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Our quarterly 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:

May 2025 - "Educating Future Shapers"
March 2025 - "The Benefits of Healthy Risk"
February 2025 - "Skills for Learning and Life."
November 2024 - "Grateful Hearts, Inclusive Minds"
October 2024 - "The Ripple Effect of Compassion"
May 2024 - "Measuring Success"
April 2024 - "The Journey Matters"
March 2024 - "The Magic of Mud"
February 2024 - "Smiling Hearts"

LITTLE LEARNERS Newsletter

Discover tips, insights, and inspiration for families with little learners! Each issue explores the benefits of Gillispie’s Parent Toddler Program (PTEP)—featuring expert-backed articles, hands-on activities, and ideas to support early childhood development at home.

Browse past issues to spark curiosity, connection, and joyful learning for you and your toddler

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!

Nowruz and Ramadan

Apr 6 2023

Nowruz and Ramadan

We were lucky enough to have a few Early Childhood parents come to campus last month to share more information […]
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Mar 29 2023

California Dreamin’ was a Dream Come True!

Thanks to our amazing Gillispie families and community partners, this year’s “party with a purpose” was a terrific success. For […]
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Mar 27 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Art

It’s tulip time in the art garden! The tulip bulbs the Kindergarteners planted in January are now in full bloom […]
a Magnificent House

Mar 25 2023

A Magnificent House for a Leprechaun!

St. Patrick’s day is around the corner, and Willow friends will be showing any visiting leprechaun kindness; they have designed […]
young are 2023

Mar 24 2023

Young Art 2023: Comfort and Calm at the San Diego Museum of Art

Starting this weekend, the Young Art 2023: Comfort and Calm exhibition by the San Diego Museum of Art will present thoughtful works of art […]
cyber safety

Mar 23 2023

Cyber Safety

It was great to see a number of Gillispie parents at this month’s Cyber Safety seminar held at the Bishop’s […]
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Mar 22 2023

Learning About Sequencing!

Learning about sequencing in Kindergarten and early childhood is an important readiness skill that helps young children understand how to […]
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Mar 17 2023

Handmade Birthday Cards for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers special Happy Birthday gift bags to older adults receiving their services. What a lovely way to […]
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Mar 16 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Library

It’s time for BOOK MADNESS, Gillispie Library’s annual book tournament! Students vote for their favorite picture books and chapter books […]
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Mar 12 2023

Specialty Spotlight: P.E.

Specialty Spotlight: P.E. Students in Early Childhood have been working on large motor movements to music, body control, and throwing […]
kids in the library

Mar 9 2023

Library Transformed into a Book Cafe

Recently, the 5th graders found the Library transformed into a Book Cafe! Students browsed titles from several genres: novels in […]
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Feb 23 2023

Feeding San Diego Volunteer Opportunities

The Community Relations Committee is happy to provide three volunteer opportunities for the Gillispie community with Feeding San Diego. Space is limited, […]

For media relations, marketing, and communications, please contact:

Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

Marketing Communications Lead
info@gillispie.org
(858) 459-3773

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