School Govardhana Puja & Harvest Festival 2025

Dear Families,

Our Govardhana Puja Celebration and Spirit Day Harvest Festival is around the corner and will take place on Friday, October 24th! The PTO has organized a fun-filled day for all students, culminating in the circumambulation of Govardhana Hill, prepared by our Madhurya Bhavan students.

Event Details

• A Call for Offerings! Families are invited to bring sweet or savory preparations to offer to Govardhana Hill. Please bring these to the office at morning drop-off or no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event.

• Costumes & Parade: Students are encouraged to dress as their favorite Vrindavana personalities or animals, or wear their standard school uniform. A costume parade will begin at 8:15 a.m., and parents are invited to stay and watch. Please also send a school uniform in case your child would like to change out of their costume.

• Lunch: A lunch of rice, dahl, potato pakoras, popcorn, and chickpea subji will be provided for all students, staff, and volunteers. You do not need to send lunch on this day, unless you feel your child needs an alternative. Please send a snack as usual.

• Govardhana Hill Circumambulation: Everyone is invited to join us on the main deck at 1:00 p.m. to circumambulate Govardhana Hill together, followed by the distribution of prasadam. 

• Dismissal will be at 2:00 p.m.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the core PTO team—Saradiya, Raghu, Rowita, and Jahnava—for spearheading this celebration, and to all the volunteers and donors who are helping make this year’s event so special.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Family School Night 2025

Dear Families, 

Please join us for our annual Family School Night on Friday, October 10th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Family School Night is always a sweet and joy-filled evening, where families can tour classrooms, join together in singing the Dāmodarāṣṭakam prayers, and release illuminated prayer lanterns into the night sky.

• 6:00-7:00 pm – Classrooms open for tours, with students excited to show you their learning spaces.

• 7:15 pm – Dāmodarāṣṭakam prayers, led by our Krishna Sharanam students, and candle offerings on the main deck by the large playground.

• 7:45 pm – Prayer circle at the west field, where each class will release an illuminated lantern in prayer for the Lord’s blessings.

• 8:00 pm – Event concludes with cookies and hot tea.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with you and your family.

Family School Night Flyer

Yours in service, 

Bhaktivedanta Academy

School Picture Day - 09/25 & 09/26

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that Picture Day is just around the corner! This year, we are pleased to be working with Ethan Blair of Joy Photography. Pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 25th, and Friday, September 26th. We will share the specific schedule for each class as the dates approach.

Ordering & Pricing Information:

For debit/credit card payments, use the following link:

Click Here to Order: Picture Day Order Form

PACKAGES

• Basic – $25   Includes: 1 (5×7), 2 (4×6), 4 Wallets

• Economy – $40   Includes: 1 (8×10), 2 (5×7), 2 (4×6), 4 Wallets, 1 Class Photo

• Deluxe – $55   Includes: 2 (8×10), 2 (5×7), 3 (4×6), 8 Wallets, 1 Magnet, 1 Class Photo, Digital Download

• Digital-Only – $20   Includes: Portrait, Class Photo, Sibling Photo (if applicable)

Add-ons are available in the order form. 

Paper order forms have been sent home in Friday Folders. For families who wish to pay with cash or check, please complete the paper form and return it to the office with payment.

**Please note: The contact email included in the Friday folders flier is incorrect. If you have any questions, please email joyphotography108@gmail.com or call (352)731-2694. The attached digital copy has been updated to reflect this correction.

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Krishna Sharanam Welcome Packet 2025-26

Dear Families, 

On behalf of the teachers and staff of Bhaktivedanta Academy, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families for the 2025-26 school year. We are honored that you have entrusted your childʼs education with us and are looking forward to the start of school on Monday, August 11.

Linked below, you will find information about this school year:

• Krishna Sharanam Class Welcome Letter

• Student Supply List

• Facebook Groups Invitation

• Krishna Sharanam Curriculum Handbook

• Krishna Sharanam Overview & Introduction

• School Calendar 2025-26

• Uniform and Dress Code Guide

• Family Handbook

• PTO Introduction Letter

• Lands’ End School Uniform Ordering - A place to order high-quality dress code friendly outerwear (with an optional school logo), uniform bottoms, and school supplies.

Please be on the lookout for additional information, event invitations, and forms in your email in the coming days.

We will host our classroom welcome meetings and orientations on Saturday, August 9, starting at 10:00 am. These important meetings will allow you to become acquainted with your child’s teachers, get classroom overviews, and set a strong foundation for the start of school. We highly recommend that you plan on attending, even if your child is returning to the same classroom. 

If you have questions about any of the information in this packet, please call 386-462-2886 or email office@bhaktischool.org. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Dasa
Head of School

Madhurya Bhavan Welcome Packet 2025-26

Dear Families,

On behalf of the teachers and staff of Bhaktivedanta Academy, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families for the 2025-26 school year. We are honored that you have entrusted your childʼs education with us and are looking forward to the start of school on Monday, August 11.

Linked below, you will find information about this school year:

• Madhurya Bhavan Class Welcome Letter

• Student Supply List

• Facebook Groups Invitation

• School Calendar 2025-26

• Uniform and Dress Code Guide

• Family Handbook

• PTO Introduction Letter

• Lands’ End School Uniform Ordering - A place to order high-quality, dress code–friendly uniform bottoms, outerwear (with an optional school logo), and school supplies.

Please be on the lookout for additional information, event invitations, and forms in your email in the coming days.

We will host our classroom welcome meetings and orientations on Saturday, August 9, starting at 10:00 am. These important meetings will allow you to become acquainted with your child’s teachers, get classroom overviews, and set a strong foundation for the start of school. We highly recommend that you plan on attending, even if your child is returning to the same classroom. 

If you have questions about any of the information in this packet, please call 386-462-2886 or email office@bhaktischool.org. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Yours in service,

Visvambhara Dasa
Head of School