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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.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Feb 14 2024

Lunar New Year Celebration in Willow!

Last Friday, friends in Willow were treated to a special Lunar New Year Celebration! After learning about the Year of […]
Grade One Connects with Authors

Feb 14 2024

First Graders Connect with Authors

On Tuesday, both first-grade classes attended a live webinar with authors Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. The duo read their […]
Park Valley Field Trip

Feb 8 2024

When you’re on a field trip and it snows!

“Ms. Busick, it’s snowing!” The Grade 6 girls were yelling in delight! They ran outside in their PJs to find […]
Happy National School Counseling Week, Ms. Sara!

Feb 8 2024

Happy National School Counseling Week, Ms. Sara!

We are celebrating National School Counseling Week and asked Ms. Sara to tell us a little about her day as […]
World Read Aloud Day

Feb 8 2024

World Read Aloud Day at Gillispie!

This week, we celebrated World Read Aloud Day with two virtual author visits, an author talk, and read-alouds! Two Virtual […]
Entrepreneurs with a Purpose

Feb 1 2024

Entrepreneurs with a Purpose

Ms. Cohn’s class started collaborating with the Design Team on a year-long business project! Students have been divided into three […]
Fire Truck Friday

Feb 1 2024

Fire Truck Friday

Last Friday, our preschool friends welcomed four firefighters from Fire Station #13! Excitement filled the room as a big-ladder red […]
Gillispie's Grade 2 Recycling Initiative

Jan 25 2024

Making a World of Difference at Gillispie School

Second graders are several months into an ambitious project to stop certain ‘unrecyclables’ like squeezable mylar snack pouches from ending […]
The Creative Adventures of Loose Parts

Jan 18 2024

The Creative Adventures of Loose Parts

In Willow, our young learners journeyed into the world of creativity and innovation. The focus of this adventure? Loose parts. […]

Wintery Landscapes

Second graders recently completed lovely winter landscapes. Using two watercolor techniques, and inspired by aspen or birch trees in snow, […]
Blowing Kisses and Jumping Like a Spider!

Jan 11 2024

Blowing Kisses and Jumping Like a Spider!

The Gillispie Library offers something for every student, and we strive to provide children with joyful and educational experiences with […]
Grade 1 "I Love Myself" Workshop

Jan 11 2024

Bravely Learning

In the last week of December, our first-grade teachers, Ms. Traut and Ms. Towne, guided students in a writing activity […]

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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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

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