This year we realized our long-term goal of bringing a financial curriculum to several of the Beaverton area elementary schools. Sunset employees presented the curriculum, Financial Footings, to 4th and 5th grade students at Cooper Mountain and Findley Elementary schools and 3rd graders at Bonny Slope elementary school. The curriculum is designed to empower students to take control of their financial futures. The program familiarizes students with concepts such as how money is used, ¬¬the basics of balancing an account, and how to budget for and set financial goals. They are introduced to terms such as currency, withdrawal, deposit, credit, income, and expenses. The feedback was positive and the kids seemed to enjoy thinking about the many ways to spend, save and budget money.
Sunset Credit Union services the greater Washington County. If your school is within our field of membership and you would like us to bring Financial Footings to the classroom, please contact us at 503-643-1335.