❄ CANNON’S ELF SHELF HOLIDAY SHOP
A little shop.
A whole lot of
holiday magic.
A little independence. A thoughtful surprise. Help your Cannon Cub discover the fun of choosing gifts for the people they love.
THOUGHTFUL GIFTS. VERY HAPPY CUBS.THE JOY IS IN THE GIVING
A holiday tradition
made for little hands.
Natalie’s brings a gift shop into school, where students can choose surprises for family and friends. Along the way, they practice making choices, working with a budget, and thinking about others.
Parent and grandparent volunteers help students shop at school, practice money skills, build confidence, and discover the joy of giving. Every gift includes a gift bag and is ready to give. Cannon’s class schedule and volunteer shifts will be posted once confirmed.
A little list.
A lovely surprise.
- Make a gift list together.Talk about who your child would like to shop for. Keep the list simple and manageable.
- Choose a comfortable budget.Decide on a total, then talk through how to divide it among the people on the list.
- Return the gift guide envelope.Complete the envelope together and send it with your child on their scheduled shopping day, even when using eWallet.
THOUGHTFUL DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN BIG
Small gifts. Sweet surprises.
Gifts in Natalie’s collection
A range of kid-friendly choices for the people on their list. Cannon’s selection will depend on the items supplied.
Gift prices at Cannon
Our Elf Shelf gifts range from $0.75 to $15.75, with choices for a variety of budgets. Natalie’s family flyer notes that 75% of items are priced under $7. Every gift includes a gift bag.
A little planning goes a long way.
Give each person on the list a spending amount. Leave room for your child to choose something that feels special to them.
There’s no need to shop for everyone. Set a budget that works for your family.
A LITTLE PLANNING. A LOT OF JOY.
Big gift energy.
Little wallet.
Give your Cub the joy of choosing their own gifts—with shopping money ready before they arrive.
Set up or add money to eWallet ↗READY, SET, GIFT!
Five simple steps.
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Create your account
Open Natalie’s eWallet, or sign in to your existing account.
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Add your Cub
Select “Add Child” on your dashboard.
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Fill in the details
Enter your child’s name, grade, school, and teacher’s name.
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Choose a budget & add funds
Load an amount that works for your family.
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Send the gift guide envelope
Complete it together and return it on your child’s shopping day—even with eWallet.
A few things to know
Read Natalie’s eWallet policy ↗Plan to use the balance
The family flyer states that all sales are final and unused eWallet funds are donated to the school. Review processing fees and the current policy before adding funds.
Recognize the charge
Your bank statement will show Natalie’s Holiday Shop.
Lost your envelope?
If the gift envelope or eWallet information is lost or damaged, the shop chairperson can look up the transaction information.
HELP MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN
Be part of
the holiday magic.
Help little shoppers find a gift, stay within their budget, and keep the surprise. Event roles and shifts will be shared when the shop schedule is ready.
GCISD volunteer approval is required before helping on campus.
When will my child shop?
The shop is scheduled for December 14–16, 2026. Your child’s class shopping time will be shared before the event.
How much money should I send?
Gifts at Cannon’s Elf Shelf shop range from $0.75 to $15.75. Choose a total that fits your family’s budget, and help your child divide it among the people on their gift list. See the eWallet setup steps above, and return the completed gift guide envelope on your child’s shopping day.
Can we use an eWallet?
Natalie’s offers an optional eWallet. Sign in to Natalie’s eWallet to add your child and shopping funds. One account can support multiple children, and family and friends can contribute. The family flyer states that all sales are final and unused eWallet funds will be donated to the school. Review processing fees and the provider’s current policy before adding funds. Read the current policy ↗
Does my child still need the gift guide envelope?
Yes. Complete the gift guide envelope and send it with your child on their scheduled shopping day, including when using eWallet. If it is lost or damaged, the shop chairperson can look up the transaction information.
Do gifts come with a gift bag?
Yes! Every gift includes a gift bag and is ready to give to family and friends.
Can parents help at the shop?
Volunteer shifts are coming soon. In the meantime, complete your GCISD volunteer approval so you’re ready to help on campus.
Who should I contact about Cannon’s event?
Visit Cannon PTA’s contact page for school-specific questions. Natalie’s website has general information about the holiday-shop program.
Program information: Natalie’s Holiday Shops ↗. Cannon event details will be added as they are confirmed.
