Piggy Bank Basics

Welcome to Piggy Bank Basics!

This is a financial literacy class designed specifically for middle schoolers, because it's never too early to learn fiscally responsibility!

This class is for 8th graders only. We can add more classes if demand is there. Please email [email protected] if you would like a class for your 6th and/or 7th grader.

DETAILS:
Grade: 8th grade only
Location: ESMS, room to be announced a day or two before the seminar
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dates: Thursdays - Sep 11, 18, 25 and Oct 2

These classes will touch on key money themes including:

• The reality of cost of living, income & taxes, and how budgeting can help us live within our means.
• The basics of credit, credit scores, loans, interest rates and debt.
• Consumerism, spending and the difference between wants vs. needs, and possessions vs. net worth.
• Making the connection between today’s money habits and future financial health.

Class One: What is financial literacy? Why is it important?

Class Two: Understanding & managing the costs of adulthood.

Class Three: Borrowing, spending and saving money.

Class Four: Planning for our financial futures.

Students are provided with information, tools and a little motivation to help them take ownership of their own money matters. The following subjects will be covered.

Piggy Bank Basics is taught by Heather Davis, a Certified Financial Literacy Instructor. Ms. Davis is a member of the local Beachside chapter of National Charity League (NCL) and has provided introductory presentations on money matters for that chapter's middle and high school members.

SUPPORT THE CLASS THAT SUPPORTS YOUR SCHOOL! All profits go directly back to ESUSD through the grant Ed! pays to the district.

FYI: The charge on your credit card will be from the El Segundo Education Foundation! We sometimes take photos/videos for promotional purposes. To opt out, please email [email protected] with the participant's name, class they are taking and dates of the class.