🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 02/27/26 (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

March 2 SSC Meeting

March 2-6 Read Across America Week

March 6 TCHS- Instrumental Music Spring Concert

Click Here For School Calendar

It’s happening tonight! Longden’s Art Fair kicks off at 5:00 PM.

ASB Brings Home the Sweepstakes Trophy!

Longden's Science Olympiad Team

PPBIS Special Event—We Made Snow Globes! ❄️

🐯 Hello, Longden Families.

We had a busy week at Longden!

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

🏆 Congratulations, ASB!

A huge shoutout to ASB for bringing home the Sweepstakes Trophy at the Camellia Festival!

Thank you to Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Korsavong, and Mr. Ying for all the extra hours — from building the float to making parade day run smoothly. And of course, a shoutout to Andrew (aka DJ Timmy) for bringing the energy and making the parade unforgettable!

☕ Coffee with the Principal

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Zoom! We loved connecting with you, sharing campus updates, and hearing your thoughtful questions.

📅 Next Meeting: March 31 at 9:00 a.m.

🧪🔬Longden's Science Olympiad Team Field Trip!

Longden's Science Olympiad Team had an exciting day full of fun and learning at the Natural History Museum! 🦖

It was an amazing opportunity for students to explore, discover, and create wonderful memories together. Way to go, Tigers!

🐾 PBIS Special Monthly Event

Students had a blast creating their very own snow globes during this month’s PBIS event! 🔮❄️ Positive choices are always rewarded—keep earning your Stripes and get ready for the next PBIS adventure!

🔍 Looking Ahead — More Learning & Fun!

📚 Read Across America Week — Show your school spirit by wearing the theme of the day (see section below).
🐘🦒 First Grade Field Trip: LA Zoo
🚶🏽‍♂️‍➡️🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️ Sixth Grade Field Trip: Oak Ave. Intermediate
🪸🪼 Second Grade Field Trip: Aquarium of the Pacific

📸📲 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.

Read Across America Week

Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading.

The Longden Library invites you to wear the following items each day.

📚 Show Your School Spirit & Celebrate the

Joy of Reading! 📚

🎩 Monday 3/2 – Wear a silly hat

🤪 Tuesday 3/3 – Wear a wacky hairstyle

❤️ Wednesday 3/4 – Wear red

We will have a Reading Picnic! Students should bring a small towel or blanket to sit on.

🦸 Thursday 3/5 – Wear a superhero shirt

🏀⚽🏈 Friday 3/6 – Wear your favorite sports team shirt

TCUSD & Community News

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

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 — A Celebration of Reading for the Whole Family!

All Temple City families are warmly invited to join Temple City Unified School District’s 4th Annual Family Literacy Night on March 16 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Longden School.

Come early and enjoy delicious options from food/cookie trucks beginning at 5:00 PM.

Throughout the evening, students and families from all elementary schools can explore engaging activity booths featuring bracelet making, bookmark design, a reading pledge station, free books, and many more fun surprises designed to spark a love of reading.

At 6:20 PM in Memoli Hall, we are excited to host a special book talk and meet-and-greet with Lulu Cheng, author and creator of Bitty Bao. Lulu will share her inspiring collection of bilingual books and toys that connect English and Chinese languages while encouraging storytelling and imaginative play.

Families may pre-order items at www.bittybao.com/shop

Mark the check box next to "Is this a gift?" ✅

"Who is receiving the gift?" enter the child's name, teacher, and school

For Delivery, select "Pick Up"

For Pickup Location, select "Longden Elementary"

Pre-orders will be available for pickup and author signing at the event, and 10% of presales will be generously donated to TCUSD.

Character Parade: Students are invited to dress as their favorite book character and join our parade and photo opportunity at 6:55 PM to close the evening with smiles and celebration.

We hope you will join us at Longden School for a joyful night filled with stories, creativity, and community as we celebrate the power and magic of reading together! 📚✨

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

Campus Information

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.

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