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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

Week at a Glance

CARDENAS WOLVES | WEEK AT A GLANCE October 12–16, 2026

Here is what is happening this week at Cardenas Elementary!
📅 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
• Regular School Day | 8:00 AM–2:23 PM
• High Dose Tutoring | 2:45–3:30 PM and 3:45–4:30 PM
📅 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
• Early Dismissal | 8:00 AM–1:23 PM
📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
• Regular School Day
• Parent Workshop: Community Circles | 8:30 AM, Parent Center
• Audiometric Testing | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 5th Grades
• High Dose Tutoring
📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
• Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill | 8:30 AM
• High Dose Tutoring
• Remember: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
• Regular School Day
• ELAC Meeting #2 | 8:30 AM, Parent Center
Thank you for staying connected!
Parent Volunteer Orientation

Parent Volunteer Orientation

Join us in person or on Zoom to learn about the LAUSD Volunteer Program, volunteer roles and responsibilities, and the application process. Zoom link is https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82031682521. Zoom Meeting ID: 820 3168 2521
Únase a nosotros en persona o en Zoom para conocer el Programa de Voluntariado del LAUSD, las funciones y responsabilidades de los voluntarios y el proceso de solicitud. El enlace de Zoom es https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82031682521. ID de reunión de Zoom: 820 3168 2521
Literacy Workshop

Parent Workshop: How to Support Language and Literacy at Home

Join us for a parent workshop about how to support language and literacy at home! At the workshop, parents will learn about the Pathway to Biliteracy Awards, how to understand their child’s academic and language data, and hands-on literacy activities they can use at home to support their child’s growth. We hope to see you this Wednesday, either in person at the Parent Center or on Zoom!
Zoom link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/87119866546
Zoom Meeting ID: 871 1986 6546
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.

Calendar

Oct 12

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Hybrid (Link to Zoom in details) Roybal Learning Center 1200 Colton St Los Angeles, CA 90026

Oct 13

Region South Choices School Fair

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248

Region West Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83201553181

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 31

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.