Hello Sun Valley Families!

We are back! Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had an excellent winter break and we are excited to welcome your students back Tuesday January 2nd!

This week we have our winter wave of Keystones. Wednesday begins the Algebra Keystone. All students who are expected to test received an email before break. We will have posters up in the lobby of our testers and their locations starting on Tuesday!

We will be sending out further information for our Evening Parent Conferences that will be held Thursday January 11th.

We are excited to welcome everyone back Tuesday morning at 7:30am! Please ensure that everyone is on time! Remember Sun Valley students are expected to be Ready, Respectful and Responsible!

Have an excellent New Year! Sending nothing but the best wishes for you and your families!

Thank you,

Principal, John Paul Roskos

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 01/01/24 - 01/05/24

• Monday, January 1st - (Schools and offices closed)
• Tuesday, January 2nd - Day 4 (Even)
• Wednesday, January 3rd - Day 5 (Odd)
• Thursday, January 4th - Day 6 (Even)
• Friday, January 5th - Day 1 (Odd)

Winter Keystones will start this week for select students. The schedule is as follows:

01/03/24 - 01/04/24 - Algebra

01/05/24 - 01/08/24 - Biology

01/09/24 - 01/10/24 - Literature

If you received a Rho Kappa invitation, please come to our introductory meeting on Wednesday, January 10^th in room C-85.  We will make sure to have you out in time for frisbee.  Please see Ms. Mal or Mr. Henning with any questions.

Coming January 2024, a multicultural community of students will form the new Cultural Alliance Club. Students driving the ideas of the club, will help everyone connect culturally and bring fun events to SVHS. Let's celebrate diversity with food, music, and traditions from around the world. Rep your culture in this club's community starting Tuesday, January 2nd , after school in the History Room in the MIC. See you there!

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.

The Delaware County Technical School application is open for interested students to apply for the 2024-25 school year. Applications are due by February 29, 2024. Click here to access important information and the DCTS application link.

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.

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

ABIGAIL JAMGOCHIAN

Abigail has a pleasant disposition and respectful to everyone in our school community. She is a great asset in the peer buddy gym class. With her positive attitude, I know she will be successful in whatever she chooses to do after graduation.

JAYSON COLGAN

I have seen the effort Jayson puts into his work in Miss Star’s room. He is always polite and ready to work. Jayson also does the Vo-tech program where he is meeting with much success.

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.

No upcoming visits at this time. Check back in a few weeks.

We have our first home Bocce match of the season scheduled for Monday, January 8^th, at 3:00 in the Sun Valley gym. Please come out and cheer on the team!

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

01/02/24 - Classes resume

01/11/24 - Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences

01/12/24 - Half-Day 10:15 student dismissal

01/15/24 - MLK Day - Schools and Offices Closed

01/19/24 - Winter Formal

01/22/24 to 01/26/24 - Mid-Terms Week - 10:35 Dismissal - SVHS students only