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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!

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 […]

Speciality Spotlight: Science & Design

As part of their study of light and vision, 3rd graders learned about animation. First, the students were introduced to […]

Apr 15 2023

First Grade Community Project

On display in the lobby is the first-grade interdisciplinary Community Project! This beautiful piece of work was a collaborative effort […]

Apr 13 2023

The Grade 2 Book Drive is on Now!

For the past few years, Grade 2 students have been in charge of collecting gently used children’s books for homeless children and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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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