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Cardenas Wolves Ready for the World!

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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

Coffee with the Principal

Coffee with the Principal - Friday, September 18, 8:30 am

Please join us for coffee, conversation, and important school updates. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our principal and other families.
Únase a nosotros para tomar un café, conversar y recibir actualizaciones importantes sobre la escuela. Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para conectarse con nuestro director y otras familias.
Program Options Meeting

Instructional Program Options Meeting

Please join us for the Instructional Program Options Meeting for parents of English Learners in grades 1–5. We will discuss the instructional program options available to our English Learners and the program evaluation letters that will be coming to you soon.
SSC on September 16, 3:00 pm

School Site Council Meeting - Monday, September 16, 3:00 pm

Join us for our first School Site Council (SSC) meeting of the 2026–2027 school year!
Learn more about the role of the SSC and how we work together to support student learning and success. Your voice, ideas, and participation matter to our school community! Zoom link is https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88109776210
Zoom ID: 881 0977 6210
ELAC Meeting #1

ELAC MEETING - Friday, September 11 at 8:30 am

First ELAC Meeting of 2026–2027!
We are excited to welcome our new ELAC members for the 2026–2027 school year!
All parents are welcome to join us. Come learn about ELAC, meet our members, and help support our English Learners. The meeting will take place at the Parent Center and on Zoom. Zoom link is https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83818925575
¡Primera reunión de ELAC de 2026-2027!
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros de ELAC para el año escolar 2026-2027!
Todos los padres son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros. Venga a aprender sobre ELAC, conozca a nuestros miembros y ayude a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes de inglés. La reunión se llevará a cabo en el Centro de Padres y por Zoom. El enlace de Zoom es https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83818925575
Parent Workshop, Community Circles, Part 1

PARENT WORKSHOP: Community Circles, Part 1

What if a simple conversation could bring you and your child closer? Join us at the Parent Center for Community Circles, Part 1 with Ms. Lily—an interactive workshop where you’ll learn simple ways to create meaningful conversations with your child, share feelings, and better understand each other.
Take what you learn home and start conversations that go beyond “How was your day?”
We hope to see you there!
¿Y si una conversación sencilla pudiera acercarte más a tu hijo? Acompáñanos en el Centro para Padres para Círculos Comunitarios, Parte 1 con la Sra. Lily: un taller interactivo donde aprenderás maneras sencillas de tener conversaciones significativas con tu hijo, compartir sentimientos y comprenderse mejor.
Lleva lo aprendido a casa y comienza conversaciones que vayan más allá de “¿Cómo estuvo tu día?”
¡Esperamos verte allí!

Calendar

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 10

Region East Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Esteban Torres HS 4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, CA 90063
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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.