Posts by Jennifer Paganessi
10 things teachers should know about Down syndrome
As a mom to two girls with Down syndrome, I had two successful parent/teacher conferences this week which is a huge win in our house! They are thriving in their school settings! Polly is in first grade, and fully included in our neighborhood school with a full-time aid. Evangeline, who is six years old, is…
Read MoreComing Soon: A Monthly Newsletter! Plus: Fun on the Mountains and Ribfest
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Weekly Update (Chicago Style) In This Issue Our New Monthly Newsletter GiGi’s Mountain Adventure Join The Ribfest Fun! Upcoming Events Sign Up For Our Newsletter Beginning in May, we’ll begin producing a Chicago-only newsletter focusing specifically on GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago happenings, volunteer and donor spotlights, and inspirational success…
Read MoreTyops Suck: Happy World Down Syndrome Day! And Come on a GiGi’s Adventure.
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Weekly Update (Chicago Style) Happy World Down Syndrome Day. In honor of the day, our members and Down syndrome awareness as a whole, we’re opening a new challenge: Help us get to 1,000 “friends” on Facebook. Right now, our Facebook Group has about 100 members. Our goal —…
Read MoreHaooy Wiorld Doiwn Syndrome Day! And Come on a GiGi’s Adventure.
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Weekly Update (Chicago Style) Happy World Down Syndrome Day. In honor of the day, our members and Down syndrome awareness as a whole, we’re opening a new challenge: Help us get to 1,000 “friends” on Facebook. Right now, our Facebook Group has about 100 members. Our goal —…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhosuse – Dash for Down syndrome! 2012
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here 2012 5K Fun Run Registration is open Please join us for the 9th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse 5k Fun Run, 1Mile Walk and the Dash for Down syndrome! DATE: June 10, 2012 TIME: Open Registration 7:30 – 8:30 am Start Time: 5k Run 8:45 – 1 Mile…
Read MoreOur New Newsletter
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Weekly Update (Chicago Style) There’s a lot to get to this week, so let’s just dive in, ok? Tonight is our semi-regular Mom’s Night Out at Mrs. Murphy’s & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln). We’re meeting at 7 p.m., come join us. RSVP’s appreciated (though not required)…
Read MoreOur New Newsletter
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Weekly Update (Chicago Style) Welcome To Our New Format! We get it. Who has time to sort through a lengthy email update every week? Certainly not us. You know when the programs are. Literacy (and our upcoming Math) sessions are scheduled independently. And even if you have questions.…
Read MoreThanks To Our Young Ambassadors!
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Upcoming Schedule of Events(Chicago Style) We’re always happy when people get involved in the Playhouse, but we’re especially inspired when that involvement comes from teens and pre-teens. In addition to our ongoing partnership with the Girl Scouts for our Fine Motor Skills classes, a group of 7th…
Read MoreA special message from GiGi Gianni
A Message from GiGi: DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING EVENT!! LAST CALL ONLY A FEW MORE SEATSREGISTER TODAY!!!!!i have a voice gala February 25th, 2012 Doors Open at 6 pm Just Arrived today!!!! Chicago Gala Auction Items and Prizes that will be available event night! YOUR CHILD ON THE FIELD WITH THE…
Read MoreA Little Love. Plus, Who Wants Raffle Tickets?
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Upcoming Schedule of Events(Chicago Style) A Little Love For Our DonorsIt may be the day after Valentine’s Day, but we figured this was still a good time to show some love to the many groups and foundations who have been supporting us. Over the past few months,…
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