Greetings Fox Valley
Hello, My name is Carmen and I am one of GiGi's new internship students from Aurora University. I am excited to start my internship with GiGi's and cannot wait to meet more of GiGi's staff, volunteers, and families. As I mentioned before I am attending Aurora University where I will...
Hello Fox Valley!
Good morning Fox Valley families and visitors! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Lauren Chiszar and I am the new site coordinator at GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley. I am so excited to be taking on this role and working with...
Potty Training blog
Here is a great blog on potty training. Thank you GiGi's Playhouse Raleigh for sharing your guest presenter with all of us. https://www.reifpsychservices.com/potty-training-down-syndrome/
Tim Tebow Foundation
What an inspiring person and an amazing program. If you or your loved one went to one, please post a picture or comment. https://www.timtebowfoundation.org/index.php/night-to-shine/ Thank you to all who support this foundation. #generationG #dontscreenusout #GiGisBelieves
Cupcakes on 8th
John Truel (12 y.o.) and mom create their own cupcake business. It never matters how old you are when you follow your dreams. Never give up! "Peanut butter and cinnamon cupcakes," John told ABC News when asked what are his favorite treats. Follow the link below to learn about John,...
Down Syndrome and the Miss USA State Pageant
Minnesota native Mikayla Holmgren will become the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA state pageant Good Luck Mikayla! Read all about Mikayla's story at the link below! https://patch.com/minnesota/stillwater/1st-contestant-down-syndrome-compete-miss-minnesota?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blasts&utm_content=national
See You Later GiGi’s!
Good Bye for now GiGi's Families! Today is my last day as an intern at GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley. This experience has been one of the most rewarding opportunities in more ways than I ever expected. I can never thank Julie and Linda enough for all that they have taught...
last day as a fox valley intern
Hi everyone! This is Katelyn, one of the two interns here at Fox Valley. Today is my final day here. I am sad, yet also excited to see what the future holds for me! I've learned so much from being here and I've met so many amazing families. I could...
Parent’s Night Out Recap with Carly
Thank you Carly Quinlan for continuing to support GiGi's Families! Thank you to the families who attended Parent's Night Out on Sunday! It sounds like you enjoyed the event and found it helpful. Below is a link to Carly's recent article that relates to her discussion from Sunday. So families...
Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Rosenberg
Emily Rosenberg is a BIG part of how GiGi's Fox Valley got involved with Steps Dance Center. She has been working with us for about 2 1/2 years and it has been wonderful! She teaches the children, teens, and adults here at GiGi's how to dance, through our Dance @...
Behavior Intervention Plans: What You Need To Know!
Thank you Carly Quinlan for sharing another great blog with us! Click below to read about how behavior can impact IEPs. "A well written and implemented Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) can make all the difference in a student's success at school. A student can't get to academic learning until behavioral...
Intern Fun at the Gala
Fox Valley Interns, Katelyn and Courtney, had a blast volunteering at their first GiGi's Playhouse Gala. They assisted in setting up, placing center pieces and other table decor, unloading the awesome auction items, and making sure the GiGi Jeep was sparkly clean. You might have seen them while you were...