Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/14/26 (03:00 PM)

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Be Kind–Be Safe–Be Responsible

August 19

Spirit Assembly

Back-to-School Night – Kindergarten DLI only

August 20

Minimum Day & Back-to-School Night

September 7

Labor Day – No School

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Hello Longden Families!

🎉 What a great first week! We want to take a moment to thank all of our Longden families for helping us start the school year on such a positive note. We appreciate your support, patience, and flexibility as everyone gets back into the rhythm of school—especially during those busy drop-off and pick-up times.

Your partnership makes it possible, and we’re so happy to have you as part of our Longden community!

😋❤️ We Love Our PTA!

A special shout-out to our amazing PTA for treating our staff to a delicious back-to-school lunch! Our teachers and staff felt so appreciated and cared for.

Thank you, PTA, for helping make our first week extra special!

📚 i-Ready Diagnostics Are Underway

The first i-Ready Diagnostic window of the school year is now open. Students will be completing their reading and math assessments over the coming days.

The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts to each student’s individual level and helps teachers understand their strengths and areas where they may need additional support. Throughout the year, students will also use i-Ready lessons designed to help them grow toward their reading and math goals.

Please encourage your child to take their time to do their best.

We have an exciting week coming up!

Wednesday: Students will enjoy our first spirit assembly of the school year! We can’t wait to kick things off with some Longden spirit.
Thursday: We’re excited to welcome families of TK, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Miss Montes, and Miss Morales’s students for Back-to-School Night. We look forward to connecting with you, sharing information about the year ahead, and getting to know our families.
Reminder: Thursday is a minimum day, so please plan accordingly for the earlier dismissal.

Thank you again for helping us begin the school year with such wonderful energy and support. We’re looking forward to all the learning, memories, and fun that are ahead!

Here’s to a fantastic school year together, Longden! 🐾

Be part of the joyous moments that make learning at Longden special! Follow us on Instagram at @LongdenTigersTC.

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Protocols for the Longden Ave. Walking Gates & Drive-Through

🚶 WALKING GATE / ADULT PICK-UP

Parents, please wait for your child outside the walking gate, near the grass area.

🚫 Please do not stand between the yellow lines, as shown in the picture below.

This area is for students only while they wait to be picked up by a vehicle.

Beginning Monday, a staff member will redirect parents who are standing in this area to ensure the space remains accessible and safe for children as they enter vehicles.

🚗 CAR PICK-UP

Please remain in your vehicle and follow staff directions during dismissal.

🚩 Name Placards

To help afternoon pick-up run as smoothly and efficiently as possible, please make sure your child’s name placard is clearly visible when you arrive. When we can easily see and read your child’s name, our staff can quickly call for them and have them ready to safely get into the vehicle. This also helps us assist families using the walk-up gates.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized!

📲 Follow Longden on Instagram

View breakfast/lunch menus here

Back-to-School Night - TK, Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th - Thursday, August 20

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.

Minimum Day - Thursday, August 20

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.

TCUSD & Community News

Interested in more events? Need Translated flyers? Click here

For more photos and videos of TCUSD events visit TempleCityPhotos.com

Attendance Matters!

Every day counts! At TCUSD we care that every student shows up to school, all day every day. TCUSD is committed to working with families to ensure that every student attends school regularly and achieves their full potential. By prioritizing attendance, we can create a brighter future for all our students.

Click here to learn more about why attendance matters!

Sign up for Junior Pep!

Junior Pep is a great way for any TCUSD student to shadow a TCHS Pep Cheer student! Each participant will be partnered with a TCHS Pep member who will teach them cheers and a routine.

They will then perform during the first half of the varsity football game on Thursday, September 18.

Welcome Orientation

We invite all Chinese speaking families to attend a special Welcome Orientation on:

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18

⏰ 6:00 PM

📍Temple City High School Media Center.

We also invite all Spanish speaking families to attend a special Welcome Orientation:

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18

⏰ 6:00 PM

📍District Office

TCUSD & Pacific Clinics Wellness Fair

Get ready to start the school year feeling refreshed!

Join us for a free Back to School Wellness Fair for children, youth, and families, hosted by Pacific Clinics and the Hope Coalition right here at our TCUSD District Parking lot. Come enjoy wellness activities, arts and crafts, haircuts, a free clothing closet, medical checks and even a soothing sound bath for healing and relaxation.

The fun happens on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 9700 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. Walk-ins are always welcome, but you can save your spot by scanning the QR code or visiting tinyurl.com/HOPEBTS to RSVP.

We can't wait to see you and your family there!

Bond Update

We are happy to announce that the TCUSD Board of Education approved our bond measure at the July 22 Board of Education Meeting. The measure will be on the ballot on November 3, 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and Click here for more information!

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

This is a reminder to ride your e-bikes safely! Remember:

E-bike riders must follow the same traffic rules as traditional cyclists.
Riders must obey all traffic laws and posted signs.
E-bikes are allowed on approved bike lanes and roadways.
Tandem riding is not allowed unless proper seating is provided.
Riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Please click here for Temple City's E-Bike Safety Information

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.