10th Grade Graduation Invitation

Dear Krishna Sharanam Families,

We’ve reached the end of the school year! We are looking forward to celebrating our achievements and honoring the graduation of our 10th-grade students. Please see important event details and instructions below:

Graduation Photo Sign-Up – 10th Grade Families

Please use the form linked below to sign up for your student’s Graduation Photo Time Slot:

 10th Grade Graduation Photograph Sign up

Once all responses are collected, we will send out official time slot confirmations individually.
Please arrive on time for your designated photo slot, dressed in:

• Formal attire

• Cap & gown

• Dinner prep in hand

Graduation portraits will be taken with and without tilak, so please arrive without tilak and be prepared to put it on at the Woman’s Club.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, May 29

• 7th–9th Grade Student Arrival Time: 5:45 PM

• Event Start Time: 6:00 PM

• Venue: Alachua Woman’s Club
  14565 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615

Important Notes:

• All Krishna Sharanam students in grades 7–10 are required to attend.

• 7th–9th grade students should arrive by 5:45 PM, dressed in their best school uniform.

• Graduates should arrive according to their assigned photo slot time (TBD).

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office at 386-462-2886 or office@bhaktischool.org— we’re happy to assist you.

We look forward to seeing all of our students at this special event. It will be a beautiful evening to celebrate their growth, milestones, and achievements!

Attached is an electronic invitation you may share with family and friends who wish to attend your child’s graduation.

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Pre-K - Upper Elementary: End-of-Year Ceremonies Invitation (05/28)

Dear Families, 

We have made it to the end of the school year! We look forward to celebrating our accomplishments this year and the transition of our Kindergarten, 3rd, and 6th grade students from one class to the next. Our ceremonies will be held at the New Raman Reti Temple Pavillion on Wednesday, May 28th, at the following times:

• Bhakti Bhavan - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
• Audarya Bhavan - 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Madhurya Bhavan - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All students should arrive at school as usual at 8:00 am. This is a uniform day, and we ask that all students come looking their best. The 2024–2025 school year will officially conclude at the end of each ceremony, with students returning to their families' care immediately afterward.

Please contact the school office at 386-462-2886 or office@bhaktischool.org if you have any questions. We are happy to help.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Pavilion. It will be a wonderful event!

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Kurukshetra Day (Field Day) – This Friday, May 16

Dear Families,

Our dedicated PTO team is working hard to organize an epic Kurukshetra Day (Field Day) for our students this Friday, May 16th!

This fun-filled day will be packed with exciting activities — students will enjoy water slides, field games, popsicles, and a special lunch provided by the PTO. We’ll also hold our beloved Annual Staff vs. Students Game — this year it’s volleyball — bringing everyone together in the spirit of friendly competition and joyful community.

Important Notes:

• Partial-Day Students: Regular dismissal at 12:00 PM

• All Other Grades (VPK–10th): Early dismissal at 1:00 PM

• No aftercare will be available this day

What to Bring:

• Wear clothing suitable for outdoor activity (no school uniforms)

• Bring a change of clothes for water play, plus a hat and towel

• Please apply sunscreen at home

• Pack a snack and water bottle as usual

Lunch Details:

The PTO is generously sponsoring a Mexican-themed lunch for all students, teachers, and volunteers!

Menu:
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, tortilla wraps, and tortilla chips (Vegan and gluten-free options will be available)

If your child would prefer something else, you are welcome to send an alternative lunch.

We are looking forward to a joyful and memorable day! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Yours in service,
Bhaktivedanta Academy

Mother’s Day at Bhaktivedanta Academy

This year, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day at Bhaktivedanta Academy on Friday, May 9th.

We have special activities planned and welcome the opportunity for students to share their school experience with their moms (a significant family friend or relative is welcome if a student doesn't have a mother who can attend).

Please RSVP using the form below by Friday, May 2nd:

Mothers’ Day 2025 RSVP

The schedule is as follows:

- Bhakti Bhavan - 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

- Audarya Bhavan - 9:35 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.

- Madhurya Bhavan - 10:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.

Please note: 

• Krishna Sharanam Families: Due to a full schedule of end-of-year events, Krishna Sharanam students will not be doing Mother's Day visits this year.

• We’re so grateful to our mom volunteers for making our Father’s Day celebration special. Now, we’re inviting dads to volunteer for Mother’s Day! A school email will be sent to our dads to coordinate.

• Mothers’ Day is a special opportunity for students to spend one-on-one time with their mom at school, so we request that alternate care arrangements be made for young siblings.

We look forward to seeing our moms here!

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Alachua County Bookmobile Visit (04/18)

We are excited to announce that the Alachua County Bookmobile will be visiting our school next Friday, April 18th! This will be the first and only Bookmobile visit of the school year, and we look forward to welcoming them periodically throughout next school year.

All students have been issued library cards, allowing them to check out books during the visit.

Here’s the schedule for the day:

• Bhakti Bhavan: 10:30 - 11:30

• OPEN (Free Browsing Time During Lunch): 11:30 - 12:00

• Audarya Bhavan: 12:00 - 1:00

• Krishna Sharanam: 1:00 - 2:00

• Madhurya Bhavan: 1:45 - 2:45

A huge thank you to the Alachua County Library and our parent librarian, Jisnu Dasa, for making this exciting event possible!