The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation

The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation TSOI is a different kind of school. We prioritize creativity, curiosity, hands-on and student-led learning!

Imagine a K-8 school where students are asked to design an indoor garden. Instead of listening to a teacher tell them about photosynthesis, students would have to research and understand the process in order to accomplish their task. With the guidance of a teacher, they would develop scale drawings, exploring ratios and geometric principles. After writing and presenting proposals, the students wou

ld then construct the recommended garden and discuss the history and potential impacts of community gardens in urban areas. We aim to develop students that have the critical thinking skills necessary to become productive citizens and it is this type of cross-curricular hands on project that we will use to accomplish this objective.

08/07/2026

🏆🎉 The countdown is over... it's GAME TIME! 🎉🏆

Introducing the ultimate team that's ready to make this school year unforgettable! This is the all-star lineup that's ready to cheer on, support, and inspire every student who walks through our doors.🌟

💡This year's theme is because we believe in everything our students can do, can learn, can achieve, and can become. Together, we're ready to encourage big dreams, celebrate growth, and create an incredible year of learning! 💡

The halls are ready. The classrooms are set. Our team is PUMPED. 📣

We can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday and kick off an amazing 2026-2027 school year! 🌟♥

🚨 Learning Loop Reveal #2: RUN! 🏃⚙️❤️At Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, learning starts with a big idea.Each year, o...
08/04/2026

🚨 Learning Loop Reveal #2: RUN! 🏃⚙️❤️

At Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, learning starts with a big idea.

Each year, our collaborators intentionally choose broad learning loop themes that spark curiosity, connect learning across subjects, and inspire deep thinking. Rather than studying topics in isolation, students explore concepts through many different lenses, discovering how ideas connect to the world around them.

Our second learning loop theme of the year is... RUN!

What does it mean for something to run? More than you might think!

This theme will take students on investigations into:
🏃 Human movement and the systems that keep our bodies running
⚡ Circuits and electricity
⚙️ Engines, motors, and machines
📦 How large-scale operations run—like the behind-the-scenes systems at an Amazon Fulfillment Center, where our collaborators recently visited to kick off their planning
🌎 And countless other connections our students will uncover along the way!

We can't wait to see where this learning loop takes us and all the questions our students will ask as they discover what it really means to make the world run.


📦 What do Amazon packages have to do with school learning? 🤔Our collaborators recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of ...
08/01/2026

📦 What do Amazon packages have to do with school learning? 🤔

Our collaborators recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of an Amazon Fulfillment Center to see the incredible journey of a package—from the moment an order is placed to the moment it arrives at your doorstep.

Why? Because the best teachers are learners first!

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, our collaborators spend three weeks before students arrive designing hands-on learning experiences that bring our learning loops to life. Visiting Amazon was part of the planning for Loop #2, helping our team experience the concepts before bringing them to our students in meaningful, engaging ways.

We’ll kick off the year with our Preserve Loop this fall, but we couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming next...

👀 So, what’s your guess? What do you think the theme of Loop #2 will be? Drop your predictions in the comments! ⬇️



07/30/2026

✨ Collaborators as students!✨

At TSOI, our staff returns three weeks before students to design an individualized, hands-on curriculum that brings learning to life. We intentionally plan our unique learning loops to create meaningful experiences, including off-road adventures and hands on experiences, that help students make real-world connections and think deeply.

Our first learning loop of the year is Preserve! 🌿🥒🍓

Before summer, our staff explored local historical preservation sites to spark ideas. Last week, we dove into a different kind of preservation—food preservation! We explored everything from the science and chemistry behind keeping food fresh to the rich history of preservation techniques.

A huge thank you to orange band collaborator, Chelsea, a food preservation expert! She shared her knowledge and guided us through preserving our own food. By the end of the experience, we all headed home with homemade sauerkraut, pickles, jam, and butter!

This is what learning looks like at TSOI: rolling up our sleeves, asking questions, making connections, thinking deeply, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. We can’t wait to bring these experiences to our students and watch them discover, create, and grow right alongside us! 💚



✨ ✨At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and pro...
07/24/2026

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At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and problem-solvers, the adults in our building should be too!

This summer, we're highlighting collaborators who are trying something new. Not because they're experts. Not because they'll be perfect. But because growth happens when we're willing to start.

🀄 This summer, Courtney learned to play Mah Jong! As she's played more, she's been building new strategies, sharpening her skills, and discovering just how much there is to learn.

The best part of learning isn't mastering something overnight—it's enjoying the challenge (and competition!) along the way.

✨ ✨At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and pro...
07/21/2026

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At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and problem-solvers, the adults in our building should be too!

This summer, we're highlighting collaborators who are trying something new. Not because they're experts. Not because they'll be perfect. But because growth happens when we're willing to start.

🖼️ This summer, our volunteer extraordinaire, Ellen, took on a new challenge: learning how to hang her own artwork while beautifying her home! With a little measuring and problem-solving, she discovered that tackling home projects can be both rewarding and empowering.

Sometimes, learning a new skill is as simple as picking up the tools and giving it a try.

✨ ✨At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and pro...
07/18/2026

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At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and problem-solvers, the adults in our building should be too!

This summer, we're highlighting collaborators who are trying something new. Not because they're experts. Not because they'll be perfect. But because growth happens when we're willing to start.

🧘 This summer, Tasja is practicing yoga! She's discovering that every pose doesn't always come easily—and that's exactly what she loves about it.

Sometimes the best learning happens when we keep challenging ourselves!

✨ ✨At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and pro...
07/15/2026

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At TSOI, we believe kids CAN do amazing things—and if we expect kids to be learners, creators, risk-takers, and problem-solvers, the adults in our building should be too!

This summer, we're highlighting collaborators who are trying something new. Not because they're experts. Not because they'll be perfect. But because growth happens when we're willing to start.

🌿 This summer, Mandy is learning about native medicinal plants on her family's property in New Mexico. Curiosity in action!

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