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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!

Sep 12 2024

September Name Journey

Friends in Rosewood are starting the exciting journey of learning to write their names! They begin by recognizing the first […]

Sep 10 2024

A New Approach to Learning

We’re excited to share that this year, we’ve implemented the Responsive Classroom approach in all our classrooms, from Littles to […]

Aug 29 2024

Local School Visits Gillispie’s Outdoor Classroom

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children, play is serious […]

May 23 2024

Littles Classrooms Gather for a Family Picnic in the Art Garden

To celebrate the end of the school year, Littles classrooms gathered for a delightful family picnic in the Art Garden. […]
No Place for Hate Pledge

May 23 2024

Gillispie School Signs No Place for Hate Pledge

On Tuesday, May 14th, our student-led No Place for Hate Committee hosted an important school-wide pledge event. Gillispie students, staff, […]
Cooking in Spanish

Apr 25 2024

Cooking in Spanish

This week, third-grade students learned to cook buñuelos with Chef Marcella! She explained the difference between buñuelos and churros and […]

Juniper Learns How to Make a Great Slice!

Juniper hosted grandparents and special guests, lovingly nicknamed “Hey-Hey” and “Dude”! This Juniper grandfather grew up in New York City, […]
Grade 5 Science and Design

Apr 11 2024

Grade 5 Innovating Solutions for Gillispie Students

This week, our Grade 5 science and design students collaborated with students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 to identify areas […]
Early Childhood Art

Apr 4 2024

Early Childhood Art for Silent Auction

Juniper explored cyanotype printing to create “Floral Echos” for the Boots & Bling Silent Auction. Cyanotype is an antique photographic […]
Early Childhood Yoga

Apr 4 2024

Yoga Classes for EC

Our Early Childhood program started a new weekly specialty class—Yoga with Ms. Sarah. This class will be available to all […]
BizTown

Mar 21 2024

Grade 5 Goes to BizTown!

This past week, Grade 5 students participated in Junior Achievement BizTown. This program combines in-class learning with a day-long visit […]

Mar 21 2024

Book Madness Update

In Round 1, 144 students voted. They narrowed the field from the “Sweet 16” titles to the “Elite 8”. Students […]

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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