Reminder: An orientation for newly enrolled students in grades 5, 7-8, and 10-12 and their parents will take place in the ERA Auditorium directly following the Fall Sports Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, August 7, 6:00-7:30 p.m. We can't wait to welcome you to the Academy! #GoGryphons
School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, one of our school uniform providers, is having a Buy More, Save More promotion for our families August 6 - 11 in case you're still doing school uniform shopping for fall.
The promo code will be AUG25BMSVM. Please note that that promo code will ONLY work August 6 - 11. Savings offered during the promotion: 10% off orders $99 - $249, 15% off orders $250 - $349, and 20% off any orders $350+. (Order total is calculated before tax/shipping).
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The promo code will be AUG25BMSVM. Please note that that promo code will ONLY work August 6 - 11. Savings offered during the promotion: 10% off orders $99 - $249, 15% off orders $250 - $349, and 20% off any orders $350+. (Order total is calculated before tax/shipping).
Sign up for School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger's email and text alerts for promotions and sales to make sure that you never miss a school uniform promotion: https://go.pardot.com/.../Q8wz.../GSWEmailSignUp/EmailSignUp.
Registration is open for grades K-12 Fall Athletics. Learn more about all fall offerings and register here today: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/.
Reminder: The 2025 Fall Sports Eligibility Meeting for students in grades 7-12 will be held in the Eagle Ridge Academy Auditorium TOMORROW, August 7, at 5:00 p.m. Families with athletes in grades 7-12 are required to attend one eligibility meeting per year, and the fall meeting is always the largest. During this meeting, you will have the opportunity to meet our new Activities Director Sean McMenomy and our Administrative Assistant Syd Heidemann. We will review Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) bylaws and ERA policies, provide an overview of the upcoming fall season, and introduce some of the fall coaches. There will also be time for Q and A. Please plan for 40-60 minutes. #GoGryphons
Mrs. Mellgren Holm will be hosting a few Gryphon Conversations - virtual community meetings - this school year to inform the community on ERA's expansion project. If you have questions about expansion, or just want to learn more about this new step our Board has empowered us to take to enable more students access to a high-quality Classical education, please join us for the first Gryphon Conversation on Expansion this Friday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. using the Zoom information sent via email. This meeting will be recorded, shared with the community, and published on the Expansion page. Please check the Expansion page prior to the Gryphon Conversation to our goals, a timeline, FAQs, and more. #GoGryphons
New Staff Welcome | Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Kendra McGuinness, Seventh Grade Teacher!
Ms. McGuinness graduated from St. Catherine University with her Bachelors in Communication/Arts and Literature (CAL) Education 5-12 and a minor in American Sign Language(ASL).
"I was drawn to Eagle Ridge Academy's commitment to providing a learning community rooted in developing student's love of learning, " shared Ms. McGuinness
When she's not at school, you can find her on a run, rock climbing, reading a good book, or spending time with family and friends.
We are proud to have Ms. McGuinness as part of our community and are excited for her to join us!
Ms. McGuinness graduated from St. Catherine University with her Bachelors in Communication/Arts and Literature (CAL) Education 5-12 and a minor in American Sign Language(ASL).
"I was drawn to Eagle Ridge Academy's commitment to providing a learning community rooted in developing student's love of learning, " shared Ms. McGuinness
When she's not at school, you can find her on a run, rock climbing, reading a good book, or spending time with family and friends.
We are proud to have Ms. McGuinness as part of our community and are excited for her to join us!
Today, Eagle Ridge Academy welcomed fourteen new staff members in the building for breakfast, introductions, tours, and learning. We're so excited for the school year to start so you can meet them! #GoGryphons
Thirty families joined us for a screening of the movie "The Wild Robot" yesterday! This summer, families were encouraged to join the shared reading experience One School, One Book (OSOB). Copies of "The Wild Robot" were provided to households in May, and families were given a summer reading schedule, activities, discussion questions, and vocabulary support. Parents/caregivers read the book aloud to their children or listened together to chapters read by guest readers. OSOB builds a community of readers and a sense of belonging within our school. When an entire school reads together, it generates excitement about reading. Thank you for participating, families! #GoGryphons
New Staff Welcome | Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Brian Deuth, School of Rhetoric Physical Education Teacher! Mr. Deuth earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
"I was drawn to Eagle Ridge Academy because of the way they teach every subject and the importance they put on each subject. The Classical Liberal Arts curriculum was also a draw for me because it aligns very well with my teaching philosophy. I have been teaching in the International Baccalaureate curriculum - which is a similar curriculum - for the past 12 years," shared Mr. Deuth.
When he's not at school, you can find him entertaining his two kids! He enjoys playing a variety of different sports and reading with them. We are proud to have Mr. Deuth as part of our community and are excited for him to join us!
We are eagerly preparing to welcome our Gryphons back to a new school year! In doing so, we have several current opportunities for volunteering. Our volunteer support at Eagle Ridge Academy is strong and helps reserve our resources greatly, for which we are incredibly grateful. (Shoutout to these Gryphon Garden volunteers!)
Our current and annual volunteer sign-ups are listed here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AADAB28A3F85-57611618-202526. The most important need right now is help preparing the Back-to-School folders given out at Meet Your Teacher Night. Please help if you're able!
Visit our volunteer page for all information on volunteering and community involvement: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/volunteer.
Join us as we build community! #GoGryphons #GiveUs5 #VolunteerERA
New Staff Welcome | Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Sean Hames, Fifth Grade Teacher! Mr. Hames earned his Elementary Education degree from Winona State. He taught in Spain for a year during COVID, transitioned into an EL role in Eden Prairie, and has spent the last two years as a First Grade Teacher.
"When I was finishing up my Elementary Education degree, I student taught at ERA. I had a very pleasant experience working here and thought it'd be a lot of fun to return to where it all started, " shared Mr. Hames.
When he's not at school, you can find him doing all sorts of activities, including learning new recipes, working out (running, hiking, gym, etc.), going to local events with friends, and working on his art. He also recently started a small commission business. We are proud to have Mr. Hames as part of our community and are excited for him to join us!
Thank you to our parent volunteers who have spent the afternoon setting up for TODAY'S Annual PTO Kickoff & Summer Used Uniform Sale! The sale will take place in the ERA Forum TODAY, July 23, 4:00-8:00 p.m. At this event, families can learn about the PTO, make annual family contributions, purchase annual Spirit Wear, and buy and sell used uniform items. Please enter through the Main Entrance. See you in a couple hours! #GoGryphons
Congratulations to rising junior Violet for being crowned 2025-2026 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Princess! The Raspberry Royalty promote community service, volunteerism, and personal growth for young ladies within the local community. They cover 5 pillars of leadership that the program identify as: Purpose, Integrity, Teamwork, Courage, and Humility.
Eagle Ridge Academy Class of 2025 graduates Victoria, a 2024-2025 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Princess, and Maleeha, 2024-2025 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen, helped crown Violet during last week's ceremony.
During the Hopkins Raspberry Festival this past weekend, Violet spoke with community members, met the mayor, rode in the parade, and more. We are proud of you, Violet! #GoGryphons
Eagle Ridge Academy Class of 2025 graduates Victoria, a 2024-2025 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Princess, and Maleeha, 2024-2025 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen, helped crown Violet during last week's ceremony.
During the Hopkins Raspberry Festival this past weekend, Violet spoke with community members, met the mayor, rode in the parade, and more. We are proud of you, Violet! #GoGryphons
New Staff Welcome | Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Alison Stewart, Second Grade Teacher! Ms. Stewart earned her Masters in Teaching Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota and her Bachelor's degree in American Studies, and her global perspective has been shaped through living experiences in Ukraine, Argentina, Luxembourg, and a specialized elementary teaching program in Denmark.
"Coming to ERA was a natural choice for me as I deeply connect with the school's mission of challenging students to reach their highest academic and personal potential. As a mother of three children (ages 11, 9, and 7), I understand firsthand the importance of quality education and am particularly passionate about literacy education, " shared Ms. Stewart.
When she's not at school, you can find her enjoying bike rides, tending to her garden, savoring European chocolate, or planning her next travel adventure. We are proud to have Ms. Stewart as part of our community and are excited for her to join us!
Class of 2025 graduate Maleeha Subhan is participating in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) program this month! Out of the 44 candidates participating, one woman will be chosen to be the Queen of the Lakes, and two women will be chosen as Princesses. The selection team considers a variety of criteria including: professionalism, public speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular/extracurricular activities. In addition to the interview process, the candidates also participate in leadership, personal development and other unique experiences.
Community members are invited to cheer on their community representative nextWednesday, July 23, at the Meet the Candidates event at the Minneapolis City Center Rotunda at 9:30 a.m. and at the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade in the downtown Minneapolis Nicollet Mall area at 7:30 p.m. The Coronation of the 2025 Aquatennial Ambassadors will be held at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus on Saturday, July 26, at 4:00 p.m.
Maleeha will start school at George Washington University this fall, majoring in Social Justice. She was awarded George Washington University's Presidential Academic Scholarship due to her dedication to school work and volunteerism while at Eagle Ridge Academy. In her senior year, Maleeha was crowned Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen and helped ERA Theater win first place at sections in the state high school theater one-act play competition.
"My academic goal is to graduate with honors, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and personal growth. Beyond academics, I strive to embrace new experiences daily, fostering continuous learning and self-improvement," shared Maleeha about her personal goals. We are proud of her hard work and wish Maleeha luck this week! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation #ERAAlumni
Community members are invited to cheer on their community representative nextWednesday, July 23, at the Meet the Candidates event at the Minneapolis City Center Rotunda at 9:30 a.m. and at the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade in the downtown Minneapolis Nicollet Mall area at 7:30 p.m. The Coronation of the 2025 Aquatennial Ambassadors will be held at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus on Saturday, July 26, at 4:00 p.m.
Maleeha will start school at George Washington University this fall, majoring in Social Justice. She was awarded George Washington University's Presidential Academic Scholarship due to her dedication to school work and volunteerism while at Eagle Ridge Academy. In her senior year, Maleeha was crowned Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen and helped ERA Theater win first place at sections in the state high school theater one-act play competition.
"My academic goal is to graduate with honors, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and personal growth. Beyond academics, I strive to embrace new experiences daily, fostering continuous learning and self-improvement," shared Maleeha about her personal goals. We are proud of her hard work and wish Maleeha luck this week! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation #ERAAlumni
Registration is now open for grades 7-12 Cross Country, Soccer, Boys Football (co-op with Hopkins), Girls Swim & Dive (co-op with Blake), and Girls Volleyball. The early registration deadline for fall athletics is August 1. After August 1, registration fees will increase by $50. Learn more about the fall athletics offerings and register today here to avoid the $50 late fee: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/. #GoGryphons
DON'T FORGET: Shop back-to-school and get 10% off approved uniform vendor School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger July 14-20! To shop, visit www.globalschoolwear.com and use school code EAGL03.
Find order instructions here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/uniforms.
Sign up for their free newsletter to get sale information sent right to your inbox: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/emailsignup.
Find order instructions here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/uniforms.
Sign up for their free newsletter to get sale information sent right to your inbox: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/emailsignup.
THREE WEEKS AWAY: RSVP today for "Supporting Your Child's Educational Journey" parent workshop on Wednesday, August 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the ERA Auditorium: https://shorturl.at/NLoBs.
While parents have the best intentions and truly desire the best outcomes for their children, they often forget that their child might not learn in the same way they do. This variance can lead to challenges when trying to provide support. Don't miss this two-hour workshop featuring Liz Jones-Twomey, International Teacher of the Year and ENVoY classroom management trainer. Liz has taught every grade from K to 8 and has presented worldwide, sharing her expertise and insights with educators and parents from various backgrounds.
Liz's insights will provide practical takeaways to enhance your parental or teaching approach, ultimately benefitting the children under your care. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an esteemed and experienced educator!
While parents have the best intentions and truly desire the best outcomes for their children, they often forget that their child might not learn in the same way they do. This variance can lead to challenges when trying to provide support. Don't miss this two-hour workshop featuring Liz Jones-Twomey, International Teacher of the Year and ENVoY classroom management trainer. Liz has taught every grade from K to 8 and has presented worldwide, sharing her expertise and insights with educators and parents from various backgrounds.
Liz's insights will provide practical takeaways to enhance your parental or teaching approach, ultimately benefitting the children under your care. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an esteemed and experienced educator!
New Staff Welcome | Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Sophia Thao, Fifth Grade Teacher!
Ms. Thao graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Education for Early Childhood through Middle Adolescence (Grades 1-8), primarily studying Language Arts and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has spent the past three years teaching fifth grade in Eau Claire.
"I was initially very impressed by Eagle Ridge's standards and quality of education, and after experiencing the community first hand, I also see that ERA has a deep and profound respect between students and staff that fosters a community that I am very excited about being a part of. " shared Ms. Thao.
When she's not at school, you can find her spending time with her soon-to-be husband (Thao will be her married name!), their dog Lucy, and their cat Pidge. She enjoys crafting, painting, and anything that requires creativity and a challenge. She also loves learning languages! She learned Spanish in high school, spent a semester in college learning Korean in South Korea, and has recently begun learning Hmong, the language her fiancé's family speaks.
We are proud to have Ms. Thao as part of our community and are excited for her to join us!
The Annual PTO Kickoff & Summer Used Uniform Sale will take place in the ERA Forum next Wednesday, July 23, 4:00-8:00 p.m. At this event, families can learn about the PTO, make annual family contributions, purchase annual Spirit Wear, and buy and sell used uniform items.
To donate uniform items, please drop them off at the Eagle Ridge Academy District Office (Door 1) during summer hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Uniforms will be accepted through next Monday, July 21, for this sale. Proceeds from donated uniforms benefit a long list of PTO events and services.
To learn how to sell uniform items, or to sign up to volunteer at the event, please visit erapto.org/used-uniform-sale. See you soon! #GoGryphons
School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is an approved uniform provider for Eagle Ridge Academy families. Shop back-to-school and get 10% off July 14-20! To shop, visit www.globalschoolwear.com and use school code EAGL03.
Find order instructions here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/uniforms.
Sign up for their free newsletter to get sale information sent right to your inbox: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/emailsignup.
