Hello Longden Families,

We’re just three school days away from the start of summer break, and there’s so much to look forward to as we wrap up an amazing school year!

Please remember that there will be no school this Monday in observance of Memorial Day as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Thursday is our last day of school and will be a minimum day. Please plan accordingly and double-check with your child’s after-school program for any schedule adjustments.

Here are some highlights from the exciting events that took place on campus:

🏀 PBIS Students vs. Staff Basketball Game 

Longden students had a blast taking on staff in an epic basketball showdown! The game was filled with excitement, teamwork, and school spirit as we celebrated sportsmanship, positive behavior, and our strong school community.

🐯 Tiger Store

The Tiger Store opened for its final two days of the school year, and we are extremely proud of our Tigers and the incredible number of Stripes earned and redeemed throughout the year! Thank you for continuing to demonstrate outstanding positive behavior and school spirit. We can’t wait to reopen the Tiger Store next school year!

🎉 Spirit Assembly

Our Kindergarten students did a wonderful job leading our final Spirit Assembly as we celebrated the character trait of Fairness.

We proudly recognized students in Grades 1–6 who consistently demonstrate fairness and kindness each day. We also cheered on our basketball stars for their energy and sportsmanship during the Students vs. Staff game, celebrated our Science Olympiad team for winning gold, and honored students who successfully reclassified out of the ELD program.

🌟 Reclassification Recognition Celebration

On Wednesday, we celebrated two special groups of students at our last spirit assembly of the year. We first recognized our students who reclassified out of the English Language Development ("ELD") program. These students came to Longden speaking a language other than English but by their own hard work and the support of our dedicated teachers, they were able to reclassify as fluent English speakers, listeners, readers, and writers. We then showed our appreciation for our student translators who help their non-English speaking classmates navigate our campus and their classes. They truly are the unsung heroes on our campus and we thank them for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone at Longden. 

🥇🥈🏅 Junior Olympics

Our 4th–6th grade students had an amazing time participating in this year’s Junior Olympics! They gave their best effort in both individual and team events while cheering each other on through every event.

🥧 PBIS Pie the Principal!

We wrapped up the week with the legendary PBIS Pie the Principal event–and it was a total blast! Students lined up for their chance to pie the principal, and almost every throw was a direct hit. 😊 It was messy, loud, and filled with laughter.

Please remember that there will be no school this Monday in observance of Memorial Day as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Please pick up your child on time.

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

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🏊 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session 1: June 1–4

Session 2: June 8–11

Session 3: June 15–18

Session 4: June 22–25

Session 5: June 29 – July 2

Session 6: July 6–9

Session 7: July 13–16 (Water Polo Only)

Water Polo 10am-12pm 

Swim will run from 2pm-3:30pm 

$125 a session for one child

$200 a session for two children ($50 dollar discount)

$275 a session for three children ($100 dollar discount)

*If you are registering four or more children, the discount will be $150/week.

Please note these are camps, NOT lessons. In order to participate in swim camp, your child must be able to swim 25 yards (the length of the pool) with minimal assistance (kick board). For water polo camp, your child should be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards without stopping or any assistance.

Our summer camp serves as a fundraiser for the Temple City High School Swim and Water Polo teams. Our camp is ran by our high school athletes who are not only volunteering their time and talents, but are giving back to the Temple City Community. While they are proficient athletes, have received basic training and instruction, please be patient and understanding as these young student-atheletes grow as instructors and community leaders. Click here to sign up.

Join us on Thursday, June 25 for one of Temple City’s most exciting community nights of the summer, featuring exclusive dishes, new restaurant additions, student artwork displays, and the opportunity to explore some of the city’s best local spots all in one evening. This year’s participating restaurants include: Paths to Spicy, El Ruizenor Grill, Banana Leaf, One Tea, Bay Garden Cafe, Alice’s Kitchen, Golden Deli

Summer Night Bites is your chance to support the local restaurants you love, discover new ones, and directly give back to Temple City schools and PTA programs in the process.

Tickets are $30 for one or $100 for a pack of four, making it the perfect summer outing to share with friends and family.

It is almost time for summer! Let us help you find your perfect program. 

Check out our TCUSD programs offered for Preschool and Elementary!

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!

Images provided by Jerry Jambazian of Temple City Photos. Please check TempleCityPhotos.com for more photos of TCUSD's events