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

Health Policy Reminder

As flu season is upon us, we want to make sure everyone is up to date on our health policies. For the health and safety of all students and teachers, please don't send your child to school if they have any of the following medical conditions or symptoms:

• Temperature of 100 degrees fahrenheit or higher.
• Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose stool within a 24 hour period) with blood or mucus.
• Vomiting.
• Fever with sore throat or cough (Influenza).
• Difficult or rapid breathing.
• Any condition which prevents a child from participating comfortably or with greater care required than what can be provided at school.

In all cases, children must be free from fever and vomiting for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

Please refer to page 22 of your Family Handbook for more detailed information. As always, feel free to get in touch with us anytime if you have questions.

Here is a guide from the Centers for Disease Control that discusses the best ways to avoid getting sick and preventing the spread of the flu if you or someone does become ill. Please review it when you get an opportunity.

Thank you in advance for your help in keeping students and teachers healthy during this especially severe flu season.

Lord Nityananda's Appearance Day Performance Reminder

Monday, January 29 is the holy appearance day or Lord Nityananda. Students in the Audarya Bhavan, Madhurya Bhavan, and Krishna Sharanam classes have been practicing a beautiful song in honor of Him and are scheduled to perform it for the pleasure of the New Raman Reti temple community at 8 a.m.

Please bring your child to the New Raman Reti temple at 7:20 a.m. on Monday nicely groomed and dressed in an ironed school uniform. Students shoud not come in PE clothing. 

Our attendance at the temple on Monday is in lieu of our usual Temple Tuesday. Students should come directly to school on Tuesday by 8 a.m.

10th Grade Progression Parent & Student Meeting

Dear Families,

In order to help you prepare your child's transition from Bhaktivedanta Academy after 10th grade, we will be holding an information session for parents on Wednesday, January 31st at 6 pm in the Krishna Sharanam classroom.

It will be a very important meeting for 10th grade families to attend. 9th grade families are welcome to come.

Sincerely,
Jaya Sri Radhe

Some upcoming dates of importance:

January 17th - Open House at Eastside High regarding IB Diploma Programme, 6pm

February 15th - Open House @ Santa Fe College regarding Dual Enrollment - 7pm R01

February 15th - Begin accepting online applications for Santa Fe's Dual Enrollment program. Students must have their transcripts, complete the application form, and submit a personal essay

After submitting an application, they will get a ticket to take the PERT placement test which can be done during any business day, walk-in.

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, tour our classrooms, and get answers to any questions you may have. Children 6 years and older are welcome to attend.

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 23 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Bhaktivedanta Academy 17414 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL Click to RSVP 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).