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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!

Sep 11 2025

Small Jobs, Meaningful Work

This week, pre-K students in Sequoia began something exciting-classroom jobs! Every child now has a role each day, and the […]

Gillispie Grade 4 Students Learning How to Solve the Rubik's Cube

Sep 4 2025

Grade 4 Starts the Year with a Rubik’s Cube

A favorite beginning-of-the-school-year story is the introduction of the Rubik’s Cube in Grade 4. A tradition started more than 15 […]

Gillispie Students Playing in the Mud in the Outdoor Classroom

Sep 2 2025

The Joy (and Learning) of Mud

Mud days are the best days at Gillispie! Last Thursday, a rainy day brought the joy of mud to the […]

Aug 28 2025

Hopes and Dreams in Third Grade

As part of this year’s professional development during Prep Week, all Gillispie teachers explored Hopes and Dreams, a key practice […]

Gillispie PreK student reading a Dr. Seuss book

Jun 24 2025

Books Take Kids Places

A great book can turn an ordinary summer day into an unforgettable adventure. When children open a book, they open […]

Jun 10 2025

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 […]

May 29 2025

Designing Deeper Learning

Powerful learning happens when students are given the opportunity to connect ideas across subjects and bring them to life with […]

May 22 2025

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 […]

May 15 2025

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 […]

May 13 2025

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 […]

May 8 2025

“Learning that Sticks”

Our Grade 5 students recently embarked on two enriching field trips that brought their curriculum to life in ways only […]

May 6 2025

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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Read past issues:

Educating Hearts and Minds: Our Guiding Values
Designing the Future
Educating Future Shapers
The Benefits of Healthy Risk
Skills for Learning and Life.
Grateful Hearts, Inclusive Minds
The Ripple Effect of Compassion
Measuring Success
The Journey Matters
The Magic of Mud
Smiling Hearts