News & Announcements

We are happy to share that our updated Family Engagement Policy and School–Parent Compact are now available on our school website. Families can easily access these important documents by visiting the Family tab or Programs → Family Engagement. The documents are available in English and Spanish. We encourage all parents and guardians to review these resources to learn more about how we can work together to support student success. Thank you for your continued partnership!

As we head into the holiday, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your hard work, support, and partnership throughout the school year. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break filled with family, friends, and moments of appreciation. School will resume on Monday, December 1. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Al iniciar el receso, queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestros estudiantes, familias, maestros y al personal. Gracias por su arduo trabajo, apoyo y colaboración a lo largo del año escolar. Esperamos que disfruten de un descanso alegre y reparador, lleno de momentos especiales con familiares y amigos. La escuela reanudará clases el lunes, 1 de diciembre. ¡Que tengan unas vacaciones seguras y felices!

We invite all parents and community members to join us for the School Site Council Meeting on Monday, November 17, 3:00 pm. on Zoom.
🔗 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88511777553
Zoom ID: 885 1177 7553
During the meeting, we will discuss our school’s needs for the upcoming year and vote for the Family Engagement Policy and School Parent Compact. Your participation makes a difference! Share your ideas and help us support the success of all our students.

Invitamos a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad a unirse a nosotros para la reunión del Consejo Escolar el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 3:00 p. m. en Zoom.
\uD83D\uDD17 Enlace de Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88511777553
ID de Zoom: 885 1177 7553
Durante la reunión, discutiremos las necesidades de nuestra escuela para el próximo año y votaremos por la Política de Participación Familiar y el Pacto de Padres de la Escuela. ¡Tu participación marca la diferencia! Comparte tus ideas y ayúdanos a apoyar el éxito de todos nuestros estudiantes.

We invite all parents and community members to join us for the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Friday, November 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parent Center (Room 14) or on Zoom.
🔗 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/2641111452?omn=83305729079
Zoom ID: 264 111 1452
During the meeting, we will:
⦿ Discuss our school’s needs for the upcoming year.
⦿ Review the ELPAC results for our English Learners.
⦿ Review the reclassification criteria and rates from the previous years.
⦿ Plan how to best support our English Learners in the upcoming year.
Your participation makes a difference! Share your ideas and help us support the success of all our students.

Keep the learning going this winter break! The LAUSD Winter Academy, happening January 5–9, 2026, gives students a chance to review important skills, explore new topics in a fun and engaging way, and start the new semester feeling confident and ready to learn! Register online now through December 2, 2025
Do not miss this opportunity for your child to learn, connect, and grow this winter! For more information and to register, please visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/19625. If you need help with registration, please contact our office at 818-908-6700

🎃👻 You're Invited! 👻🎃
Join us for our Costume Parade on Friday, October 31st, at 8:30 AM!
Important Details:
- Students should come to school dressed in their costumes.
- Bring a change of clothes for after the parade.
- No weapon props allowed.
🏆 Costume Contest:
The spookiest, most original, and funniest costumes will win a prize in each grade level! Come celebrate Halloween with us and show off your creativity!

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

We invite all parents and community members to join us for our School Site Council (SSC) meeting on Monday, October 27th, at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. Zoom ID 825 7567 9047. During our meeting, we will review our SSC bylaws and look closely at our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to see if we reached our goals for the 2024–2025 school year. We will also review our Family Engagement Policy, the School-Family Compact for Cardenas Elementary, and take a look at our attendance data. Your input is valuable as we make decisions that support our students’ academic success. We hope to see you there!

We invite all parents and community members to join us for our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Thursday, October 23rd, at 8:30 a.m. in the Parent Center, Room 14.
During our meeting, we will talk about the importance of attendance, review our ELAC bylaws, and look at our data for English Learners and attendance for the 2024–2025 school year. We will also review our Family Engagement Policy and the School-Family Compact for Cardenas Elementary.
Your participation makes a difference! Come to share your ideas and help us support the success of all our students.

Exciting news! From October 21–24, Cardenas Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair in our school library. The fair will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and classes will visit throughout the day.
Click Read More to get all the details.