Winter Storm School Schedule Change Advisory

A severe winter storm is forecast to impact our area starting late today and through tomorrow morning. There is a possibility of icy road conditions and power outages.

In anticipation of these impacts and to allow for safe travel to school, we are adjusting the school schedule for Wednesday, January 22:

• Worship Wednesday is canceled.

• School will begin at 9 a.m. (please do not bring your child beforehand).

• Tardies will be excused for the day.

• Dismissal will be on our normal Wednesday schedule of 12 p.m. for part-day and 2 p.m. for full-day students.

This is our plan regardless of what Alachua County Public Schools opt to do today. 

The later start will allow for longer commute times in the morning and for us to evaluate campus conditions, ensure the proper function of school facilities, and perform any work needed to keep walkways safe. 

Please drive carefully while commuting to school and/or work Wednesday. Call the school office at 386-462-2886 or email office@bhaktischool.org if you opt to keep your child home.

Keep a look out for emails, phone calls, or text messages from the school with updates. We wish you all the very best.

Spirit Day (International Day) - Friday, January 24th

Friday, January 24th, is our second quarter school Spirit Day, and the theme is "International Day!”

Students may participate in International Day in any of the following ways:

• Dress up in traditional clothing related to their cultural background.
• Bring food from their cultural background to share with their class (please refer to the Family Handbook p.19 for school dietary guidelines).
• Bring artifacts from a country or culture they are connected to to show their class.

We are looking forward to having fun and learning all about different cultures on January 24th!

Yours in Service, 

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Prospective Family Open House 2025 - Online Event Invitation

Join Us For An Online Information Session Learn about Bhaktivedanta Academy's uniquely holistic Pre-K through High School educational program Meet our teachers Take a virtual tour of our classrooms Receive answers to any questions you may have    DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 2025  TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST

*You must RSVP to receive the links to join the event. For more information, call (386) 462-2886 Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español, puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

(RESCHEDULED) Indigenous Peoples Faire - Friday, January 31st

NOTE: This event was rescheculed from January 24th to January 31st due to inclement weather.

On behalf of the students and teachers in Krishna Sharanam, we invite you to attend the Indigenous Peoples Faire and Marketplace. This event has been organized by the students and is sure to be a fun and festive evening!

Date: Friday, January 31th
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bhaktivedanta Academy Field
Entry: $5 adults, $3 under 18, free under 3 years old

Everyone is welcome! You will encounter:

Regional Tents: interactive games and activities
Earth’s 4 Spheres: science demonstrations, learning activities
Sacred Places Waypoints: w/ QR code as tributes to the land and animals
Geological Timeline of North America
Trading Post: Food, Crafts and Gifts
School-wide Art Show: Featuring natural and native motifs
Performances: Immersive Experience of Rhythm, Song and Dance

We hope to see you there!

The Messenger Performance

We are excited to announce that our school will put on a production of The Messenger this year!

The Messenger is a school-wide performance commemorating Srila Prabhupada’s journey west to spread the message of Lord Chaitanya. It is a dramatic multimedia production celebrating his devotion, early influences, and unprecedented achievements.

The performance will take place at the New Raman Reti Temple Pavilion on Friday, November 22nd, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, starting with dinner available for purchase.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.us/bhakti-school/t-jzyrrqo

Please note: it is not necessary to purchase tickets for students of Bhaktivedanta Academy since they will all be participating in the performance.

 To create a peaceful, focused environment for performers and guests, we kindly request guests to arrange childcare for children under 3 years of age.