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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!

Oct 31 2024

🕷️ Spinning Curiosity into Learning!

Recently, Mrs. D’s Grade 2 class caught a serious case of arachnid enthusiasm! 🕷️ She used their interest to create […]

Oct 29 2024

Family Math Night Adds Up to Fun!

Our first Elementary Family Math Night was a hit! I thank the incredible team of teachers, staff, and parent volunteers […]

Oct 24 2024

Connecting the Dots

Grade 2 students participated in a walking field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) in La […]

Oct 23 2024

Little Lanterns Light Up for the Moon Festival!

Our friends in Spruce joyfully celebrated the Moon Festival, a cherished tradition in many Asian countries, typically observed from late […]

Oct 17 2024

Revving Up Learning!

This week, we hosted our very first Grand Prix! Cypress teachers noticed that their class had developed a keen interest […]

Oct 10 2024

Bonding Over Books

This week, Ms. Haas’ 4th grade class paired up with pre-k students in Willow for their first weekly Book Buddies […]

Oct 3 2024

If Our Walls Could Talk…

If our walls could talk, they would tell stories of growth, perseverance, and the power of a child’s imagination and […]

Sep 26 2024

Learning to Observe and Reflect

Observational drawing encourages students to closely examine and reflect on their surroundings. It extends beyond basic sensory perception, allowing children […]

Sep 19 2024

Bringing Archaeology, Prehistory, and Ancient Humans Back to Life

On Monday, as part of their studies in archaeology, prehistory, and ancient humans, our sixth graders took a field trip […]

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 […]

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The Sacred Work of Summer Play
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