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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!

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Happy 70th Anniversary (Almost!)

Did you know that in 1933, a full 20 years before the formation of Gillispie as a school, it was […]
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Fourth Grade for the Win

Fourth Grade for the Win

Two of Ms. Cohn’s Grade 4 students placed in the top ten in the Sumdog San Diego Regional Math Contest! […]
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Students in many grade levels have been learning about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which was celebrated earlier this week.

Mtizvahs in Juniper!

Students in many grade levels have been learning about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which was celebrated earlier this […]
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 10

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 10

This holiday celebrates and honors Native American history and culture. There are 18 federally-recognized Indian reservations in San Diego County, more […]
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Discussion & Book Signing with Chef Marcela Valladolid on October 15 at 4 p.m.

Join us for a book signing and discussion with Gillispie parent and chef Marcela Valladolid at the La Jolla Riford […]
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Talent Show auditions are October 10!

Calling all Gillispie students in Grades 2-5 who wish to showcase their talents in our school-wide talent show. All talents […]
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Join us for Corks and Forks Friday, October 21

Celebrate the launch of a spectacular year while socializing and sampling delicious food and drink from some of California’s top […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Music

This month, students are studying musicians of Latin American or Hispanic heritage for Latin American Heritage Month. Being a Costa […]
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Library Re-Opening

We are all very excited about the imminent re-opening of the Gillispie Library! Our collection of picture books, chapter books, […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Technology

Applying ICARE to our Digital Citizenship Practices Gillispie students in Grades 1-5 have spent the past two weeks of school revisiting the […]
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Launch of ONEGillispie Annual Giving

Happy third week of school! It was lovely seeing so many of you at Back to School Night where the […]
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Monday Morning Meeting: 5/18/20

Please click this link for a Monday Morning Greeting video for all elementary and early childhood students. We wish you a great […]
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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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

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