Shop and Earn for Bhaktivedanta Academy

Bhaktivedanta Academy is now a participant in Target's Take Charge of Education program. Anyone can designate our school to receive 1% of all their Target credit or debit card purchases in the form of an annual check from Target.

If you have a Target credit or debit card you can designate our school by:

1. Visiting www.target.com/tcoe
2. Clicking the Enroll link
3. Entering our Target School ID: 152289

If you don't have a Target credit or debit card, you can get one and save 5% on all your purchases. 1% of everything you buy at Target using the card will be donated to Bhaktivedanta Academy.

More information about the program, including Frequently Asked Questions can be found at www.target.com/tcoe.

Thanks to Lalita Shyam for referring us to this great fund raising program!

Please also pass this along to grandparents and friends so they can join in support of Bhaktivedanta Academy.

5th Annual Fundraising Event Success

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of Bhaktivedanta Academy during our 5th annual fundraising event.  I have received many positive comments about the evening from those who attended. It certainly appears that we achieved our aim of providing a wonderful experience for all.

During the evening I unveiled our 3 year plan to:

    ▪    Integrate Cutting-edge Technology in our Classrooms;
    ▪    Establish a Secure and Beautiful Campus;
    ▪    Lay the Foundation for Future Growth with a Variety of Infrastructure Enhancements;
    ▪    Add the Classroom Space Necessary to Meet the Needs of Students Beyond 6th Grade.

The outpouring of support for this initiative was heartening.  In all we received pledge commitments of $22,700 toward our Phase I goal of $36,000!  None of this would have been possible without the hard work of our volunteers and enthusiasm of our donors.  Thank you.

Over the next several years we will execute aspects of the growth plan as funds become available, ultimately fulfilling our vision for a quality middle school program in spacious and technologically equipped classrooms on a beautiful and secure campus.  

The support page of the Bhaktivedanta Academy website has been updated to include extensive information, including line item cost breakdowns, for our 3 year growth initiative.  If you were unable to attend our event and would like to help us get closer to our goal, please visit www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org/support to learn more or to make a contribution.  We only need 43 more pledges at the Dasya level ($300/yr or $25/month) to get there.

I am excited about what the future holds for Bhaktivedanta Academy.  With a supportive community backing a group of dedicated teachers, committed parents, and enthusiastic students, there is no limit to what we can accomplish together!

Thank you all for your continued encouragement and support.

Teacher Appreciation Week

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, I want to extend a special thank you to the teachers and support staff of Bhaktivedanta Academy.  It is a special person who commits themselves to the education of children.  Your dedication and care of Srila Prabhupada's young devotees is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

Join Us For Mother's Day on Friday, May 6th

All our mothers are invited to come to Bhaktivedanta Academy on Friday, May 6th for our annual Mother's Day. We have special activities planned and welcome the opportunity for students to share the work they have been doing in their class.

The schedule is as follows:

• Bhakti Bhavan - 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
• Audarya Bhavan - 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
• Madhurya Bhavan - 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you here!

Saturday's Fundraising Dinner is Sold Out

Saturday's Fundraising Dinner is now officially sold out. Thank you everyone who bought tickets. If you or someone you know don't have tickets but would like to attend, please call 386-462-2886 to be placed on the wait list. We are looking forward to a great evening together!

Below is a link to a map for the Gainesville Garden Club:
http://www.eventbrite.com/googlemap?eid=1537252965