Respectfully, Eagle Ridge Academy Executive Director, Dick Tater, III

The latest update from Eagle Ridge Academy in the New Era of Communication is too little, too late. Obviously it is designed to offer a little bit o' info like a drug to keep the flock of sheep happy and not questioning why this is information is so late arriving and why the administration does not answer any of the big questions posed in the previous two posts. Baaaaa ...

A BIG Thank You to the PTO for hosting the Back to School picnic on Tuesday; it was wonderful to see so many families there!

Just a reminder about orientation coming up next week; the schedule is as follows:

Monday 10:00 – 12:00 6th grade 1:00 – 3:00 7th & 8th grade

Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 9th & 10th grade 1:00 – 3:00 11th & 12th grades

During orientation, students will be receiving schedules, locker assignments and student handbooks.

Families requesting busing will indicate which bus stop they prefer and payment will be collected. Bus fees remain the same as last year: $350. per student with a $700. family maximum. This fee can be split by semester. Payment must be received before a bus pass can be issued; if you have questions about setting up a payment plan please contact John Howitz at jhowitz@eagleridgeacademy.org or 952-746-7760 x 103. 2008-2009 routes are attached.

If you ordered any uniform pieces from Donald’s during the Uniform Sale, please be aware that they have arrived here at Eagle Ridge Academy and will be available during orientation.

A note from Hope Grover, Orchestra/Classroom Music Teacher:
Do you love to play music? Are you the next instrumental star of “America’s Got Talent?” Or….do you love the experience of playing music with other people just like you? If so, join the Eagle Ridge Academy orchestra!!!!!

The ERA orchestra (winds/percussion/strings) will meet during the second half of the lunch period throughout the school year. The orchestra, meeting between 3 and 5 days a week, will perform a variety of literature on three concerts this year. In addition, there may be an opportunity to play in some small ensembles if students are interested. Orchestra students will receive 0.5 credits for their course and will be evaluated on their academic report card and/or transcript.* (Employers and universities love kids who are in music!)

If you are interested, please meet with me during your child’s orientation session. You will NOT need instruments the first day of school. If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email or give me a call: hgrover@eagleridgeacademy.org or 952-746-7760 x 126.

Have a Music filled Day!
Hope Grover
Orchestra/Classroom Music Teacher

*Due to this course’s existence as an academic class, if a student chooses to drop out of orchestra after the first 2 weeks of the semester, the course will display as a withdrawal/failure on their report card and/or transcript.

Karin Bertoldi
Administrative Assistant
Eagle Ridge Academy
952-746-7760 x102