⋆｡‧˚ʚ🐯ɞ˚‧｡⋆ Hello, Longden Families.

There's no such thing as a slow week at Longden. Read on to catch up on what’s been happening and get a sneak peek at what’s coming.

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Dia de los Muertos

A huge thank you to our wonderful PTA for creating a beautiful ofrenda display in honor of Día de los Muertos! 💐 It was so special to see students and staff share photos and drawings of their loved ones—both people and pets. Our ofrenda was a heartfelt tribute to those we hold dear in our hearts. 💖

🐮 A very special visitor greets Longden—Lollipop, the dairy cow! There were lots of “ooohs” and “ahhhs” from students as she munched on her food, took a comfy rest, and showed off her gentle nature. Students learned all about cows—from their organs and tails to their thick skin and how they use it to fight off insects—and discovered how these amazing animals contribute to environmental sustainability. On Monday, the remaining grade levels will have a chance to meet Lollipop—or perhaps one of her sisters from the dairy farm! 🐄 Thank you, PTA, for the assemblies, programs, and everything you do for Longden's Tigers! 🫶🏼 Click here for more pictures.

🎻 𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋ “Giving Bach” Concert

This week, two of our kindergarten classes visited Oak Ave. Intermediate School for the “Giving Bach” concert! The student musicians put on an amazing show, giving our little ones a chance to learn about music in a hands-on way. The rest of our kindergarteners can’t wait for their turn next week!

🌊🦈 Fourth grade is where fun, excitement, and learning converge!

Our teachers went a fin above the rest by combining a Wonders writing task with an unforgettable shark assembly from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Students had the chance to see, touch, and explore these fascinating ocean creatures up close. This hands-on experience gave them a fresh perspective as they dove into writing their own informative papers about sharks! ⊹ ࣪ ﹏﹏𓂁﹏⊹ ࣪ ˖ Head over to Instagram for more pictures.

Mrs. Hsieh's students explored how Earth's plates move. Students used graham crackers, Fruit Roll-Ups, and other snacks to show plates pulling apart, crashing together, and sliding past each other. Who knew learning about Earth’s crust could be so sweet? 🌍🍬 See more pictures here.

We have another exciting week planned. Here's a quick sneak peek of the fun activities we’ve lined up:

Please note that there will be no school on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.

This day provides an opportunity to recognize and thank veterans for their service and sacrifices.

Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Join Temple City to celebrate and honor our veterans for their immeasurable contributions and sacrifice to defend our freedoms. The Temple City Veterans Day Celebration is on Tuesday, November 11th, beginning at 10:30am at Temple City Park (9701 Las Tunas Drive). 

All are welcome and encouraged to support all veterans in attendance. For more information please call 626-579-0461.

We are excited to announce our annual

food drive to support our Longden families

who could use a little extra this season! To

make the giving simple and items

consistent, we’ve created a Target wishlist

(scan QR code) or click here.

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

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!