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Elementary, Specialties, Tech tips, Technology, Values, Values and Community

In the first Sun article generated by students, two of our Grade 6 student leaders, Joie and Ian, share insights on the importance of following the Gillispie Digital ICARE Values. Joie begins by walking us through a couple of examples of how we can apply the values of Integrity and Compassion when using technology:  The first two ICARE values are Integrity and Compassion. They aren’t just important in and out of school, but in technology, too. When you...

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Elementary, Experts in Education, Learn by Doing, Tech tips, Technology, Technology

It may seem like our Grade 6 students are preparing a simple mid-day snack, but they're actually learning an important lesson on bias in code! By examining the different ways that each person interprets the same directions on how to make a P, B & J sandwich, students were able to connect their understanding of subjective and objective opinions with their discussion of the possible implications of code bias in an increasingly automated world. These lessons help students build...

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Current Parents, Early Childhood, Elementary

During the first week of school, students of all grades explored their new classrooms and met their teachers. Classmates reunited and made new friends, too! To build camaraderie, many classes used fun icebreakers. Ms. Haas's fourth-grade students practiced teamwork skills by working on jigsaw puzzles together and playing Double Nine Dominoes with strategy and excitement. Students in our Early Childhood classes were already seen settling in with their new teachers and friends for storytimes and fun group activities. We...

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Current Parents, Early Childhood, EC Resources, Elementary, Experts in Education

Dear Families, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself! My name is Sara, and I am serving the 2023-2024 school year as Gillispie’s very first School Counselor! I am already so excited to be part of the Gillispie family. It is so apparent how close-knit and welcoming the Gillispie community is, and I feel very lucky and honored to be part of it! My passion for School Counseling began during my time as a student...

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Art, Early Childhood, Elementary, Events, Parents

We had a wonderful time seeing families on campus at the 2023 Spring Arts & Design Showcase on May 26.  We were blown away by the talented musical performances, the beautiful art galleries, and the amazing science and design projects on display. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our extraordinary specialty teachers Mr. Lewis, Ms. Walters, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Belsha, and Mr. Lawerence for all their hard work producing this event....

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Business, Elementary, Experts in Education, Values and Community

Grade 5 students participated in a simulated workday experience at the McGrath Family Junior Achievement’s BizTown! BizTown is an amazing 10,000-square-foot mini-city comprised of 21 life-sized San Diego businesses, including a bank, a radio station, and a vet clinic. Students are able to help run various businesses for the day, earn paychecks, open bank accounts, pay taxes, vote, and are challenged to earn a profit in their endeavors. Our fifth graders were encouraged to use critical thinking skills to...

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Art, Early Childhood, Elementary, Experts in Education, Learn by Doing, Specialties

Earlier this year the third graders were treated to a Kamishibai presentation by storyteller Walt Ritter from an organization called Write Out Loud.  Kamishibai is a form of Japanese storytelling that literally translates to "paper theater". The Stories are performed by Kamishibaiya (Kamishibai Narrator) using sets of illustrated boards that are placed in stage-like boxes and narrated as each image is changed. After the presentation, the third graders were inspired to design and build Kamishibai boxes and write and illustrate...

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Elementary, Specialties, Values and Community

Over 70 Gillispie students had a great time participating in the La Jolla Kiwanis Club's Junior Olympics in April. Out of 800 total students from nine schools, Gillispie athletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals in individual events; a bronze medal in girls' 100 meters, and fastest girl in La Jolla in the 400-meter race. Thanks to all the students for showing great sportsmanship and teamwork!...

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Art, Current Parents, Elementary, Experts in Education

In Art class we love printmaking! Students get to use interesting tools and materials such as brayers, inks, linoleum, styrofoam, gouges, barens, wooden spoons, clay, leaves, rolling pins, cloth, and more. The best aspect of printmaking is that we can make multiple artworks from a single piece of art! Kindergarten used inked leaves pressed over an abstract watercolor. First-grade students, inspired by our resident tortoise, Minnie, have created collographs made with cut-out paper glued onto cardboard. Second graders used rolling...

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Elementary, Events, Kindergarten, Learn by Doing, Values and Community

In April, we celebrated International Day on campus and students had a wonderful time learning about and experiencing the customs and cultures of Costa Rica, New Zealand, India, Turkey, Argentina, and Namibia. With passports in hand, they traveled around campus to get a sampling of the sights, sounds, and tastes of these places with performances by cultural dancers, food samples specific to the regions, and hands-on projects and crafts. Thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers...

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ABOUT GILLISPIE:
Gillispie School is a San Diego independent school located in downtown La Jolla enrolling students from age two through Grade Six. Our mission is to provide educational excellence while serving as a springboard for children’s love of learning, creativity, and readiness for the future.
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