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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!

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Grade 3 Visits the Map Museum

Pretending to be cartographers conducting research, Gillispie third graders visited the Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla to investigate […]
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Doing Good Together

DOING GOOD TOGETHER is a national organization that provides opportunities for families to volunteer, or “do good” together. Click on the […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Spanish

Students in Spanish class have been learning about Hispanic Heritage Month. Students learned about Mexico’s Independence Day (September 15) by […]
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Specialty Spotlight: Science & Design

To kick off the school year, students designed projects to warm up their hands and brains while remembering the importance […]
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After-school Fall Enrichment classes are off to a great start!

In Ms. Leard’s Builders Club, architects each got a tray of Legos and were challenged to use all the Legos […]
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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

Two of Ms. Cohn’s Grade 4 students placed in the top ten in the Sumdog San Diego Regional Math Contest! […]
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 […]
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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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:

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

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Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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