Congratulations to our Track & Field athletes for a fantastic Gryphon/Husky Mega Meet at ISM on April 25! From JV to Varsity, across every event group, the Gryphons showed up and competed with purpose. We're celebrating 4 team titles, 3 program records, and 100 personal bests. That is what a complete team performance looks like! 🏃🥇
ERA Community: We need YOUR help! Volunteers are needed at our upcoming meets. No experience is needed to volunteer. Come support our amazing athletes!
Meets on May 2:
• Gryphon/Husky Youth Meet at 10:00 a.m. (Volunteers should arrive at 9:30 a.m.) Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAEAA28A3FDC52-63249472-gryphonhusky#/.
• Gryphon/Husky Middle School Meet #1 at 12:30 p.m. (Volunteers should arrive at 11:50 p.m.) Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DADAD28A4F85-63614148-52gryphonhusky.
Meet on May 16:
• Gryphon/Husky Middle School Meet #2 at 2:30 p.m. (Volunteers should arrive at 1:50 p.m.) Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DADAD28A4F85-63616944-516.
#GoGryphons #GryphonXCTF #RiseUp #VolunteerERA #Give5
Join ERA Theater for a performance of "The Addams Family"! 🖤🕸️🥀⚰️🎵 Opening night of the spring musical is TONIGHT, April 24, at 7:00 p.m. Can't make it this evening? Performances will also be held tomorrow, April 25, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will cost $10 at the door. The box office will open for ticket sales 30 minutes prior to performance. Please note that the box office can only accept CASH or CHECK. 📸 Photos taken by Kaia Nygord. #GoGryphons
10 Bingo Games + Extra Coverall Game
- $25 Cash for 10 Sheets (3 cards per sheet)
- Coverall Game: $5
- Individual Games or Extra Sheets: $2.50
There will be great drinks, a food truck, cash prizes, raffles, and fun giveaways throughout the evening. This event is open to the public, so invite your friends, neighbors, and anyone who enjoys a fun evening out. The more people who play, the more we can give back to our students! #GoGryphons
It's important to us to take the time to celebrate the people who do so much behind the scenes at the Academy. Thank you to the ERA PTO and the ERA Booster Club. Thank you to everyone who helped in classrooms, on field trips, on the grounds, in the library, and everyone in between. Thank you to the Affiliated Building Company Board, the ERA Board of Directors, and the Friends of Education Board. Thank you to ALL Eagle Ridge Academy volunteers for creating a culture of joy and giving at Eagle Ridge Academy.
As Eagle Ridge Academy continues to grow, the need for volunteers has become even more abundant. You can continue to strengthen our school by engaging more families and friends. When families, teachers, staff, students, and our outside community partners give their time and talent, Eagle Ridge Academy culture becomes that much richer. We are grateful for you! #VolunteerERA #Give5 #GoGryphons
Want to support our student activities and athletics this week? Join the ERA Booster Club at Unmapped Brewing (14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka) from 6:00-8:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 23, for a bingo fundraiser! There will be great drinks, a food truck, cash prizes, raffles, and fun giveaways throughout the evening. This event is open to the public, so invite your friends, neighbors, and anyone who enjoys a fun evening out. The more people who play, the more we can give back to our students. #GoGryphons
School of Rhetoric senior Ananya Murugavel has been announced a State Winner of the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards Program (MnAiC) by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) and the Minnesota state affiliate! As a State Winner, Ananya has significantly demonstrated interest and aptitude for computing. 💻 Congratulations, Ananya! We are so proud of you.
The Minnesota Aspirations in Computing (MnAiC) program was launched in 2012 to recognize and support high school girls aspiring to achieve college and career success in the technology field. Each year, they honor nearly 100 exceptional students at their spring awards ceremony. These awards celebrate students’ computing achievements, enthusiasm for technology, leadership, community involvement, and resilience. This recognition not only acknowledges student accomplishments, but also fuels their ongoing engagement in STEM, enhances their confidence, and advances diversity in the tech industry. #GoGryphons
Culture Night is the biggest NHS event of the year! At this event, we will celebrate the diversity of our community with student-created posters, delicious foods from around the world, and a short exciting cultural dance show in the Auditorium. Please enter through the Activities Entrance. #GoGryphons
Thank you to the families, teacher, and staff members that joined us to cheer on Choir Club (and the Twins of course!), and a special thank you to Choir Club Director Ben Allen for organizing this incredible opportunity for our students. ❤️ Amazing job, Choir Club! #GoGryphons
Friday, April 10, was Cause Day, representing the Pillars of Honor and Respect. 📢 Students and staff dressed up to show support for a cause they are passionate about. #GoGryphons
Yesterday was Character Day. 📜 Students and staff dressed up as a character from a book or history that showed integrity in their story.
Tomorrow, April 10, is Cause Day. 📢 Dress up to show support for a cause you are passionate about to show honor and respect! #GoGryphons
Yesterday was Culture Day! 🌎 Students and staff showed citizenship by dressing up in cultural wear that represented their backgrounds.
Tomorrow, April 9, is Career Day. 💼 Dress up as someone in your ideal future career to represent perseverance AND excellence! #GoGryphons
Help us give a big #GoGryphons hello to Markell Lucas, who will take over the role of School of Logic Assistant Principal this fall! Mr. Lucas had the opportunity to introduce himself and speak to all staff at the District Meeting yesterday, his first day at the Academy. He will be training with current Assistant Principal Missy Madigan (soon to be Director of Teacher of Learning) for the remainder of the school year.
Mr. Lucas earned his Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Luther in Decorah, Iowa, and his Master's in Educational Leadership from Concordia University St. Paul. He has worked in schools all around the country, most recently in Denver, Colorado.
"What excites me most about starting this fall is the opportunity to support both students and teachers and to be part of a school culture that values growth, structure, and meaningful learning. I’m especially looking forward to building relationships and helping contribute to a positive and focused environment in the School of Logic." shared Mr. Lucas
When he's not at school, you can find him outdoors, spending time with family, or at the gym. We are proud to have Mr. Lucas as part of our community! If you see him in the hallways this quarter, be sure to stop and say hello.
There might not be school today for our students, but there WILL be school this Thursday, April 9, for our PARENTS! Parents are encouraged to sit in on two of our classes during Classical In-Action Parent Night on Thursday, April 9. From working through mental math strategies to responding in seminars, learning Latin 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.
Interested parents: please RSVP and rank your top three class choices by the end of TODAY, April 6.
Come for the classes, stay for the PTO-hosted social afterward to reflect with fellow parents on all your learning. We look forward to having you in class! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
After studying ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations earlier this school year, second graders wanted to learn more about the cultures represented in their classroom. Ms. Kruger invited her students to bring in any items they might want to share from their own culture. Ms. Kruger called it one of her favorite days of the year, as she got to learn alongside her students! #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
🌎 Tuesday, April 7: Culture Day (Citizenship) - Show citizenship by dressing up in cultural wear that represents your background.
📜 Wednesday, April 8: Character Day (Integrity) - Dress up as a character from a book or history that showed integrity in their story.
💼 Thursday, April 9: Career Day (Perseverance & Excellence) - Dress up as someone in your ideal future career.
📢 Friday, April 10: Cause Day (Honor & Respect) - Dress up to show support for a cause you are passionate about.
⌛ LAST CHANCE: Registration prices for the 12th Annual Donut Dash 5K and Mini-Donut 1/2 Mile Dash for Kids on Saturday, May 9, will increase after tomorrow, April 2. You don't want to miss this fun community event at Eagle Ridge Academy! Learn more and sign up today here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash. 🍩 #GoGryphons
