Welcome to our newsletter archives! Here you’ll find all of our newsletters ever sent out. As we grow we want share with our supporters everything that were doing and all of the amazing stories that our students, staff, and volunteers have to share with you. Enjoy exploring everything All It Takes has to offer! Edition… Read more »
Read More »Our flagship program hosted 92 students from Portugal, New York, Arizona, Washington, California, North and South Dakota into the mountains for 4 days and 3 nights for a life changing experience that would forever change the way they see themselves and others. Our Legacy Leadership Summit brings students from all over the globe together, starting… Read more »
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“Something I take with me every day is to appreciate life and people for who they are. To trust people and take risks.” In 2015, Jack Fitzgerald was first invited to the All It Takes Legacy Summit as an eighth grader. One of his teachers, Mrs. Anderson, had encouraged him to become a Safe School… Read more »
Read More »Nearly 1,000 6th grade students from each elementary school in the Westside Union School District (WUSD) participated in a 6th Grade Master Leader field trip. Every 4th, 5th and 6th grade student in WUSD receive All It Takes curriculum that experientially teaches emotional intelligence skills through their physical education classes. Year three (6th grade) students… Read more »
Read More »On October 1-3 we held a 2 night and 3 day retreat for 120 seventh grade students from Sycamore Canyon Middle School. This retreat takes an entire seventh grade class from one community to a campsite in the Angeles National Park to focus on how to become positive change-makers on their campus. Each day is… Read more »
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“Legacy made me realized that I really like helping people, being around people, and especially helping kids.” Reflects Sarah Weber, a high school junior in Lancaster, California, looking back on her experiences as a participant and mentor at the All It Takes Leadership camps. Sarah wasn’t always so sold on the idea of taking such… Read more »
Read More »On September 26th the Westside Union School District’s WAVE foundation, (West Antelope Valley Education foundation) honored All It Takes and founders, Lori and Shailene Woodley. This recognition was truly an honor from an organization that supports this leading school district, one that demonstrates at every turn, a true commitment to the academic, social and emotional… Read more »
Read More »This last month the All It Takes team has been traveling to all elementary schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD). We took their 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders out onto their field to lead different activities while teaching them our framework: Notice Choose Act® . Our goal with this program is to… Read more »
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“This camp [All It Takes’ Legacy Leadership Summit] really helped me become more responsible and hardworking, many of my family members and friends have pointed this out. Ever since camp, my parents have trusted me to take on more responsibility than I’ve ever had. ” Wanapheya “Pay-yah” Tolman came to the All It Takes’ Legacy… Read more »
Read More »The school year is here and we have fully kicked off our season with Direct Services days for every elementary school in the Westside Union School District. The All It Takes team visits each school for a three hour long program filled with experiences and discussions centered around what their influence is on their school… Read more »
Read More »All It Takes Founder and Director, Lori Woodley, held an exploratory workshop for a diverse group of educators, parents, and passionate people whose sphere of influence touches the lives of youth. Lori shared thought provoking insights, anecdotes, and problem solving conversations with powerful individuals who seek to empower, challenge, and help the youth of today… Read more »
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