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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.

kids at the la jolla junior olympics

May 24 2023

Sportsmanship and Teamwork at the Junior Olympics!

Over 70 Gillispie students had a great time participating in the La Jolla Kiwanis Club’s Junior Olympics in April. Out […]
Specialty Spotlight: Art

May 20 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Art

In Art class we love printmaking! Students get to use interesting tools and materials such as brayers, inks, linoleum, styrofoam, […]
kids volunteer at feeding san diego

May 18 2023

Gillispie Gives Back

Recently, two shifts of Gillispie volunteers spent part of their day off from school at Feeding San Diego. Within over […]
Gillispie international day

May 14 2023

International Day!

In April, we celebrated International Day on campus and students had a wonderful time learning about and experiencing the customs […]
grade 4 news team

May 9 2023

News Team Videos are Live!

The 4th-grade students did an incredible job producing their first News Team using all of the incredible multimedia equipment we […]
KIDS IN PE

May 7 2023

Specialty Spotlight: P.E.

It’s finally spring and the EC and Elementary students are enjoying many different P.E. activities! EC children are working on […]
KIDS WORKING WITH CLAY

May 4 2023

Clay Work in Juniper Room 

Prekindergarten students in Juniper Room are working with clay! Last week, they worked on making coil pots and little ceramic […]
making cards for meals on wheels

Apr 27 2023

Handmade Birthday Cards For Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers special Happy Birthday gift bags to older adults receiving their services. It is a lovely way […]
CBS8 Karlene Chavis

Apr 20 2023

Special Visitor in Grade 4

Grade 4 students had a special visitor this month in the MPR—Karlene Chavis from CBS8 News Station! Ms. Chavis came to […]

Speciality Spotlight: Science & Design

As part of their study of light and vision, 3rd graders learned about animation. First, the students were introduced to […]
GRADE 1 PAPER COMMUNITY

Apr 15 2023

First Grade Community Project

On display in the lobby is the first-grade interdisciplinary Community Project! This beautiful piece of work was a collaborative effort […]
BookDrive

Apr 13 2023

The Grade 2 Book Drive is on Now!

For the past few years, Grade 2 students have been in charge of collecting gently used children’s books for homeless children and […]

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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