In Memory of Mrs. Amy Bates
Mrs. Bates came to Mount Carmel Academy two years ago as a substitute teacher. Last year, she became a full-time English and Reading teacher. The students loved her - she made class fun and interesting. She shared her love for life with them. She was the embodiment of "sharing your loaves and fishes" with everyone she met. Mrs. Bates died peacefully on Wednesday, November 3rd at 12:30 am with Mrs. Giacchino and the rest of her family at her side. She will be missed by the entire MCA community. She was a wonderful friend, co-worker and teacher! In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Amy to: Mount Carmel Academy, 7155 Ashburn St, Houston 77061, or Bay Area SPCA.
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| This is the International Space Station welcome aboard, I’m ready for your first question. Over."
That’s Astronaut Ron Garan speaking from space to students at Mount Carmel Academy. The school chose ten students to ask questions.
First up was John who's a junior.
"Hi my name is John. What led you to be an astronaut and when did you decide you wanted to be an astronaut? Over."
Getting a clear line from space isn’t exactly easy.
Static…"I got you loud and clear."
But considering the distance between the space station and the students in Houston, Astronaut Garan did his best.
"Hi John, I wanted to be an astronaut since I was about six years old. That’s when I saw the first moon landing back in 1969. Ever since that time I’ve wanted to be an astronaut
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MCA Awarded $450,000 Grant By Texas Education Agency
Mount Carmel Academy was awarded a $450,000.00 grant by the Texas Education Agency to be used for upgrading its computer system, media presentation equipment, buses, interactive whiteboards, classroom improvements for the benefit of the students, TAKS tutoring, teacher professional development and a lot more. The grant application was handled by George Giacchino for MCA.
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