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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

We are happy to share that Cardenas now has a public Google Calendar! Click on

Cardenas Google Calendar

We are happy to share that Cardenas now has a public Google Calendar! Click on "Read Full Story" to see the links to subscribe or bookmark the calendar. The calendar is also embedded on this website.
This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and recognize the dedication, care, and hard work our educators bring to our school each day. Our teachers and staff truly help our students grow, learn, and thrive in meaningful ways. We are grateful for all they do and appreciate the support of our families in helping us honor them.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and recognize the dedication, care, and hard work our educators bring to our school each day. We are grateful for all they do and appreciate the support of our families in helping us honor them.
School Site Council Meeting, Monday, March 2, 3:00 pm

School Site Council Meeting, Monday, March 2

Please join us for our upcoming School Site Council (SSC) meeting on Monday, March 2, at 3:00 PM. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and all parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. During the meeting, we will discuss the last i-Ready assessment data (Math and ELA), Zoom Meeting ID: 875 3450 1968. We look forward to seeing you there!
ELAC Meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026

ELAC Meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026

We invite all parents and community members to join us for the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Friday, February 27, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parent Center (Room 14) or on Zoom.
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Zoom ID: 264 111 1452
During the meeting, we will discuss the recent Middle of the Year assessment data for the English Learners.
QR code to the Parent School Experience Survey

School Experience Survey Is Open!

The School Experience Survey is now open, and your voice matters!
This annual survey gives parents the chance to share feedback about their child’s school and help guide important decisions at LAUSD. It only takes a few minutes, but the impact is big! And there’s a fun incentive! Click to read more and access the survey!

Cardenas School Accountability Report Card Published!

Each year, California schools are required to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC provides information about our school’s programs, resources, and student performance. Please click on Read More to see the attached SARC for more information. A hard copy of the SARC is available in the main office upon request

Calendar

Aug 10

Kindergarten Orientation and Program Options Meeting

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Parent Center

Kindergarten Orientation and Program Options Meeting

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Parent Center

Aug 11

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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.