🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (03:00 PM)

"Be Kind to One Another"

Dear Longden Family,

During our Spirit Assembly this week, a beautiful rainbow appeared through big swirling clouds, as if it were cutting through the overcast sky - almost as if he had made his entrance to our spirit rally. I can’t help but feel it was Mr. Bender’s way of letting us know he is present and how proud he is of us. I know he is proud of this community, and I want you to know that I am, too. 💙💛

☕ Morning Brew with the Admin Crew! 🍵

I’m excited to formally introduce our new monthly virtual gathering, Morning Brew with the Admin Crew!

These meetings will be the perfect place to share school news and updates, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts and feedback.

Think of it as a monthly chance to connect over a virtual cup of tea or coffee and stay in the loop.

Stay tuned for more details coming shortly. We can’t wait to see you there!

🧡 Spirit Assembly & Unity Day

We hope you caught the livestream of our third graders leading the Spirit Assembly. They rocked it and did an awesome job highlighting our Character Trait of the Month - Caring. Their song performance hit all the perfect notes for Unity Day.

Students from every grade level were also recognized for outstanding modeling of caring for others with special dog tags and roaring cheers!

The fun continued as the entire school locked arms together in a powerful demonstration of unity. Students also wrote special messages on individual hearts and placed them on the office wall to create a giant orange heart for Unity Day.

Scroll down the newsletter to check out the video & pictures.

📚 Temple City Library Field Trip

Our fifth graders from Mrs. Chang and Mr. Nguyen’s classrooms enjoyed a walking field trip to the Temple City Library. They explored the library, practiced research skills, and discovered resources that will help them grow as learners.

🎬 PTA Movie Night

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening! We can’t wait to see you and your family at Movie Night tonight.

𝜗ৎ Red Ribbon Week

Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week with fun spirit days and by pledging to Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.

𓆩^._.^𓆪 Halloween Parade!

We’re excited for the parade on Friday, and know you are too! Join us along the parade route to cheer for our students; it'll be a spooktacular morning! See details below. ↓

🍭 Trick or Treat!

Primary grades will have a frightfully sweet morning as they go trick-or-treating to the upper-grade classrooms!

Upcoming Events

October 26-30 Red Ribbon Week

October 30 Halloween Parade

November 2 No school - staff development day

November 6 PTA Dia de los Muertos celebration

Next week's menu

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week 10/26 - 10/30!

🦸🏻‍♂️ Monday 10/26 - Dress like a hero!

👕 Tuesday 10/27 - Wear your favorite team jersey or school colors.

🔴 Wednesday 10/28 - Red out day (wear red)

🧦 Thursday 10/29 - Wear clothes that show your personality. Crazy socks or crazy hair day.

🧛🏻‍♀️ Friday 10/30 - Wear a Halloween costume or bright colors.

Halloween Parade

𓆩^._.^𓆪 We’re excited for the Halloween Parade and know you are too! Join us along the parade route to cheer for our students; it’s going to be a spooktacular morning!

Parade Day Details:

🗓 Date: Friday, October 30

⏰ Gates Open: 8:20 a.m.

Parade Begins: 8:30 a.m.

Parade Ends: Approximately 9:00 a.m.

📍Entry Points:

Enter from the Longden or Wendon sides of campus.

➜] Please exit promptly after the closing announcement over the loudspeaker.

🧙🏻‍♀️ All students are invited to participate in the parade. Wearing a costume is optional.
🦇 Costumes must allow students to comfortably write, complete classroom assignments, sit properly in a chair, eat, and safely walk up and down stairs. Please do not drop off costumes in the front office; they will not be accepted. Staff members cannot assist with changing in or out of costumes.
🎃 Costumes must be appropriate for an elementary school setting and should not be revealing or adult-like.
🕷️ Costumes must not be offensive to any ethnic or religious group or promote violence or terrorist organizations.
🧛 Toy weapons of any kind are not permitted, including nunchucks, throwing stars, guns, swords, lightsabers, etc.

School administrators will use Longden's Dress Code Policy to ensure all costumes follow our school guidelines and keep everyone comfortable and safe.

Don’t celebrate Halloween? We will offer an alternative activity for students who do not celebrate Halloween or prefer not to join the festivities.

Please observe school zone traffic laws and posted signs. We appreciate your support in making this a fun and safe day for everyone!

Our parade will be canceled if it is raining or if the lawn is too wet and creates a slipping hazard for students.

Spirit Assembly & Unity Day

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.

Mandarin Dual Immersion

We’re excited to share that applications for our Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Program at Longden Elementary are open as of October 19 for the 2027–2028 school year! Click here for more information and to apply.

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. Click here to apply!

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

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:

Fill out the Google Form
Drop off your $20 tax-deductible donation in the office
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

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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: