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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 12 2024

September Name Journey

Friends in Rosewood are starting the exciting journey of learning to write their names! They begin by recognizing the first […]

Sep 10 2024

A New Approach to Learning

We’re excited to share that this year, we’ve implemented the Responsive Classroom approach in all our classrooms, from Littles to […]

Aug 29 2024

Local School Visits Gillispie’s Outdoor Classroom

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children, play is serious […]

May 23 2024

Littles Classrooms Gather for a Family Picnic in the Art Garden

To celebrate the end of the school year, Littles classrooms gathered for a delightful family picnic in the Art Garden. […]

May 23 2024

Gillispie School Signs No Place for Hate Pledge

On Tuesday, May 14th, our student-led No Place for Hate Committee hosted an important school-wide pledge event. Gillispie students, staff, […]

Apr 25 2024

Cooking in Spanish

This week, third-grade students learned to cook buñuelos with Chef Marcella! She explained the difference between buñuelos and churros and […]

Juniper Learns How to Make a Great Slice!

Juniper hosted grandparents and special guests, lovingly nicknamed “Hey-Hey” and “Dude”! This Juniper grandfather grew up in New York City, […]

Apr 11 2024

Grade 5 Innovating Solutions for Gillispie Students

This week, our Grade 5 science and design students collaborated with students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 to identify areas […]

Apr 4 2024

Early Childhood Art for Silent Auction

Juniper explored cyanotype printing to create “Floral Echos” for the Boots & Bling Silent Auction. Cyanotype is an antique photographic […]

Apr 4 2024

Yoga Classes for EC

Our Early Childhood program started a new weekly specialty class—Yoga with Ms. Sarah. This class will be available to all […]

Mar 21 2024

Grade 5 Goes to BizTown!

This past week, Grade 5 students participated in Junior Achievement BizTown. This program combines in-class learning with a day-long visit […]

Mar 21 2024

Book Madness Update

In Round 1, 144 students voted. They narrowed the field from the “Sweet 16” titles to the “Elite 8”. Students […]

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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