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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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Feb 17 2023

Ways You Can Help

The Gillispie community mourns, along with the rest of the world, the devastation and loss of life caused by the 7.8 […]

Feb 14 2023

World Read Aloud Day

To celebrate World Read Aloud Day, two classes had virtual author visits in the Gillspie Library! First, Ms. Leard’s and […]

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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