🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 02/20/26 (03:00 PM)

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Tiger Newsletter

Contact Us

9501 E. Wendon St., Temple City, CA 91780

(626) 548-5068 (626) 548-5175 Fax

Longden@tcusd.net - To report absences

Instagram & Longden Website

Food Services & Interactive Menu

TCUSD

Upcoming Events

February 20–21–22 Camellia Festival

February 24 Kiwanis Student of the Month

February 25 Fire Drill

February 25 Coffee with the Principal

February 27 Longden Art Fair, PTA Book Fair, & Movie Night

Click Here For School Calendar

More Lunar New Year Picts Here🧧

🐯 Hello, Longden Families.

🌸 We hope you’re all doing great and getting excited for a fun-filled weekend at the Temple City Camellia Festival! The festivities kick off tonight and continue through Sunday.

We invite you to cheer from the sidelines on Saturday morning and show your support for our incredible Longden participants as they march in the parade! Representing our school, we are proud to have:

Longden ASB proudly showcasing their amazing float
Our wonderful Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kathy Proctor
Our Royal Court Prince: first grader Elijah Espinosa (Mrs. Wong’s class)

We look forward to celebrating with you! 🌸🎉

We had a short but busy week at Longden!

Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening—and what’s coming up next.

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for the spectacular assembly. From the lion dance to the hands-on crafts, every moment was filled with smiles and celebration. It was an incredible showcase of culture and tradition, highlighting the community spirit that makes Longden so special. 𓃗

The PBIS Tiger Store was open for two exciting days this week! 🐯

Students exchanged their hard-earned Stripes for fun incentives. One popular choice was this month’s special activity — creating your very own snow globe! 🔮❄️

It's wonderful to see students making positive choices and being rewarded for their efforts. We are proud of our Tigers modeling being Kind, Safe, and Responsible. Keep earning your Stripes, Tigers! 💛

🔍 Looking Ahead — More Learning and Fun!

♫ Students in 3rd–6th grade will enjoy the TCHS Musical Roadshow!
☕ February Coffee with the Principal — Join us for conversation, connection, and school updates.
🎨🖌️ Longden Art Fair — Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students!
🎥📚 PTA Movie Night & Book Fair — A fun evening for families.

📸📲 Be part of the joyful moments that make learning at Longden special by following us on Instagram. Don't forget to check out Mr. Jambazian's site for amazing videos and photos.

🌸 Camellia Festival

We hope to see you at this weekend's 82nd Camellia Parade where you can catch all of our TCUSD schools!

˗ˏˋ☕ˎˊ˗ Coffee with the Principal

February's Coffee with the Principal will be packed with news, updates, and events, including Longden's Art Fair, PTA Movie Night & Book Fair, and more! Grab your coffee and join us for a conversation.

Looking forward to seeing you on zoom!

🗓 February 25, 2026

🕘 9:30 AM via Zoom

💻 📲 Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 370 238 1002 Passcode: 026086

Scholastic Book Fair

Students will be visiting our annual Scholastic book fair with their classes during school hours from Wednesday, February 26th, through Friday, February 28th.

The book fair will be open for family shopping on Friday, February 27th from 5 - 6 PM. We also encourage you to shop our online book fair here.

All proceeds benefit our Birthday Books program and school library.

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

Don’t miss your chance! Yearbooks are on sale until February 27.

Secure your copy today to capture the unforgettable memories at Longden!

There are two simple ways to place your order.

Complete the detachable envelope from the flyer sent home with your child. Include exact cash or a check made out to Temple City Unified School District, and return it to the school by February 27.
Order your yearbook online easily and securely. Click on the link below or visit our website for a convenient transaction using your credit or debit card.

Soft cover price: $18.00

Hardcover price: $24.00

plicbooks.com/go/YYH8C3

🎨 LONGDEN ART FAIR 🎨

Get ready to be wowed!

Come check out the amazing artwork created by our super-talented Longden students!

📅 Friday, February 27

⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

📍 Memoli Hall

🍿🎬 PTA Movie Night will follow the the Art Fair!

Join PTA in celebrating Earth Week: Register your child for a free tree!

This spring, we are thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations from April 19th to 27th!

We are excited to be participating in this wonderful program that teaches youth about the importance of environmental stewardship through the magic and wonder of planting and watching trees grow.

Please fill out the following online registration form by March 15th and receive a free tree (6-12 inches in size) during Earth Week (April 19-25). The tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and/or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve.

Register to receive a free tree for Earth Day to plant with your child:

http://bit.ly/3Z1k356

You will also have the option to donate and/or purchase additional trees and tree-related educational products (via the registration form). Please note this is optional and any purchases/donations will help fund more free trees for kids in the program.

Trees will be delivered to us and we will arrange to get the trees in the hands of your children on or around Earth Day (April 22nd).

Other products that are purchased by you will be fulfilled by Neighborhood Forest.

Instructions on planting and caring for the trees, along with species details, will be emailed a few days before the tree delivery and will also be accessible in the “Resources” section on the Neighborhood Forest website. For further questions, please check out the Parent FAQs.

TCUSD & Community News

TCHS Sports Complex Brick Fundraiser

Purchase a personalized engraved brick that will be a part of the new stadium! Celebrate a student, honor a loved one, or commemorate your Ram pride—all while helping put the finishing touches on our TCHS Sports & Activities Complex.

Your custom brick becomes a permanent part of TCHS history, shining bright for generations to come. Order your brick by February 28, 2026 and leave your legacy!

Questions? Email Dianne Blank at dblank@tcusd.net

Order here: https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/tcusd/

Enrollment opens Feb 2!

Reminder that enrollment for all new students (including TK & K) is OPEN! Visit tcusd.net/enroll to register or learn more. *Reminder: current students DO NOT need to re-enroll.

Link to: https://www.tcusd.net/enroll

The Little Mermaid

TCHS's Little Mermaid is coming to the San Gabriel Playhouse March 13-15!

Click here to purchase tickets

Family Literacy Night

TCUSD invites families to join us for Family Literacy Night on Monday, March 16 from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at Longden Elementary! Enjoy an evening filled with engaging literacy activities including a book exchange, word bracelet making, bookmark crafts, endless activities and a visit from the Miss Temple City Court. Families can also participate in parent workshops and enjoy food trucks on site.

We are excited to welcome special guest Bitty Bao author Lulu Cheng, who will host an author reading and book signing, with the assembly beginning at 6:20 p.m. Pre Order books by March 9 at www.tcusd.net/literacy. We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and memorable night celebrating reading together! 📚✨

Parenting Classes

Temple City Unified School District invites you to join our remaining Parent Classes for the 2025–2026 school year. With topics ranging from ADHD and dyslexia to building vocabulary, supporting attendance, developing study skills, strengthening family problem-solving, and creating a literacy-rich home, these sessions are designed to support you at every stage.

All classes are offered on Zoom, with many also available in person — making it easy to fit into your busy schedule. In a fast-paced world, let’s continue learning together so we can give our children our very best selves.

We have topics that cover you wherever you are in your parenting journey — brand-new parent, seasoned pro, raising little ones or guiding a high school senior.

Visit our website for more info

Campus Information

Celebrate Your Student’s Birthday in Lights!

Make their day extra special with a birthday shout out on our new digital marquee. Submit your birthday message request using the attached Google form and drop off your $20 tax-deductible donation to the office or pay by credit card using the link in the form. Google Form

Just a friendly note: if you send us any requests during breaks or on days when school is not in session, our response might be delayed until we're back. Thanks for your understanding!

Reporting an absence

If your child is absent for any reason, please call, email, or send a note to our front office at:

626-548-5068

Longden@tcusd.net

Be sure to include:

Child's first and last name
Date(s) of absence
Reason for absence
Name of parent/guardian reporting absence

Deliveries

Please be advised that the office does not allow lunch drop-offs, water bottles, instruments, homework, schoolwork, books, etc. Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated as we work together to create an environment that maximizes student learning and maintains a safe, closed campus.

What if your child forgets breakfast or lunch?

Our cafeteria will provide nutritious options at no charge.

Would you like to become a Parent Volunteer?

Please fill out the Longden Parent Volunteer Form
Have all of the necessary documents requested in the form
Communicate with your child's teacher to confirm the time & date to volunteer.

*Please note: Not all teachers request volunteers. You will still have volunteer opportunities with Longden PTA.

Join PTA Today!

PTA’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families. It has been a supporter of Longden’s students, staff, and the greater Temple City community since 1952. Without PTA and its dedicated group of parent volunteers, Longden wouldn’t be the amazing center for learning that it is today. Help them in their mission by becoming a member today.

Click HERE to pay by cash or check or or click HERE to join online and pay by credit card or ACH.

E-Bike Safety Reminder

As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, we want to remind our TCUSD community to stay safe! Please remember to follow all traffic rules, ride slowly in parking lots, and always be aware of pedestrians and vehicles. Your safety—and the safety of those around you—is our top priority. Stay safe and ride responsibly!

For important safety guidelines and resources, please visit: https://www.tcusd.net/162059_3

New Interactive Menus!

We’re excited to introduce our new interactive menus for families! Click on any item to view its photo (coming soon) and nutritional details. Check out this week’s breakfast and lunch menus on our website.

Menu items and photos are being added regularly, so thank you for your patience as we update the system.

Questions? Contact Marisol Cortez, Director of Food Services, at mcortez@tcusd.net

Menu items are subject to change. Please check menus daily for updates.

Click Here For Bell Schedule