Mothers' Day at Bhaktivedanta Academy - May 10

This year we will be celebrating Mothers’ Day at Bhaktivedanta Academy on Friday, May 10.

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 before Tuesday, May 7:

Mothers’ Day 2024 RSVP

The schedule is as follows:

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

- Audarya Bhavan - 9:35 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.

- Madhurya Bhavan - 10:25 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

- Krishna Sharanam - 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please note: 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!

Important Dates for the Remainder of the School Year

Dear Families,

In an effort to give you as much notice as possible about upcoming events, including those events in which families are invited to participate, we've created the below-linked PDF which contains a detailed list of important dates for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year:

Important Dates for Remainder of 2023-24

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, please let us know!

Spirit Day (Ratha Yatra) - Friday, April 19th

Dear Families,

Our Spirit Day Ratha Yatra festival will take place on Friday, April 19th! The students will get to celebrate this sweet festival by pulling Jagannath deities in carts, singing kirtan and worshiping the Lord in this most ecstatic form.

Families are invited to join us as spectators on the parade route as the students pull the Rath Cart from 1:30 pm. Prasadam cookies will be distributed to everyone at the end of the procession.

Please note the following:

• Procession start time: 1:30 pm
• Procession start location: School grounds
• Parking: Families may park in the school parking lot
• Procession/School end time: 3:00 pm (Regular Pick-up)
• Student dress code: School Uniform

We are looking for volunteers to make preparations to offer to Their Lordships (sweet and savory). Please note that it is Ekadasi on this day. If you are able to make a preparation, please bring it to the school office by noon on the 19th.

We also need a handful of safety volunteers to help us manage the event. If you’re able to serve in this capacity, please let the office know by email to office@bhaktischool.org, or calling (386) 462-2886.

We hope you can all come along and take part in this wonderful festival of Lord Jagannath!

Step Up For Students - Scholarship Overview Zoom Session: April 16th at 6:00 pm

Dear Families,

We would like to invite you to attend a Scholarship Overview Zoom session for Bhaktivedanta Academy families on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm, led by our Step Up for Students Regional Manager, Laurie Baluyot.

This session will provide you with:

• Information about the Step Up for Students scholarship program;
• Updates on recent legislative changes to the program that all scholarship families (new and renewing) need to be aware of;
• Real-time support with the application process.

If you would like to attend, please fill out the RSVP form below:

Scholarship Overview Zoom Session RSVP

**The link to join the meeting will be sent to you via email once your RSVP is received.

Additionally, for your information, attached is a Scholarship Application Checklist for 2024-25, for both application renewals and new applications.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Fathers' Day Invitation: Friday, April 12

We are pleased to announce this year’s school Fathers’ Day event, which will be held on Friday, April 12. 

Each class has special activities planned for students to share their school experience with their dads (a significant family friend or relative is welcome if a student doesn't have a father who can attend).

Please RSVP using the form below by Monday, April 8. There is a maximum of one guest per student for each class event.

Fathers’ Day 2024 RSVP

The schedule is as follows:

• Bhakti Bhavan (Pre-K - Kindergarten) - 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Audarya Bhavan (Grades 1 - 3) - 9:35 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
• Madhurya Bhavan (Grades 4 - 6) - 10:25 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
• Krishna Sharanam (Grades 7 - 10) - 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing our dads here!