At this month's meeting, we will discuss the idea of Rigor vs. Vigor. Rigor is a word that is often thrown around in education. Should it be what we strive for as parents looking for the best educational fit for our child? What would the ideal learning environment to foster a love of learning look like? Take some time to read this short article by Christopher Perrin: https://classicalacademicpress.com/classical-education-rigorous-or-vigorous/. We will discuss this topic together around the fireplace during the conversation hour. #GoGryphons
There are four Live Auction items up for bid during the Gala for the Gryphons this Saturday. One of this year's live auction items is a 7-night stay for two adults and two children under 12 at AAA Four Diamond Luxury Mexico Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Acapulco, or Puerto Peñasco! All resorts include a king-size bed or two double beds, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, a TV, private terrace, a wide variety of activities, and several beautiful water features to explore. If you are not attending the Gala but are interested in bidding on any of the items, please email Kelly Schiffman at kschiffman@eagleridgeacademy.org and she will assign a proxy for you. #GoGryphons
The shop will close at noon on Tuesday, November 25. Orders will be sent home with students in mid December. #GoGryphons
Written by Oscar Wilde, this play is described as a "Trivial Comedy for Serious People" as it satirizes the conventions and manners of Victorian society by telling the story of two men who create imaginary alter egos to escape social obligations.
Can't make it tonight? Performances will also take place on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, cash or check. The box office will open for ticket sales 30 minutes prior to each performance. Come support ERA Theater! #GoGryphons
Performances will take place in the ERA Auditorium on Friday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, cash or check. The box office will open for ticket sales 30 minutes prior to each performance. Come support ERA Theater! #GoGryphons
Eagle Ridge Academy recognizes Veterans Day each year. Part of the Eagle Ridge Academy vision statement is that Eagle Ridge Academy will offer an academically rigorous, time-tested, Classical liberal arts curriculum that fosters an appreciation for the United States of America and her unique role in the world. It is important that Eagle Ridge Academy students understand what it means to be a Veteran and to honor the selfless sacrifice that so many have made for our freedoms.
Grades 2-12 attended Veterans Day assemblies in the ERA Auditorium in honor of the holiday, and kindergarteners passed out flags to Veterans who attended the assembly. We welcomed Mr. Robert Sommers, brother of School Librarian Mrs. Sommers Tillotson as our special guest speaker at this year’s assemblies. Mr. Sommers served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army from 1986-1995 and 2002-2014, for a total of 21 years.
Assemblies also included a performance of the Armed Forces Medley and National Anthem performed by the Eagle Ridge Academy Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Ms. Maggie Shirley. The Armed Forces Medley is a patriotic compilation of the official songs for the branches of the U.S. Military, which typically includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. School of Rhetoric senior Michael W. announced the branch of service each song represented. Watch the performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP8E75yRNto. Assemblies also included a reading of the Gettysburg Address by School of Logic eighth grader Sarah A. Watch the reading here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpdE5J32vqw.
Thank you to all our performers, speakers, and organizers that helped us celebrate Veterans Day at the Academy today, and to all the Veterans in the Eagle Ridge Academy community and beyond – we thank you for your service.
P.S. Haven't signed up for a winter activity yet? Grades K-12 winter activities registration is still open here: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=3249. #GoGryphons
Great Minnesota Schools brought more than twenty community and organizational leaders to tour the facility, visit classrooms, ask questions, and learn more about the Academy. Like the potential partnership with Northside Achievement Zone, this potential partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to serve the whole child and strengthen the broader community.
Thank you again for your ongoing support and trust as we continue to pursue our mission of providing an excellent Classical education to more students across Minnesota. Mrs. Mellgren Holm hosted a Gryphon Conversation on Expansion on October 29. To watch a recording of this meeting and see additional updates, please visit the Expansion web page: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/expansion. #GoGryphons #ClasicalEducation
Winter season has begun. The Winter Sports Eligibility Meeting for grades 7-12 will be held in the Eagle Ridge Academy Auditorium TONGIGHT, November 5, at 5:30 p.m. Families are required to attend one eligibility meeting per year. During the meeting, Activities Director Sean McMenomy will review MSHSL bylaws and ERA policies, provide an overview of the coming winter season, and introduce some of the winter coaches. There will also be time for Q & A. Please plan for 40-60 minutes. #GoGryphons
During el Día de Los Muertos, the spirits of the dead are believed to return home and spend time with their relatives. To welcome them, families build altars in their honor that mostly include yellow marigolds, candles, photos of their deceased loved ones, cut tissue-paper designs, and food and beverages offerings.
Students presented what they learned about the holiday during class. Presentations are still on display in the lunch room and in the School of Rhetoric commons upstairs if you'd like to get a closer look at these intricate student creations! #GoGryphons
The Winter Sports Eligibility Meeting for grades 7-12 will be held in the Eagle Ridge Academy Auditorium on Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30 p.m. 🏀 Families are required to attend one eligibility meeting per year. During the meeting, Activities Director Sean McMenomy will review MSHSL bylaws and ERA policies, provide an overview of the coming winter season, and introduce some of the winter coaches. There will also be time for Q & A. Please plan for 40-60 minutes.
Students should have the MSHSL Annual Eligibility Form printed and signed for your coaches on the first day of practice. Students must also complete the Sports Qualifying Physical Exam once every three years. These are uploaded into the rSchool registration system if your child is due for a physical this year. This is a requirement before you can begin to practice at the Varsity, JV and C team levels. Find these forms and additional information here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/activities-and-athletics. #GoGryphons
Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota. The Giving Holiday is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, but you don’t have to wait to support Eagle Ridge Academy, as Early Giving began TODAY, November 1! Early gifts will be counted toward Give to the Max prize incentives and giving day totals. Together, we hope to raise more than $1,500 for new recess equipment during Give to the Max. Join the entire community by pledging your support this November. Learn more and schedule a donation for Give to the Max Day here: https://www.givemn.org/story/003buf.
Don't miss your opportunity to see our special guests speak and perform at Eagle Ridge Academy's 13th Annual Gala for the Gryphons: Winter Wonderland on Saturday, November 22! Gala ticket prices will increase after tomorrow, October 31. Reserve your ticket(s) today at eagleridgeacademy.org/page/gala. Proceeds from this year's Gala for the Gryphons will support Eagle Ridge Academy's CIPHER Scholarship Program.
Ben Montville will speak during the gala program. Ben attended Eagle Ridge Academy for 13 years (K-12) and graduated in 2024. Itisha Budamagunta, School of Logic sixth grader and three-time City of Eden Prairie Words in Action contest winner, will share her inspiration behind the art pieces and her hopes to put her words into action at the gala. Ritisha Raju, School of Logic seventh grader, will perform at the gala. Karen Sorbo will once again emcee and lead the auction, and The Jon de Vaal Trio will perform during the gala social hour.
A ticket includes a social hour in the American Swedish Institute's beautiful grand hall, live music, plated dinner, silent and live auctions, meaningful program, and dancing with Midwest Sound DJ Entertainment. We hope to see you there for a fun night for a good cause! #GoGryphons
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