Andrew Jackson Elementary PTO

*Budget Envelopes will be sent home around December 8, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gift Certificates:

 What happens if my child doesn’t spend the full amount on a gift certificate?

Gift certificates are treated like cash at your school’s holiday shop. Any unused portion of the gift certificate will be refunded to your child in cash at the school holiday shop.

What if I don’t have a printer or it’s broken?

If you don’t have a printer or it’s not functioning, simply write a note and place it in your child’s budget envelope. Include your child’s name, the amount of the gift certificate, the Certificate ID Number, and the date of purchase. The Chairperson at the school have access to their portal to confirm all gift certificates purchased.

What if my child cannot attend the holiday shop or I need a refund?

If, for example, your child becomes sick and cannot attend the holiday shop, there’s no problem. All gift certificates are credited to the PTO. Simply have your child bring the gift certificate to school (please place it in an envelope with their name and "Give to PTO" written on the front), and the PTO will refund the full amount to your child.

What if I purchased the gift certificate, and I noticed the name on the certificate is wrong?

The name on the gift certificate is primarily for your child’s enjoyment. If your computer auto-filled your name or you entered another child’s name by mistake, it doesn’t affect the certificate’s validity, and it will still be honored at the school.

How soon will I receive the gift certificate?

Upon submitting your order, a receipt will be generated automatically, and the gift certificate(s) will be emailed to the parent’s email address. Print the gift certificate and place it in your child’s budget envelope for them to redeem at their holiday shop.

What if my child loses the gift certificate?

No worries! Certificates are assigned a “Certificate ID Number,” which is stored in our system and compared to the certificates turned in. If your child loses their certificate, the Chairperson can verify it in our system, and it will still be honored at the school.

How will the charge appear on my credit card statement?

Your credit card statement will display a charge from: “Gifts ‘N Things”

Why do you need to provide a parent email address?

Rest assured that the email address will only be used if your child loses a certificate or if we have difficulty locating your child’s school in our system based on the information you provided. We take everyone’s privacy seriously, and we will never use or sell anyone’s email address who has purchased a gift certificate.