There is no school and the office will be closed Friday, October 31, for grading and Monday, November 3, for staff data planning. Quarter 2 will begin Tuesday, November 4. Enjoy your much-deserved long weekend, scholars! #GoGryphons
Yesterday, NAZ brought a group of 28 community and organizational leaders to tour the facility and learn more about Eagle Ridge Academy. This is an exciting new chapter in Eagle Ridge Academy’s story, as this potential partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to serve the whole child and strengthen the broader community.
Thank you for your ongoing support and trust as we continue to pursue our mission of providing an excellent Classical education to more students across Minnesota. If you would like to hear more updates on Eagle Ridge Academy's expansion, please join Mrs. Mellgren Holm for a Gryphon Conversation on Expansion tomorrow, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. The link to the virtual conversation and more information can be found here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/expansion. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
P.S. Wish your school portrait turned out as good as our principals' this year? Students in grades K-12 may retake school portraits at school tomorrow, October 28. Formal dress is required for school portraits. Teachers will ask students if they are taking retakes and will direct them to get their photos taken; no other action needs to be taken prior to Retake Day.
Don't miss your chance to spend an evening at the extraordinary American Swedish Institute for a good cause!
Ticket prices for Eagle Ridge Academy's 13th Annual Gala for the Gryphons: Winter Wonderland at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 22, will increase at the end of this week. Don't wait to RSVP! Purchase your ticket(s) today here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/gala. Proceeds from this year's Gala for the Gryphons will support Eagle Ridge Academy's CIPHER Scholarship Program.
The night will include a social hour in the American Swedish Institute's beautiful grand hall (pictured), live music from the Jon de Vaal Trio, plated dinner, silent and live auctions, meaningful program, and dancing with Midwest Sound DJ Entertainment. #GoGryphons
If you want to help them out, Taher, Eagle Ridge Academy's Food Service provider, would like to hear your thoughts on school breakfast and lunch! Please take this brief survey to let us know how they are doing and how they can improve: https://bit.ly/3K4mLCP. The survey can be completed by parents and all students, grades K-12. Students that bring in proof of completed surveys will receive one free lunch item. #GoGryphons
On this Spirit Wear Day, School of Logic students may opt to wear the color of their House rather than traditional ERA spirit wear: Veritas - Blue 💙 Probitas - Yellow 💛 Pulchritudo - Green 💚 #GoGryphons
Girls Volleyball needs your energy TONIGHT! They will be playing their first-round playoff game at The International School of Minnesota this evening, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. The theme is "Jersey Out". 🏐 During this game, we will be celebrating senior Cadence Loutsch’s career achievement of reaching 1,000 assists. 💪 If the team wins this evening, they will play at 7:00 p.m. again this Friday, October 24, at Providence Academy. Come cheer on our girls! #GoGryphons
Race Schedule:
3:45 p.m. - Varsity Boys
4:30 p.m. - Varsity Girls
5:10 p.m. - JV Boys and Girls
The top two teams and the top six individuals on non-qualifying teams will qualify for the State Cross Country Meet on Monday, November 1, at the Les Bolstad Golf Course. You got this, Gryphons! #GoGryphons
Eagle Ridge Academy's 13th Annual Gala for the Gryphons: Winter Wonderland will be held at the stunning American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 22. Don't wait to RSVP! Ticket prices will increase after October 31. Purchase your ticket(s) today here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/gala.
The night will include a social hour in the American Swedish Institute's beautiful grand hall, live music from the Jon de Vaal Trio, plated dinner, silent and live auctions, meaningful program, and dancing with Midwest Sound DJ Entertainment. Proceeds from this year's Gala for the Gryphons will support Eagle Ridge Academy's CIPHER Scholarship Program.
This is a special gala, as it will be held in a new location AND on a new date. If you've attended a gala before, we hope you'll join us again for an exciting new experience! If this is your first gala, you're in for a real treat! Make sure to RSVP this week to lock in the discounted price. #GoGryphons
It's time to register for winter activities, including grades K-4 Dance Team Clinics, grades K-4 Lil' Hoopers Basketball Clinics, grades K-12 Chess Club Session 2, grades 6-8 Boys Basketball, grades 6-8 Girls Basketball, grades 7-12 Mock Trial, grades 9-12 Robotics - FRC, grades 9-12 Girls Basketball, and grades 9-12 Boys Basketball. 🤖♟️⚖️🏀 Learn more about these activities and register today here: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=3249. #GoGryphons
Tonight's Parent Night will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport (2020 American Blvd. East, Bloomington, MN). There will be a social hour with appetizers from 6:00-6:30 p.m. and a presentation from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We are lifelong learners raising lifelong learners, and supporting the development of that skill is vital for our students’ academic journey. Join us tonight! #GoGryphons #Classical Education
The Schools of Logic & Rhetoric celebrated their 3rd Annual Crocktoberfest during their Professional Development Day yesterday. 🍲🍂 Teachers and staff wore their coziest flannels and brought crockpot meals to share, spending the lunch hour in connection with each other prior to Fall Break. Thank you to School of Logic teacher Ms. Johnson for hosting this annual fall festival! As a reminder, there is no school for the remainder of the week. School will resume on Monday, October 20. #GoGryphons
It's been a joyous couple of days in the School of Logic, as students were sorted into their Houses to much excitement and fanfare! 💛💚💙
Designed to build unity, inspire character, and foster healthy competition, the House System connects students across grade levels and backgrounds into three distinct Houses each with its own identity, values, and legacy. Rooted in the three pursuits of a Classical education using the Latin translations of "Truth, Goodness, and Beauty - Vertias, Probitas, Pulchritudo", the system provides a sense of belonging and pride while encouraging leadership, teamwork, and service.
Special thanks to School of Logic Principal Mr. Pelofske and Assistant Principal Mrs. Madigan for organizing the House System and sorting ceremonies, and our Eagle Ridge Academy PTO for partnering with the House System to provide start-up funds for the sorting ceremony. Stay tuned: the PTO will continue to partner with the House System to develop House-themed spirit wear and other accessories!
We are confident that the House System will be a valuable addition to our school community, and we look forward to seeing its positive impact on our students. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation #TeamVeritas #TeamProbitas #TeamPulchritudo
Come hungry! There will be cookies, Culver's ice cream sundaes, AMC popcorn, lemonade, sno cones, whole pizzas, meal deals, and food trucks. 🍕🍦🍿
Unlimited fun wristbands will cost $20 at the door. Unlimited access to bounce houses will cost $5 and 10-game punch cards will cost $5. 🎟️ Note: this is NOT a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. #GoGryphons
Thank you for dressing up and showing Gryphon spirit during Homecoming Week! Yesterday was Athletes and Mathletes Day at the Academy. 🏆 Twin Day pictures will be shared next week. Students will be released at 1:00 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. today as it is an Early Release Day for staff data planning.
With the Early Release today, we hope our School of Rhetoric students will have plenty of time to get ready for this evening's Homecoming Dance: A Night in Rio! 💃 The dance will take place in the ERA Solarium, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold for $35 at the Main Entrance if you did not purchase in advance.
Tomorrow, October 4, School of Grammar families are invited to one of the most fun events of the year: Rockin' the Ridge! 🎪 From 3:00-7:00 p.m., grades K-4 and families can enjoy carnival games, bingo, face painting, bounce houses, henna, a photo booth, tattoo station, glamour nail booth, and crazy hair fun at Eagle Ridge Academy! Note: this is NOT a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more and preorder wristbands and food at erapto.org. #GoGryphons
