NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSITION TO SUCCESS
December 2025 Vol. 1, Issue 4
Welcome to the 4th Edition of the NCPS Transition to Success Newsletter! Each month, the focus is on a key life skill to help students grow into independent, confident, and capable young adults.
For December, the focus is on Money Smarts. Learning how to manage money is a lifelong skill that helps children understand spending, saving, and making thoughtful choices. Families play a big role by discussing money, modeling responsible spending, and offering real-life practice.
This month, families can try practicing small purchases together—counting out change, comparing prices, or using self-checkout with guidance. These simple, hands-on experiences help children build confidence, develop real-world math skills, and understand the value of money.
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At Home Activities
Elementary School
Sort coins by size and value.
Practice counting coins to match a small price.
Play "store" at home using play money.
Let your child help pay for a small item at checkout.
Middle School
Compare prices of similar items and choose the best value.
Estimate the total cost of items before reaching the register.
Practice checking change after purchases.
Use self-checkout together and discuss each step.
High School
Create a small weekly spending budget.
Practice calculating tax and rounding totals.
Compare unit prices to make cost-effective choices.
Complete self-checkout independently with supervision.
Quick Family Tip
Let your child help plan a small purchase before going to the store. Ask them to compare two items, decide which to buy, and explain why. This simple activity practices money skills, decision-making, and real-world math—all while keeping it fun and hands-on.
Have questions?
Reach out to Lauren Moreno, Transition Coordinator.
Email: moreno.lauren@nottowayschools.org
Phone: (434) 292-5373 ext. 5215