EFO Annual Report - Educational Foundation of Orinda

“The benefit of critical thinking skills is obvious, but, an equally important
skill, is learning to listen. In Debate, our students must respond to every
point made by the other side. They must then weigh the impacts of both
sides in order to declare victory. It’s really rewarding to watch kids suddenly
listen intently to other speakers, take notes on every argument in the debate,
and then respond point-by-point. This is a skill that will benefit them
throughout their lives.”
—Terry Eubanks, OIS Public Speaking and Debate
EFO FUNDS ORINDA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Your EFO donation supports these OIS programs
• Electives
Teacher salaries for 17 elective sections
of Art, Video, Computer, Drama, Public
Speaking/Debate, Woodshop, French
and Spanish
• Instrumental Music Program
Teacher salaries for Bulldog Band,
Jazz Band, String Orchestra and
Concert Band
• Library Education
and Services
Library education, equipment/
supplies, librarian support, and
technology training and hardware