getting to know our board – self advocate
Part 4 of the 2016 "Getting to Know Our Board". This individual in on the board as a self-advocate. He sits at the table every month and speaks up for himself and his friends when it comes to the planning and decisions regarding the playhouse. My name is John Garlock...
getting to know our board – great resource
Part 3 of the 2016 "Getting to Know Our Board". This individual has been a great resource to the board and the playhouse staff. He has introduced us to several contacts for grant information and facilitated a laptop donation for a staff member. Hello my name is Chad Johnson. I...
getting to know our board – former president
Part two of the 2016 "Getting to Know Our Board". This individual recently served as the board president and although he is no longer in that position, he remains on the board and is very active in the current strategic planning taking place for the year 2017. My name is...
Getting to know our board – meet the president
Last fall, a series of blog articles titled "Getting to Know Our Board" featured a few of our board members. The playhouse has experienced several changes since then including a new board president. We are thankful for our board and all they do for the playhouse. The month of giving...
My First Rodeo…
This is my first rodeo Superhero Run/Walk! The upcoming Superhero 5K, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash for Down Syndrome has been around for a while. It started 12 years ago as the Buddy Walk and has grown tremendously. Many families and volunteers have been participating since the very beginning....
“celebrate”
This is the third in a series of blog posts related to the Superhero 5K, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash. The Taghon family has been instrumental in bringing what started as the Buddy Walk to the event’s current status that includes the 5K. We asked them the same questions...
“guaranteed to make you leave feeling good!”
This is the second in a series of blog posts related to the upcoming Superhero 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk. This family was one of the first to set up their fundraising team. They are also currently one of the top 3 fundraising teams. Please keep reading to see what Nathan...
“It’s a feeling like none other.”
As most of you know, our annual Superhero 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash is just around the corner. Families have been asked to create their fundraising teams and we currently have 24 teams raising funds for our local Playhouse. The top 3 fundraising teams will receive incentives...
It’s Almost October!
It may be the beginning of August, and a lot of you are starting to think about the kids going back to school, but it will be October before we know it. You might ask, “What’s so special about October?” Well let me tell you. Here at GiGi’s Playhouse –...
Summer Fun and Exciting News!
Exciting things are happening here at the Playhouse and for GiGi’s nationwide. Summer programming is in full swing. Friends, Fun and Fitness, Tutoring sessions, Science Camp, LMNOP and so much more. If you have not been to Playhouse is awhile, we encourage you to come in, meet our new staff,...
Change is not a bad word!
Hello! I am the new Site Coordinator here at GiGi’s Playhouse – Quad Cities. My first official day was May 18th. I have spent the last couple of weeks pouring over documents, participating in training, and reading, reading, reading. Not to mention asking a lot of questions! I chose the...
Accommodations vs. Modifications – What is the difference?
Jennifer Parsons, MS/CCC-SLP, Program Manager GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities It is that dreaded time of the year again… ASSESSMENT TIME! Legislation in most states require all students be tested at least once a year, if not more often. Therefore, testing accommodations and modifications must frequently be made to meet student needs....