Spirit Week Reminder

The week of October 21st is our annual Spirit Week at Bhaktivedanta Academy. The purpose of this week-long (4 days this year, due to Friday being a school holiday) event is to give our students a chance to come together, express their imaginations, and have a little fun. Each day of the week has a specific theme:

• Monday - Pajama Day (dress in your favorite pajamas)
• Tuesday - Gopa/Gopi Day (dress in your finest festive wear)
• Wednesday - Crazy Hat Day (wear the zaniest hat you have)
• Thursday - Cheer Day (come ready to celebrate your school spirit!)

We will end the week on Thursday, October 24th with an assembly at 1:30 p.m. where the classes will perform their school cheers followed by an ice cream party. Everyone is invited to attend. It is sure to be fun for all.

Notes for parents of students in Bhakti Bhavan:

• Please send your child in clothing that they can manage themselves;
• We cannot be responsible for any misplaced jewelry, so please don’t send any;
• Send a change of clothes if you feel you child will not be comfortable for the entire day.

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

PTO Meeting Invitation

Please join us on Monday, October 21st at 2:00 p.m. in the Bhakti Bhavan classroom for a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) meeting.  Childcare will be provided (3 and older). We will be discussing the upcoming Harvest Festival and goals for the school year. 

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Open House Reminder

	Open House
Event Details: Please join us for our annual open house event on Friday, October 18th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Come visit all the classrooms and see student work demonstrations, participate in a special Damodara prayer and candle offering, and enjoy tea and cookies. We look forward to seeing you!
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Health Policy Reminder

As flu season approaches, we want to make sure everyone is up to date on our health policies. For the health and safety of all students and teachers, please don't send your child to school if they have any of the following medical conditions or symptoms: 

• Temperature of 100 degrees fahrenheit or higher.
• Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose stool within a 24 hour period) with blood or mucus.
• Vomiting.
• Rash with fever or behavioral change.
• Rash with hives or itching.
• Fever with sore throat or cough (Influenza).
• Oral lesions (sores).
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye).
• Lice.
• Scabies (contagious skin infection caused by parasites).
• Neck swelling (often an early symptom of mumps).
• Stiff neck.
• Draining sore, boil, or abscess that cannot be covered, or sores that ooze.
• Difficult or rapid breathing.
• Severe coughing, which is causing the child to become red or blue in the face or to make a whooping sound.
• Yellowish skin or eyes.
• Any condition which prevents a child from participating comfortably or with greater care required than what can be provided at school.

In all cases, children must be free from fever and vomiting for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

Please refer to pages 17 through 19 of your Family Handbook for more detailed information. As always, feel free to get in touch with us any time if you have any questions.

Thank you!

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Important Dates for October

New this school year, students in Audarya Bhavan (1st - 3rd grade), Madhurya Bhavan (4th - 6th grade), and Krishna Sharanam (7th grade) will meet every Friday 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. 

Below are some important dates for the month of October. 

Tuesday, October 1st........... Family Community Meeting from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 18th........ Family Open House from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, October 21st.......... Sprit Week - Pajama Day

Tuesday, October 22nd........ Sprit Week - Gopa/Gopi Day

Wednesday, October 23rd ... Sprit Week - Crazy Hat Day

Thursday, October 24th....... Sprit Week - Cheer Day (performed at 1:30 p.m.)

Friday, October 25th........ Pupil Holiday / Teacher Workday

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