Hurricane Dorian Closure Notice

Dear Families,

 

Alachua County public schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 3 in anticipation of high winds and rain from Hurricane Dorian. Although storm forecasts continue to show the hurricane tracking east, we are also closing to ensure the safety of all our families and staff. 

 

We will conduct an evaluation once the storm has past us. Resumption of school will depend on several factors:

• Extent of any damage to buildings/facilities
• Amount of debris clean up required
• Availability of running water (the New Raman Reti Temple has a generator that powers auxiliary wells)
• Resumption of electrical power or setup of alternative electrical sources
• Availability of teaching staff 

We certainly hope the impact of the storm is minimal for Bhaktivedanta Academy, our families, our staff, and our greater community. We will do our very best to keep you all updated as much as possible once we know.

 

Please be on the lookout for emails, phone calls and/or text messages from the school. In the meantime I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being. Wishing you all the very best.

 

Yours in service, 

 

Visvambhara Dasa 

Head of School

Roses For Radha Sponsorship Opportunity

Support Bhaktivedanta Academy by offering a rose to Srimati Radharani on her appearance day along with a prayer for yourself or a loved one.    1 Rose for $5 2 Roses for $8 Family Bouquet (1/2 dozen) for $20    Reserve your roses by:   phone: 386-462-2886 (credit cards accepted) online: CLICK HERE TO ORDER   On Radhastami day, Friday, September 6, pick up your roses at our table at the New Raman Reti temple starting at 5:00 p.m. You may either offer your prayer card and the roses yourself, or a student from Bhaktivedanta Academy will offer them on your behalf at 6:30 p.m.   All proceeds support the Bhaktivedanta Academy.

Hurricane Dorian Update

Dear Families,

As we all prepare for and await the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, it is still too early to determine how this storm will impact Bhaktivedanta Academy. Weather predictions for our area continue to be updated with varied potential impacts. Here is a link to the latest briefing packet from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville: https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf. 

If a closure for Bhaktivedanta Academy is determined, a text and voice message will be sent to your phones.

Stay tuned for updates...

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Dasa 
Head of School

Welcome Letter and Supply List - Krishna Sharanam

Dear Families:

On behalf of the teachers and staff of Bhaktivedanta Academy, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families for the 2019-20 school year. We are honored that you have entrusted your childʼs education with us and are looking forward to the start of school on Monday, August 12.

Attached to this email is important information for your review prior to the start of school:

● Class Welcome Letter
● 2019-20 School Calendar
● Student Supply List

If you have questions about any of the information contained in this packet please call 386-462-2886 or email office@bhaktischool.org. We are happy to answer any question you may have.

Please be on the lookout for additional information and forms that will be sent out to you in the coming weeks.

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Dasa 
Head of School

P.S. Save the date: Our family welcome meeting and orientation will be held at Bhaktivedanta Academy on Friday, August 9 starting at 5:00 p.m. All families with students new to a class are required to attend. Families with students returning to a class are also asked to attend, as each class will be presenting important new information for the coming school year.

Welcome Letter and Supply List - Madhurya Bhavan

Dear Families:

On behalf of the teachers and staff of Bhaktivedanta Academy, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families for the 2019-20 school year. We are honored that you have entrusted your childʼs education with us and are looking forward to the start of school on Monday, August 12.

Attached to this email is important information for your review prior to the start of school:

● Class Welcome Letter
● 2019-20 School Calendar
● Student Supply List

If you have questions about any of the information contained in this packet please call 386-462-2886 or email office@bhaktischool.org. We are happy to answer any question you may have.

Please be on the lookout for additional information and forms that will be sent out to you in the coming weeks.

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Dasa 
Head of School

P.S. Save the date: Our family welcome meeting and orientation will be held at Bhaktivedanta Academy on Friday, August 9 starting at 5:00 p.m. All families with students new to a class are required to attend. Families with students returning to a class are also asked to attend, as each class will be presenting important new information for the coming school year.