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GILLispie GEM

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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"

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"Gillispie Gem" is the school's quarterly publication.

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!

Oct 24 2024

Connecting the Dots

Grade 2 students participated in a walking field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) in La […]

Oct 23 2024

Little Lanterns Light Up for the Moon Festival!

Our friends in Spruce joyfully celebrated the Moon Festival, a cherished tradition in many Asian countries, typically observed from late […]

Oct 17 2024

Revving Up Learning!

This week, we hosted our very first Grand Prix! Cypress teachers noticed that their class had developed a keen interest […]

Oct 10 2024

Bonding Over Books

This week, Ms. Haas’ 4th grade class paired up with pre-k students in Willow for their first weekly Book Buddies […]

Oct 3 2024

If Our Walls Could Talk…

If our walls could talk, they would tell stories of growth, perseverance, and the power of a child’s imagination and […]

Sep 26 2024

Learning to Observe and Reflect

Observational drawing encourages students to closely examine and reflect on their surroundings. It extends beyond basic sensory perception, allowing children […]