Santa’s Workshop is a long-standing PJ tradition that students eagerly look forward to each year! For this event, PJ families donate thousands of items that students can re-gift to their families. The gym is transformed into a festive market where children shop for gifts for their loved ones — each item costs just $2.
To make this wonderful PJPAC event happen, we rely on a huge team effort. We need at least 1,600 donated items (cleaned and sorted), volunteers to decorate and organize the gym, and help with setup and cleanup.
This event also serves as a PJPAC fundraiser, typically raising over $2,000 to support school improvements and student activities.
Donations
All gently used donations can be dropped off at the office every school day from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., from November 15 to December 13. We can only accept items in good condition (complete sets, working order, etc.). Remember, these will become Christmas gifts for someone else! If your donation has already been cleaned, please kindly indicate so with a note attached.
Items we are collecting include:
- Toys, puzzles, and games (complete, no missing pieces)
- Small electronics
- Sports items
- Tools, gardening items
- Jewelry, purses, bags
- Ties and scarves (that can be washed), belts
- Adult and teen books
- Knickknacks, kitchen items
- Christmas/holiday decorations
- Unused/unopened makeup/cosmetics/bath products
We especially need gifts suitable for dads and teens, as these are often in short supply.
We are also collecting gift wrap, tape, bows, gift bags (all sizes), labels, and jewelry boxes/bags so that students can wrap their gifts in the gym.
Please note: we cannot accept food, large/heavy items, clothing, or children’s books (the kids do not select these for their siblings).
Volunteer
Whether you have one hour to spare or three… we have a job for you!
Collection (November 15 – December 13)
Help collect, move, and sort donations! Bring items inside in the mornings (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday) or help sort and box donations on Friday afternoons. Sign up here.
Preparation (December)
Assist with cleaning and testing donations — wash stuffies, test electronics, and clean/package jewelry. Sign up here.
Set-Up & Event Day (December 17 & 18)
Help transform the gym into our Santa’s Workshop! We need volunteers to decorate, organize tables, assist at wrapping stations, and help with clean-up. Sign up here.
Thank you for your generosity and participation! If you have any questions, please email our Santa’s Workshop Lead.
