School Calendar Update

One of our parents with a keen eye spotted an item on our printed school calendar with an incorrect date.  We have taken the opportunity to correct and update a few items on the school calendar.  Click here to download a new copy. Any highlighed item was either added or updated from the version sent out at the beginning of the school year. If you are unable to print at home, feel free to stop by the office and we will print a copy for you.

Several of our teachers are headed to the annual Montessori Foundation International Conference in Sarasota. It is 3 days packed with invaluable training for teachers and administrators.  We look forward to coming back and benefiting our students with all the knowledge gained from the weekend.  See you Monday!

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Important Dates for November

During the month of Kartika (October 29th - November 28th), Audarya & Madhurya Bhavan students are welcome to be dropped off and checked-in with the teacher on duty at the New Raman Reti temple at 7:40 a.m.

Friday, November 2nd

Pupil Holiday - Teacher Workday

Friday, November 9th

Holiday - UF Homecoming

Tuesday, November 13th

Family Open House from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 14th

Govardhana Puja/Harvest Festival

Sunday, November 18th

Govardhana Puja Performance at New Raman Reti Temple in the evening. Time to be determined.

Wednesday, November 21st

Audarya & Madhurya Bhavan students lead Damodara Prayers at New Raman Reti temple at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Potluck

Thur./Fri., November 22nd/23rd

Thanksgiving Holiday

Tuesday, November 27th

PTO Meeting from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Shop and Earn for Bhaktivedanta Academy

As the holiday shopping period approaches, I wanted to remind all our families that Bhaktivedanta Academy is a participant in Target's Take Charge of Education program. You can designate our school to receive 1% of all your Target credit or debit card purchases in the form of an annual check from Target.

We currently have 7 families enrolled and have already earned $12 (in addition to the $52 earned last year) since August.  This is a simple and easy way to support the school, which also saves you money with the 5% discount on all in-store purchases.

If you have a Target credit or debit card you can designate our school by:

1. Visiting www.target.com/tcoe
2. Clicking the Enroll link
3. Entering our Target School ID: 152289

If you don't have a Target credit or debit card, you can get one and save 5% on all your purchases. 1% of everything you buy at Target using the card will be donated to Bhaktivedanta Academy.

More information about the program, including Frequently Asked Questions can be found at www.target.com/tcoe.

Please also pass this along to grandparents and friends so they can join in support of Bhaktivedanta Academy.

Thank you!

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Weather Appropriate Clothing Reminder

As the temperatures begin to drop as low as 40 degrees this week, remember to send your child to school in appropriate clothing.  Please ensure that they come to school wearing pants, socks, and a warm jacket. These are essential to keeping them comfortable and healthy during the school day.

Thank you!

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Audarya Bhavan November Newsletter

Dear Families,

Can you believe it? It’s November! In Audarya Bhavan, we are welcoming November with wonderful events. During the coming weeks, we will be star gazing, celebrating birthdays, worshiping Govardhana Hill, and most of all being thankful for what we have.

We are starting out this month with Deity Day on the 7th. Students may bring in their Deities (worshipable forms of the Lord) for the day. They will be given opportunities to worship their Deities throughout the morning. This event is for students only.

November 8th is our annual “Star Gazing/Sleepover.” This is the night we observe the constellations in the night sky and sleepover in the classroom. The program will include a potluck dinner, movie, and snacks. It’s a lot of fun. More details about the sleepover will be sent home in Friday’s folder. This event is for students only.

We are looking forward to our Govardhana Puja celebration on the 14th and our temple performance on the 18th. Please help us raise money for the New Raman Reti temple cows by offering opportunities for your child to earn money at home with extra chores.

Paper towel tubes + graph paper = fun. Radha Sharma and several other students are writing numbers from 1-10,000. The numbers are written on graph paper and rolled around the tubes, so these tubes are in great demand. If you have any extra paper towel tubes, please bring them to us.

We will celebrate Srila Prabhupada’s (the founder of the Hare Krishna Movement) Disappearance Day on Nov. 16th with special activities and temple functions.

Birthdays this month: Shyamananda 6th, Kalyani 16th, Mother Radha Kunda 19th, Radha 21st

Other important dates: Pupil Holiday/Teacher Workday 2nd, UF Homecoming 12th no school, Thanksgiving Holiday 22nd and 23rd no school. Please check the school calendar for any other events.

We have a lot to be thankful about in Audarya Bhavan, especially the support of our parents. I feel blessed with your support and generosity.

Cordially,
Satyaki dasi