Congratulations to Leo Zevallos!
Leo was one of 20 winners out of over 5600 students in Vermont who participated in the Reading is an Investment Program. Leo won a $250 VSAC college savings account.
Winners will be recognized on Thursday, April 11th in Montpelier, Vermont. The awards ceremony will take place from noon to 1:00 pm in the Pavilion Auditorium, next to the State House. Following the event, winners will tour the State House.
Students in grades K-5 participated in the Vermont Treasurer’s program in the library, reading the three stories that addressed this year’s theme: "Wants, Needs, and Everything in Between.”
We discussed the difference between wants and needs, and considered how these types of choices impact personal and financial outcomes.
The 3 books gave students the opportunity to learn about basic financial concepts, how an individual’s choices impact their ability to achieve a desired financial goal, and discuss opportunity cost.
For more information here’s a link to the program’s website:http://www.