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About Us

Welcome to our school's new website, which is designed to have easy-to-access information about our school for students, families and employees. This site is designed to work well on your mobile devices as well as on a computer. Please take a look around, and revisit us soon as we will update the site throughout the school year.

News & Announcements

ELAC Meeting

ELAC meeting will take place Dec.4 at 8:30 am in room 27.

School Needs Assessment

Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members of Lizarraga El,

We value your partnership and input as we work to create the best possible learning environment for our students. To help guide our planning and decision-making for next school year, we ask that all stakeholders complete our School Needs Assessment.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the link below:

https://forms.gle/UbJmvpqvZDcnCQw27

Your feedback is essential in helping us identify strengths, address areas of need, and plan programs and supports that benefit every student.

We kindly ask that you complete the assessment by end of day on Wednesday, December 3rd.

Thank you in advance for your time and continued support of our school. Together we ensure the success and well-being of all Lion Scholars.

Sincerely,

Principal Montaño
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We Are One

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.
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Winter Academy

Lizarraga Elementary will be a site for Winter Academy this year.
Register your child for Winter Academy online now through the enrollment portal. Online enrollment closes on December 2, 2025. Students will receive their confirmation letters during the week of December 15, 2025.

The Winter Academy is also accepting paper applications for student enrollment beginning November 17, 2025. Students requesting transportation must register by December 2, 2025.

This winter, Specialized Enrichment Camps will be available at select district sites for students in grades 3–12. Space is limited! Families interested in enrolling must complete an online application through the district enrollment portal. Registration is open from October 15 to December 2, 2025.

Please note: Paper applications will not be accepted for the enrichment camps. If you need help with the online registration process.
https://www.lausd.org/Page/19625

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La Escuela Primaria Lizarraga será sede de la Academia de Invierno este año.
Inscriba a su hijo/a en la Academia de Invierno en línea ahora mismo a través del portal de inscripción. El plazo de inscripción en línea cierra el 2 de diciembre de 2025. Los estudiantes recibirán sus cartas de confirmación durante la semana del 15 de diciembre de 2025.

La Academia de Invierno también acepta solicitudes en papel para la inscripción de estudiantes a partir del 17 de noviembre de 2025. Los estudiantes que soliciten transporte deben inscribirse antes del 2 de diciembre de 2025.

Este invierno, habrá Campamentos de Enriquecimiento Especializados disponibles en algunas escuelas del distrito para estudiantes de 3.º a 12.º grado. ¡El cupo es limitado! Las familias interesadas en inscribirse deben completar una solicitud en línea a través del portal de inscripción del distrito. La inscripción está abierta del 15 de octubre al 2 de diciembre de 2025.

Nota: No se aceptarán solicitudes en papel para los campamentos de enriquecimiento. Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de inscripción en línea, visite: https://www.lausd.org/Page/19625

Calendar

Dec 2

Early Dismissal 1:20 PM

Time: 1:20 PM

Dec 3

Folklorico

Time: 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM

Dec 8

Folklorico

Time: 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM

Dec 9

Early Dismissal 1:20 PM

Time: 1:20 PM

Dec 10

Folklorico

Time: 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM

Dec 25

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Our Mission

The mission of Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School is to create a harmonious, academic environment where all students are given equal opportunities to flourish as successful, diverse learners. We are dedicated to providing all students with a rigorous standards-based instructional program across all the content areas, founded on high expectations in order to support them as they embark on their life journey towards a successful future. All students shall continue into middle school having met the local, state, and national requirements at met standard and exceeds standard in the State Content Standards in accordance to the Core Waiver. Our school will be a safe and nurturing environment made up of welcomed and supportive families, an involved community, a highly motivated staff, and, of course, students committed to excellence in learning.