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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:

2025-2026
October 2025 - "Educating Hearts and Minds: Our Guiding Values"

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!

Gillispie Pre-K Specialty Classes

At Gillispie, one of the many wonderful opportunities we offer our Pre-K students is a rich variety of specialty classes. […]
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Small Jobs, Meaningful Work

This week, pre-K students in Sequoia began something exciting-classroom jobs! Every child now has a role each day, and the […]
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Gillispie Grade 4 Students Learning How to Solve the Rubik's Cube

Grade 4 Starts the Year with a Rubik’s Cube 

A favorite beginning-of-the-school-year story is the introduction of the Rubik’s Cube in Grade 4. A tradition started more than 15 […]
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Gillispie Students Playing in the Mud in the Outdoor Classroom

The Joy (and Learning) of Mud

Mud days are the best days at Gillispie! Last Thursday, a rainy day brought the joy of mud to the […]
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Gillispie School Grade 3 Hopes & Dreams

Hopes and Dreams in Third Grade

As part of this year’s professional development during Prep Week, all Gillispie teachers explored Hopes and Dreams, a key practice […]
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Gillispie PreK student reading a Dr. Seuss book

Books Take Kids Places

A great book can turn an ordinary summer day into an unforgettable adventure. When children open a book, they open […]
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The Rhythm of Learning Starts Here

At Gillispie, music is a vibrant and joyful part of every student’s learning journey. With a legacy spanning over 30 […]
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Designing Deeper Learning

Powerful learning happens when students are given the opportunity to connect ideas across subjects and bring them to life with […]
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A Beloved Gillispie Tradition: The Grade 6 vs. Faculty Kickball Game

It’s a beloved annual tradition at Gillispie-our graduating Grade 6 students take to the field to challenge their teachers in […]
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Coming Together For Lucky Duck Foundation

On Thursday, May 8, our school community came together in a powerful show of compassion and teamwork, assembling 2,000 food […]
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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 […]
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“Learning that Sticks”

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

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

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