We had another fantastic week of learning and fun at Longden, and here are some highlights!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this month’s Coffee with the Principal! Your thoughts and feedback mean so much to us, and they help make our school community even better. If you couldn’t make it this time, no worries — we’d love to see you at the next one on October 22 at 9:00 a.m. Mark your calendar and join the conversation!
We conducted a Soft Lockout drill on Tuesday as part of our emergency preparedness plan. A Soft Lockout is a situation where there is a potential threat or police activity on or off school grounds. We did not evacuate during this drill, but we followed our student and staff accountability protocol as part of the process.
Our amazing second graders took the stage at this month's spirit assembly, showcasing the theme of responsibility! 🎉 Be sure to check out the highlights on our Instagram account.
🐛Miss Dorazio, Miss Jennings, and Mrs. Lee's classes had fun with their STEM activity for their science lesson on motion and force. Students made inchworms and had to use just the right amount of force in order for their worm to move in an up and down motion, like an inchworm.
We have another exciting week planned for next week. Here's a quick sneak peek of the fun activities we’ve lined up, including celebrating our custodians on National Custodian Day, Lunch on the Lawn, and more!
Thursday, we are coming together to celebrate our wonderful custodians, who keep our school a clean, safe, and bright place for our students and learning.
Are you ready for Lunch on the Lawn? We are and can't wait to see you on campus!
Join us for tomorrow's Fall Festival at Temple City Park!
In collaboration with Temple City Parks & Rec, the TCUSD Vocal Arts Program Hosts the Annual Fall Festival & Classic Car Show Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will include activities, food trucks, bounce houses, Kids Fun Zone, Classic Car Show, silent auction, opportunity drawings, and vendor booths!
Performances include: TCHS Brighter Side Singers, Pride of Temple City Marching Band & Colorguard, TCHS Concert Choirs, Oak Ave Chorus, TCUSD Elementary & Junior Chorus, TCHS Choreo, Oak Ave Auxiliaries, TCHS Cheer, Pep Flags & Song.
🧼🫧🧽🧹🪣💪National Custodian Appreciation Day - Oct. 2
National Custodial Appreciation Day is just around the corner on October 2, and we can’t wait to celebrate our amazing custodial team! They do such a fantastic job keeping our campus clean, safe, and shining bright! A huge shoutout to our wonderful team members: Mr. Javier, Mr. Marco, Mr. Paul, Mr. Jorge, and Mr. Eddie. You guys are simply the best! Thank you for all that you do!
Here are some fun and heartfelt ways to show our amazing custodians just how much we appreciate all the hard work they do!
Write a heartfelt thank-you card to express your gratitude.
Simply say, "Thank you!" to show your appreciation.
Consider giving a thoughtful snack or gift as a token of your gratitude.
Create a festive banner or poster to celebrate our custodians.
Think about making a homemade gift to demonstrate your appreciation.
🧺🥪🍱🌿Lunch on the Lawn! - Oct. 3
We're excited to invite you on Friday, October 3, for our Lunch on the Lawn event! Bring your meals or snacks and join us for a delightful picnic-style lunch on campus during your child's lunchtime. Don’t forget to bring along your favorite blankets, tarps, or chairs to sit on. Also, a quick reminder: we can't accept food service deliveries or lunch drop-offs at the front office, so please plan accordingly. Any deliveries will be turned away.
And here’s a sweet treat to look forward to! The Student Council will be selling delicious Otter Pops for just $1 during Lunch on the Lawn. They’re the perfect addition to your lunch!
We can’t wait to see you all here!
Lunch times:
11:00 am - 11:40 am - TK & Kinder
11:25 am - 12:05 pm - 3rd and 4th Grade
11:50 pm - 12:30 pm - 1st and 2nd Grade
12:15 pm - 12:55 pm - 5th and 6th Grade
🧡🎃👻🧡Paper Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Decorate a paper pumpkin with a book related design.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st & 2nd place in each class.
Students who are interested in participating may pick up an entry form from the Longden Library.
Please submit all entries by Monday, October 13th.
This is an optional contest.
Paper pumpkins only please.
Enroll in Our Preschool!
TCUSD Family - If you have a preschool-aged kiddo and you’re looking for a high-quality preschool or child care program, we would love to invite you to enroll them at TCELA! We’re now welcoming children as young as 2 years old, as long as they’re potty trained.
Temple City Library would like to invite your students to participate in LA County Library’s 46th Annual Bookmark Contest, an annual program that encourages a love of books and reading while also promoting creativity, artistic expression, and community engagement. Students will have the chance to see their bookmark designs featured at their local library and throughout Los Angeles County.
Dual Language Immersion is a program that includes native English speakers and native target language speakers in the same classroom and all students learn to think, read, write, and communicate naturally in two languages: English/Mandarin.
We will continue our program into the 2026-2027 school year. If your student will be a Kindergartener in the next school year, you can apply for the DLI program. The classes are hosted at Longden. If you are interested we encourage you to attend one of our informational meetings.
We are happy to share that we have new interactive menus for our families. These menus allow you to click an item to see a photo (coming soon) and the nutritional information. You can view this week's breakfast and lunch menu by visiting our website.
Menu items and photos are continuously being added, so please be patient with our new system. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Food Services Marisol Cortez at mcortez@tcusd.net.
*Menu items are subject to change
*Be sure to check menus daily to note any changes
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!
Food Allergies
We need your support regarding the sharing of food or drinks.
The rise in food allergies among children means that even the tiniest exposure to allergens could be potentially severe or life-threatening. This year, we've seen an increase in students with various food allergies. Ensuring a safe environment for all students is more crucial than ever.
Here's how you can help make Longden safer for all students:
Please remind your child never to share their food and drinks with other students.
Please remind your child never to eat or drink anything offered to them by others.
Please remind your child to wash their hands before and after eating.
Your support for children with allergies is extremely valuable. Together, we can make a real difference and ensure the safety and well-being of all our students.
Reporting an absence
If your child is absent for any reason, please call, email, or send a note to our front office at:
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.
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.
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