Happy Thursday! The latest issue of the Eagle Eye newsletter is now available. The Eagle Eye is Eagle Ridge Academy's translatable community newsletter that is published every other Thursday during the school year. It is a great resource to see important updates and learn what is happening around the school. Here's a preview of what you'll find in this week's newsletter:
Eagle Ridge Academy Exploring Opening Another Campus. To meet growing demand and expand access to Classical education, Eagle Ridge Academy is actively exploring the possibility of opening an additional Eagle Ridge Academy campus in the Chanhassen/Chaska area by Fall 2026. Read a statement about this plan from Executive Director Jason Ulbrich inside the issue.
Board of Directors Election Guide Will Be Shared Friday, February 14. There are two seats open for the 2025-26 Board of Directors election. An Election Guide with information on all candidates, their qualifications, and their views will be shared with the public on Friday, February 14. View the election process inside the issue.
Explore the New Eagle Ridge Academy Website and Mobile App. You may have noticed that, along with the release of the ERA mobile app (search Eagle Ridge Academy in your app store to download), the ERA website has been updated. Adapting to a new site can be confusing at first, but we are hopeful that the new website will be easier to use once you are adjusted. Find out some website tips and tricks and watch the app instructional video inside the issue.
Shop the PTO Used Uniform Sale and Scholastic Book Fair During Conferences, February 20-21. Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place at Eagle Ridge Academy on Thursday, February 20, 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, February 21, in-person from 7:30-11:45 a.m., and virtually on Microsoft Teams from 12:30-4:30 p.m. During in-person conferences, the ERA PTO will hold a Used Uniform Sale in the ERA Forum so families can refresh their uniform supply for the second half of the year. Also during conferences, families can shop the Scholastic Book Fair in the ERA Library or online. Read about scheduling conferences, the Used Uniform Sale, and the Scholastic Book Fair inside the issue.
Sign Up for Classical Coffee & Tea Parent Hour on Wednesday, March 5. You are invited to connect with other ERA parents in a casual setting over coffee and tea the first week of March. This is a great way to meet other parents, learn more about our mission and vision, and discuss elements of a Classical education that are helping to enrich your child. Add your name to the interest list inside the issue.
Read on for more and have a wonderful rest of the week, Gryphons!