Jaya Radhe!

On behalf of the teachers and students of Bhaktivedanta Academy, we would like to wish you a wonderful Radhastami.

As you take darshan of the deities at the New Raman Reti temple on Sunday, please note the beautiful turban pieces. They were sponsored by the students of Bhaktivedanta Academy. During the month of May, children in each class performed chores at home, sold items, and dipped into their savings to collect over $200 as an offering to Srimati Radharani on her appearance day. It is heartening to witness so much enthusiasm and love that our students have for the Lord and his associates.

P.S. Don't miss your chance to support Bhaktivedanta Academy by offering a rose to Srimati Radharani. We still have a limited number of roses available. Look for our table at the New Raman Reti temple from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. or reserve online at http://www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org/order-form.

Roses for Radha

Offer 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 email: www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org/order-form in-person: Sunday Feast table on September 4th On Radhastami day, pick up your roses at the temple starting at 4 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 5:30 p.m.. All proceeds go toward funding the Bhaktivedanta Academy.

Beginning of Year Ceremony Reminder

Bhaktivedanta Academy will be holding its official beginning of year ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th. We will be following Srila Prabhupada in procession from the temple to the school and a fire sacrifice will be performed to attract auspiciousness for the coming school year. Please bring your child in full uniform or nice devotional dress, and be sure to invite your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you!

Morning Drop-Off Procedure

Thank you to everyone for making an effort to bring your children to school on-time. It has been great to see our so many smiling faces first thing in the morning.

To ensure a safe and orderly flow of traffic we request that all parents of children in kindergarten through 6th grade utilize the marked drop-off / pick-up drive-through as weather permits. Between 7:50 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. the drop-off circle is staffed by someone who will greet and safely escort your child from the car.

The drop-off circle closes at 8:00 a.m. If you arrive after this time, park your vehicle in the parking lot and bring your child directly to the office to sign-in. A staff member will escort your child to his/her classroom.

Please adhere to the following guidelines while driving within the school parking lot or drive-through:

• Do not use a cellular phone (even hands free) during drop-off and pick-up.
• Keep your speed to a maximum of 15 m.p.h. on the road leading to the school parking area and 5 m.p.h. within the lot.
• Don’t park in a handicap parking space unless you have a handicap placard.
• Refrain from lingering in the drive-through or at the parking lot entrance or exit. If you wish to speak with someone or want to get out of your car for any reason, please park in a designated parking space.
• While walking within the parking lot, always keep your children by your side, and don't allow them to run ahead.

We appreciate your support in making the morning drop-off as smooth and safe as possible.

Thank You!

Aftercare Program Announcement

As mentioned at last Friday's orientation, we are now offering aftercare from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for our Kindergarten through 6th grade students. We are offering this new service to provide a flexible and convenient way for our families to have quality care for their children after school hours.

You do not need to schedule care in advance. We will simply transfer all students into aftercare if not picked up by 2:10. A light snack is served to all participants remaining after 3:00. Just make sure and pick up your child by 6:00 p.m. and to sign them out with the aftercare staff person on duty.

The rate for aftercare is $4 per hour and is billed in half-hour increments. You will be invoiced at the end of each month.

Within the next few weeks we will also begin to take registrations for after school studio programs. Some studios we are considering offering are:

• Sanskrit
• Classical Indian Music
• Cooking
• Jr. Radharani Club
• Photography
• Chess Club
• Crafts - knitting, weaving, etc.

There will be an additional charge for these classes that will vary based on length of class, supply needs, etc. Keep an eye out for registration forms in the coming weeks.

P.S. We are considering expanding aftercare to our Pre-K (VPK) students but the increased staffing requirements for this age group would require a clear idea of how many participants we could expect. If you are a parent of a Pre-K (VPK) student and think you would make use of aftercare, please email the school office at office@bhaktivedantaacademy.org letting us know how often you would utilize the service and until which hour.