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Our 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:

2025-2026
October 2025 - "Educating Hearts and Minds: Our Guiding Values"
February 2026 - "Designing the Future"

2024-2025
May 2025 - "Educating Future Shapers"
March 2025 - "The Benefits of Healthy Risk"
February 2025 - "Skills for Learning and Life."
November 2024 - "Grateful Hearts, Inclusive Minds"
October 2024 - "The Ripple Effect of Compassion"

2023-2024
May 2024 - "Measuring Success"
April 2024 - "The Journey Matters"
March 2024 - "The Magic of Mud"
February 2024 - "Smiling Hearts"

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The Gillispie Blog

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and everyday moments at Gillispie School in La Jolla. Our weekly blog features engaging stories, photos, and classroom highlights that showcase the creativity, connection, and joy of our Pre-K to Grade 6 community. Visit often—there’s always something new to discover!

Gillispie PreK student reading a Dr. Seuss book

Books Take Kids Places

A great book can turn an ordinary summer day into an unforgettable adventure. When children open a book, they open […]
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The Rhythm of Learning Starts Here

At Gillispie, music is a vibrant and joyful part of every student’s learning journey. With a legacy spanning over 30 […]
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Designing Deeper Learning

Powerful learning happens when students are given the opportunity to connect ideas across subjects and bring them to life with […]
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A Beloved Gillispie Tradition: The Grade 6 vs. Faculty Kickball Game

It’s a beloved annual tradition at Gillispie-our graduating Grade 6 students take to the field to challenge their teachers in […]
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Coming Together For Lucky Duck Foundation

On Thursday, May 8, our school community came together in a powerful show of compassion and teamwork, assembling 2,000 food […]
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Bee-Bots Buzz into Pre-K!

Juniper students were thrilled when Dr. Waters introduced them to Bee-Bots-a fun and friendly way to explore early coding! Bee-Bots […]
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“Learning that Sticks”

Our Grade 5 students recently embarked on two enriching field trips that brought their curriculum to life in ways only […]
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A Popcorn-Powered Engineering Adventure!

Some of the most inspiring lessons come from the people our children know and love best: their parents! Our Early […]
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First Grade’s “How To” Writing and Video Project

First graders completed an exciting project that combined writing, teamwork, and media production! The project began with an introduction to […]
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Celebrating Culture and Community: Around the World Week at Gillispie

What an incredible week it was at Gillispie! Around the World Week was an exciting and enriching community celebration, where […]
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April Name Journey

This month, one of our early childhood classes launched the April Name Journey, a project that combined creativity, literacy, and […]
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Fourth Graders Step Into California History at Mission San Juan Capistrano

As an extension of their studies on California history, Gillispie’s fourth graders recently embarked on an enriching field trip to […]
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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

Marketing Communications Lead
info@gillispie.org
(858) 459-3773

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