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Temple City Unified School District

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🐯 Tiger Newsletter

Posted Date: 01/09/26 (03:00 PM)


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Contact Us

9501 E. Wendon St., Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068 (626) 548-5175 Fax
Longden@tcusd.net - To report absences
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Upcoming Events

January 6 i-Ready Diagnostics Begin
January 12 Fire Drill & School Site Council Meeting January 13 Coffee with the Principal
January 14 & 15 Tiger Store
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - No School
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Another Busy Week at Longden! 🐯
We’ve had another busy and productive week at Longden! Here’s a look at some highlights, along with a sneak peek at what’s coming up next.

📌 Back and Ready to Learn
Students returned from the break rested and ready to learn. We kicked off the week with a refresher for students in grades 3–6, reviewing our school-wide expectations and continuing to model what it means to be kind, safe, and responsible.

💻 i-Ready Diagnostics Underway
This week marked the start of the second of three i-Ready diagnostic assessments for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. These assessments help us better understand the progress students have made since the beginning of the year. Results will be sent home as soon as they are available.

📚📖 Birthday Books
We wrapped up the week on a high note thanks to our PTA, who distributed Birthday Books to students with November and December birthdays. A special thank-you to Shirley and Mandy for ensuring every student received a book!

🔍 Looking Ahead — Another Great Week to Come!
  • 🚨 Fire Drill
  • ☕ Coffee with the Principal
  • 🐾 Tiger Store

📸📲 Be part of the joyous moments that make learning at Longden special by following us on Instagram. Don't forget to check out Mr. Jambazian's site for amazing videos and photos.
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☕️ Coffee with the Principal

This month’s Coffee with the Principal is packed with news, updates, and events, including Lunch on the Lawn. Grab your coffee and join us for a conversation.
Looking forward to seeing you on zoom! 
🗓 January 13, 2026 
🕘 9:00 AM via Zoom
💻 📲 Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 370 238 1002 Passcode: 026086
 
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TCUSD & Community News

Pep

Jr. Pep Clinics

Join Junior Pep for a Basketball Game!
Each participant will be partnered with a HS Pep member, who will teach them cheers and a routine. They will then perform during the first half of the Varsity Basketball game, as well as during halftime! Click here to sign up!
Little Meraid

The Little Mermaid Auditions for Grades 3 - 8

Temple City High School's Spring Musical, The Little Mermaid is looking for young talented performers LIKE YOU!

On January 20th, TCUSD will be holding open auditions for Junior cast members. We are accepting students grade 3-8 to fill vital roles in our upcoming March 13th-15th production.
Click Here to fill out the registration form. 
 
Choreo

The 2026 Choreo Show is just around the corner!

Join us Friday, January 16 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse for a powerful and inspiring show. Featuring performances from our Choreo team, pep teams, and talented dancers from Oak Avenue and the elementary schools. From energetic hip-hop routines to graceful contemporary pieces, this concert highlights the passion, creativity, and dedication of our student performers.

It’s a celebration of movement, music, and collaboration across all grade levels. An unforgettable night that captures the heart of our performing arts community! Click below to purchase your tickets:
Softball

Temple City Softball Registration

Temple City Girls Softball is a non-profit youth sports organization dedicated to teaching softball fundamentals and life skills through good sportsmanship, leadership, positive coaching, and peer and parent communication. Girls ages 6-14 can join! 
Click here for translated flyers and information.
 
Brick

Give the Gift that Lasts Forever! – TCHS Holiday Brick Fundraiser

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Wrap your love for Temple City High School into a personalized engraved brick! Celebrate a student, honor a loved one, or commemorate your Ram pride—all while helping put the finishing touches on our TCHS Sports & Activities Complex.
Your custom brick becomes a permanent part of TCHS history, shining bright for generations to come. It’s a meaningful, lasting way to give back this holiday season!
Order your brick by February 28, 2026 and leave your legacy!
Questions? Email Dianne Blank at dblank@tcusd.net

Campus Information

Tiger Birthday

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!
 
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
Be sure to include:
  • Child's first and last name
  • Date(s) of absence
  • Reason for absence
  • Name of parent/guardian reporting absence
Deliveries

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.
 
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. 
 
bikes

E-Bike Safety Reminder

As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, we want to remind our TCUSD community to stay safe! Please remember to follow all traffic rulesride slowly in parking lots, and always be aware of pedestrians and vehicles. Your safety—and the safety of those around you—is our top priority. Stay safe and ride responsibly! 
For important safety guidelines and resources, please visit: https://www.tcusd.net/162059_3
food

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.
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