Introduction
Dear Parents/Guardians, 

Please use the information below to stay informed about news and events that are happening at Sun Valley. 
School News

The homecoming, pep-rally, and football game were a great demonstration of Valley Pride! 

Congratulations to the homecoming Queen, Melanie Leeland and King, Vincent Tumolo.

Congratulations to the Senior Class for winning the class float competition!












Guidance

Students please be sure to check your Naviance accounts for college information, updates, and visitations.

Attention 10th graders:  Do you see yourself as a leader here at Sun Valley High  School?  Are you interested in continuing to develop your leadership skills?
If so, consider submitting an application to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership  Conference.  This is a wonderful opportunity for a 10th grader from our school  to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning, and motivation-  building experiences.  The seminars will be held this upcoming summer at  Villanova University on June 23 - 25, 2017.  Applications will be reviewed and  one student will be selected to attend from Sun Valley.  Stop in Guidance to pick up an application and information.  Submissions must be received by October 28, 2016 or sooner.  Questions?  Please see Mrs. Im in Guidance

November SAT registration deadline is October 7th.

Financial aid night will be October 18th at 6:00 p.m.

ASVAB testing will be on October 25th during the school day.

PSAT will be given to all Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors on November 5th. 

All Freshman are currently being registered for Naviance. Please keep checking for updates.



Upcoming College Visits

Any senior/junior interested in the following college visits, please sign up on Naviance:
 
Date

Tuesday 10/11



Wednesday 10/12


Thursday  10/13


Friday 10/14

 Time
 
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.


8:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.



 College

Cabrini University
Rosemont College


Albright College
Indiana University of PA
 
Lebanon Valley College
Delaware Valley University

Stevenson University
University of Scranton


Academics

Parents we are at the mid point of the 1st quarter.  Please be sure you check your students grades to help ensure your students academic success. If you have any questions about any particular grade or class please contact that teacher as soon as possible.

A new grading scale has been adopted for the 2016-2017 school year.  

The new grading scale and class weighting is posted on the main Sun Valley web page under the "Have You Heard" section.


Athletics

 
This Friday is Emergency Responders Night during the Sun Valley vs. WC East football game
 
Sun Valley is looking forward to celebrating our senior athletes in the upcoming weeks.  Check out the list below for upcoming senior recognition day:

Keep an eye on Volleyball, Football and Girls Soccer as they make a run for the playoffs in the 2nd half of the season.
 
Varsity football is now 6-1 and looks to win their 7th game this Friday vs. West Chester East.
 
Looking forward to seeing everybody this Friday for our game.


Upcoming Athletic Events:  Click here for the weekly schedule.


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Committee and Club Meetings


There will be a Yearbook meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 2:20 in room B-40.
 
There will be a short organizational Stage Crew meeting after school on Tuesday, October 11th.  Especially important for those interested in working Variety Show.
 
Attention any students wanting to compete in the National History Day competition:  Please attend a meeting in C-83 (Mrs. Buckmaster's room) after school on October 13th.  Open to all grades and anyone regardless of if you've competed before or not.  For more information,  you can go to www.NHD.org. 




PTL News

Thank you SV families, Administration and Faculty for helping to make the 2016 Homecoming Dance a success!  A special thank you to Anne Marie Johnson, Sharon Jasper and Bonnie Gane, the PTL couldn't have done it without your help!  We hope all the students had a memorable evening!

 
Membership Drive :  Thank you for your support of the Sun Valley PTL.  Our Membership Drive is in full swing and we look forward to reaching even more parents in the coming months.  In October, we will once again have a drawing for all members. Become a member today! Click here for enrollment form!

 
Facebook:
For current news, join our Facebook Group today!  Sun Valley High School PTL


Announcements

Attention all juniors interested in going on the Virginia Trip:  The first payment is due Wednesday, October 19th.  See the Class Events & Activities page for info.
 
Reminder to any senior who had their senior portrait taken somewhere other than Barksdale:  Please bring a CD copy of your yearbook pose to room B-40 by October 14th.  Any questions, see senior, Jayna Suter or Mrs. Maxwell.
 
Attention all freshmen:  Anyone who is interested in running for class office must complete a petition and return it to Mrs. Bondanza by Tuesday, October 11th.  Please stop by B-56 to pick up a petition or if you have any questions


Resources

Attached is the link for information regarding the new SAT and registration information.

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