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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.

Tech Advice Over Winter Break

Dec 14 2023

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 […]
Science & Design Student Building an Ewaah

Dec 14 2023

Hands-On Experiences Offer Different Perspectives

The third grade students recently finished creating individual “ewaahs” as part of their Social Studies exploration of the Kumeyaay, a […]
Wishing You a Little Boredom over the Holidays

Dec 14 2023

Wishing You a Little Boredom over the Holidays

In the recent New York Times article “Let Kids Get Bored. It’s Good for Them.”, Catherine Pearson highlighted the importance […]
Students look for bears

Dec 7 2023

Happy Happenings

Imaginative play is an important part of our Early Childhood (EC) students’ day. A child’s imagination significantly influences early development, […]
Hour of Code - Grade 1

Dec 7 2023

Hour of Code

This week, we have been celebrating the Hour of Code with our K-6 students! The Hour of Code is a global movement […]
Grade 5 students observed our Gillispie friends, the seagulls!

Nov 30 2023

Paying Attention in Art Class!

The conceptual artist Robert Irwin of La Jolla (1928-2023) said, “It’s a constant, continuous, spectacular world we live in, and […]

Grade 2 Starts New Recycling Program!

Grade 2 presented their new recycling program that starts today! Elementary students collected the pouches from our EC students for […]
Recycling Flexible Snack Pouches

Nov 30 2023

Green Gillispie

This morning at the Greeting Meeting, Grade 2 presented their new recycling program! The students explained that flexible snack pouches […]
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Sep 28 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Library

I am thrilled to be back in the Library for the start of this school year! Early Childhood students have […]
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Sep 21 2023

Practicing ICARE Values When We Go Online

In the first Sun article generated by students, two of our Grade 6 student leaders, Joie and Ian, share insights […]
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Sep 20 2023

Thank You for Attending Brews, Bites & Vines!

What a wonderful way to come together! For those who were able to attend  Brews, Bites & Vines on September […]
kids in science class

Sep 18 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Science-Design

Each fall in Science-Design class, we focus on community by dedicating the first few weeks of the school year to […]

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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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(858) 459-3773 ext. 133

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