The message below is from Dr. Joe Jaconette, the superintendent of the Orinda Union School District (OUSD), from an email on April 12, 2012. We thought you might like to have some information on what’s happening with the school budget and better understand what the dramatic changes proposed by the Governor to K-12 funding in…
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Wine, Cheese & EFO
It’s wonderful when our local businesses go out of their way to support public education. And Wine Thieves in Lafayette is doing just that and inviting everyone in town to a wine and cheese tasting on Saturday, May 5 from 4 to 6pm. Wine connoisseurs and cheese mongers will be there to offer delicious wine…
Warriors Support Lamorinda Schools
For about five years All That Entertainment, a local company, has been giving kids K through 8th grade in Lamorinda a chance to cheer in front of the crowds (and sometimes on TV!) at a Warriors game. This year, the children will perform at the final game of the season, 7:30 Thursday April 26 at…
Original Works Festival 2012: Ghost Light
Miramonte Drama Department is taking its studies to a new level this semester, thanks to support from the Educational Foundation of Orinda (EFO) and the creative talents of Drama Teacher, Heather Cousins. The multi-faceted program includes all three levels of the Drama program, making it a totally integrated course of study. In February, Drama students…
6th Annual Arts Ambassadors Exhibit
As you know, funding the arts programs for Orinda’s public schools is a core part of what the Educational Foundation of Orinda funds. In March, the high school students showed off their work at the Student Visual Arts Competition. In April, it’s time for the younger students to display their talents at the 6th Annual…
EFO Needs You
Do you have a little time to offer or are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that would fit into your busy schedule? Your Skills and Time Make a Difference The Educational Foundation of Orinda Board even has positions available with limited time commitments which don’t require regular attendance at monthly meetings. Some of the open…
Grandparents Day at Orinda Elementary Schools
Grandparents are often our children’s biggest cheerleaders, but they don’t often get a chance to see the kids in a school setting and meet the children’s classmates. To build the bond between the generations, EFO, the Parents Clubs, and Orinda elementary schools have joined together to give grandparents just this opportunity! EFO is thrilled to…
EFO Launches a Legacy Society
We are proud to announce the kick off of our Educational Foundation of Orinda Legacy Society. The Legacy Society is an honorary association of individuals whose planned gifts have already been received or will someday accrue to EFO. By planning now for donations in the future, you’ll have a variety of ways to ensure Orinda schools have the…
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