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Mystery puzzle time! We are working on our number sense this week and love this quick activity! #mountrockproud

Today marks the last day of swimming lessons for 2D. It is amazing to see the high schoolers’ dedication to the elementary students and to work for a district that puts the whole child first. #bssdproud #mountrockproud

Today we became designers for a new balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We read about the history and evolution of the parade, studied Tony Sarg and his balloon designs, and created proposals, sketches, and clay templates of our balloons. #mountrockengaged #bssdproud

Today we were purchasers for our classroom library. We were challenged to pick book titles that appeal to a variety of readers, while staying within our budget. We created a purchase order, a vision board, and presented our ideas. #mountrockproud #mountrockengaged #bssdproud

Students had an amazing time recreating the Big Spring School District using Google Earth, shoeboxes, graham crackers and a lot of candy. Collaboration, community, and creativity at its finest! #BSSDProud #MountRockEngaged

“If we don't feel that we are in a situation in which we are safe and supported and known, we shut down. We don't bring our full selves in.” —Karen Pittman on learning spaces that foster a sense of belonging.

These scholars and geomorphologists wondered if water can act really like an excavator and change landscapes over time. Today we found our answer by building plateaus and changing them with water. #mountrockengaged #BSSDProud

Some big changes are happening in the Mount Rock Butterfly Garden! #MountRockEngaged #BSSDProud

OSMO Numbers! #BSSDProud #mountrockproud

Group Problem solving in math #BSSDProud #mountrockproud

Math journals #BSSDProud #mountrockproud

Today we had a real life math problem to solve for the 100th day of school. TJ brought in 100 tootsie rolls to share with the class. How many tootsie rolls do each of the 23 students receive?How many are left to share with the teachers? #BSSDProud #mountrockproud #mathisfun

Collaborating to find multiple ways to solve a problem #mountrockproud #BSSDProud

Given 8 numbers, how can we position them to make two 4 digit numbers with the largest sum? #bssdproud #mountrockproud