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Spring 2023
Track & Field (7-12)
Who: All 7th-12th students are eligible to try out for the varsity and JV track teams
Where: ISM Track when weather permits; transportation to ISM is available via bus
When: Practices begin March 13th. 4:00-5:30
Head Coach: Rob Economy
Cost: $225
Baseball (7-12)
Who: All 7th-12th students are eligible to try out for the varsity and JV baseball teams
Where: Dred Scott Field; transportation to the field is available via bus
When: Practices begin March 20th. 3:45-5:15
Head Coach: Evan Johnson
Cost: $225
Girls Badminton (7-12)
Who: We are growing the Badminton program this year and will be rostering as many that want to participate
Where: ERA Aux & Main Gym
When: Practices will run Monday & Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 and Saturday mornings from 8-10am starting March 20th
Head Coach: Abhi Das
Cost: $150
Ultimate Frisbee (7-12)
Who: All 7th-12th students are eligible to try out for the Ultimate Frisbee program; we hope to field a Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity and MS team this year
Where: ISM Field
When: Practices begin when weather permits. 5:30-7:00
Head Coach: Jim Kittleson
Cost: $225
Girls Softball (7-12) via Blake
Who: All 7th-12th students are eligible to try out for the varsity and JV softball teams
Where: Blake Middle School in Hopkins; transportation to the field is available via bus
When: Practices begin March 20th. 3:45-5:15
Head Coach: TBD
Cost: $225
Girls Synchronized Swim (7-12) via Blake
Who: All 7th-12th students are eligible to try out for the Blake Synchro Team
Where: Blake Middle School Hopkins
When: TBD
Head Coach: TBD
Cost: $225
Who: Kindergarten
What: During the 8-week Spring Session of FLL Discover, current Kindergarteners will explore different aspects of STEM through play, utilizing Duplo Blocks and engaging in engineering experiments. You do not need to have participated in the fall to participate in the spring session.
Parents, all communication will be sent to the email listed under “Parent/Guardian 1 Information” in the registration form. Once registered please fill out this form to determine what day your child will attend. Teams are determined based on information gathered on the form. All effort will be made to have every child that registered be on a team, but when not possible families will be reimbursed for their payment.
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with the google form used to determine teams. Another email will be sent on Sunday, March 19th with finalized teams for the week. Please be on the look for both emails.
When: March 20th – May 26th (once a week – form below to choose a day)
Where: Upstairs Robotics room Hallway
Cost: $80
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Who: 1st Grade
What: During the 8-week Spring Session of FLL, current 1st Graders will be introduced to the next level of FLL, Explore. Say goodbye to the Duplo Blocks, because now we're using the real deal! Your child will be introduced to the concept and practice of coding, as they learn to use their new skills to make their Lego creations move! You do not need to have participated in the fall to participate in the spring session.
Parents, all communication will be sent to the email listed under “Parent/Guardian 1 Information” in the registration form. Once registered please fill out this form to determine what day your child will attend. Teams are determined based on information gathered on the form. All effort will be made to have every child that registered be on a team, but when not possible families will be reimbursed for their payment.
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with the google form used to determine teams. Another email will be sent on Sunday, March 19th with finalized teams for the week. Please be on the look for both emails.
When: March 20th – May 26th (once a week – form below to choose a day)
Where: Upstairs Robotics room Hallway
Cost: $100
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Who: 2nd Grade
What: During the 8-week Spring Session of FLL Explore, current 2nd Graders will continue to expand their coding skills and their understanding of engineering through Legos! You do not need to have participated in the fall to participate in the spring session.
Parents, all communication will be sent to the email listed under “Parent/Guardian 1 Information” in the registration form. Once registered please fill out this form to determine what day your child will attend. Teams are determined based on information gathered on the form. All effort will be made to have every child that registered be on a team, but when not possible families will be reimbursed for their payment.
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with the google form used to determine teams. Another email will be sent on Sunday, March 19th with finalized teams for the week. Please be on the look for both emails.
When: March 20th – May 26th (once a week – form below to choose a day)
Where: Upstairs Robotics room Hallway
Cost: $110
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Who: 3rd Grade
What: During the 8-week Spring Session of FLL, current 3rd graders will be introduced to the next level FLL, Challenge. Having learned some engineering and coding, we'll be putting those skills to the test with bigger and more elaborate creations! You do not need to have participated in the fall to participate in the spring session.
Parents, all communication will be sent to the email listed under “Parent/Guardian 1 Information” in the registration form. Once registered please fill out this form to determine what day your child will attend. Teams are determined based on information gathered on the form. All effort will be made to have every child that registered be on a team, but when not possible families will be reimbursed for their payment.
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with the google form used to determine teams. Another email will be sent on Sunday, March 19th with finalized teams for the week. Please be on the look for both emails.
When: March 20th – May 26th (once a week – form below to choose a day)
Where: Upstairs Robotics room Hallway
Cost: $120
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Who: 4th – 6th Grade
What: During the 8-week Spring Session of FLL, 4th through 6th graders will work on improving their understanding of coding and the engineering design process with Legos! You do not need to have participated in the fall to participate in the spring session.
Parents, all communication will be sent to the email listed under “Parent/Guardian 1 Information” in the registration form. Once registered please fill out this form to determine what day your child will attend. Teams are determined based on information gathered on the form. All effort will be made to have every child that registered be on a team, but when not possible families will be reimbursed for their payment.
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with the google form used to determine teams. Another email will be sent on Sunday, March 19th with finalized teams for the week. Please be on the look for both emails.
When: March 20th – May 26th (once a week – form below to choose a day)
Where: Upstairs Robotics room Hallway
Cost: $140
Winter 2022-2023
Boys Varsity/JV Basketball (9-12)
Who: All 7th-12th grade boys are eligible to try out for the varsity and JV teams; If you love basketball and want to compete, sign up
Where: ERA Main Gym
When: Tryouts begin Nov 21-23 at 5:30-7:30; practices generally are early Mon/Tues, late Th/Fri and alternate with the girls on Wed; plus Saturday mornings; Nov 21-March
Coaches: Kris Babler and Rich Berkley
Cost: $295
Girls Varsity/JV Basketball (9-12)
Who: All 7th-12th grade girls are eligible to try out for the varsity and JV teams; We need girls that want to learn and improve!
Where: ERA Main Gym
When: Tryouts begin Nov 14-16 at 3:30-5:30; practices generally are late Mon/Tues, early Th/Fri and alternate with the boys on Wed; plus Saturday mornings; Nov 14-March
Coaches: Chad Flies and Kenny McGee
Cost: $295
Boys 7th-8th Grade Basketball (7-8th)
Who: 7th & 8th graders that will either be placed on the V/JV teams or a middle school team
Where: Tryouts begin Nov 21-23 at 5:30-7:30 in the Main Gym
When: 7th & 8th grade practices will be 6pm in the auxiliary gym M-F; Nov 21-mid Feb
Coaches: Kalvin O’Neal and Justin Ervin
Cost: $225
Girls 7th-8th Grade Basketball (7th-8th)
Who: 7th & 8th graders that will either be placed on the V/JV teams or a middle school team; All 7th-8th graders are expected to play JV, though a MS team is possible with numbers
Where: ERA Main Gym
When: Tryouts begin Nov 14-16 at 3:30-5:30; practices generally are late Mon/Tues, early Th/Fri and alternate with the boys on Wed; plus Saturday mornings; Nov 14-Mar
Coaches: Chad Flies and Kenny McGee
Cost: $225
Boys 3rd-6th Grade Travel Basketball Teams (3rd-6th)
Who: Beginner, novice or experienced basketball players that want to play for ERA teams
Where: ERA Auxilliary Gym
When: 3rd/4th grades Monday & Thursdays 3:30-4:45; 5th/6th grades Wednesday & Fridays 3:30-4:45; Practices begin January 2 and run through early March
Coaches: Parent Volunteers
Cost: $125
Girls 3rd-6th Grade Travel Basketball Teams (3rd-6th)
Who: Beginner, novice or experienced basketball players that want to play for ERA teams
Where: ERA Auxilliary Gym
When: 3rd/4th grades Monday & Thursdays 3:30-4:45; 5th/6th grades Wednesday & Fridays 3:30-4:45; Practices begin January 2 and run through early March
Coaches: Parent Volunteers
Cost: $125
Gryphon Youth Basketball Saturdays (K-6)
Who: K-6 introductory level basketball for K-6 on Saturday mornings
Where: ERA Main Gym
When: Saturdays Dec 3, 10, 17 & Jan 7, 14, 21
K – 9:30-10:15 aux gym
1st/2nd – 9:30-10:15
3rd -6th – 10:25-11:25
Coaches: Varsity Head Coaches and Players
Cost: $80. T Shirt provided
Non-Competition 1-Act Play:Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Christmas Goose
WHO: 6-12 graders
WHEN: December 8th-February 5th, Mon. & Thurs. from 3:30-5:30pm, & Sat. from 10am-Noon.
WHERE: ERA Auditorium
**Auditions required, December 1, 2022 3:30-4:30pm in the Auditorium
**Callbacks required, December 2, 2022 3:30-4:30pm in the Auditorium
**Students will provide their own costumes.
SHOW: February 3rd at 7pm and 5th at 2pm in the ERA Auditorium
COACHES: Betsy Bixby
COST: $100
1-Act Competition Play:Radium Girls
WHO: 7-12 graders (max 20 students)
WHERE: ERA Auditorium
WHEN: Auditions are December 1 from 3:30-4:30pm (info & sign-up is on the Auditorium door)
Callbacks are December 2 from 3:30-4:30pm
Cast list will be posted December 5. Get scripts & schedules from Ms. Michels office.
Registration Fees Due Friday, December 9th.
Rehearsals 12/12-12/16 everyone is needed 3:30-4:30pm
1/3-1/27 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30pm
1/30-2/2 Tech Week, everyone is needed 3:30-6pm.
SHOWS: February 3rd at 7pm & February 5th at 2pm. Tickets $5 to see both 1-Act plays.
COACHES: Sylvia Michels
COST: $125
What to expect: Not all actors will be needed for all rehearsals in January. Costumes will be provided. Actors may wear their own clothing pending the directors approval. The Section contest will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Paul Academy and Summit Schools. The MSHSL State One Act Play Festival for class A will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Catherine’s University.
ERA Dance Team
WHO: 7-12 graders
WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-5pm from January 4-March 17. (Plus, some basketball games)
WHERE: Lunch room (or gym when available)
ADVISOR: Emma Martin
COST: $100
What to expect: Tryouts are on 1/4/23 (more information to come). The team results will be posted on 1/5/23. All dance team registration fees are due 1/6/23. Performance attire will be provided. Students need to provide athletic wear for practice including appropriate black dance shoes: https://www.discountdance.com/search/black+jazz+shoe
Speech Team
WHO: 7-12th graders
WHEN: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, from January 10-March 28.
WHERE: Room #1216
ADVISOR: Timothy Huston
COST: $80
What to expect: The purpose of the debate club is to engage in the art of Debate/Speech - to strengthen their public speaking skills and to be able to look at issues from multiple perspectives.
Mock Trial
WHO: 7-12th graders
WHEN: Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, from Dec 1-State Tournament.
WHERE: Room #2118
ADVISOR: Dan Provencher
COST: $150
What to expect: A return to highly competitive Mock Trial competition.
Fall 2022
Discover Fall Session - Forest Lego League (FLL)
WHO: Grades K-1
WHEN: September 26-December 16, Monday-Friday, 3:20-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Area outside the Guidance Counselor's office
ADVISOR: Derek Lutz
COST: $110
Chess Club
WHO: Grades K-12
WHEN: October 25-April 11, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Various Classrooms/Solarium
DIRECTOR: April Grabanski
COST: $175
Grades K-6 Youth Soccer
WHEN: August 20-September 24, Saturdays
- K: 8-8:35 a.m.
- Grades 1-2: 8:45-9:30 a.m.
- Grades 3-4: 9:40-10:30 a.m.
- Grades 5-6: 10:40-11:50 a.m.
WHERE: ERA Soccer Field (south side of campus)
DIRECTOR: Kris Babler returns to direct; Sam Weigand will assist
COST: $85; Shirt included; Registration is already open!
POTLUCK: September 24 (Time/Location TBD)
Explore Fall Session - First Lego League (FLL)
WHO: Grades 2-3
WHEN: September 26-December 16, Monday-Friday, 3:20-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Area outside the Guidance Counselor's office
ADVISOR: Derek Lutz
COST: $130
3x3 Basketball
WHO: Grades 3-12
WHEN: October 9-23, Sundays, Grades 3-6: 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Grades 7-12: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gym
ADVISOR: Chad Flies; Assistant Director: Kalvin O'Neal
COST: $5 (Basketballs provided)
Flag Football
WHO: Grades 3-12
WHEN: September 16-October 28, Fridays, 3:30-6:00 p.m.
WHERE: ERA Soccer Field
DIRECTOR: Evan Johnson
COST: $80; Tryouts required
Challenge Fall Session - First Lego League (FLL)
WHO: Grades 4-6
WHEN: September 26-December 16, Monday-Friday, 3:20-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Area outside the Guidance Counselor's office
ADVISOR: Derek Lutz
COST: $160
Gryphon Youth Travel Soccer
WHO: Grades 5-6
WHEN: September, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m.; Game times dictated by league
WHERE: ERA Soccer field for practices. Games will be both home and away.
COACHES: We need volunteer coaches! Please reach out to kbabler@eagleridgeacademy.org.
COST: $150; jersey included; Registration is already open!
Hansel & Gretel Outdoor Play
WHO: Grades 2-6
WHEN: September 7-October 7, Mondays-Fridays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. & October 10-15, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rehearsals in the lunchroom. Shows are in the Courtyard October 14, 5:00 p.m., & October 15, 12:00 p.m.
WHAT IS NEEDED: General Admission is $5 at Door 2.
DIRECTOR: Sylvia Michels
COST: $100/student (Must audition and accept role before registering. Registration opens September 5.
Choir Club
WHO: Grades 3-5
WHEN: October 3-December 12, Mondays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Ms. Freund’s Classroom, 1609
DIRECTOR: Caroline Freund
COST: $70
Impart Art Club Session 1
WHO: Grades 3-5
WHEN: September 22-December 8, Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Classroom 1510
WHAT IS NEEDED: All supplies are provided. A spirit wear shirt is included as well.
DIRECTOR: Jamie Kruschke
COST: $110
DESCRIPTION: Session #1 will focus on Art Around the World. Students will have a great experience creating new projects with different mediums while exploring various cultures. As we advance our art knowledge and techniques from our ERA classrooms into impart art club, we allow ourselves to embrace skills that are new and fun.
Advanced Competitive Chess Session 1
WHO: Grades 3-12
WHEN: October 27-December 15, Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Various Classrooms/Solarium
**Must have completed one of these prerequisite options: Tactics Level (Included in Tuesday sessions), competed in at least three tournaments, OR approved by Mrs. Grabanski.
DIRECTOR: April Grabanski
COST: $105
Grades 4-6 Youth Running
WHO: Grades 4-6
WHEN: August 31-October 15, Wednesdays, 3:15-3:50 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at ERA Soccer Field (south side of campus)
WHAT IS NEEDED: Shoes to run in, a water bottle, and clothing appropriate for the weather
DIRECTOR: Rob Economy
COST: $80
Middle School Robotics - First Tech Challenge (FTC)
WHO: Grades 6-8
WHEN: September 27-January 19, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:20-5:30 p.m. | Students will participate in a tournament in Burnsville on the weekend of January 14.
WHERE: Upstairs Robotics Room
ADVISOR: Derek Lutz; The program will only have as many teams as we have mentors available. If you are available to mentor, please send an email to Mr. Lutz at dlutz@eagleridgeacademy.org.
COST: $185
Adaptive Fitness Club
WHO: Students with disabilities in Grades 6-12
WHEN: September 19-April 24, Mondays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Fitness Center (if available) or Room 2105 as needed
WHAT IS NEEDED: Workout clothes or clothes that are easy to move in
DIRECTOR: Kirsten Olson
COST: $0
Junior Classical League
WHO: Grades 6-12
WHEN: Late September-Late May, Occasional Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Room #2107
DIRECTOR: Betsy Bixby
COST: $55
Wind In The Willows Fall Play
WHO: Grades 6-12
WHEN: September 12-November 20, Mondays & Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: ERA Auditorium
SHOWS: November 19, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.; November 20, 2:00 p.m. | General Admission is $8.
DIRECTOR: Betsy Bixby; Assistant Director: Talia Fittante
COST: $125/student (Must audition and accept role before registering; Auditions September 8 & 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sign-up sheet is located on the Auditorium door. The audition material will be provided on the day of auditions.)
Music Listening Club
WHO: Grades 6-12
WHEN: September 9-March 3, Occasional Mondays, 3:10-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Room 1611
DIRECTOR: Rachel Finnes
COST: $40
Galapagos and Ecuador Club
WHO: Grades 6-12
WHEN: January 2-June 5, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Room 1611
DIRECTOR: Rachel Finnes
COST: $25
DESCRIPTION: Weekly meetings to learn about various aspects of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. This is a great idea if you’re a student, parent, or chaperone attending the ERA trip, but not required. Anyone can join!
Pep Band
WHO: Grades 7-12
WHEN: August 30-May 29, Tuesdays, 3:20-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ms. Conklin’s room, 1612
WHAT IS NEEDED: Bring your instrument!
DIRECTOR: Grace Conklin
COST: $0
Book Club
WHO: Grades 7-12
WHEN: September 28, October 26, November 30, December 14, 3:20-3:50 p.m.
WHERE: Room 1200 (Library)
DIRECTOR: Carolyn Tillotson
COST: $30; If the library doesn't have copies of the book your group wants to read, they will need to be purchased.
D&D Gamers Club
WHO: Grades 9-12
WHEN: September 2-June 2, Fridays, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Room 2121 or 2136
DIRECTOR: Rachel Finnes (Co-Presidents: Gabe G. & Henry D.)
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS: Erik Edin & John Osler
COST: $60
High School Robotics - FIrst Robotics Competition (FRC)
WHO: Grades 9-12
WHEN: October 4-June 1, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upstairs Robotics Room
ADVISOR: Derek Lutz; The program is always in need of mentors. If you are available to mentor, please send an email to Mr. Lutz at dlutz@eagleridgeacademy.org.
COST: $200