Andres & Maria Cardenas Elementary Home

Cardenas Wolves Ready for the World!

/

About Us

Welcome to Andres and Maria Cardenas School. On behalf of our school staff, we thank you for your ongoing support of ensuring the academic success and social emotional well being of our students.

News & Announcements

Documents on the desk

Family Engagement Policy & School–Parent Compact Available Online

We are happy to share that our updated Family Engagement Policy and School–Parent Compact are now available on our school website. Families can easily access these important documents by visiting the Family tab or Programs → Family Engagement. The documents are available in English and Spanish. We encourage all parents and guardians to review these resources to learn more about how we can work together to support student success. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Happy Thanksgiving Picture

Wishing Our School Community a Wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

As we head into the holiday, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your hard work, support, and partnership throughout the school year. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break filled with family, friends, and moments of appreciation. School will resume on Monday, December 1. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Al iniciar el receso, queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestros estudiantes, familias, maestros y al personal. Gracias por su arduo trabajo, apoyo y colaboración a lo largo del año escolar. Esperamos que disfruten de un descanso alegre y reparador, lleno de momentos especiales con familiares y amigos. La escuela reanudará clases el lunes, 1 de diciembre. ¡Que tengan unas vacaciones seguras y felices!
School Site Council Meeting

Join us for the School Site Council Meeting!

We invite all parents and community members to join us for the School Site Council Meeting on Monday, November 17, 3:00 pm. on Zoom.
🔗 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88511777553
Zoom ID: 885 1177 7553
During the meeting, we will discuss our school’s needs for the upcoming year and vote for the Family Engagement Policy and School Parent Compact. Your participation makes a difference! Share your ideas and help us support the success of all our students.

Invitamos a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad a unirse a nosotros para la reunión del Consejo Escolar el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 3:00 p. m. en Zoom.
\uD83D\uDD17 Enlace de Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88511777553
ID de Zoom: 885 1177 7553
Durante la reunión, discutiremos las necesidades de nuestra escuela para el próximo año y votaremos por la Política de Participación Familiar y el Pacto de Padres de la Escuela. ¡Tu participación marca la diferencia! Comparte tus ideas y ayúdanos a apoyar el éxito de todos nuestros estudiantes.
ELAC Meeting on November 14 8:30 am

Join Our ELAC Meeting!

We invite all parents and community members to join us for the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Friday, November 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parent Center (Room 14) or on Zoom.
🔗 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/2641111452?omn=83305729079
Zoom ID: 264 111 1452
During the meeting, we will:
⦿ Discuss our school’s needs for the upcoming year.
⦿ Review the ELPAC results for our English Learners.
⦿ Review the reclassification criteria and rates from the previous years.
⦿ Plan how to best support our English Learners in the upcoming year.
Your participation makes a difference! Share your ideas and help us support the success of all our students.
Register your student for the Winter Academy online beginning October 15, 2025 through our online enrollment portal. Online enrollment closes on December 2, 2025. Students will receive their confirmation letters during the week of December 15, 2025.

WINTER ACADEMY 2025

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
Halloween Parade Picture

Halloween Parade this Friday!

🎃👻 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!

Calendar

Dec 5

English Learner Advisory Committee

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Zoom Meeting ID 264 111 1452 or Parent Center, Room 14

Dec 8

School Site Council Meeting

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom ID: 849 8399 8197

Dec 22

Dec 23

Dec 25

building

Our Mission

At Andrés and María Cárdenas Elementary School all stakeholders will: Work collaboratively to provide a high-quality, standards-based curriculum in a supportive, safe learning environment to ensure that students will become life long learners who are ready for the world.