Holy Name Gathering Invitation

The time between Lord Nityananda's and *Lord Chaitanya's appearance days is our annual japa marathon.  Each 1st - 8th grade student has a daily japa meditation goal which they commit to during this period as an offering to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.  To date our students have chanted close to 2,000 rounds of japa together.

As a nice finale for this special offering, we are hosting a Holy Name Gathering in the Krishna Sharanam classroom on Thursday, March 5th (Gaura Purnima Day) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to having you join us for this special event!  

*Lord Chaitanya is the 15th century incarnation of Lord Krishna who brought us the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna maha mantra:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

March Lunch Menu and Order Form

Our March lunch order form is now online. Lunches are $4.50 each and come with a dessert and vegetable or salad. 

March Menu

Week of 2nd - 6th	Mon: Broccoli Tofu Curry & Rice Tue: Bean & Cheese Burritos Wed: Colombian Style Beans & Rice Thu: Baked Ziti Fri: Pizza
Week of 9th - 13th	Mon: Panang Curry Tofu & Rice Tue: Enchilada Bake Wed: Macaroni and Cheese Thu: Falafel Sandwiches Fri: Pizza
Week of 16th - 20th	Mon: Mashed Potatoes & Cheese Bread Tue: Bean & Cheese Tacos Wed: Spaghetti Thu: Spinach Pie Fri: Pizza
Week of 30th - 31st	Mon: Samosa Pies Tue: Potato Gratin (Gauranga Potatoes)

Go to www.bhaktivedantaacademy.org/lunch-order-form to order your child's lunch. Ordered meals will be charged to your TADS account. 

Business Lunches or To-Go Dinners Now Available!

You may now also order through our business lunch and to-go dinner program. Business lunches are delivered to locations at the Progress Center or can be picked-up from the ISKCON Alachua kitchen or after school (for a delicious dinner). Business or dinner to-go meals can be ordered at www.radhaskitchen.net/order

Gaura Purnima Week Notes and Reminders

There is a lot going on during the week of March 2nd in honor of the holy appearance day of *Lord Chaitanya, so we wanted to put it all together in one place for you. Here we go…

Temple Tuesday & Thursday
During the week of March 2nd we will have 2 days in which students in Audarya Bhavan, Madhurya Bhavan, and Krishna Sharanam will start their day at the New Raman Reti Temple at 7:20 a.m.: Tuesday, March 3rd & Thursday, March 5th.

Holy Name Gathering
All families are invited to a special Holy Name Gathering in the Krishna Sharanam classroom on Thursday, March 5th (Gaura Purnima Day) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Student Performances
All classes are performing in honor of Lord Chaitanya on Thursday, March 5th at the New Raman Reti Temple at 5:00 p.m. Each class has a specific time and meeting place, along with dress requirements for their performance. Please note the specific instructions for your child’s class below:

Bhakti Bhavan students should be dropped off at their classroom at 4:30 p.m. fully dressed according to their part in the performance (see Friday folder insert).

Audarya Bhavan students should be dropped off at their classroom at 4:30 p.m. fully made up in devotionally festive clothing. 

Madhurya Bhavan students should be dropped off at their classroom at 4:15 p.m. fully dressed according to their part in the performance (see Friday folder insert).

Krishna Sharanam will meet next to the temple stage at 4:45 p.m. in nice devotional attire (skirts or saris for girls and dhotis for boys).

Students will be released directly to their parents at the stage when the performances are done.

*Lord Chaitanya is the 15th century incarnation of Lord Krishna who brought us the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna maha mantra:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Important Dates for March

Thu., March 5th	Lord Chaitanya’s Appearance Day Holy Name Gathering in Krishna Sharanam class @ 1:00 p.m. Early Dismissal for all classes at 2:00 p.m.
Fri., March 13th	2015-15 Re-Enrollment & New Student Applications Due In-School Financial Aid Applications Due Parent Volunteer Organization (PTO) Meeting @ 2:00 p.m.
Mon., March 16th	Bike Week Begins
Fri., March 20th	Grandparents Day (see class specific schedules)
Mon., March 23rd - 27th	Spring Holidays
Tue., March 31st	Family Community Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

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 [36:25]

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

• Krishna Sharanam Middle Years Programme Overview Video [42:27]

• IB Middle Years Programme Brochure
• IB Middle Years Programme Video [06:56]

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.

It is important to submit your application by March 13th, if you have not already done so. 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 entering. 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.