Holiday Shop is a longstanding annual tradition at Dilworth. For several days leading up to the holiday gift-giving season, the Dilworth PTA stages a miniature store of goods at Dilworth for students to buy gifts for their loved ones. This year, we will be using the Gifts 'N Things company, and their gifts are in the $0.50-$10 range. Classes take turns shopping with PTA volunteers on hand to shop with the children, help them make choices, and keep track of their money. Holiday shop is both a fundraiser for the PTA and a special holiday event for the children. Children do not have to participate, and those who do can spend as little or as much money as parents are comfortable with. PTA contributions also make sure that every child will be given the opportunity to shop if they want to, so that no kid feels left out.
There are several ways for families to help make Holiday Shop successful.
Volunteer
We need lots of volunteers during the shop (at least four volunteers on site during each time slot). This is a great opportunity to spend time with your kid(s) and their friends at school. Sign up to help set-up, support students while they shop, or help tear down during the week of December 2, 2025. Volunteers do need to have clearances on file and be approved by the district. They should be submitted to Ms. Long in the office (klong1@pghschools.org).
Send your kids with money to shop
There is no obligation for parents to send kids in with money, and, again, we make sure that no kid feels left out. But money spent at Holiday Shop does help fund the PTA and supports the school. We'll be sending home forms that students can use to guide their shopping (Ex. uncle that likes basketball, grandma, 4 year-old sibling, 2 cousins etc.).