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🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (03:13 PM)
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"Be Kind to One Another"

Dear Longden Family,

It’s been a cooler week full of good things at Longden, and I’m truly grateful for the milder weather. The change has been such a welcome relief and it has made our busy week feel a little lighter, and more enjoyable for our students. 

🍭 On Monday we launched our Trick or Treat candy drive. It’s off to a slow start, but we have complete faith that our Longden families will come through for us, just like you always do!

⛑️ Safety First
This week gave us two  real-life moments to put our emergency procedures into practice. We experienced an unexpected fire alarm, and our students and staff responded with calm and confidence. We also participated in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. Both experiences showed how well our Tigers understand what to do when it matters most.
🤝 ASB is Back!
We’re excited to share that ASB is starting up again! Mrs. Korsavong and Mr. Ying are now accepting applications from responsible students who want to help make Longden an even better place to learn and grow. We can’t wait to see the positive energy our incoming ASB will bring!
🔬 California Science Center
Today it was Ms. Montes, Mr. Liu, and Mr. Nguyen’s students who got to explore, learn, and have fun at the California Science Center. They had a great time participating in the hands-on workshops!
🐯 Tiger Store
Next week the Tiger Store will be open next Tuesday and Wednesday! Ask your children what they exchanged their Tiger Stripes for, and please keep encouraging them to be kind, safe, and responsible. Those positive choices really add up!
🧡 Spirit Assembly & Unity Day
Wednesday’s Spirit Assembly will be hosted by third grade, and we’ll also be celebrating Unity Day. The assembly will be livestreamed, so mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss it!
🚌 Upcoming Field Trip
• Half of our 5th graders will enjoy a walking field trip to the Temple City Library. Students will explore the library, practice research skills, and discover resources that will help them become even stronger learners.

🎉 Lastly, we know you’re just as excited as we are about the upcoming Halloween parade! We’ll share all the details with you as soon as we can. Stay tuned!
Costume Tips:
While some students have their dream costumes planned, others are still deciding what to wear. Here are a few tips to help you design and shop the perfect costume that will be frightful and fun! 
🧛 Toy weapons of any kind are not permitted, including nunchucks, throwing stars, guns, swords, lightsabers, etc.
🦇 Costumes must allow students to comfortably write, read, complete classroom assignments, sit properly in a chair, eat, and safely walk up and down stairs.
🕷️ Costumes must not be offensive to any ethnic or religious group or promote violence or terrorist organizations.
🎃 Costumes must be appropriate for an elementary school setting and should not be revealing or adult-like.
 All students are invited to participate in the parade. Wearing a costume is optional, and students are not required to walk with their friends.
⚠️ Costume Safety: Please make sure costumes are safe for movement and do not block vision. Avoid long trailing pieces, oversized masks that limit sight, or anything that could cause tripping hazards.
All students are invited to participate in the parade. Wearing a costume is completely optional, and students are not required to walk with their friends.
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Help Us Make Halloween Extra Special!

Our fun Halloween tradition continues, and we need your help to make it memorable! 
Primary-grade students (TK-3) will be visiting upper-grade classrooms (4-6) for fun trick-or-treating.

🍭 Please donate a bag or two of candy to help make this event extra sweet!
📍 Candy collection containers will be at the Longden & Wendon drive-thrus, or drop off at the front office 
🗓 By Tuesday, October 27.

Thank you for helping us make Halloween spooktacular!

Upcoming Events

October 22 State of the Schools Address
October 21 Spirit Assembly and Unity day
October 26-30 Red Ribbon Week
October 30 Halloween Parade
View calendar here

This week's menu

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Codely for students in grades 4-6

Codely Virtual Class Sign Up (Fall 2026)
Codely is a FREE program started by a group of students at TCHS that strives to educate the rising generation about programming languages in an increasingly computerized era. Our goal is to support the growth of our community's young scholars and provide them with a gateway to computer science, as well as provide an opportunity to high school students to give back to the community in a meaningful way.

Starting the week of 10/19, Scratch students will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Python students will meet on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Java students will meet on Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Classes will last until mid-December.

If you are interested in applying to Codely, please fill out this form with your parents. If you have any questions, please contact us at ca.codely@gmail.com.
4-6th grades only.
Registration closes on Sunday 10/18.

TCUSD & Community News

Interested in more events? Need Translated flyers? Click here
For more photos and videos of TCUSD events visit TempleCityPhotos.com
TCUSD offers a variety of support for our families. Click here to learn more about resources. 
 

State of the Schools 2026

 oin the TCUSD Board of Education to CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS OF
OUR COMMUNITY! 
Save the Date for the State of the Schools Presentation on:
🗓️ Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Temple City High School Stadium

Camellia Festival Royal Play Day (1st Gr Only)

The Camellia Festival Committee is looking for the next Royal Court! Children selected to serve as a member of the 2027 Royal Court or as a Banner Carrier will participate in the 83rd Temple City Camellia Festival Parade on February 27, 2027, open the Carnival, and make several appearances representing the Temple City Camellia Festival throughout the year. The Play Day Contest includes games, making a craft, and public speaking, and is inclusive to all eligible participants.

83rd Temple City Camellia Festival Royal Court Play Day Contest Application 
  • Application Deadline Monday, November 9, 2026
  • Location:  Live Oak Park Community Center located at 10144 Bogue Street Temple City
  • Play Day Contest: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
  • Time:  Child must be present from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm to participate.

Rules to Participate:
Contestants MUST attend First Grade; and MUST RESIDE within the boundaries of the Temple City Unified School District; or MUST RESIDE in the City limits of Temple City.

We are hiring!

Interested in a career with TCUSD? Join us as a Paraprofessional or Childcare Instructor in our before/after school program. Assist in the care, instruction, and supervision of students and assist/implementing classroom activities. There are part time and full time positions available. 
Click here to apply:  https://www.edjoin.org/tcusd

Campus Information

Absence

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 or at 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 Policy

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.
 

Celebrate Your Student’s Birthday in Lights!

🧁 Make their day extra special with a birthday message displayed on our school’s digital marquee.
How to request:
  1. Fill out the Google Form
  2. Drop off your $20 tax-deductible donation in the office
  3. or pay by credit card using the link inside the Google form.
Friendly reminder:
Requests submitted during school breaks or on non-school days may receive a delayed response until we return. Thank you for your understanding!
 

Longden and PTA Volunteer Opportunities

Helping Hands

Would you like to become a Parent Volunteer?

  1.  Please fill out the Longden Parent Volunteer Form
  2.  Have all of the necessary documents requested in the form
  3. 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

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. 
 
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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
9501 E. Wendon St., Temple City, CA 91780
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