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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:

2025-2026
October 2025 - "Educating Hearts and Minds: Our Guiding Values"
February 2026 - "Designing the Future"

2024-2025
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"

2023-2024
May 2024 - "Measuring Success"
April 2024 - "The Journey Matters"
March 2024 - "The Magic of Mud"
February 2024 - "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!

Grade 2 Starts New Recycling Program!

Grade 2 presented their new recycling program that starts today! Elementary students collected the pouches from our EC students for […]
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Recycling Flexible Snack Pouches

Green Gillispie

This morning at the Greeting Meeting, Grade 2 presented their new recycling program! The students explained that flexible snack pouches […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Library

I am thrilled to be back in the Library for the start of this school year! Early Childhood students have […]
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Practicing ICARE Values When We Go Online

In the first Sun article generated by students, two of our Grade 6 student leaders, Joie and Ian, share insights […]
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Thank You for Attending Brews, Bites & Vines!

What a wonderful way to come together! For those who were able to attend  Brews, Bites & Vines on September […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Science-Design

Each fall in Science-Design class, we focus on community by dedicating the first few weeks of the school year to […]
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Building Understanding of Bias in Code—One Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich at a time!

It may seem like our Grade 6 students are preparing a simple mid-day snack, but they’re actually learning an important […]
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Gillispie’s Got Talent!

We invite all Grade 2-6 musicians, jugglers, singers, gymnasts, magicians, and more to take the stage for Gillispie’s 2nd Annual Talent Show! […]
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Getting to know our classmates!

During the first week of school, students of all grades explored their new classrooms and met their teachers. Classmates reunited […]
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Introducing Sara Johnston, Our New School Counselor!

Dear Families, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself! My name is Sara, and I am serving […]
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A Resounding “Thank You!”

We want to thank all of our parent volunteers who gave their time to make this year so incredible for […]
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Spring Arts & Design Showcase

We had a wonderful time seeing families on campus at the 2023 Spring Arts & Design Showcase on May 26.  […]
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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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