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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 School ICARE Club

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 […]
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Gillispie School Pre-K Program

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 […]
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Gillispie School Early Childhood

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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Gillispie School Service Project

Grade 2 Book Drive Inspires Gillispie Community

This year marked the 12th consecutive year of Gillispie’s annual Grade 2 Book Drive – a meaningful tradition that continues […]
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Gillispie School Grade 3 Program

All Aflutter for Monarchs!

Recently, Grade 3 became the center of an exciting journey that captured the attention of our students. Thanks to one […]
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Gillispie School Kindergarten Program

Kindergarten Seashell Creations Bring Learning to Life

Kindergarten students recently created coastal-inspired art by gluing seashells onto canvas. As they explored patterns, symmetry, and design to create […]
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Gillispie's Outdoor Classroom

A Tree Chandelier for the Outdoor Classroom

In Gillispie’s outdoor garden, something special has been taking shape. Our preschool students have been hard at work on a […]
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Gillispie Annual Kickball Game

A Gillispie Tradition: Grade 6 vs. Faculty Kickball Game

Each spring, the Gillispie community gathers for a beloved tradition: the Grade 6 vs. Faculty Kickball Game. With younger students […]
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Gillispie School Yearbook Club

Yearbook Club: The Story Behind This Year’s Yearbook

This year marked an exciting first for Gillispie: the launch of our Yearbook Club! Thirty-three students in Grades 3-6 came […]
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Gillispie Design Center

3, 2, 1… Liftoff! Gillispie Preschoolers Design Their Own Rocket Ships

Gillispie preschoolers recently embarked on an exciting rocket ship adventure, sparked by Earth Day discussions and the wonder of seeing […]
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Gillispie School Library

Book Madness Wrap-Up: Celebrating a Year of Reading at Gillispie!

Another season of Book Madness has come to an end! This beloved annual tradition, created by Ms. L. in 2019 […]
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Gillispie School Upper Elementary Program

Grade 5 Goes to Biz Town

Last week, our fifth-grade students stepped beyond the classroom and into the real world during their visit to JA BizTown, […]
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GILLispie GEM

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Our newsletter, Gillispie Gem, offers insightful perspectives where you'll discover the inspiring work of our students and teachers, and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our school. Subscribe today!

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

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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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