🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/13/26 (03:17 PM)

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Tiger Newsletter

March 16 Family Literacy Night

March 20 Holi Color Run & Minimum Day

March 23-27 Spring Break—No School

Click Here For School Calendar

🎨 More Art Fair Snapshots Here!

PBIS VIP Lunches & Ice Cream Social

🐯 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.

🌊 Disney's The Little Mermaid Musical

Our students had a magical time at the matinee, watching this beloved cartoon come to life on stage at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse! They oohed and ahed and spotted some of their classmates shining in the spotlight as part of the cast.

🍦 PBIS VIP Lunches & Ice Cream Social

Students absolutely loved their VIP Lunches, where they brought a friend to enjoy lunch, play fun games, and listen to music. But the fun didn’t stop there—we wrapped up the week with the PBIS monthly special event, a refreshing Ice Cream Social!

📚 PTA Distributes Birthday Books

A big thank you to Longden’s wonderful PTA for ensuring every student receives their very own book to celebrate their birthday. This week’s distribution was for students born in February and March.

🔍 Looking Ahead — More Learning & Fun!

🚩 Fire Drill
📚 Family Literacy Night
🐯 Tiger Store
🎉🪅🎨 Holi Color Run
⏰ Friday, March 20 is a minimum day.

Dismissal times are:

TK & Kindergarten @ 12:15 PM

1st - 3rd Grade @ 12:20 PM

4th - 6th Grade @ 12:30 PM

Please pick up your child on time.

If your child participates in after-school programs, please make the necessary arrangements in advance.

📸📲 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.

TCUSD & Community News

Tonight is Opening Night for TCHS's The Little Mermaid!

The show begins tonight at 7:30pm, tomorrow March 14 at 7:30pm or Sunday, March 15 at 2:00pm.

Click here to purchase tickets

Family Literacy Night is this coming this Monday!

All Temple City families are warmly invited to join us for our 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. Have fun with activities like: 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.

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!

Parenting Classes

Temple City Unified School District invites you to join our remaining Parent Classes for the 2025–2026 school year.

All classes are offered on Zoom, with many also available in person — making it easy to fit into your busy schedule. See the full schedule here.

Next class: Mar 11, 2026 – 8:15 AM — How parents can help build their child’s vocabulary at home Location: Cloverly Cafeteria In-Person (Zoom option also available)

Vote for TCUSD - San Gabriel Valley's Best!

Support Temple City Schools – Cast Your Vote!

Help recognize our amazing schools by voting in SGV's Best Awards!

How to Vote:

Click the Education category at the top of the page
Under the Education tab, find the following categories and vote for:
Elementary School – Public: La Rosa, Cloverly, Emperor, or Longden
Middle School – Public: Oak
High School – Public: Temple City High School (TCHS)
Preschool: TCELA
School District: Temple City Unified School District (TCUSD)
Make 5 selections
Enter your name and email
Click Submit/Vote

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

Thank you for supporting Temple City Unified School District and helping showcase the excellence of our schools! 🎉

TC Adult School

English Classes Available!

FREE In-Person Night Classes:

Monday - Thursday (M/T/W/TH)

5:00pm - 7:00 PM.

3/30 - 5/21, 2026

ESL Level 1 -Beginning Literacy

ESL Level 2 - Low Beginning

ESI Level 3 - Intermediate

Online High School Diploma Program

Contactus 626-548-5050

tccae@tcusd.net

5830 Kauffman Ave

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

TCHS Baseball Opening Night

Baseball will be kicking off their new season in a new stadium! They would like to invite you to come out and support them on this special opening night!

TCHS City of Hope Blood Drive

Temple City High School is partnering with the City of Hope Blood Donor Center to host a community blood drive to support patients in need.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Temple City High School, 9501 Lemon Avenue, Temple City

Donor Requirements: Valid photo ID, must be 16 years or older, must weigh at least 110 lbs

Appointments are recommended - schedule at idonateblood4hope.org using sponsor code TCUSD

Your donation can help save lives and provide hope to patients who rely on blood donations for treatment and recovery.

Campus Information

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

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