Grandparents Day 2025

We are pleased to announce this year's Grandparents' Day event, which will be held on Friday, March 7.

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

If your child has a grandparent or family friend who would like to participate in Grandparents' Day, please RSVP using this form:

Grandparents’ Day RSVP

Please RSVP by Friday, February 28. There is a maximum of two guests per student for each class event.

The schedule is as follows:

• Radha/Krishna Bhakti Bhavan - 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

• Audarya Bhavan - 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Madhurya Bhavan - 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

A note for Krishna Sharanam Families: Each year, the Krishna Sharanam class hosts an alternate event on Grandparents’ Day. This year their event will be: Career Day. However, because the class is busy with their annual Gaura Purnima projects, Krishna Sharanam has decided to move this event to April. Please stay tuned for more details.

We look forward to seeing our students' grandparents here!

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Lands’ End School Uniform Site

Our school uniform site with Lands’ End has been updated and is ready for your orders! Here you will find high-quality uniform bottoms, outerwear, backpacks, and accessories (some items, like outerwear and backpacks, give the option to add our school logo at an additional cost).

How to Order:

1. Visit: https://www.landsend.com/co/account/school-uniforms

2. Search for Bhaktivedanta Academy by name or reference number: 900163411

3. Create an account or sign in to an existing account

4. Place your order!

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NpwFXIvR6geYwIcJL4bzVmGI9WoiLhYH/view?usp=sharing

K - 10 Families: Important Step Up for Students Scholarship Information for 2025-26

To the families of children who will be in grade K - 10 in the 2025-26 school year: 

We are checking in with you to determine the status of the Florida Tax Credit / Florida Empowerment Scholarship (FTC/FES) that your child may be eligible for in 2025-26.

If you have already applied for the FTC/FES scholarship for next school year, please complete this form:

EMA/Step-up Scholarship Status Form

Please complete this form by May 15, so we can process your award. You can obtain your child's scholarship status by logging into https://apply.stepupforstudents.org/

If you have not applied for the FTC/FES scholarship, we encourage you to visit the Step Up for Students website to determine your eligibility. The Step Up for Students YouTube channel also contains helpful informational videos regarding the application and renewal process.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions about the FTC/FES scholarship or how to complete the scholarship status form. We are happy to help.

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy

Pre-K Families: School Readiness Plus - ALICE Family Scholarship Extension

Scholarship information for current and prospective Pre-K families:

The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County is offering a new Child Care Tuition Assistance Program called “School Readiness Plus” that could benefit some of our pre-k families. This program is an extension of existing School Readiness funding and targets families who initially did not qualify due to higher income but still need financial assistance.

To be eligible, the applicant must: 

1. have a gross income between 85% and 100% of the State Median Income (see flyer to view income eligibility table).

2. be on the ELCAC waitlist for ALICE families (If you are already on this waitlist, you should have received communication from the ELCAC about this program. If you are not on the waitlist, the first step is to apply by calling 352-375-4110 or visiting ELCalachua.org.)

3. have a purpose for childcare, such as working more than 20 hours per week, attending an educational activity with a minimum of 10 credit hours, or having a combination of work and educational activities.

To apply, call 352-375-4110 or visit ELCalachua.org where you can sign up or log in to your existing account.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office with any questions: office@bhaktischool.org (386)462-2886.

School Readiness Plus Flier 

Bike Week - February 24 - February 28th

Bhaktivedanta Academy's annual Bike Week starts Monday, February 24th for all students in Audarya Bhavan,  Madhurya Bhavan and Krishna Sharanam.

To participate, students need to bring a bicycle in good working order and, most importantly, a helmet. Please examine and test ride your child's bike before bringing it to school. In particular, check to make sure that:

● tires are fully inflated and are not leaking air;

● chain is not loose and remains on while riding;

● brakes are working;

● training wheels are removed;

● seat is set to the appropriate height.

Please leave your child's bike and helmet when you drop them off on Monday (Feb 24th) morning. The bikes will stay at school until Friday afternoon pick-up.

We are not able to train students to ride a bicycle as part of Bike Week. Not all students are required to participate (they will stay back and have free play with other students until the riders return).

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the office at 386-462-2886.

Yours in service,

Bhaktivedanta Academy