{"id":142350,"date":"2025-09-08T16:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/?p=142350"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:56:00","slug":"gigis-playhouse-chicago-launches-a-month-of-celebration-learning-and-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/build-out\/uncategorized\/gigis-playhouse-chicago-launches-a-month-of-celebration-learning-and-fun","title":{"rendered":"GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Chicago Launches a Month of Celebration, Learning, and Fun\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2025\/09\/I-IS-FOR-ICE-CREAM-2025-Back-to-School-Donation-Drive-Post-600-x-300-px.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2025\/09\/I-IS-FOR-ICE-CREAM-2025-Back-to-School-Donation-Drive-Post-600-x-300-px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142351\" style=\"width:671px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2025\/09\/I-IS-FOR-ICE-CREAM-2025-Back-to-School-Donation-Drive-Post-600-x-300-px.png 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2025\/09\/I-IS-FOR-ICE-CREAM-2025-Back-to-School-Donation-Drive-Post-600-x-300-px-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220358003 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220358003 BCX0\"> that time of year again \u2014 notebooks are open, pencils are sharpened, and GiGi\u2019s tutoring and programming is back in full swing! This September <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220358003 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW220358003 BCX0\"> celebrating everything that makes our community shine \u2014 learning together, showing what we know, and lifting each other up with kindness and encouragement. And ice cream too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re kicking off the school year with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">four weeks of fun<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, learning, and connection. Each week features a new theme and challenge that our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tutor\u2013tutee pairs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can complete together:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week 1: Goal Getters &#8211; <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kick off the month by setting a learning goal together! Whether it\u2019s mastering multiplication or finishing a chapter book, write it down and celebrate the journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week 2: Dynamic Duos &#8211; <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dress alike and twin with your tutor or tutee! Matching outfits, colors, or even accessories \u2014 show off your team spirit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week 3: Show What You Know &#8211; <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share something you\u2019ve learned this month \u2014 from sight words to subtraction (and everything in between). Big or small, your progress matters!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week 4: Kindness Counts &#8211; <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Write a note of encouragement to another tutor, tutee, or friend. A few thoughtful words can make someone\u2019s day brighter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And to sweeten the deal, for every challenge completed, tutor\u2013tutee pairs get <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an entry into our ice cream raffle!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7ac143\"><b>Why We\u2019re Doing This<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This campaign is about more than just fun (although there will be plenty of that!) \u2014 it\u2019s about celebrating the hard work of our learners and the dedication of our volunteers. It\u2019s a chance to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61959660 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61959660 BCX0\">Build community<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW61959660 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW61959660 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW61959660 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61959660 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61959660 BCX0\">Spark joy in learning<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW61959660 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW61959660 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW61959660 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22164 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22164 BCX0\">Remind <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22164 BCX0\">us<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22164 BCX0\"> of the power of believing in one another<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW22164 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\">We also hope to rally behind the mission of GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Chicago by encouraging families and friends to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\">share<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\">celebrate<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\">, and \u2014 if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\">they\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129138919 BCX0\"> able \u2014 support free programs all year long.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW129138919 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7ac143\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25075536 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25075536 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How You Can Participate<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW25075536 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re a returning family or brand-new to tutoring this fall, here\u2019s how to get involved:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join us in the weekly challenge<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 we\u2019ll remind you during sessions!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help us spread the word<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 s<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nap a photo<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and tag @gigisplayhousechicago using #321Champs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.clickandpledge.com\/w\/Form\/cd7bcdd0-12c1-496f-83ad-09ec7eed6576?_gl=1*8y1j9b*_gcl_au*OTEzMzI1NTc2LjE3NTA3MTYyMzk.*_ga*OTMyNzEwNzczLjE3MTUwMTI0OTA.*_ga_CVBL42Z351*czE3NTczNjU4MDIkbzExODkkZzEkdDE3NTczNjU5NjIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Become a 321 Champion<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by pledging a monthly donation to support GiGi\u2019s free programming all year long!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t Forget\u2026Every challenge completed = one raffle entry to win FREE ICE CREAM for you and your study buddy!<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Let\u2019s celebrate hard work with a little sweetness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We can\u2019t wait to see our 321 Champs in action. Thank you for being part of what makes this community so full of love, learning, and limitless possibilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 It\u2019s that time of year again \u2014 notebooks are open, pencils are sharpened, and GiGi\u2019s tutoring and programming is back in full swing! This September we\u2019re celebrating everything that makes our community shine \u2014 learning together, showing what we know, and lifting each other up with kindness and encouragement. And ice cream too! \u00a0&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":221,"featured_media":142351,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142350","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/221"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142350"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142350\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}