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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!

Gillispie Preschoolers Find Dots Everywhere

Sep 30 2026

Gillispie School Preschoolers Find Dots Everywhere!

In celebration of International Dot Day, our preschoolers read Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot, a story that encourages children to […]

Gillispie School Upper Elementary Science Program

Sep 24 2026

At Gillispie, Science Is a Verb

At Gillispie, we think of science as a verb: thinking clearly, communicating carefully, observing accurately, and asking relevant, testable questions […]

Sep 22 2026

From Backyard Limes to Homemade Limeade

When a Rosewood family generously shared fresh limes and lemongrass from their backyard, our preschoolers were invited to explore the […]

Sep 17 2026

Exploring the Art and History of La Jolla

Our second graders recently wrapped up an exciting cross-curricular unit connecting Social Studies and Visual Arts. Guided by the theme […]

Sep 15 2026

Taking Art to New Heights

What happens when PreK children create art standing up instead of sitting at a table? At Gillispie, vertical art experiences […]

Sep 10 2026

Living Our Values Across Gillispie

Since 2023, Science-Design students have kicked off the school year with the ICARE Community Mural Project, a thoughtful, hands-on exploration […]

Sep 8 2026

Leadership and Service Come to Life in Grade 6

Grade 6 students welcomed a special visitor this week: Officer Chad Crenshaw, better known around San Diego as the “Skater […]

Sep 3 2026

PreK Creates the Classroom They Want

At the beginning of the school year, all students at Gillispie have a voice in shaping their community through the […]

Jul 21 2026

The Best Part of Reading Happens After the Last Page

At Gillispie School, we believe that when it comes to reading, some of the most meaningful moments happen after the […]

Jun 18 2026

Creating Connection, One Thursday at a Time

This past semester, Gillispie School’s ICARE Club quietly shaped something powerful on campus: small moments of connection that rippled far […]

Jun 12 2026

How Pre-K Painted A Sunset Together

This year’s Spring Arts & Design Showcase had an incredible array of beautiful and unique art on display. One of […]

Jun 5 2026

The Sacred Work of Summer Play

“Valuing childhood does not mean seeing it as a happy, innocent period but, rather, as an important period of life […]

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Read past issues:

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