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Keep the learning going this winter break! The LAUSD Winter Academy, happening January 5–9, 2026, gives students a chance to review important skills, explore new topics in a fun and engaging way, and start the new semester feeling confident and ready to learn! Register online now through December 2, 2025
Do not miss this opportunity for your child to learn, connect, and grow this winter! For more information and to register, please visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/19625. If you need help with registration, please contact our office at 818-908-6700

🎃👻 You're Invited! 👻🎃
Join us for our Costume Parade on Friday, October 31st, at 8:30 AM!
Important Details:
- Students should come to school dressed in their costumes.
- Bring a change of clothes for after the parade.
- No weapon props allowed.
🏆 Costume Contest:
The spookiest, most original, and funniest costumes will win a prize in each grade level! Come celebrate Halloween with us and show off your creativity!

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

We invite all parents and community members to join us for our School Site Council (SSC) meeting on Monday, October 27th, at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. Zoom ID 825 7567 9047. During our meeting, we will review our SSC bylaws and look closely at our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to see if we reached our goals for the 2024–2025 school year. We will also review our Family Engagement Policy, the School-Family Compact for Cardenas Elementary, and take a look at our attendance data. Your input is valuable as we make decisions that support our students’ academic success. We hope to see you there!

We invite all parents and community members to join us for our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Thursday, October 23rd, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parent Center, Room 14.
During our meeting, we will talk about the importance of attendance, review our ELAC bylaws, and look at our data for English Learners and attendance for the 2024–2025 school year. We will also review our Family Engagement Policy and the School-Family Compact for Cardenas Elementary.
Your participation makes a difference! Come to share your ideas and help us support the success of all our students.

Exciting news! From October 21–24, Cardenas Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair in our school library. The fair will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and classes will visit throughout the day.
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