Battle of the Coins began this morning and will run through Friday! 💰 Currently, Kindergarten is in first place, but there's still time to shake things up. Battle of the Coins is a fun, competitive fundraiser ran by the ERA PTO where grades compete to earn the most points and win a special reward. Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and online donations add points to your grade's total, while dollar bills subtract from another grade’s total. Online donations count DOUBLE, so be sure to label your student’s grade when donating!
Coins will only be collected from 7:30-7:55 a.m. at the Forum fireplace (School of Grammar) and outside the Auditorium (School of Logic & Rhetoric). No coins can be dropped off in classrooms. All proceeds support celebrating ERA’s amazing staff during Staff Appreciation Week! 👩🏻🏫 #GoGryphons
Donate virtually through the PTO’s Venmo: @Eagleridgeacademy-PTO-
Donate virtually through the PTO’s PayPal: https://shorturl.at/yGf2K.
Girls Varsity Basketball will play in the MCAA Conference tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, against North Lakes Academy at Spectrum Athletic Center in Elk River. Game starts at 12:00 p.m. 🏀 #GoGryphons
Our School of Logic House Captains invite families to help make this event a fun, safe, and memorable experience for all SoL students. Volunteers are needed to run activity rooms, assist with games, help with set up and supervision, and support student engagement throughout the event. Most roles run from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, with some roles available in shorter time blocks. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAAAC2CAAFBC07-61442065-2026#/. Thank you for supporting our students and helping build a strong SoL community! #GoGryphons #GryphonGames
Couldn't make it this weekend? Join us at our next information session on Saturday, February 28, at 1:00 p.m. Learn more and register now here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Take a page from our fourth grade Poetry Club students' book, and stay warm this weekend by enjoying some hot chocolate or apple cider! ☕ #GoGryphons
Our School of Logic House Captains invite families to help make this event a fun, safe, and memorable experience for all SoL students. Volunteers are needed to run activity rooms, assist with games, help with set up and supervision, and support student engagement throughout the event. Most roles run from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, with some roles available in shorter time blocks. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAAAC2CAAFBC07-61442065-2026#/.
Additionally, if you are able to donate prizes, supplies, or services, or if you have an idea that would be a great addition to Gryphon Games, please email Ms. Christensen. Thank you for supporting our students and helping build a strong SoL community! #GoGryphons #Gryphons Games
RSVP BY FEBRUARY 1: Join the ERA PTO at the 2nd Annual Breakfast and Book Bingo at Eagle Ridge Academy on Saturday, February 7! 🥞 📚 The PTO is thrilled to offer a delicious meal featuring fluffy pancakes drizzled with sweet syrup, complemented by a savory vegetable side and a fresh fruit selection. After enjoying your breakfast, stay for book bingo where you can win fantastic books!
This event promises fun for the entire family, making it a perfect way to kick off your morning. This is not a drop-off event, so please plan to stay and enjoy the morning as a family. Tickets cost $6 per person, or $0.50 for children ages 4 and under. Tickets must be acquired by Saturday, February 1, so the PTO can plan accordingly. ⏳ Don't miss this wonderful community gathering- grab your tickets today here: https://erapto.org/pancake-breakfast1. #GoGryphons
During the information session, you'll get a chance to meet members of our team, including Jacob Swanson, our Admissions and Talent Acquisition Recruiter, and Karen Conner, our Operations Manager! They are excited to talk with you and share what makes Eagle Ridge Academy a truly exceptional place to learn and grow. Register for this Saturday's information session - and apply now! - here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/brooklyn-center. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
🌟 Student Spotlight: Congratulations to senior Laki P. for scoring in the top 13% nationally out of the 20,446 students that took the American Invitational Mathematics Examination 12 A!
Due to her excellence, Laki has been invited to compete in the upcoming AIME - a challenging 15-question, 3-hour examination offered for those who scored in the top 5% on the AMC 10 and AMC 12. Top-scoring participants on the AIME are invited to take the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad.
Laki's AIME competition will take place in early February. Good luck, Laki! #GoGryphons
Join us for one-act play performances put on by grades 2-12 this weekend! The three separate one-act plays will be performed back-to-back in the ERA Auditorium on Sunday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. (Friday's performances have been canceled due to cold.)
Tickets are $10. The box office will open for ticket sales 30 minutes prior to performance. The box office can only accept CASH or CHECK. This year's plays are all centered around the Greek myth of the Trojan War and its aftermath.
Grades 2-6 One-Act Play: "The Trojan Horse" | Directed by Ms. Bixby | This play follows the Greek heroes Agamemnon, Odysseus, and Achilles on their quest to get back Helen, their stolen queen.
Grades 6-8 One-Act Play: "The Odyssey" | Directed by Ms. Bixby | This play tells the story of Odysseus' long, difficult journey home from Troy after the war is over.
Grades 9-12 MSHSL Competition One-Act Play: "The Women of Troy" | Directed by Ms. Michels | In this play, the powerless but still defiant women of the defeated city of Troy-now the spoils of war-wait for the Greeks to decide their fate. Note: This play will also be performed at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, at Mayer Lutheran Fine Arts Center during the Section 4A One Act Play Subsection 1 Competition.
There will be NO SCHOOL and the building will be closed Friday, January 23, due to expected dangerous wind chills. All activities are also canceled. Stay safe, Gryphons!
Classical In-action Parent Night will be held at the Academy on Tuesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a night of Classical classes, where you as the parent simply sit in on one of our classes. You become the student! From working through mental math strategies to responding in seminars, creating art to applying oracy skills, you'll have a front row seat to Classical education. At the end of each session, teachers will share simple ways to extend this learning at home.
Come for the classes, stay for the PTO-hosted social afterward to reflect with fellow parents on all your learning. Don't miss this opportunity to see our mission and vision in action! #ClassicalEducation #GoGryphons
This week is Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota and we would like you to help us celebrate our outstanding team! Our paraprofessionals make a difference in the lives of our scholars and staff every day. 🌈
Thank you, Paras, for providing support, advocating for scholars, making us smile with your matching outfits, and SO much more. In the words of Governor Walz: "The support and services provided by paraprofessionals are integral to student achievement. Their dedication supports safe, effective, and engaging learning environments throughout Minnesota."
The Eagle Ridge Academy community appreciates the hard work, care, and passion of each member of this team. Make sure to thank a paraprofessional this week! ☀️ #GoGryphons
We are also excited to welcome prospective families into the ERA Auditorium tomorrow afternoon for the 2026-27 enrollment lottery! #GoGryphons
On this day, we encourage you to reflect, remember, and serve your community in the spirit of Dr. King. For ways to commemorate the holiday and engage in community service today, check out these events across the Twin Cities: https://www.handsontwincities.org/mlkday.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us Tuesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. for a night of Classical classes, where you as the parent simply sit in on one of our classes. You become the student! From working through mental math strategies to responding in seminars, creating art to applying oracy skills, you'll have a front row seat to Classical education. At the end of each session, teachers will share simple ways to extend this learning at home. Come for the classes, stay for the PTO-hosted social afterward to reflect with fellow parents on all your learning. Don't miss this opportunity to see our mission and vision in action!
Classes Offered
• Writing with Ms. Schneider (K)
• Classical Enrichment with Ms. Toso (K-2)
• Mathematics with Ms. Colby (4th)
• Language Arts with Ms. Thao (5th)
• Latin with Ms. Nygord (School of Logic)
• History Seminar with Mr. Sundermeyer (School of Logic)
• Working with English Language Learners (K-12)
• Humanities with Mr. Zak (School of Rhetoric)
• Art with Ms. Conner (School of Rhetoric)
Feedback Received from Past Attendees
• "This event was amazing. I loved everything I was able to attend and then sharing with my child was a bonus. I most wish it was longer so I could attend more classes."
• "The content was amazing and something I wish I could have attended sooner so I could help my child in ways I didn't know of before."
• "Attending the event was a delight to have a taste of the experience of being a student at Eagle Ridge Academy."
• "From the two classes I attended I wouldn't change the content. I only wish I could have attended ALL of the classes."
• "I appreciate the teachers who came out to teach us and their passion for teaching our kids. They are amazing!"
• "Very interesting insight in the daily life of students."
It's time to order your annual Art Expo t-shirt! This year's shirt was designed by Eagle Ridge Academy senior Maria Dorland. Order your shirt by Friday, February 27, here: https://eagleridgeacademy.wufoo.com/forms/zr85yuf1ujocls/.
Save the date! The 18th Annual Art Expo, our annual juried art exhibition for students in grades 6-12, will be held at Eagle Ridge Academy on Friday, May 8. #GoGryphons
