Important Dates for March

Thu., Mar. 1	Gaura Purnima: Early dismissal @ 2 p.m. - No Aftercare Temple performance at New Raman Reti Temple @ 5 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 2	Panca Tattva Darshan and Holy Name Festival – All Welcome @ 2:15 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 6	Temple Tuesday (Madhurya Bhavan Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Mar. 7	Title 1 Family Meeting @ 6 p.m.
Mon., Mar. 12	Bookmobile From Alachua County Library District
Tue., Mar. 13	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Mar. 16	Audarya Bhavan: Bat Conservatory Field Trip
Tue., Mar. 20	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Thu., Mar. 22	End of 3rd Quarter Audarya Bhavan: City Hall Field Trip
Fri., Mar. 23	Grandparents Day
Mon., Mar. 26 - Apr. 2	Spring Holidays (School Resumes Monday, Apr., 2)

*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

April 13 - Fathers Day

April 18 - 10th Grade Personal Project Expo 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Apply Now for 2018-19 School Year

Apply Now for 2018-19 School Year New student applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 school year at Bhaktivedanta Academy. We invite you to apply online at www.bhaktischool.org/admissions.  Admission to Bhaktivedanta Academy is a multi-step process with the aim of helping families find the best match between their child and the school. Completion of all the steps in the admissions process are required for an application to be processed. Every application is carefully considered and in no way will a child be denied admission on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, or national origin. Note to families on prior year waitlist: Due to technical limitations, last year’s application cannot be carried forward to this year. We ask that you re-submit your application using the link above. An additional application fee is not required. Although a new application is submitted, it will be given priority.  We are available to answer any questions you may have about the admissions process. The school office may be reached at 386-462-2886 or office@bhaktischool.org.

Bhaktivedanta Academy Featured in Major School Choice Publication

Bhaktivedanta Academy has been featured in a major article in redefinEd, a publication dedicated to school choice and educational alternatives. The article can be found at www.redefinedonline.org/2018/02/high-performing-hare-krishna-school-fo/.

Bike Week Reminder

Bike Week 2018

Bhaktivedanta Academy's re-scheduled annual Bike Week starts Monday, February 5, for students in Audarya Bhavan, Madhurya Bhavan, and Krishna Sharanam. To participate, students need to bring a bicycle in good working order and most importantly, a helmet. Please examine and test ride your child's bike before bringing it to school. In particular, check to make sure that:

• tires are fully inflated and are not leaking air;

• chain is not loose and remains on while riding;

• brakes are working;

• training wheels are removed;

• seat is set to the appropriate height.

  Please leave your child's bike and helmet when you drop them off on the Monday morning that bike week begins. The bikes will stay at school until Friday afternoon pick-up.

  We are sorry, but we are not able to train students to ride a bicycle as part of Bike Week. Not all students are required to participate. They will stay back and have free play with other students until the riders return. 

Important Dates for February

Fri., Feb. 2	2nd Quarter / 1st Semester Student Reports Sent Home
Mon., Feb. 5	Bike Week Begins (Grade 1 - 10) Parent Teacher Conferences Begin for Students Returning from Last Year
Tue., Feb. 6	Temple Tuesday (Krishna Sharanam Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Feb.  9	Krishna Sharanam: Science and Design Fair @ 6:15 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 12	Alachua County Library Bookmobile
Tue., Feb. 13	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Feb. 14	Madhurya Bhavan: Lost Tribes of Florida Field Trip @ 8:30 a.m.
Fri., Feb. 16	Krishna Sharanam Gaura Purnima Cupcake Sale Fundraiser
Tue., Feb. 20	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Feb. 21	Title I Family Meeting and Orientation @ 6 p.m.
Tue., Feb. 27	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

 March 4 – Gaura Purnima Performance at New Raman Reti Temple

March 23 – Grandparents Day

March 26 - Spring Holiday