Roses for Radha Sponsorship Opportunity

Support Bhaktivedanta Academy by offering a rose to Srimati Radharani on her appearance day along with a prayer for yourself or a loved one.    1 Rose for $5 2 Roses for $8 Family Bouquet (1/2 dozen) for $20    Reserve your roses by:   phone: 386-462-2886 (credit cards accepted) online: CLICK HERE TO ORDER   On Radhastami day, Friday, September 9, pick up your roses at our table at the New Raman Reti temple starting at 5:30 p.m. You may either offer your prayer card and the roses yourself, or a student from Bhaktivedanta Academy will offer them on your behalf at 6:30 p.m.   All proceeds support the Bhaktivedanta Academy, a pre-k thru 9th grade school that focuses on the development of the whole child - spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Temple Tuesday Reminder

We hope that life has gotten back to normal for everyone after the storm. Thanks to the volunteer cleanup crew who came out yesterday, the school campus is ready for the start of the week and looking great. Just a quick reminder that students in Audarya Bhavan, Madhurya Bhavan, and Krishna Sharanam will begin school at the New Raman Reti Temple for our weekly Temple Tuesday. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Severe Weather School Closure Notice - Friday, Sept. 6

We have received news that the Alachua County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, September 2 due to Tropical Storm Hermine. Bhaktivedanta Academy will also be closed as a precaution. The decision to close is based on recommendations from our local Emergency Management Services. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause some of you. 

School will resume on Tuesday, September 6, since Monday is the Labor Day holiday.

Please feel free to contact the school office with any questions or concerns at office@bhaktischool.org or 386-462-2886.

Important Dates for September

Fri., Aug. 26	Holiday - Appearance (Birthday) of Srila Prabhupada (founder of the Hare Krishna Movement)
Tue., Aug. 30	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Mon., Sep. 5	Holiday - Labor Day
Tue., Sep. 6	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Sep. 9	Appearance of Srimati Radharani (School in Session)
Tue., Sep. 13	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Tue., Sep. 20	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Sep. 21	Title I Family Meeting and Orientation @ 6:00 p.m.
Thu., Sep. 22	Audarya Bhavan - Alachua Library Field Trip @ 9:00 a.m.

*Students in Audarya Bhavan (1st - 3rd grade), Madhurya Bhavan (4th - 6th grade), and Krishna Sharanam (7th - 9th 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

Family Open House Night - Thursday, October 20 

Beginning of Year Ceremony Reminder

Please join us this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for our annual beginning of year ceremony. This is a special ceremony in which we inaugurate the start of school with kirtan and vedic ceremony to attract auspiciousness for the coming school year. 

Students should come well dressed in school uniforms (if they have them) and groomed neatly for the occasion.

It would be our honor to have you and hope you will be able to attend.