B-Mail
The Cross-Age Buddies initiative is a well-established best practice at Long Elementary School. Throughout the years, students have participated in many buddy activities and created lasting friendships. Receiving Missouri and National School of Character awards affirmed that the buddy initiative, along with many other character building initiatives, nurtures our caring school community. Each year, Long School evaluates character education initiatives and the cross-age buddies initiative earns high marks from students, families, and staff in survey responses. To keep the excitement growing and to incorporate 21st century academic content, Long School students and teachers developed a new buddies communication initiative called “B-Mail,” which incorporates a touch of technology.