Important Dates for February

Wed., Feb. 1	2017-18 Enrollment Begins
Mon., Feb. 6	Parent Teacher Conferences Begin for Students Returning from Last Year
Tue., Feb. 7	Temple Tuesday (Madhurya Bhavan Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Feb.  8	Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day Krishna Sharanam 7/8 Grade – Temple Performance @ 7:30 a.m.  Japa Marathon Begins
Tue., Feb. 14	Temple Tuesday (Krishna Sharanam Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Thu., Feb. 16	Krishna Sharanam Grade 10 – Santa Fe College Dual Enrollment Orientation Night @ 7 p.m. (This event is at Santa Fe College)
Fri., Feb. 17	Krishna Sharanam Grade 7/8 – Harn Art Museum Field Trip Krishna Sharanam Grade 9/10 – Olustee Festival Field Trip
Mon., Feb. 20	Holiday – Presidents’ Day
Tue., Feb. 21	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.* Title I Family Meeting and Orientation @ 6 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 22	Krishna Sharanam Grade 8/9 – Krishna House Service Experience (3 Days)
Tue., Feb. 28	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.

CLUB SCHEDULES

Choir - Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. 

Cross Country - Thursday 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

Santa Fe College Dual Enrollment Information

The time has come for 10th grade students to apply for Santa Fe College's Dual Enrollment Program. Please try to apply by February 1st. The sooner you apply, the faster they can get accepted.

Here is the information you need.

1. Information:

Main Sante Fe College website about Dual Enrollment.

Here is some information about the Application Process. 

   (If you are a student with a documented disability or if you have a 504 Plan please click on the link for the Disabilities Resource Center)

2. Online application form:

Here is the website link to complete the application for Santa Fe College's Dual Enrollment program. (IMPORTANT: All students must apply online unless there are extenuating circumstances. Online applications will be reviewed and processed more quickly for acceptance.)

3. Application process: 

• Complete your online application and submit
• You will be assigned a Santa Fe ID number once your online application is submitted
• Print out the signature page and sign
• Write your essay (Please write an essay describing your career goals, interests and experiences. Your essay will help us select an appropriate Dual Enrollment Program for you. Submit your essay with your application.)
• Return a printed copy of the application, including signatures and essay to the High School Dual Enrollment Program. Once a completed application has been received, a permission slip for the PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) will be mailed to you.

4. Additional Assistance:

If you need assistance with the application please contact:

Santa Fe College
High School Dual Enrollment Program
3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Brenda Evans

brenda.evans@sfcollege.edu

5.Orientation Night
Orientation night for parents at Santa Fe College is: Feb 16th 7 pm (students can come too)

Sincerely,

Jaya Sri Radhe Kaseder

Prospective Family Open House

	Prospective Family Open House
Event Details: Prospective Family Open House at Bhaktivedanta Academy. Learn about our pre-k - 10th grade educational program, meet our teachers, visit our classrooms, and get answers to any questions you may have. Children 6 years and older are welcome to attend.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 25 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Bhaktivedanta Academy 17414 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL ONLINE: www.bhaktischool.org.org/live
Call 386-462-2886 for more information.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Important Dates for January

Mon., Jan. 2	Winter Holiday – No School
Tue., Jan. 3	School Resumes Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Jan. 6	Madhurya Bhavan Planetarium Field Trip
Tue., Jan. 10	Temple Tuesday (Krishna Sharanam Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Mon., Jan. 16	Holiday – MLK Day
Tue., Jan. 17	Pupil Holiday / Teacher Workday
Fri., Jan. 20	Spirit Day (Heads Up) Krishna Sharanam MYP Harn Art Museum Field Trip (7/8th grade only)
Tue., Jan. 24	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Jan. 25	2017-18 Prospective Family Open House @ 6 p.m. 2017-18 Re-enrollment begins
Fri., Jan. 27	Madhurya Bhavan Star Gazing
Tue., Jan. 31	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.

CLUB SCHEDULES 

Choir - Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. 

Cross Country - Thursday 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

Robotics - Friday 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Outreach Week 2016

Monday, Dec. 12 marks the official start of our annual Outreach Week. During the week we strive to foster a spirit of generosity and compassion toward others amongst our students. We do this by spreading goodwill in our local community by providing various opportunities for students to share Krishna consciousness with song, prasadam treats, and books in a safe and supportive way. As best as possible we try to involve all our students. This year we have the following activities planned:

Food and Necessities Collection Drive: Monday, Dec. 12 - Friday, Dec. 16 - A collection box will be at the entrance of the school for students to place items for a local family in need.  

Suggested items are: 

• Gift cards for gasoline or grocery stores (Ward's, Publix, etc.)
• Canned foods, like no sugar fruits (pineapple, apple sauce, etc.)
• Personal care items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Unseasoned canned beans (chickpeas, black beans, etc.)
• Whole grains (brown rice, barley, etc.)
• Seeds (sunflower, sesame, etc.)
• Oatmeal
• Mung beans
• Nuts
• Spices
• Ghee or olive oil

Please do not deposit expired food, used items, or any food item which contains garlic and onions.  We are asking each family to contribute at least 1 item.  At the end of our collection these items will be delivered to the family via the New Raman Reti temple.

Store-to-Store Book Distribution: Monday, Dec. 12 - Friday, Dec. 16 - Students in Audarya Bhavan (grade 3), Madhurya Bhavan, and Krishna Sharanam will go in small groups on book distribution led by Mother Sukhada Elsey, class teachers, and/or parent volunteers.

Home and Senior Center Visits: Monday, Dec. 12 - Friday, Dec. 16 - Students in Audarya Bhavan and Madhurya Bhavan will be brightening the spirits of some senior citizens and/or homebound individuals by singing songs and distributing treats. In addition, our choir will be visiting residents of The Atrium at Gainesville to sing a selection of beautiful songs with a spiritual message.

As with any field trip, teachers will accompany the students on activities scheduled during the school day. Everyone will return prior to their class lunch time.  Click to complete an online permission slip for your child to participate. Please complete it before Monday, December 12.

Please make sure your child comes to school during these outing days with a water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. 

We are looking forward to an fun and exciting Outreach Week!

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Das 
Head of School