monday, October 2nd - Day 2 (Even)
  • Tuesday, October 3rd - Day 3 (Odd)
  • Wednesday, October 4th - Day 4 (Even)
  • Thursday, October 5th - Day 5 (Odd)
  • Friday, October 6th - Day 6 (Even)

PAYS Student Survey

Our school is taking part in the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The survey will ask questions about the behaviors of students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, including questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use.  Please see the information attached about the survey which will be administered to Sun Valley students in grades 10 and 12 on October 10.

PAYS Parent Letter
PAYS Parent Flyer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS


Science National Honors Society applications for Juniors and Seniors will close on October 2nd. Please see the link posted in Schoology for the application if interested.

 

Science tutoring will begin October 9th. It will be held after school from 2:20-2:55. Please see Mrs. Wiest or Ms. Phelps with any questions. 


https://forms.gle/fosJBPPMjYMK4wj38

National Honor Society is partnering with the Parkside Recreation Program to help the homeless. They will be collecting toiletries, personal care items, and a few non-perishable food items for the Homeless Service Program at Chester Eastside.  Please see the flyers hanging around the building for more information and drop any donations in the boxes located in the main lobby.  The drive will run from Monday, October 2nd until October 7th.  Thank you for your participation and helping those in need. 

National English Honors Society (NEHS) applications are available, starting today, outside of Miss. Mancarella or Miss. Starinieri’s rooms. Applications are DUE NO LATER than Monday, October 9th. Applications may be submitted in the “drop off” folders outside of B 58 or C 82. Please direct any questions to Miss. Mancarella or Miss. Starinieri.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND GUARDIANS:


If you have not yet filled out and returned the White Emergency card for our nurse, which was sent out in our summer mailing, please do so as soon as possible. This information is critical for our nursing staff to have on hand. If you do not have the card, you or your student may pick one up in the main office. Thank you for your cooperation.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:


Looking for something to do on a Friday night? IceWorks is holding “School Nights” on certain Fridays over the next 2 to 3 months.

Sun Valley's night will be Friday, October 13th, starting at 7:30pm. For the price of $13 (this includes skates), student’s must show their school IDs. 

The Sun Valley PTL is having their annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 21st at Sun Valley in the gym. Please come out and support this wonderful organization.

Math Honor Society applications will be available to students for the next 2 weeks. A paper copy can be found in front of B53 and will also be available in Schoology. Please submit applications to Mrs. Caputo by October 16th, thank you!

 

Our next meeting for all members will be held in the MIC at 2:20 on October 24th.  

 

FREE EYE SCREENING


ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS: If you are interested in free eye screening for your child, pleas click the link below for additional information.


Vision Screening


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


REGISTER FOR THE HEALTHY HERO FLU CLINIC

Our Penn-Delco annual flu clinic will be held on Thursday, October 26 and is open to all students in Penn-Delco. Go to pdsd.org/flu23 to get all the information you need. Register by October 20 and help us reduce the flu in our community. This is an optional program.

Penn-Delco is once again offering optional insurance coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of school issued Chromebooks in the middle and high school. If you are interested in purchasing insurance for $23 for the entire school year through September 24, 2024, please go to our technology insurance information page of the pdsd.org website and purchase before October 30, 2023.

CLUBS, COMMITTEES & CLASS MEETINGS

D & D CLUB


The D&D Club will meet on Mondays and Thursdays after school in room C73.  


ROBOTICS CLUB


The first meeting of the Robotics Club will take place on Friday, October 6, 2023 after school in Room D-97.


BLACK STUDENT UNION


The Black Student Union will meet on Mondays, after school, in room C86. All are welcome!  

GSA


GSA (Gender & Sexualities Alliance/Allies) meets weekly! Talk to Miss Willow (Room A-4) for information about meetings!

ART CLUB/NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY


The Art Club/National Art Honor Society will be meeting on Wednesdays, at 2:15 in A-4.

NEWSPAPER CLUB


Newspaper Club will every Monday, after school, and room B-44.

 

YEARBOOK CLUB!


The Yearbook Club will be meeting Monday 10/02 and Thursday 10/05 after school in room B259. You can also join the Schoology group to stay informed.

Use the code B4F8-8V3N-DSPP4.

FCCLA CLUB


FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) will meet on Wednesdays at 2:20 p.m. in room A-2.

SUN VALLEY CHESS CLUB


The Chess Club meets Wednesdays after school in room B-245. All skill levels invited. Join our Remind group by texting: @rooknroll to: 81-010. (Click here for the Top Ten Benefits of Chess)

STUDENT SENATE


Student Senate will meet on Thursday, 09/28, to finalize details for the festivities for homecoming. Please report at 2:20 P.M. in Room A-2

ANIMATION CLUB


The "old school animation club" will meet on Wednesdays, after school at 2:20 p.m. in room D99 with Mr. Breiling. Come on out and join the fun!

GAMING CLUB


Attention Gamers: If you are looking for something fun to do after school, like to game, and want to meet new friends, come to Mr. DiProspero's room, C88, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:15 until 3:15 and test your skills.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:


Please note that Penn-Delco provides a late bus everyday Monday through Thursdays only. 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.

COUNSELING NEWS!!!

Attention Class of 2025 Students and Families


Welcome to Junior Year! The Counseling office is reaching out to inform students and families about upcoming programming and events pertaining to Juniors. Please use the link below to read through this information thoroughly.


Junior Class Counseling Info

Attention Class of 2024 Students and Families


Dear Class of 2024 Students and Families,

Can you believe Senior year has arrived?! The Counseling office is reaching out to inform students and families about upcoming programming and events pertaining to Seniors. Please click on the link below to read through this valuable information.


Senior Class Counseling Info


Interested in a career in the hospitality industry? Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (prla.org), would like to invite students to their ‘Hospitality Boot Camp” being held at the Drexelbrook Conference Center on Wednesday November 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  This is first time this career event is being held locally and there is no cost to the students to attend. See below for information and registration process.


Hospitality Boot Camp Info


Hospitality Boot Camp Agenda


Upcoming College Visits


Attention Seniors/Juniors: You must pre-register on Naviance in order to attend any college visits. Registration closes 8 hours prior to each visits

UNIVERSITY of MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST


Monday, October 2, 2023


at 9:30 a.m.

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY


Monday, October 2, 2023



at 11:30 a.m.


WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY


Wednesday, October 4, 2023


at 9:30 a.m.

CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE


Wednesday, October 4th


at 10:30 a.m.

LASALLE UNIVERSITY


Thursday, October 5th


at 8:30 a.m.

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY


Thursday, October 5th


at 10:00 a.m.


WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY


Friday, October 6th


at 8:30 a.m.

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES


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

Sun Valley Sports.


Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

IMPORTANT DATES/UPCOMING EVENTS!


10/11/23 - PSAT Testing


10/11/23 - Student Services - Seniors Cap & Gowns Order


10/19/23 - Picture Retakes and Make-ups


10/26/23 - Sun Valley Cabaret @ 7:00 p.m.


10/28/23 - ACT Exams


11/04/23 - SAT Exams


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