⋆｡‧˚ʚ🐯ɞ˚‧｡⋆ Hello, Longden Families.

🦃🧡 Keep reading to catch up on what's been happening at Longden, but first, I want to take a moment to wish you a truly Happy Thanksgiving, filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with those you love. See you back December 1!

☕ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Coffee with the Principal! We know your schedules are busy, so we truly appreciate you spending part of your morning with us. You always come through with the best questions and suggestions.

A special thank-you to our guest, Dr. Annie Song, for sharing her fantastic presentation, Living in Two Languages. We highly recommend reviewing it.

🗽🦅 Our first graders rocked Wednesday’s Spirit Assembly! They did an awesome job highlighting our Character Trait of the Month, Citizenship. They performed a patriotic song in honor of our Veterans, including our very own Ms. Janet Bocanegra, Ms. Melissa Arellano, and Mr. Jason Ganiron. ❤️🤍💙 Students from every grade were also recognized for outstanding citizenship with special dog tags and roaring cheers! Click here to view the entire assembly.

💚🧪🎉 What do the PTA, slime, Mr. Bender and Mr. Ying have in common? They teamed up for an epic celebration and it was a total blast. Students got to slime Mr. Bender & Mr. Ying during Wednesday’s spirit assembly! Why, you might ask? Thanks to our amazing families and students, we smashed our $40,000 fundraising goal. Part of the reward was watching our principal and coach get covered in slime!

Thank you to our PTA, our families, and our students for making this year’s fundraiser such a huge success.

🦃🧡 ASB Spreads the Love

Our awesome ASB students sorted through food donations, and with your help, we were able to assist over 15 Longden families. Thank you to everyone who donated! Your kindness will fill both hearts and tummies this season. Way to go, Tigers!

📝 We’ve officially wrapped up parent-teacher conferences! Thank you to all the families who carved out time to meet with your child’s teacher. Your partnership means everything, and we truly enjoy working together to support our students.

ఇ ◝‿◜ ఇ⋆📸📲 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.

Santa is coming to town! Join us on Friday, December 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Memoli Hall for our 2025 Sweets with Santa event! It’s your chance to step into the North Pole right here at Longden Elementary.

🎁 What to Expect:

✨ Delicious holiday treats

🎨 Fun, festive, and inclusive crafts

📸 Photos with Santa and separate family photo booth

🎶 Holiday songs to get you in the spirit

Bring the whole family for an evening full of joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. 

Tickets are $5 per participating child (infants and toddlers too young to craft, do NOT need a separate ticket). All tickets must be purchased in advance using the following link: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu7sLg3q2adb4ifHI7N605 Purchase your tickets by Thursday, December 11th!

Entry will be through the Longden Avenue gate only. The Wendon gate will be locked and used only for after school programs. 

Please remember that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult or they will be turned away at the gate. This is NOT a drop off event. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times during the event. No pets are allowed on campus; service animals only. No refunds for no-shows, illness, or lack of parent attendance or supervision. Attend at your own risk.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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!