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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:

2025-2026
October 2025 - "Educating Hearts and Minds: Our Guiding Values"

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!

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Gillispie Magic!

Exceptional moments occur in any given school year. Sometimes they are big, hairy, scary moments, and other times they are […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Science

As part of the Grade 1 social studies curriculum, students learned about national symbols and monuments. One big question that […]
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EC Thanksgiving Feast

Early Childhood teachers and students hosted a Thanksgiving Feast on the field before the Thanksgiving break! Students made themed decorations, […]
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Author Visit: Juliana Anthony Hernández

Students in Kindergarten and PreKindergarten recently had an author visit from local author Juliana Anthony Hernández, who read from her […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Spanish

During Spanish class earlier this month,  students visited the school’s altar for Día de Los Muertos! Each grade level worked […]
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Veteran’s Day Card-Making Project

Thanks to our terrific students, teachers, and parents, for making our Veteran’s Day card-making project a rousing success! So many […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Library

The Gillispie Library serves all students on our campus. Early Childhood students enjoy songs, fingerplays, and activities related to the […]
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Ms. Fleming Visits Kindergarten

Recently, Ms. Fleming visited the Kindergarten students to read aloud the book “How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin” by Margaret McNamara […]
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Author Share in Grade 1

Students in Grade 1 held an Author Share this month where they chose their favorite stories they’d written to share […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Art

Every Elementary cycle, I display an image of a work of art in our art class. These are selected from […]
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Visiting Author Dr. MacPete

Students in Kindergarten, First, and Second grade recently had an author visit from veterinarian and author Dr. Ruth MacPete, who […]
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Specialty Spotlight: P.E.

Elementary students kicked off Running Club this week with over 30 students participating. They began with dynamic stretches, followed by running laps, […]
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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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

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