Dear Parents,  We are well into February and I am hoping as I am sure you all are that our weather pattern is behind us.  Thank you to all that were able to make it to the " Bullying Skits".  The kids really enjoyed doing them.  We  will do more " Reader's Theater" as the year goes on.  I will try to arrange a night when you can come in to see them towards the end of the year.  We have started studying the Revolutionary War and have quite a few projects to do.  The book report I had originally set a date for February 17th.  If anyone has trouble finishing their book because it is a long book they may turn it in on the Monday after vacation.   Thank you for all that you do and God Bless.   Mrs. Mazzie

Dear parents, It is hard to believe that we are in the month of March.  the year is just flying by.  The recent biographies and President reports were outstanding.  The children seemed to really enjoy presenting and asking each other questions.  We are having an extra reading book.  The first one will be a book for the boys and a different one for the girls. The boys will read "Daniel and the Seige of Boston", the girl's "The Secret School".  I had enough copies that I had purchased through Scholastic so the class is all set.  We are also doing a Literature Circle after we finish these two books.  This book I ordered from Amazon.  The children can purchase their own copy when they come in.  The cost will be $4.50 each.  I think they will really enjoy this book.  We are going to set it up like a book  club with lots of discussions.  I am looking forward to it.  I also purchased 2 maps for them to work on one of the countries of the world and the other a map of the continents.  I think they will enjoy these too!  We have a lot to do until the end of the year, they will be very busy.  Have a great Spring!!  God Bless, Mrs. Mazzie

Dear Parents, I hope you all had a great, holy and happy Easter Day. Fifth grade is really moving along especially in Math and Social Studies.  The biographies and the President projects were Terrific overall.  I was most impressed by the presentations.  We are finishing up the Two books that two groups have been reading here.  Iam assigning chapters to be read for homework tjis week min order to finish before spring break.  I have purchased a book for each child to read as our last book to read together.  I was able to get them at Amazon for just $4.00 each.  We also have two maps of the world and the continents rhat we are currently working on.  We also will be doing two more plays for the last week  of school for the parents to see.  Probably once during the day and once at night for those who can not get here.It is a very busy time!
God Bless,
Mrs. Mazzie

Dear Parents,      Happy Thanksgiving to all!   Things are going very well in the classroom.  Thank you to those who contributed to the Santa Lunch Basket.  We are collecting canned goods for Thanksgiving.  Please send them in at any time.  Report cards will be coming home on November 29th.  Remember that a free tutoring for any problems is after school on Thursdays at 2:00-2:30.  Just send a note if you wish your child to stay or call the school to let me know.  Mrr. Burke is also available one afternoon a week.  Homework has been coming in very well with only a few lapses.    We are now reading, in addition to our Treasures,anthology, Mrs frisby and the Rats of Nimh.  It is a great story and they seem to be enjoying it.    Enjoy your family time during this holiday season.  God Bless     Mrs. Mazzie

 Dear Parents and students, welcome to fifth grade.  The first week was amazing!  Thank you for returning your summer packets.  We had 100%  return.  Thank you for all of your hard work.  I am looking forward to a great year with your children.  We will be working very, very hard.  The children are fortunate to have Mr. Burke for Science and Mrs. Sousa for Religion.  For the first time the 5th grade will also have Spanish twice a week!  They are such a nice  class we will have a great year.  Please call me or send a note if you have concerns or questions.  Spanish has been changed to Wed. instead of Thursday.  Looking forward to seeing you at Open House.    God Bless,  Mrs. Mazzie

Dear Parents,  Happy New Year!!  My apologies, I wrote both a Thanksgiving and a Christmas message to all of you but apparently I also created a new site for myself''! ' Imagine that, I didn't even know I knew how to do this!  We are starting a new unit in Social Studies on the Middle Colonies and in Science we will be working on plants.  Next week is " Peace Week" here at St. Rose.  The 5th grade will be doing a series of skits on "Bullying "and ways to help each other deal with it.  The children are very excited.  We have 4 troupes  that will be traveling throughout the school. We will also be putting them on within the classroom.  I hope  they turn out as well as I expect because the class has worked very hard on them.  Please contact me with any issues or problems and I will address them right away.  Hope your 2011 is healthy and happy.  God Bless  Mrs. Mazzie

Dear Parents , We have just started Ecosystems and The Revolutionary War  in  Science and Social Studies.  Fractions and mixed numbers are going surprisingly well.   We will have a Math test on this on Friday.  We will be starting some new plays and hopefully can have another night for you to  come to see our actors!!   Please rember that a tutoring session is on Thursday after school.,until 2:30.    Please send me a note if they are staying.    GOD bLESS.  mRS mAZZIE