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
Don't forget! Homecoming Week wraps up with the School of Rhetoric Homecoming Dance TOMORROW and Rockin' the Ridge School of Grammar Carnival on Saturday. Sign up to chaperone the dance here: https://shorturl.at/zdvk2. Preorder carnival wristbands/meal deals and sign up to volunteer at Rockin' the Ridge here: https://erapto.org/rockin-the-ridge. #GoGryphons
It's Homecoming Week at Eagle Ridge Academy! Students and staff may dress according to different themes chosen by the Student Senate through Friday. Yesterday was Color Day. Students and staff wore that color that represented their grade! 🌈 Tomorrow, October 2, is Athletes and Mathletes. Flaunt your brawn or your brains! 🏆
Don't forget! Homecoming Week wraps up with the School of Rhetoric Homecoming Dance on Friday and Rockin' the Ridge School of Grammar Carnival on Saturday. Sign up to chaperone the dance here: https://shorturl.at/zdvk2. Preorder carnival wristbands/meal deals and sign up to volunteer at Rockin' the Ridge here: https://erapto.org/rockin-the-ridge. #GoGryphons
Don't forget! Homecoming Week wraps up with the School of Rhetoric Homecoming Dance on Friday and Rockin' the Ridge School of Grammar Carnival on Saturday. Sign up to chaperone the dance here: https://shorturl.at/zdvk2. Preorder carnival wristbands/meal deals and sign up to volunteer at Rockin' the Ridge here: https://erapto.org/rockin-the-ridge. #GoGryphons
A key element of the House System is the way that it increases students’ motivation to succeed in school by fostering a sense of belonging among all students and staff, and parents often report feeling more connected to the school community as well. To achieve this, each student will be a part of one of three houses and will have the opportunity to participate in house-specific events and activities throughout the year. (Parents will have opportunities to participate, too!) Rooted in the three pursuits of a Classical education using the Latin translations of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - Vertias, Probitas, Pulchritudo, the system provides a sense of belonging and pride while encouraging leadership, teamwork, and service. School of Logic students will be sorted into their Houses next week. School of Logic teachers and staff were sorted into their houses earlier this month (and celebrated with confetti cannons, pom-poms, and swag!)
Special thanks to our Eagle Ridge Academy PTO for partnering with the House System to provide start-up funds for our student sorting ceremony. The PTO will continue to partner with the House System to develop House-themed spirit wear and other accessories. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Monday, September 29: Comfy Day (Start the week in your comfy clothes!)
Tuesday, September 30: Color Day (Wear the assigned color for your grade!)
- Black: Kindergarten, Grade 4, Grade 12
- Blue: Grade 1, Grade 5, Grade 11
- Green: Grade 2, Grade 6, Grade 10
- Red: Grade 3, Grade 7
- Orange: 8
- Brown: 9
Wednesday, October 1: Western Day (Dust off your cowboy boots!)
Thursday, October 2: Athletes and Mathletes (Flaunt your brawn or your brains!)
Friday, October 3: Twin Day (Match your friend or support the MN Twins!)
#GoGryphons
Our partnership with CSGF is helping us take the next steps toward expanding ERA so that more families can benefit from our Classical model. Together, we are developing plans for two new K–5 schools. Both campuses will be feeder schools into our flagship Minnetonka program, ensuring continuity for students and expanding access to the full ERA experience.
This expansion is about more than buildings—it’s about honoring the trust and hope you, our families, have placed in us. We know there is a strong demand for high-quality, Classical education, and by thoughtfully growing, we can provide more opportunities for students to flourish.
Mrs. Mellgren Holm will be hosting a Gryphon Conversation on Expansion this Friday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. If you have questions about expansion or want to learn more about this new step our Board of Directors has empowered us to take that will give more students access to a high-quality Classical education, please join us. Learn more here: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/expansion. #GoGryphons
The Minnesota School Boards Association has designated September as Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated leaders who guide student success in public schools across the state. Eagle Ridge Academy is proud to join districts throughout Minnesota in recognizing our elected School Board members for their commitment to ensuring that all students receive a time-tested, Classical Liberal Arts education that demands their best in academic achievement and honorable character while challenging them to attain their highest potential. We are grateful for their leadership, service, and dedication to helping all Gryphons learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you!
The next Board meeting is tonight, September 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Decisions on the agenda items will be made during this event. You may attend Board Meetings in-person in District Office Conference Room 1114 or virtually via the information on the school calendar. #GoGryphons
