About

Los Compadres supports the education and well-being of students at Longfellow Spanish Language Immersion Magnet School by strengthening connections among families, teachers, staff, and the school community.

Los Compadres is a California nonprofit corporation organized for charitable and educational purposes and is recognized as tax-exempt.

Where Your Donations Go

The Longfellow PTO invests approximately $200 per student each year to enrich the educational experience for every child. Your generosity benefits the entire Longfellow community by funding programs, events, and resources that are not covered by the school district.

Every dollar helps create the vibrant, connected, and enriching school experience that makes Longfellow such a special place.

🍎 Supporting Our Teachers & Staff

Your support helps our educators focus on what they do best—teaching.

• Classroom stipends for every teacher and staff member to use where it's needed most

• Teacher Appreciation Week

• Beginning- and end-of-year staff appreciation events

• Staff recognition throughout the year

📚 Student Enrichment

Hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity.

• Educational assemblies for every grade

• After-school enrichment programs

• Scholastic Book Fairs

• Scholastic Spanish magazines

• Educational online learning programs

• Field trip support

• Cooking and garden education for all students

🌿 Campus Improvements

Creating a campus students are proud to call their own.

• School garden improvements and supplies

• Beautification projects

• Campus enhancements that improve learning spaces and student experience

🎉 Community Events

Building friendships and strengthening our Longfellow community.

• Welcome Back Potluck

• Día de los Muertos Celebration

• Day at the Bay

• Movie Night

• Multicultural Festival

• Kindergarten Picnic

• Family events throughout the school year

🎓 Middle School Programs

Celebrating milestones and creating lasting memories.

• Student dances

• 5th and 8th Grade Promotion celebrations

• Promotion gifts

• Sports posters and student recognition

❤️ PTO-Sponsored Programs

Programs that make Longfellow unique.

• Art Corps, including the Annual Art Show

• Community Service Club

• Running Club

• Volunteer appreciation and community-building initiatives

Your Impact

Your donation helps provide:

• A classroom stipend for every teacher each year.

• Educational assemblies and enrichment experiences for every student.

• Support for field trips that make learning come alive.

• Garden and cooking lessons that teach healthy habits and hands-on science.

• Free family events that bring our community together.

• Campus improvements that benefit current and future Longfellow students.

Whether you give your time, talents, or financial support, you are helping create an exceptional educational experience for every child at Longfellow.

Explore the links throughout our website to learn more about each PTO-funded program and see your support in action.