10.9.2009

 

South Shore Savings Bank Vice President and Retail Officer Janet Tomajanspoke to students at the Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School in Weymouth, during a recent visit with representatives of State Treasurer Timothy Cahill’s office to kick off the school’s “Saving Makes ‘Cents’” financial education program. South Shore Savings Bank conducts Saving Makes “Cents” programs at eight schools in Weymouth, Braintree and East Bridgewater.

Saving Makes “Cents” is a program for elementary school children, which focuses on the ABC’s of money management. Local schools and banks work together to teach children basic monetary concepts, including how to open a savings account, the origin of money and basic budgeting skills. The State Treasurer’s office provides an educational curriculum, which is taught by classroom teachers and bank representatives. A bank representative works with the teacher to establish opportunities for students to open savings accounts and make deposits right at their school.