Housekeeping for the New School Year!
Just a heads up about some important upcoming communications:
Upper Elementary Summer Assignments: Look for these online in early June!
'24/'25 Registration Forms: Get ready to update your family information in early August. We'll send detailed instructions by email.
Class Assignments: Find out who your child's teacher will be in early August. We'll post this information in FACTS.
Media Release Consent: You should have already indicated your preference in your re-enrollment contracts. If you need to make a change, contact Cindy Chen at cchen@gillispie.org.
Mark your calendars! Our first day of school next year is Tuesday, August 20 The full school calendar with closure dates is available in FACTS Calendar. We'll also be posting a schedule with exciting events like gettogethers, performances, parent-teacher conferences, and more in July.
Click here to download Gillispie School's 2024-2025 calendar.
Spring Arts & Design Showcase
Friday, May 24
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Friday, May 24, as we celebrate performing arts, visual arts, and science and design at Gillispie!
MUSIC PERFORMANCES IN THE MPR
Preschool’s Littles and Middles: 9:00 a.m.
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten: 9:40 a.m.
Grades 1 and 2: 10:20 a.m.
Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6: 11:10 a.m.
Performance Attire: Students are encouraged to wear more formal yet comfortable attire for their performance day.
REMINDERS:
Art & Design Exhibits - located throughout the campus
Student Business Projects - in the Art Garden Tomorrow is a Half-Day - noon dismissal
Enjoy the shows and displays of Gillispie students in action!
Download the Arts & Design Showcase flyer for more event information>
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. Click here to see pictures and find out more!>
Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our parent and grandparent volunteers for making this year so incredible for our students, faculty, and staff. Our school truly thrives on the generous giving of your time and talents.
From Room Parents, Hot Lunch Servers, Mystery Readers, Cooking Fairies, Classroom Helpers, Library Volunteers, Art Cottage Volunteers, Fundraising Committees, Field Trip Chaperones, Community Service Organizers, and the Board of Trustees, to others too numerous to count, each act of kindness enriches our Gillispie Community. YOU make this all possible.
“A candle loses nothing of its light when lighting another.” -Kahlil Gibran
With your service to our school, you make our Gillispie light shine bright each day, and we thank you!
We will be sending out a formal survey for volunteer interest over the summer, but in the interim, if you have a particular area that you would like to be involved in, please email Dana Irwin at dirwin@gillispie.org.
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. Families enjoyed quality time together, while the children had fun with face painting and bubbles! Click here to see pictures!>
Tech-Time Tips for Summer Break!
Summer break is almost here! With more time at home, screens can become a big draw for children. Download our Tech-Time Tips to help your children have a techbalanced break.
~ Dr. Lisa Hasler Waters, Director of Technology
FRIDAY, MAY 24 - LAST DAY TO CLAIM
LOST ITEMS
Please check the lost & found racks located near the sport court for missing articles of clothing and shoes. Items not claimed tomorrow, Friday, May 24, will be donated.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL OFFER
Gillispie School families will receive 10% off orders for Tommy Hilfiger school uniforms placed between June 24 and June 30, 2024. The promotion code for this offer is VWK23CGJNW.
In the May issue of the Gillispie Gem, find out how:
We measure success. Good citizens are nurtured on and off the field. Our Grade 6 graduates are leaving a mark on our school and hearts. Families bring the world to our classrooms. One Gillispie student was inspired and won a national poetry contest!
Read the May 2024 edition>
Read the mobile version>
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Second Sundays • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
780 Prospect St, La Jolla - Balmer Classroom
LJ Historical Society is offering free, monthly art-making workshops designed for children of all ages and draws inspiration from the current exhibition to engage the public in art, culture, and community. Summer lineup: June 9 recycled materials mosaics, July 14 - stained glass art, August 11- transforming recycled materials into innovative structures. More information>
Gillispie School
7380 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
