Monday
Nov192012

Parent/Teacher Conference Invitation

Families with students in Audarya and Madhurya Bhavans should have received quarter 1 student reports on Friday. If not, please get in touch with your child's teacher.

Bhakti Bhavan families receive student reports at the end of each semester (January and June).

Regardless of which class your child is in, we invite you to schedule a time to conference with your child's teacher if you have any questions, concerns, or simply just want to touch base.

Teachers are open to conference at any time during the school year. Contact the school office at 386-462-2886 or office@bhaktischool.org to schedule a time to meet.

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

Thursday
Nov152012

Thanksgiving Potluck Sign-up

Bhaktivedanta Academy's annual Thanksgiving Day Potluck is Wednesday, November 21st. Our students share a wonderful Thanksgiving style feast with preparations brought from home on this day.

Please click here to sign-up online for the preparation you can provide.

We are also looking for a few parent volunteers to help with the setup and serve out. Please let us know at office@bhaktischool.org or 386-462-2886 if you can help.

Thank you!

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

Thursday
Nov152012

Govardhana Puja Performance Reminder

 

Bhaktivedanta Academy's students will be performing at the New Raman Reti temple Govardhana Puja celebration this Sunday, November 18th at 5:30 p.m.  All students need to arrive at the school early and prepared according to the class specific directions below:

Bhakti Bhavan students need be brought to their class no later then 5:00 p.m. dressed and ready for the play: 

Girls - dressed as cowherd girls (gopis).
Boys - dressed in solid brown pants and shirts.

Please contact Vrindavanesvari at v.aguilera@bhaktischool.org if you have any questions.

Audarya Bhavan students need to meet in their classroom no later then 4:45 p.m. dressed and made up according to their role in the play.  

Please contact Nataka-candrika at n.delaney@bhaktischool.org  or Satyaki at s.reed@bhaktischool.org if you have any questions.

Madhurya Bhavan students need to arrive at their class no later then 4:30 p.m.  Students performing as cowherd boys (gopas) should come dressed in solid colored punjabi pants and solid colored t-shirt.  Please bring any jewelry, hairbrushes, dupattas, bobby pins, safety pins, or makeup you have available. 

Please contact Shantipur at s.day@bhaktischool.org if you have any questions.

Children will be released to their families at the rear of the stage immediately following their class performances. Please be available to pick-up your child at that time.

We are looking forward to some great performances. The students have been working very hard. Please ensure that your child is at their class on-time fully dressed/costumed as directed above so they don't miss the opportunity to perform. 

Thank You!

P.S. We are seeking a few volunteers to help with make up for a few of the actors.  Please contact the school office at 386-462-2886 if you are available to help.

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

 

Tuesday
Nov132012

Harvest Festival Reminder

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14th is our annual Harvest Festival and Govardhana Puja celebration. Thanks to the Bhaktivedanta Academy PTO, we have a variety of fun activities planned for everyone. Students are welcome to come dressed up as their favorite spiritual personality or Vrindavan forest animal (peacock, cow, monkey, etc.). Lunch will be provided for all students.

The PTO would also like to invite our families to enjoy a community lunch at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Govardhana Puja celebration that includes a procession around Govardhana Hill at 1:00 p.m.  Please join us.

Please Note: After the Govardhana Puja celebration students will return to their classrooms.  To ensure the safety of students, we ask that any students not going to aftercare be picked up directly from their classrooms instead of the playground.

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

Thursday
Nov082012

Open House Invitation

Open House

Event Details:

Please join us for our open house event on Tuesday, November 13th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. A variety of fun and interesting activities are planned:

  • Student work demonstrations
  • Rangoli walk by Madhurya Bhavan students
  • Damodara prayers / candle offering
  • IB Middle School program overview
  • Tea & Cookies

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