Curious what a Classical Kindergarten morning really looks like? Come see it in action next month at Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center!
Join us from 9:00–10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, for a morning where your child can participate in circle time, hands-on learning stations, and activities like letters in sand trays, nature journaling, and building with blocks. While they explore, parents can observe the classroom experience and hear directly from current Kindergarten families.
At Eagle Ridge Academy, we believe in preparing minds and forming character through strong academics, meaningful traditions, and learning that helps children think clearly, speak confidently, and grow with strong values. We'd love to show you what this looks like in action! RSVP today here. Learn more about Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center here. #GoGryphons
School of Rhetoric Dress-to-Impress Day will take place this Wednesday, March 18. Dress-to-Impress Day is a Student Senate event that functions similarly to a Free Dress Day. Students in grades 9-12 may pay $5 to participate and must be dressed in one of the themes listed below in order to participate. The winner of each theme will be decided at lunch by a panel of judges and will receive a prize!
List of Dress-to-Impress Day Themes
• Mismatch - (Dress up in clothes that do not match) 🦺🎩
• Meme - (Dress up like a famous internet meme - appropriate only) 🤣
• Teacher - (Dress as your favorite teacher) 👩🏫
• Boujee - (Luxurious, High-Class, Fancy) 🤑
It might be Pi Day, but we're only thinking about DONUTS! 🍩 The 12th Annual Donut Dash 5K and Mini-Donut 1/2 Mile Dash for Kids will take place on Saturday, May 9, but you must register by April 2 to guarantee that you receive this year's race shirt!
Whether you are a runner, a walker, or a donut enthusiast, this is the event for you. Leaving and finishing at Eagle Ridge Academy, this Minnetonka route is an accurately measured 5K course, is chip- and mat-timed, and takes you on a picturesque run or walk just north of Bren Road. There will be complimentary chair massages, rock tape applications, DJ music, giveaways, fun youth activities, post-race refreshments, and DONUTS!
Learn more about this beloved community event, view pictures from previous years, and register today here.
(P.S. Did you know this kind of event takes more than 100 volunteers to ensure success? If you'd like to volunteer, there's a job for everyone! Sign up here to volunteer at the Donut Dash.)
Happy almost Pi Day, Gryphons! Celebrating March 14 (3.14) is a tradition at Eagle Ridge Academy. For over a month, School of Grammar fourth graders have been practicing the memorization of pi. This morning, the thirteen fourth graders who memorized the most digits of pi showed off their amazing memorization skills by reciting pi in the Auditorium in front of their entire grade, making it look as easy as 3.14159! 𝛑
This year’s first place winner, Ameera R. from Sheppard's class, recited a remarkable 202 digits of pi! It was neck and neck for second and third place, with Aaradhya G. from Sheppard's class reciting 78 digits of pi, and Aarush K. from Harris' class reciting 77 digits of pi. Incredible work, fourth graders!
The celebration continued with slices of pie at the end of the day. 🥧 Thank you to our fourth grade parents for generously donating pies to our classrooms, and thank you to our fourth grade grade teachers for organizing this beloved tradition year after year. #GoGryphons
After a day of practice matches at the Great Northern Regional Robotics Tournament, the tERAbytes, ERA's Robotics team, will compete in
qualification matches today and tomorrow morning, with the hope of making it to the finals tomorrow afternoon! View event information here: https://www.firstinspires.org/event-detail?eventId=76327.
In the qualification matches, the tERAbytes will be randomly matched with two other teams (an alliance) and compete against another alliance. Who they are matched with changes, so they could be against a robot one match and with that robot another match. The first 15 seconds is autonomous, and then the drivers take over. In this game, they will need to retrieve balls and shoot them into a specific area to score points. The last 15 seconds is an end game, which is to hang their robot from something. The team can earn points for various things in each match, including “ranking points.” The matches are exciting to watch! Tune in via the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/SlexEz83_KU. Good luck, tERAbytes! #GoGryphons
qualification matches today and tomorrow morning, with the hope of making it to the finals tomorrow afternoon! View event information here: https://www.firstinspires.org/event-detail?eventId=76327.
In the qualification matches, the tERAbytes will be randomly matched with two other teams (an alliance) and compete against another alliance. Who they are matched with changes, so they could be against a robot one match and with that robot another match. The first 15 seconds is autonomous, and then the drivers take over. In this game, they will need to retrieve balls and shoot them into a specific area to score points. The last 15 seconds is an end game, which is to hang their robot from something. The team can earn points for various things in each match, including “ranking points.” The matches are exciting to watch! Tune in via the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/SlexEz83_KU. Good luck, tERAbytes! #GoGryphons
As a reminder, tomorrow, March 13, is a Spirit Wear Day. On Spirit Wear Days, students K-12 can wear any spirit wear and uniform combinations. (No streetwear allowed and the shoe policy still applies.) Rock your Gryphon or House merch with pride! #GoGryphons #Probitas #Pulchritudo #Veritas
Over the past eight weeks, the tERAbytes, Eagle Ridge Academy's Robotics team, have been hard at work designing, building, and programming their robot for this year’s challenge. The team spent the fall learning new CAD skills and designed their entire robot - which can collect balls, shoot them into a target, and lift itself on a bar - virtually BEFORE building it. Currently, the tERAbytes are in North Dakota competing in Regionals and showcasing their strategies, teamwork, and gracious professionalism alongside talented teams from across the region. You got this, tERAbytes! Good luck on your journey to qualify for State and Worlds! Tune into the competition livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/SlexEz83_KU. #GoGryphons
The School of Logic Houses that best embody the Pillars are invited to participate in fun Gryphon Games at the end of each quarter, and this last quarter's competition was a close one! Congratulations to the 5th Grade House of Probitas, the 6th Grade House of Probitas, the 7th Grade House of Veritas, and the 8th Grade House of Pulchritudo on winning your incentive! 💛💙💚
The overall March School of Logic House winner, with a total of 847 points, was Probitas! Your goodness reigns champion this month. 🐘
During these Gryphon Games, students competed shake off post-it notes and knock over water bottles with a ball inside of a head sock. Teachers competed too! Great job earning House points, Gryphons. See if you can beat your totals during this next tracking period! #GoGryphons
The overall March School of Logic House winner, with a total of 847 points, was Probitas! Your goodness reigns champion this month. 🐘
During these Gryphon Games, students competed shake off post-it notes and knock over water bottles with a ball inside of a head sock. Teachers competed too! Great job earning House points, Gryphons. See if you can beat your totals during this next tracking period! #GoGryphons
Congratulations to School of Logic sixth grader Itisha B. on her excellent performance at the Regional Spelling Bee last Thursday. 🐝 There were 77 schools represented from the metro area and she placed in the top FIVE!
"I had a lot of fun preparing for the Spelling Bee, especially being able to practice with my parents, younger brother, and teachers. I wasn't sure what it would feel like to prepare for the regional competition, but I enjoyed being able to challenge myself with new words. As I practiced, it was very interesting to find the origins of words and how they are used. I want to thank all the teachers and staff at Eagle Ridge Academy who organized the Spelling Bee, helped me prepare and kept encouraging me, while reminding me not to worry too much," shared Itisha.
Itisha demonstrated dedication, poise, and pure joy throughout her spelling bee journey this year. We look forward to seeing what this incredible Gryphon will do next! #GoGryphons
On March 1, School of Rhetoric students and DECA members Muhammad I., Bhavik P., Amaar M., and Geoffrey M. joined 3,405 students from across MN to compete in 66 various events at the MN State DECA competition.
All four students competed in individual events and completed corresponding event testing to determine who would advance to the finals on March 3. During the preliminary results ceremony on March 2, Bhavik, Amaar, and Geoffrey were informed they would advance to their event finals. In addition, Geoffrey was recognized as a "Top 25 Test Scorer" for the Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Exam.
On March 3, Bhavik competed in the DECA state event finals for "Principles of Finance" while Amaar and Geoffrey competed as a team in "Hospitality Team Decision Making". During the late afternoon final awards ceremony, all three students were called to the stage, placing 7th!!
This is a HUGE accomplishment for this first-year team! The Academy is incredibly proud of all DECA members for their hard work this season and we can't wait to see your growth next year! #GoGryphons
All four students competed in individual events and completed corresponding event testing to determine who would advance to the finals on March 3. During the preliminary results ceremony on March 2, Bhavik, Amaar, and Geoffrey were informed they would advance to their event finals. In addition, Geoffrey was recognized as a "Top 25 Test Scorer" for the Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Exam.
On March 3, Bhavik competed in the DECA state event finals for "Principles of Finance" while Amaar and Geoffrey competed as a team in "Hospitality Team Decision Making". During the late afternoon final awards ceremony, all three students were called to the stage, placing 7th!!
This is a HUGE accomplishment for this first-year team! The Academy is incredibly proud of all DECA members for their hard work this season and we can't wait to see your growth next year! #GoGryphons
We welcomed Chef Jamie from our food service provider Taher into our kitchen today! She made her Chicken Lo Mein stir fry and generously provided it to our teachers and staff on this early release afternoon. Thank you Taher, Chef Jamie, Chef Steve, and Chef Emily for fueling our students, staff, and teachers each day. #GoGryphons
Track & Field practices begin Monday, March 9. Are you signed up? Make sure to complete registration this week so you're ready: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=3249. 🏃
Learn more about ERA Track & Field Coach Rob Economy in this Coach Spotlight! #GoGryphons
In January, sixth grader Itisha B. won the Eagle Ridge Academy Grades 4-8 Spelling Bee after a two-hour showdown with thirty spellers and thirteen rounds. Since winning, Itisha has been busy preparing for the Twin Cities Regional Spelling Bee, which will take place at Saint Paul College tomorrow, March 5!
Eagle Ridge Academy teachers and staff have been helping Itisha practice for her upcoming competition. The latest update from her helpers was that "she is feeling good and good instincts and strategies for words doesn't know." We are proud of her hard work and wish her luck on her journey to qualify for State! #GoGryphons
Thank you to everyone that came out to our Open House at Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center location this past Saturday! We loved getting the opportunity to meet new families and share why Eagle Ridge Academy is a truly exceptional place to learn and grow.
Families heard from Chief Executive Officer Jason Ulbrich and Principal Sutton Rehwaldt, toured the school, met kindergarten teacher Paige Schneider and learned about ERA's Kindergarten and first grade curriculum, and spoke with student ambassadors, ERA parents, and other ERA staff.
Couldn't make it this weekend? There is still time to join us at our Virtual Open House TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. Register here to receive the link to the virtual meeting: https://eagleridgebrooklyncenter.fsenrollment.com/portal/public_calendars/eagle_ridge_academy_of_brooklyn_center_virtual_open_house. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
Families heard from Chief Executive Officer Jason Ulbrich and Principal Sutton Rehwaldt, toured the school, met kindergarten teacher Paige Schneider and learned about ERA's Kindergarten and first grade curriculum, and spoke with student ambassadors, ERA parents, and other ERA staff.
Couldn't make it this weekend? There is still time to join us at our Virtual Open House TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. Register here to receive the link to the virtual meeting: https://eagleridgebrooklyncenter.fsenrollment.com/portal/public_calendars/eagle_ridge_academy_of_brooklyn_center_virtual_open_house. #GoGryphons #ClassicalEducation
This week starts the first wave of spring sports opening their season at ERA.
March 2: Badminton and Synchronized Swimming 🏸🏊
March 9: Track & Field and Softball 🏃🥎
March 16: Baseball and Girls Flag Football ⚾🏈
Make sure you're registered! If not, register here ASAP: https://era3075a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/. #GoGryphons
The ERA DECA team competed in the District competition at Wayzata High School on January 25. Of the nine students that competed, three are moving on to the State Competition, which will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center March 1-3!
Senior Bhavik P. placed first in his division for Principles of Finance and sophomores Amaar M. and Geoffrey M. placed 3rd in their division for Hospitality Team Decision Making. We wish them good luck at State over these next few days!
This is the FIRST year of the DECA program at ERA. Congratulations to all the members of the ERA DECA team for an impression first season : Spencer L., Leo G., Violet L., Bhavik P., Jesse T., Muhammad I., Arun S., Amaar M., and Geofrey M. Congratulations as well to Coach Allen Miskowiec for being a great leader! #GoGryphons
Senior Bhavik P. placed first in his division for Principles of Finance and sophomores Amaar M. and Geoffrey M. placed 3rd in their division for Hospitality Team Decision Making. We wish them good luck at State over these next few days!
This is the FIRST year of the DECA program at ERA. Congratulations to all the members of the ERA DECA team for an impression first season : Spencer L., Leo G., Violet L., Bhavik P., Jesse T., Muhammad I., Arun S., Amaar M., and Geofrey M. Congratulations as well to Coach Allen Miskowiec for being a great leader! #GoGryphons
And that's a wrap on this year's 90's themed Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, put on by the fabulous Eagle Ridge Academy PTO! 🎬
Today, teachers and staff were celebrated with an “Oops! I Won it Again” ice cream sundae bar and PLINKO game for gift cards. 🍨💳 Thanks to generous donations from our families, every teacher and staff member was able to play PLINKO to win a $10 gift card.
This has been such a fun week, and our hearts are so full. We cannot thank our families and PTO enough for all they have contributed to make this week memorable. And, of course, shoutout our teachers and staff for being worthy of such a celebration! You make Eagle Ridge Academy great and you deserve it all. Thank you. 💗 #GoGryphons
Today, teachers and staff were celebrated with an “Oops! I Won it Again” ice cream sundae bar and PLINKO game for gift cards. 🍨💳 Thanks to generous donations from our families, every teacher and staff member was able to play PLINKO to win a $10 gift card.
This has been such a fun week, and our hearts are so full. We cannot thank our families and PTO enough for all they have contributed to make this week memorable. And, of course, shoutout our teachers and staff for being worthy of such a celebration! You make Eagle Ridge Academy great and you deserve it all. Thank you. 💗 #GoGryphons
The Eagle Ridge Academy PTO's 90’s-themed Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week continues! Today, our groovy PTO members organized lunch from Café Zupas for all teachers and staff. 🥪🍲🥗 We are so grateful to these four women for all they do for Eagle Ridge Academy teachers and staff, students, and the community. Everybody say "THANK YOU, ERA PTO!!!" #GoGryphons
he Eagle Ridge Academy PTO's 90’s-themed Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week continues! Today, teachers and staff were treated to a “The Oregon Trail Mix Bar". 🥨🍎🥜🍫 Additionally, teachers and staff were encouraged participate in "Windbreaker Wednesday" and rock their dopest 90's-style windbreakers. Thank you, PTO, for all of today's treats! #GoGryphons
The Eagle Ridge Academy PTO's 90’s-themed Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week continues! Today, teachers and staff were treated to a “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls” Hydration Station. 🌊✨💧 Thank you again to our FLY PTO for organizing appreciation week, our RAD community for raising money for this week during Battle of the Coins, and to our OFF THE HOOK teachers and staff for being so worthy of celebration! 🎉#GoGryphons
