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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:

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"
May 2024 - "Measuring Success"
April 2024 - "The Journey Matters"
March 2024 - "The Magic of Mud"
February 2024 - "Smiling Hearts"

LITTLE LEARNERS Newsletter

Discover tips, insights, and inspiration for families with little learners! Each issue explores the benefits of Gillispie’s Parent Toddler Program (PTEP)—featuring expert-backed articles, hands-on activities, and ideas to support early childhood development at home.

Browse past issues to spark curiosity, connection, and joyful learning for you and your toddler

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!

May 13 2025

Bee-Bots Buzz into Pre-K!

Juniper students were thrilled when Dr. Waters introduced them to Bee-Bots-a fun and friendly way to explore early coding! Bee-Bots […]

May 8 2025

“Learning that Sticks”

Our Grade 5 students recently embarked on two enriching field trips that brought their curriculum to life in ways only […]

May 6 2025

A Popcorn-Powered Engineering Adventure!

Some of the most inspiring lessons come from the people our children know and love best: their parents! Our Early […]

May 1 2025

First Grade’s “How To” Writing and Video Project

First graders completed an exciting project that combined writing, teamwork, and media production! The project began with an introduction to […]

Apr 29 2025

Celebrating Culture and Community: Around the World Week at Gillispie

What an incredible week it was at Gillispie! Around the World Week was an exciting and enriching community celebration, where […]

Apr 24 2025

April Name Journey

This month, one of our early childhood classes launched the April Name Journey, a project that combined creativity, literacy, and […]

Apr 22 2025

Fourth Graders Step Into California History at Mission San Juan Capistrano

As an extension of their studies on California history, Gillispie’s fourth graders recently embarked on an enriching field trip to […]

Apr 17 2025

Tiny Seeds and Big Wonders

After spring break, our early childhood students returned to a surprise-their bean seeds had sprouted! It was wonderful to see […]

Apr 10 2025

Author Visit Inspires Gillispie Students

On Wednesday, April 9, students and staff wore their favorite striped clothes in celebration of a special visit from Susan […]

Apr 8 2025

Fire Station 13 Visits Gillispie!

This week, our early childhood classrooms had an exciting visit from the firefighters of Station 13! They kicked off the […]

Mar 26 2025

Math Meets Marketplace!

This past week, Ms. Wear’s third graders joined Ms. Daniel’s second graders for a shopping spree! In this hands-on market […]

Mar 24 2025

Amplifying the Outdoor Classroom

Over the past few weeks, a violin and an electric guitar with an amplifier have been available in the outdoor […]

For media relations, marketing, and communications, please contact:

Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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

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