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Our e-newsletter, Gillispie Gem, offers insightful perspectives where you'll discover the inspiring work of our students and teachers, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our school. Subscribe today!

Read past issues:

November 2024 - "Grateful Hearts, Inclusive Minds">
October 2024 - "The Ripple Effect of Compassion">
May 2024 - Measuring Success>
April 2024 - "The Journey Matters"
March 2024 - "The Magic of Mud"
February 2024 - "Smiling Hearts">

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LITTLE LEARNERS

Introducing our new bi-weekly newsletter for families with little learners! We are exploring the benefits of activities in our Parent Toddler Program, sharing links to relevant articles, and providing fun, easy-to-do activities to do at home!

Read past issues:

October 23, 2024 - "Diving into Discovery - The Importance of Water Table Play"
November 8, 2024 - "Growing Together: Collaborative Art and Skill-Building at the Easel"

happy happenings

This is where you'll find out about all the exciting things happening at our school! Check back often for quick updates, fun photos, and important announcements.

Nov 14 2024

Why An Outdoor Classroom?

On November 8, our Early Childhood team proudly presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) […]

Nov 7 2024

Imagining and Building a Fairy House

Pre-K students in Sequoia embarked on a creative project to design a treehouse for the resident fairies! Guided by Mr. […]

Nov 5 2024

Specialty Classes Get In the Spirit

Last week, Gillispie students had a fang-tastic time celebrating Halloween with our annual spooktacular parade and spent the day engaged […]

Oct 31 2024

🕷️ Spinning Curiosity into Learning!

Recently, Mrs. D’s Grade 2 class caught a serious case of arachnid enthusiasm! 🕷️ She used their interest to create […]

Oct 29 2024

Family Math Night Adds Up to Fun!

Our first Elementary Family Math Night was a hit! I thank the incredible team of teachers, staff, and parent volunteers […]

Oct 24 2024

Connecting the Dots

Grade 2 students participated in a walking field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) in La […]

Oct 23 2024

Little Lanterns Light Up for the Moon Festival!

Our friends in Spruce joyfully celebrated the Moon Festival, a cherished tradition in many Asian countries, typically observed from late […]

Oct 17 2024

Revving Up Learning!

This week, we hosted our very first Grand Prix! Cypress teachers noticed that their class had developed a keen interest […]

Oct 10 2024

Bonding Over Books

This week, Ms. Haas’ 4th grade class paired up with pre-k students in Willow for their first weekly Book Buddies […]

Oct 3 2024

If Our Walls Could Talk…

If our walls could talk, they would tell stories of growth, perseverance, and the power of a child’s imagination and […]

Sep 26 2024

Learning to Observe and Reflect

Observational drawing encourages students to closely examine and reflect on their surroundings. It extends beyond basic sensory perception, allowing children […]

Sep 19 2024

Bringing Archaeology, Prehistory, and Ancient Humans Back to Life

On Monday, as part of their studies in archaeology, prehistory, and ancient humans, our sixth graders took a field trip […]

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