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GILLispie GEM

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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"

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.

ART SPOTLIGHT

Jan 28 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Art

We are energetically jumping into the new year in the art bungalow and garden. Here are some of our current […]
BOOK BUDDIES

Jan 26 2023

The Book Buddies Program is Back!

Our Book Buddies program pairs upper elementary students with their younger cohorts for weekly meetings spent reading or playing together around campus. […]
early childhood kids

Jan 22 2023

Art and Communication in Early Childhood

Early Childhood students in Willow Room have been creating art in various forms and using their art to hone other […]
blood drive

Jan 19 2023

Blood Drive February 9

Gillispie School will host its 13th annual blood drive on Thursday, February 9, 2023! This service-learning project is near and […]
kids in PE class

Jan 14 2023

Specialty Spotlight: P.E.

In P.E. this week, Early Childhood students have enjoyed improving their throwing and catching skills using various objects ranging from […]
alison fleming speaking at grandparents day

Jan 12 2023

A Simply Superb Grandparents & Special Friends Day!

What a blast we had on December 16 as Gillispie welcomed well over 200 grandparents and special friends to our […]
child with bag of onions

Jan 5 2023

Gillispie Gives Back

In December, more than 25 Gillispie families (more than 60 parents and students) volunteered for Feeding San Diego. Volunteers sorted […]

Our Newest Members of Ms. Cohn’s Grade 4 Class

We’d like to welcome the three newest members of Ms. Cohn’s Grade 4 class: Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, and Pudding […]
kids with tablets

Dec 17 2022

Tech Advice over Winter break

A recent EC Parent meet-up, where we discussed Technology and Our Young Children, served as an important reminder that it […]
hour of code

Dec 16 2022

Gillispie Joins in the Worldwide Celebration of Computer Science: Hour of Code 2022

Each year students from around the world engage in fun computer science challenges to spark their curiosity and enhance their […]
gillispie violin

Dec 13 2022

Specialty Spotlight: Art

Recently, the third graders worked on a violin still life project in art class. Students are familiar with violins because […]
gillispie lego donations

Dec 11 2022

Gillispie Gives Back

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Gillispie families, we collected just over 20,000 LEGOS for Father Joe’s Villages! Yes – […]

For media relations, marketing, and communications, please contact:

Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

Marketing Communications Lead
[email protected]
(858) 459-3773 ext. 133

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