2026-2027 Parent Handbook - Flipbook - Page 3
Dear
Families
It is with great joy and excitement that I welcome you to a new school
year at Carden Conejo School. As we begin our second year on our
beautiful new campus, there is an incredible sense of momentum
throughout our community. This year marks another important chapter in
Carden’s story as we open our Middle School, continue to expand
opportunities for our students, and build upon an extraordinary first year of
Cavaliers Athletics.
While there is so much that is new and exciting at Carden, the heart of our
school remains firmly rooted in the traditions and values that have defined
a Carden education for generations. We are proud to carry forward the
remarkable legacy of Miss Mae Carden, an educator devoted to the
dignity and potential of every child. She believed deeply in the importance
of clear thinking, precise language, strong character, and the idea that
children rise to excellence when they are both challenged and genuinely
cared for. Today, that philosophy continues to shape our classrooms and
inspire articulate, curious, confident, and thoughtful students. Our
dedicated teachers bring the Carden Method to life each day, blending
academic rigor with warmth and creativity. We want our students to do
more than simply succeed academically. We want them to ask thoughtful
questions, communicate with their peers, take initiative, and develop into
leaders who care for and serve in our greater community.
This year, those opportunities are greater than ever. Our youngest
Cavaliers are beginning their educational journeys in our brand-new 2Year-Old Preschool class, while our new Middle School students are
helping establish traditions that will shape Carden for years to come.
Through all of this growth, what matters most remains unchanged: our
students and our families. We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in
us each day by allowing us the privilege of educating and caring for your
children. It is a responsibility we never take lightly. Every student who walks
onto our campus brings a unique story, remarkable potential, and a world
of possibility. Our commitment is to know them, challenge them,
encourage them, and help them discover just how much they are capable
of achieving.
As we begin this new school year together, I am incredibly excited for
what lies ahead. Here’s to another wonderful year at Carden!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Colleen Mendez
Head of School
