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SVRCS Would Like To Celebrate Our Own Mrs . Geise !
Mrs . Geise is an exceptional math teacher , focusing on 5th and 6th grade math . She recently was nominated and won Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ' s 180 Award for excellence in utilizing Math 180 to maximize achievement in students ' math abilities .
“ The 180 Awards celebrate students who have demonstrated remarkable growth to succeed in school and the educators devoted to a mission of guiding students to success . Winners will be selected based off demonstrated improvements in reading or math through the use of Read 180 ®, System 44 ®, or Math180 ® as well as showing exceptional dedication to continuous improvement and academic growth .” - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt website .
The Math 180 program is an intensive math intervention program that prepares and builds algebra skills for the transition . It is a combination of teacher-led and technology programs to effectively prepare middle and high school students for the transition to algebra . It delivers personalized learning to the students ’ needs which provides practice when needed and the ability to move on when the student is accelerated . The program is bringing a fun and hands-on approach to math where the students really enjoy themselves and are excited for their math lessons .
“ Math 180 has not only allowed my students to grow as learners , but has revealed a path for my own self-growth within my profession by providing consistency and structure in each lesson ”, says Mrs . Geise .
Mrs . Geise is one of eight educators from across the country to win this award . She is an extremely strong asset to SVRCS , and is definitely making a difference in our classrooms .
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BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING SALE
Ages K - 12
SVRCS Gym Lobby 236 East Main Street , Loganton
August 5th & 12th 7:30 am - 2 pm
Do you need clothing for your students to return to class ? Come see us and shop for second hand , gently used clothing and shoes .
Fill a grocery bag - $ 5 each !
For more info or to schedule an appointment , please call Dawn Jeffries at 570-367-1851 or email djeffries @ svrcs . org or bhipple @ svrcs . org .