Andres & Maria Cardenas Elementary Home

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

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

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!

AUGUST 28 IS AN IMPORTANT ELECTION DAY FOR CARDENAS!
Calling all Cardenas parents! Join us ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, at 8:30 AM for our Parent Council Elections.
📍 In person: Parent Center
💻 On Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81568656526
We will be electing parent representatives for:
• School Site Council (SSC)
• English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
• Local School Leadership Council (LSLC)
Your voice matters! These councils give parents an opportunity to be involved in important decisions that affect our school, including the school budget, calendar, schedules, programs, and much more.
Join the conversation, share your voice, and help shape the future of Cardenas!
We hope to see you at 8:30 AM!

Please join us for our Back-to-School Family Night on Tuesday, August 25, at 5:30 p.m.! We look forward to welcoming our families as we begin a new school year together. It is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, learn how you can support your child’s learning, and start the school year off strong. We hope to see you there!