The View from the Valley
A communication from Sun Valley High School Interim Principal
Linda S. Giles Ed. D.
January 10, 2021
Dear Sun Valley families,

Here is a look at what’s ahead for the week of January 10th, 2022. 

  • Monday, January 10th is Day 8 (EVEN)
  • Tuesday, January 11th is Day 1 (ODD)
  • Wednesday, January 12th is Day 2 (EVEN)
  • Thursday, January 13th is Day 3 (ODD)
  • Friday, January 14th is Day 4 (EVEN)**

**Early dismissal for students. Dismissal at 10:15am. Teacher Inservice. DCTS students take their SVHS bus home; they are excused from tech.
Masks required
During the Sunday, January 9, 2022 emergency School Board of Directors meeting, revisions to the Health and Safety plan for Penn-Delco School District were passed. These include a requirement for all staff, students and visitors to be masked in Penn-Delco School District buildings until further notice. Sun Valley students will be required to be masked beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Further details regarding the revisions to the Health and Safety plan will be communicated by the district on Monday, January 10, 2022. Go to pdsd.org/COVID for more information.
Events in the Valley
Choir event postponed
SVHS Choir men event on 1/13/22 has been postponed until further notice.  
Decades Show and Musical news
The Choir is prepping for the Decades show that should happen on 2/2/22 starting at 6:30pm at NMS. Tickets will go on sale the week of January 24th. SVHS Drama Club just kicked off rehearsals! This year, our musical is Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! The show will run from Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 at Northley Middle School due to the auditorium renovations. More information on ticketing will follow.
Submit photos for yearbook
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 during November and December, 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 January 15th. 
Yearbooks on sale
Attention all students: Yearbooks are currently on sale and selling fast. Be sure to place your order soon at www.jostens.com. 
Purchase fan gear today
Fan gear can be purchased at the fan gear landing page for SVHS.
Athletic Schedules
Our winter sports teams are in full swing. These sports include basketball, wrestling, swimming, indoor track and competition cheer. Please check the athletics link SVHS Athletic Events  for a complete schedule of this week’s games. 
Delaware County Technical School Information
The Delaware County Technical School Application for the 2022-23 school year is now open. Please read below before completing an application:

Who can apply for DCTS for the 22-23 School Year?
  • Current 9th graders can apply to the Cosmetology program for next year.
  • Current 10th and 11th graders can apply to any DCTS program.  
I am currently a DCTS student, do I need to reapply for next year?
  • No, if you are a current DCTS student you will continue to be enrolled in your current program next year.
When will I know if I am accepted to DCTS?
  • DCTS will let students know in April/May if they were accepted to the program.
When is the deadline to apply?
  • Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. It is recommended that students complete the applications as soon as possible, but no later than February 28, 2022.  

APPLICATION PROCESS
  • Students will need to create an account and complete the online DCTS application. Students MUST use a PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS when completing the application.
  • To complete the online application, click here to directed to the DCTS website for the DCTS APPLICATION FOR 2022-23
  • Students applying to MED CAREERS (for rising seniors only) will need to also complete the supplemental application which can be found on the DCTS website in the above link.

If you have any questions, please contact your/your child's counselor:

Ms. Foster: jfoster@pdsd.org Last Names A-Da
Mrs. Im: fim@pdsd.org Last Names De-I
Ms. Judge: ejudge@pdsd.org Last Names J-Me
Dr. James: kjames@pdsd.org Last Names Mi-Sc
Mr. Hartwell bhartwell@pdsd.org Last Names Se-Z
DCTS Open House
The Delaware County Technical School will be hosting virtual open house events in January for students and parents to learn more about the programs offered at DCTS. If you are interested in attending one or more of the virtual open houses, please register soon. Advanced registration is required. 
Sun East Best Teacher Under the Sun Award
Sun East Federal Credit Union announced the Best Teacher Under the Sun Award nominations for the 2021-2022 school year. Teachers in our district are eligible for this award. School faculty, administrators, students, and parents may submit nominations for teachers. Go to our website for more information and an application.
Looking Ahead
January 2022 Important Dates
  • January 14th early dismissal for students. Teacher inservice.
  • January 17th School closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • January 20th 5:00 - 8:00pm is Parent Teacher Conferences (sign up via your child's on Skyward account for in person, telephone or Zoom conference).

Mid-Term Exams 
Monday, January 24, 2022 - Friday, January 28, 2022

Early Dismissals Tuesday-Friday with 2 Exams daily
  • Monday 1/24/22: Normal School Day for Review
  • Tuesday 1/25/22: 10:45 Dismissal  (Students are expected to attend tech and the bus from SVHS will be provided at 11:00am)
  • Period 1 Class Exam 7:30 - 9:00am
  • Period 2 Class Exam 9:05 - 10:35am
  • Wednesday 1/26/22: 10:45 Dismissal  (Students are expected to attend tech and the bus from SVHS will be provided at 11:00am)
  • Period 3 Exam 7:30-9:00am
  • Period 4 Exam 9:05-10:35am
  • Thursday 1/27/22: 10:45 Dismissal  (Students are expected to attend tech and the bus from SVHS will be provided at 11:00am)
  • Period 7 Exam 7:30-9:00am
  • Period 8 Exam 9:05-10:35am
  • Friday 1/28/2022: 10:45 Dismissal  (Students are expected to attend tech and the bus from SVHS will be provided at 11:00am)
  • Period 5 Exam 7:30-9:00am
  • Period 6 Exam 9:05-10:35am

During the exam schedule 1/25-1/28, students may come to school late or leave early if they have a lunch period or study hall during the exam days. They need to give a note to the main office attendance secretary (svhs-attendance@pdsd.org). Buses run at 7:30am and 10:45am

End of Marking Period 2 (pending snow days)
1/28/2022
More important dates
Scheduling for 2022-2023
Current 8th graders and parent information sessions will take place late January. Stay tuned for additional information from our guidance department 
Teachers will begin to input their recommendations for core classes mid-late February.

Course selection for students in grades 9-11 will open in early March. Additional information from counselors will be available in the upcoming weeks.
 
Spring Break (pending snow dates): 
4/11/22 through 4/15/22 No School for Students District Holiday
4/18/22 No School for Students/Flex Day for Teachers

Keystone Testing Window: Spring
5/16/22 through 5/27/2022

Class of 2022 Graduation at Neumann University-Mirenda Center 
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
We look forward to a great week at the Valley!
Sun Valley High School
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