Halloween Parade Reminder

Halloween Parade Reminder | Friday, October 30

We look forward to seeing our families at our Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30, at 8:30 AM!

Please remember that Friday will be a shortened school day, with dismissal at 1:48 PM. Classes will continue on their regular instructional schedule following the parade.
We encourage families to avoid checking students out early so that all students can participate in the full day of learning.
Thank you for your support and for helping us make learning a priority. We look forward to celebrating Halloween with our Cardenas Wolves!

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Andres & Maria Cardenas Elementary Home

Cardenas front
Cardenas Logo
Cardenas Mural
Playground
SBAC Kick-Off Assembly! GO WOLVES!
Awards Assembly
Cardenas Wolves Ready for the World!

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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.

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Halloween Parade Reminder

Halloween Parade Reminder | Friday, October 30

We look forward to seeing our families at our Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30, at 8:30 AM!

Please remember that Friday will be a shortened school day, with dismissal at 1:48 PM. Classes will continue on their regular instructional schedule following the parade.
We encourage families to avoid checking students out early so that all students can participate in the full day of learning.
Thank you for your support and for helping us make learning a priority. We look forward to celebrating Halloween with our Cardenas Wolves!
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey - Your Input Is Needed

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey

Dear Cardenas families, we need your input! Please complete the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey to help us decide which positions and resources are most important for our school in 2027–2028. The survey closes Tuesday, November 3, at 4:00 PM. Every response counts! Complete the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjkkIyy8OP9ih0OVUfWkw4KJEPOJeQOi6edlyQmz51Uk1VpA/viewform?usp=preview Thank you for helping us make the best decisions for our students!
Week at a Glance

Week at a Glance Oct 26-Oct 30

Please click on Read Full Story to read about this week's events!
Please do not forget that we have mandatory orientation for parent volunteers on Monday at 8:30 am, Zoom link https://lausd.zoom.us/j/87686124806, Meeting ID is 876 8612 4806
Red Ribbon Week Activities

Red Ribbon Week: October 26–30

Andres & Maria Cardenas Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 26–30! Join us for a week of school spirit as we promote healthy choices, kindness, and positive habits. Click Read More to discover the daily themes and spirit day activities for Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30!
Coffee with the Principal

Coffee with the Principal

Join us for a morning of conversation and connection! As part of our gathering, we will host a Title I Meeting to share our school’s achievement data, explain how Title I funds support student success, and discuss how families can get involved in our school’s work. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Friday, October 23, at 8:30 am in the Parent Center.
Join us for the School Site Council (SSC) meeting! All are welcome! SPSA is on the agenda today! Learn about our progress in 2025-2026 and whether we met our goals! Zoom link is https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82649497787 Zoom ID: 82649497787

SSC Meeting #2 - Monday, October 19, on Zoom

Join us for the School Site Council (SSC) meeting! All are welcome!
SPSA is on the agenda today! Learn about our progress in 2025-2026 and whether we met our goals!
Zoom link is https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82649497787
Zoom ID: 82649497787
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Calendar

Oct 30

Shortened Day

Nov 1

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: Do not forget to change your clocks!

Nov 6

ELAC #3 at 8:30 am

Nov 9

Biliteracy Awards Testing Begins for Grade 5

Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:48 pm

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 3

November 2026 Election: Make Your Voice Count!

Nov 4

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hybrid (Zoom link in description) Maywood Center for Enriched Studies 5800 King Ave Maywood, CA 90270

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Nov 5

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual
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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.