Academics
The midpoint of the 1st marking period is Friday, October 8th. Please be sure to check student grades consistently on Skyward and encourage students to communicate on a regular basis with their teachers and counselor.
The PSAT exam will be administered for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students, in-person at Sun Valley on Wednesday, October 13th. The exam is provided at no cost to students/families. More information on testing rooms and schedule for the day will be forthcoming.
Announcements
The PBIS Team will be selling “Fight Like a Vanguard” shirts until October 6th for our School-wide Pink Out on October 15th. Shirts are $10 and money will be collected at lunches this week. Reach out to a student team member or Ms. Potter in A-30 with any questions. Scan the QR code on the flyers around school to place your order before paying.
The Yearbook staff invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you’ve got great photos of school and community events or you and your friends just having fun, we’d like to see them. Our photographers can’t be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have. See the flyer posted on the school webpage and your class Schoology pages for the website and log in information. The last day to submit your photos is November 30th.
To submit photos:
- go to images.jostens.com
- enter login: 416685976
- click on 'Select My Images'
- provide information about the photo
- click 'Upload Chosen Images'
Attn all students: The 2021-2022 yearbooks are currently on sale at the lowest price. The sale runs through September 30th and books can be purchased at www.Jostens.com. Seniors: Please note yearbooks are NOT part of the senior dues this year.
Committee/Club Meetings
Any Junior or Senior who expressed interest last year in joining Rho Kappa, the National Honor Society in Social Studies, should attend a brief meeting on Tuesday, September 28th, in C-85. Please see Ms. Mal or Ms. Greto with any questions.
Attn anyone interested in Hi-Q: There will be an informational meeting after school on Thursday, September 30th, in Mr. Kochersperger's room, B-51.
Sun Valley’s Speech and Debate Team will be having their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 28th in room B-42, after school. Current members and anyone interested in learning more about our award winning team should attend! Email Ms. Wessel or Ms. Phelps if you can’t attend but would like to be added to our Schoology Group.
Counseling Office News
There are no Vo-Tech classes on Tuesday, 9/28. There will be a bus at Sun Valley to take Vo-Tech students home at 11:00 a.m. in the front circle.
Upcoming College Visits (juniors and seniors: sign up on Naviance at least one day in advance)
Tuesday, 9/28
Arcadia University (virtual, 9:00 am)
Delaware County Community College (In-person, 10:30 am)
Wednesday, 9/29
Washington College (virtual, 8:30 am)
Ursinus College (virtual, 9:00 am)
Thursday, 9/30
Haverford College (virtual, 8:30 am)
West Liberty University (virtual, 9:00 am)
Friday, 10/1
Virginia Commonwealth University (virtual, 9:00 am)
Penn State University (in-person, 10:00 am)
Monday, 10/4
US Air Force Academy (in-person, 10:30 am)
Homecoming at 'The Valley'
There is a spirit day each day during the week of October 4-8. Students are strongly encouraged to participate and support their class as each day counts towards the Battle of the Classes competition!
Monday: Movie Monday
Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday
Wednesday: Wayback Wednesday
Thursday: Jersday Thursday
Friday: Class Shirt Friday
The homecoming dance is being held OUTDOORS on Saturday, 10/9 from 6:00-9:00 pm on the SV Tennis Courts. The dance is open to Sun Valley students only. Students must be academically eligible, not have any disciplinary write-ups for this school year, and not have any poor attendance issues. Tickets are $15 per person and sign ups are occurring online via a link sent to student e-mails and at lunch periods all week.
*flat footwear must be worn on the tennis court surface. No heels are permitted.*
*there is NO rain date for this event.*
We look forward to another great week here at Sun Valley HS!
