Welcome Letter and Supply List - Audarya 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.

Welcome Letter and Supply List - Bhakti 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
● Phase-In Schedule (new 3 and 4 year old students)

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.

End of School Year Notes and Reminders

Below are some important notes and reminders as we head into the final week of school:

Four Day Weekend

There is no school Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27. We look forward to having everyone back for the final week of school on Tuesday, May 28. There is no Temple Tuesday, since we will be celebrating Ratha Yatra. All students should arrive at school at 8:00 a.m.

Ratha Yatra Day

We are holding our annual Ratha Yatra on Tuesday, May 28. Lunch will be provided to all students on this day. Elementary and MYP students are encouraged to bring a change of clothes and a towel for water activities in the afternoon. All classes will be dismissed at 2 p.m.

We are seeking volunteers to help out with setup, lunch prep/serve out, and cleanup. Please contact Saradiya at (352) 317-3431 smsyer@gmail.com, or Anapayini at (352) 538-7899 dasidance@gmail.com‬ if you can help out.

We are also asking for help with making cookie offerings for Lord Jagannatha. Bring cookies to school on Tuesday morning for a special offering.

School Library Books Due

If your child has any books checked out from the school library, please return them on Tuesday, May 28. Any lost book replacement fees will be billed via TADS.

End of Year Ceremony

Bhaktivedanta Academy's end of year ceremony for Pre-K through Upper Elementary is on Thursday, May 30. Our end of year ceremony will have recitations, songs and certificate presentations for our kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 6th grade students and will be divided into two ceremonies:

Bhakti Bhavan

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the Madhurya Bhavan classroom

Audarya and Madhurya Bhavan

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Madhurya Bhavan classroom

All students should arrive 15 minutes before their ceremony time. This is a uniform day, so we ask that all students come looking their best. The 2018-2019 school year will officially end at the conclusion of each ceremony. There is no after care.

Krishna Sharanam Class Celebration and 10th Grade Graduation

Our 10th grade graduation will be taking place on Thursday, May 30 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Alachua Women’s Club. All Krishna Sharanam students should arrive at 5 p.m. for final preparations and pictures. Everyone except for the graduates are required to be in school uniform. Krishna Sharanam students will not be attending class on Thursday.

Blue Springs Family Fun Day

Our family fun day at Blue Springs is on Friday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Come join us at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park for a day of fun as we celebrate the end of another school year. The entire family is invited! There will be no school this day. Admission fees ($6 per vehicle) are paid upon arrival at the park. A pavilion has been reserved by the PTO which ensures admission for our entire group. If you are told the park has hit capacity, mention you are with Bhaktivedanta Academy to be allowed in.

On behalf of the teachers and staff, thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children and for another great year together. We are looking forward to August 12 when we will welcome our returning students back. We wish you all a happy and safe summer.

Bhaktivedanta Academy Hiring for 2019-20 School Year

Bhaktivedanta Academy is seeking qualified candidates who possess an enthusiasm for working with children in a highly collaborative teaching environment. If you are a self-starter who wants to be part of a mission-driven school that provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply for positions for the coming school year (Click below for job descriptions):

• Middle/High School Teacher - Mathematics FILLED

• Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant FILLED

• Reading Specialist FILLED

Interested applicants should review the job announcements linked above and may either scan and email the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org or fax to 386-518-2314. 

Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara Dasa, Head of School.

Hiring - Reading Specialist (POSITION FILLED)

The Bhaktivedanta Academy, a spiritually-centered pre-k thru 10th grade school, located in Alachua, Florida, is seeking applicants for the position of Reading Specialist to work with our pre-kindergarten - elementary students.

We are seeking qualified candidates who possess an enthusiasm for working with young children in a highly collaborative teaching environment. If you are a self-starter who wants to be part of a mission-driven school that provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply.

Bhaktivedanta Academy follows a 175 day school year with time off during summer and holidays. This is a salaried part to full-time position that will begin in August 2019.

Qualifications:

• ISKCON member in good standing who is committed to his/her spiritual development.

• BA or BS with an MS in Reading and Literacy preferred.

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.

• Able to pass local, state, and federal criminal background screenings.

• Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

• US citizen or possess documentation of right to work in the US.

• Current first aid and CPR certification preferred.

Click to download the full job description and employment application.

Interested applicants should download the employment application and may either scan and email the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org, fax to 866-944-8834, or mail to 17414 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615. Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara Dasa, Head of School.

Applications will be accepted through May 20, 2019.