The Cardinal Connection
William F. Cooke, Jr. Elementary School
Cooke Elementary School, in partnership with the University of Delaware’s Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, the State Bank Commissioner, and First Citizens’ Community Bank (FCCB), will be launching the Bank at School program in which students will have the opportunity to open a non-custodial savings account (child’s name only).
Based on State Economic Standards, the Bank at School program is designed to teach students about economics and financial literacy using hands-on, contextualized learning. Every Tuesday bankers from FCCB will make weekly visits to the school to accept student deposits and help students learn about the world of banking. This real-life banking experience will help students practice the life skills to become wise consumers and prudent savers.
- This is an interest-bearing savings account and First Citizens’ Community Bank charges no fees on this account.
- Only deposits can be made at school. Withdrawals and summer deposits may be conducted at any FCCB branch.
- Students in grades K-5 will be able to participate in the program.
- The bank will be open for business every Tuesday from 8:45-9:05 A.M.
- A quarterly statement will be mailed directly to the student’s home.
In order for your child to participate, please complete the attached form and return it to the school with a minimum $1.00 opening deposit. After the initial deposit, no requirements exist for how much or how often a student must deposit. If they have signed up in previous years, you do not need to complete the form again to sign up.
This program is a unique opportunity for the Cooke Elementary students. We encourage all students to participate, but participation is strictly voluntary. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Jacobs. If you have any banking questions, please reach out to Lura Taub, FCCB Branch Operations Officer at Lmtaub@myfccb.com .
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