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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!

May 27 2023

Grade 3 Kamishibai Presentations

Earlier this year the third graders were treated to a Kamishibai presentation by storyteller Walt Ritter from an organization called Write […]

May 26 2023

Parents Say “Thanks A Latte” To Our Teachers And Staff

Parent volunteers put on a fantastic celebration for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Every day had a clever theme with […]

May 25 2023

Kids, Tech, and Parenting: A Gillispie Parent Tech Talk

Recently, I met with Gillispie parents to discuss keeping our children safe when they use technology and go online. I […]

May 24 2023

Sportsmanship and Teamwork at the Junior Olympics!

Over 70 Gillispie students had a great time participating in the La Jolla Kiwanis Club’s Junior Olympics in April. Out […]

May 20 2023

Specialty Spotlight: Art

In Art class we love printmaking! Students get to use interesting tools and materials such as brayers, inks, linoleum, styrofoam, […]

May 18 2023

Gillispie Gives Back

Recently, two shifts of Gillispie volunteers spent part of their day off from school at Feeding San Diego. Within over […]

May 14 2023

International Day!

In April, we celebrated International Day on campus and students had a wonderful time learning about and experiencing the customs […]

May 9 2023

News Team Videos are Live!

The 4th-grade students did an incredible job producing their first News Team using all of the incredible multimedia equipment we […]

May 7 2023

Specialty Spotlight: P.E.

It’s finally spring and the EC and Elementary students are enjoying many different P.E. activities! EC children are working on […]

May 4 2023

Clay Work in Juniper Room

Prekindergarten students in Juniper Room are working with clay! Last week, they worked on making coil pots and little ceramic […]

Apr 27 2023

Handmade Birthday Cards For Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers special Happy Birthday gift bags to older adults receiving their services. It is a lovely way […]

Apr 20 2023

Special Visitor in Grade 4

Grade 4 students had a special visitor this month in the MPR—Karlene Chavis from CBS8 News Station! Ms. Chavis came to […]

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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