Important Dates for March

Wed., Mar. 1	2017-18 Re-Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadline
Tue., Mar. 7	Temple Tuesday (Audarya Bhavan Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Mar.  10	Gaura Purnima Holy Name Gathering @ 2 p.m. (All Families Welcome)
Sun., Mar. 12	Gaura Purnima – Appearance Day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Daylight Savings Time Begins
Tue., Mar. 14	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Fri., Mar. 17	Grandparents’ Day
Mon., Mar. 20 - Mar. 24	Spring Break
Tue., Mar. 28	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*
Thu., Mar. 30	Audarya Bhavan Ice Cream Fundraiser Madhurya Bhavan Art Show @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 31	Pupil Holiday - Teacher Workday

*Students in Audarya Bhavan (1st - 3rd grade), Madhurya Bhavan (4th - 6th grade), and Krishna Sharanam (7th - 10th 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.

CLUB SCHEDULES
Choir - Monday 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country - Thursday 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATES
Father’s Day - Friday, April 14
Annual Student Testing - Monday, April 17 - 21
Mother’s Day - Friday, May 12

Title I Family Night

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Bhaktivedanta Academy - Audarya Bhavan Classroom 

Please join us, along with your child, for an evening of fun and engaging learning activities. We will be discussing and practicing:

• Literacy at Home
  
• Educational Games to Play at Home
  

Books and games will be on display and available to check-out and take home at the end of the event. 

Please call 386-462-2886 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you! 

Prospective Family Open House Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us (in person and online) for the Prospective Family Open House and Middle Years Programme Overview. It was great to get an opportunity to meet together and talk about the unique educational program Bhaktivedanta Academy offers from Pre-k through 10th grade.

Here are links to the presentations and handouts from the meeting:

• Prospective Family Overview Slides
• Prospective Family Overview Video [47:11]

• Introduction to Montessori
• Living Montessori Video [03:46]

• IB Middle Years Programme Brochure
• IB Middle Years Programme Video [03:17]

If you did not get an opportunity to attend the meeting, please take a little time to review the videos and information linked above as they will give you a general idea of what was discussed.

Applications will begin to be accepted on February 1. One of the criteria we utilize in selecting students for admission is the date of application, so don't delay, as we have a limited number of spaces available this year. You may apply online at www.bhaktischool.org/admissions.

The financial aid programs we offer have their own deadlines that are independent of our admissions schedule and are often on a first come, first served basis. Please take a moment to review the aid programs listed on our website at www.bhaktischool.org/financial-aid.

We also require all applicants to visit the school and observe in the classroom that serves the grade your child will be considered for. Please schedule your observation soon, as time slots tend to fill up quickly. You can schedule by calling 386-462-2886.

Again, thank you for your interest in Bhaktivedanta Academy. We look forward to getting to know you and your child more throughout the admissions process. Don't hesitate to call or email us if have any questions. We can be reached at office@bhaktischool.org or 386-462-2886.

Important Dates for February

Wed., Feb. 1	2017-18 Enrollment Begins
Mon., Feb. 6	Parent Teacher Conferences Begin for Students Returning from Last Year
Tue., Feb. 7	Temple Tuesday (Madhurya Bhavan Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Wed., Feb.  8	Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day Krishna Sharanam 7/8 Grade – Temple Performance @ 7:30 a.m.  Japa Marathon Begins
Tue., Feb. 14	Temple Tuesday (Krishna Sharanam Guru Puja and Kirtan) @ 7:20 a.m.*
Thu., Feb. 16	Krishna Sharanam Grade 10 – Santa Fe College Dual Enrollment Orientation Night @ 7 p.m. (This event is at Santa Fe College)
Fri., Feb. 17	Krishna Sharanam Grade 7/8 – Harn Art Museum Field Trip Krishna Sharanam Grade 9/10 – Olustee Festival Field Trip
Mon., Feb. 20	Holiday – Presidents’ Day
Tue., Feb. 21	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.* Title I Family Meeting and Orientation @ 6 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 22	Krishna Sharanam Grade 8/9 – Krishna House Service Experience (3 Days)
Tue., Feb. 28	Temple Tuesday @ 7:20 a.m.*

*Students in Audarya Bhavan (1st - 3rd grade), Madhurya Bhavan (4th - 6th grade), and Krishna Sharanam (7th - 10th 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.

CLUB SCHEDULES

Choir - Wednesday 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. 

Cross Country - Thursday 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

Santa Fe College Dual Enrollment Information

The time has come for 10th grade students to apply for Santa Fe College's Dual Enrollment Program. Please try to apply by February 1st. The sooner you apply, the faster they can get accepted.

Here is the information you need.

1. Information:

Main Sante Fe College website about Dual Enrollment.

Here is some information about the Application Process. 

   (If you are a student with a documented disability or if you have a 504 Plan please click on the link for the Disabilities Resource Center)

2. Online application form:

Here is the website link to complete the application for Santa Fe College's Dual Enrollment program. (IMPORTANT: All students must apply online unless there are extenuating circumstances. Online applications will be reviewed and processed more quickly for acceptance.)

3. Application process: 

• Complete your online application and submit
• You will be assigned a Santa Fe ID number once your online application is submitted
• Print out the signature page and sign
• Write your essay (Please write an essay describing your career goals, interests and experiences. Your essay will help us select an appropriate Dual Enrollment Program for you. Submit your essay with your application.)
• Return a printed copy of the application, including signatures and essay to the High School Dual Enrollment Program. Once a completed application has been received, a permission slip for the PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) will be mailed to you.

4. Additional Assistance:

If you need assistance with the application please contact:

Santa Fe College
High School Dual Enrollment Program
3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Brenda Evans

brenda.evans@sfcollege.edu

5.Orientation Night
Orientation night for parents at Santa Fe College is: Feb 16th 7 pm (students can come too)

Sincerely,

Jaya Sri Radhe Kaseder