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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

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The Gillispie Blog

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 Early Childhood Program

A Creative Morning in the Art Atelier

Recently, preschoolers in Juniper began their day in the Art Atelier, gathering on the rug for a springtime story read […]
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Gillispie Grade 5 Spanish Program

Fifth Graders Experience Argentina—One Empanada at a Time

As part of their Spanish class, Grade 5 students explored Argentina’s rich culture and traditions, including one of its most […]
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Gillispie Preschool Program

Gillispie Preschoolers Hit a Home Run!

Opening Day of baseball arrived, and our preschoolers celebrated in true Padres fashion! Children and teachers came to school proudly […]
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Gillispie School Lower Elementary Program

Grade 2’s Math Marketplace

Today, the auditorium was buzzing with excitement as our students brought math to life at the Math Marketplace! Second graders […]
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Gillispie School Preschoolers' Study Group

Pre-K Students Create Soccer Study Group

It all started with the question, “Who do you like better, Messi or Ronaldo?” Noticing their interest and passion for […]
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Gillispie School Early Childhood Program

Preschoolers’ Imaginations Take Off

This week, our preschoolers’ dramatic play area took an exciting new direction! After a wonderful run with their campsite theme, […]
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Gillispie School Preschoolers' Nature Walk

Gillispie Preschoolers’ Nature Walk

Recently, Gillispie preschoolers set out on a nature walk in the Art Garden to look for signs of spring. Before […]
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Gillispie Music Class

Making Music in Art Class

Pause in front of the 18 beautiful watercolor violins created by our Grade 3 students, now on display in the […]
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Gillispie School's Early Childhood Program

Celebrating Black Heritage

Last week, Spruce celebrated Black Heritage through a variety of wonderful experiences organized by Ms. Kandise. A highlight was discovering […]
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Gillispie School Fourth Graders Make a Difference at Feeding San Diego!

Fourth Graders Make a Difference at Feeding San Diego!

Fourth graders recently stepped beyond the classroom walls and into an important community action during a field trip to Feeding […]
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Gillispie School Celebrates the Lunar New Year

Celebrating the Lunar New Year Together

Family partnerships bring learning to life in our classroom, and celebrating Chinese/Lunar New Year with visits from Wesley’s family and […]
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Gillispie School Grade 2 Edward Tulane Project

Grade 2’s “Miraculous” Journey!

Gillispie School’s Grade 2 students recently embarked on a literary adventure with The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate […]
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