Father’s Day Invitation

Bhaktivedanta Academy's Annual Father’s Day is Friday, April 13. We have special activities planned and welcome the opportunity for students to share their class with their dads (a significant family friend or relative is welcome if a student doesn't have a father who can attend).

The schedule is as follows:

• Bhakti Bhavan - 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 
• Audarya Bhavan - 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. 
• Krishna Sharanam - 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
• Madhurya Bhavan - 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. 

We look forward to seeing our dads here! 

Important Dates for April

Mon., Apr. 2	School Resumes: Hurricane Irma Make Up Day
Tue.,Apr. 10	Temple Tuesday (Audarya Bhavan Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Apr. 6	Spirit Day: Letter Day
Mon., Apr. 9	Bookmobile From Alachua County Library District
Tue., Apr. 10	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Apr. 13	Fathers Day
Mon., Apr. 16	Parent Teacher Conferences Begin
Tue., Apr. 17	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Apr. 18	Krishna Sharanam: 10th Grade Personal Project Expo @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tue., Apr. 24	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*

*Students in Audarya Bhavan (1st - 3rd grade), Madhurya Bhavan (4th - 6th grade), and Krishna Sharanam (7th - 10th grade) meet every Tuesday at the New Raman Reti temple at 7:20 a.m. Teachers will be on duty at the temple to accept students at this time. 

SAVE THE DATE

May 11 - Mother’s Day

May 25 - Pupil Holiday

May 28 - Holiday: Memorial Day

May 30 - Ratha Yatra/Kurukshetra Day

May 31 - End of Year Ceremonies and Grade 10 Graduation

Grandparents' Day Invitation

Bhaktivedanta Academy's Annual Grandparents Day is Friday, March 23. We have special activities planned and welcome the opportunity for students to share their class with their grandparents (a significant family friend or relative is welcome if a student doesn't have a grandparent who can attend).

The schedule is as follows: 

• Bhakti Bhavan - 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Audarya Bhavan - 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
• Krishna Sharanam - 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Madhurya Bhavan - 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Please note that the Krishna Sharanam class will be hosting a special event in their class on this day entitled, “Wisdom of the Elders,“ which will include presentations by special guests. 

We look forward to seeing our student's grandparents here! 

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Gaura Purnima Week Notes and Reminders

There is a lot going on during the week of February 26 in honor of the holy appearance day of *Lord Chaitanya, so we wanted to put it all together in one place for you.

Student Performances

All classes are performing in honor of Lord Chaitanya on Thursday, March 1 at the New Raman Reti Temple at 5:00 p.m. Each class has a specific time and meeting place, along with dress requirements for their performance. Please note the specific instructions for your child’s class that will be sent by your child’s teacher.

Early Dismissal and Aftercare

To give students and teachers enough time to be prepared for the evening performance, all classes will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Thursday. All students should be picked up by 2:10 p.m. Aftercare will not be available.

Pancha Tattva Darshan and Holy Name Gathering

All families are invited to a special Pancha Tattva Darshan and Holy Name Gathering in the Krishna Sharanam classroom on Friday, March 2 at 2:15 p.m. The Krishna Sharanam students are putting considerable effort into transforming their classroom into a spiritual oasis for this event. You will definitely want to stop by. 

*Lord Chaitanya is the 15th century incarnation of Lord Krishna who brought us the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna maha mantra:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare