News

GILLispie GEM

Stay connected to the Gillispie community!

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!

Entrepreneurs with a Purpose

Feb 1 2024

Entrepreneurs with a Purpose

Ms. Cohn’s class started collaborating with the Design Team on a year-long business project! Students have been divided into three […]
Fire Truck Friday

Feb 1 2024

Fire Truck Friday

Last Friday, our preschool friends welcomed four firefighters from Fire Station #13! Excitement filled the room as a big-ladder red […]
Gillispie's Grade 2 Recycling Initiative

Jan 25 2024

Making a World of Difference at Gillispie School

Second graders are several months into an ambitious project to stop certain ‘unrecyclables’ like squeezable mylar snack pouches from ending […]
The Creative Adventures of Loose Parts

Jan 18 2024

The Creative Adventures of Loose Parts

In Willow, our young learners journeyed into the world of creativity and innovation. The focus of this adventure? Loose parts. […]

Wintery Landscapes

Second graders recently completed lovely winter landscapes. Using two watercolor techniques, and inspired by aspen or birch trees in snow, […]
Blowing Kisses and Jumping Like a Spider!

Jan 11 2024

Blowing Kisses and Jumping Like a Spider!

The Gillispie Library offers something for every student, and we strive to provide children with joyful and educational experiences with […]
Grade 1 "I Love Myself" Workshop

Jan 11 2024

Bravely Learning

In the last week of December, our first-grade teachers, Ms. Traut and Ms. Towne, guided students in a writing activity […]
Gillispie’s 14th Annual Blood Drive

Jan 11 2024

A Service Project Near and Dear to Our Hearts

Gillispie’s 14th Annual Blood Drive Thursday, February 8 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fifteen years ago, Gillispie welcomed a brother […]
No Place for Hate

Jan 4 2024

“No Place for Hate” Initiative at Gillispie 

Dear Gillispie Families, Happy New Year! I am thrilled to start the year with exciting news that aligns with our […]
Tag, Volleyball, and Massive Snowball Fights!

Jan 4 2024

Tag, Volleyball, and Massive Snowball Fights!

In December, our students enjoyed age- and skill-appropriate lessons and holiday-themed activities, including massive snowball fights on the field and […]
Grade 5's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Jan 4 2024

Grade 5’s Brilliant Interpretation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”!

In adapting A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the 5th graders, I wanted a play that was true to Shakespeare’s original language […]
Grandparents Day at Gillispie

Jan 4 2024

An Exceptional Grandparents & Special Friends Day

We were thrilled to welcome more than 260 grandparents and special friends to our campus on Friday, December 15. Students […]

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

Natacha Hosy
Natacha Hosy

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

Scroll to Top