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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

School Site Council with School Logo

School Site Council (SSC) Meeting – Monday, December 8 at 3:00 PM

Please join us for our upcoming School Site Council (SSC) meeting on Monday, December 8 at 3:00 PM. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and all parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. We appreciate your participation and partnership as we continue working together to support our students and school community. Zoom Meeting ID: 849 8399 8197. We look forward to seeing you there!
ELAC Meeting on November 14 8:30 am

Join Our ELAC Meeting on Friday, December 5

We invite all parents and community members to join us for the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Friday, December 5, 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 the budget for 2026-2027
Please click on Read Full Story to see the agenda for the upcoming meeting.
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.

Calendar

Dec 11

Fire Drill

Time: 9 PM – 10 PM

Dec 16

Preschool Winter Program

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Dec 18

Winter Performance

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Winter Performance

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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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.