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.

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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.
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Halloween Parade this Friday!

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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!
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School Site Council Meeting

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!
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ELAC Meeting

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.
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Parent Teacher Conferences

Minimum Day: Dismissal is at 12:48 PM

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Nov 14

Parent Teacher Conferences

English Learner Advisory Committee

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

Minimum Day: Dismissal is at 12:48 PM

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

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