Students in Bryan Tran’s JFS French classes combined wellness, kindness, art, croissants, and hot chocolate to mark World Mental Health Day. Seventh- and eighth-grade students wrote encouragement cards for their classmates and positive notes for themselves. As part of their ongoing collaboration with Professor Clarke’s students at Binghamton University, they were also gifted Professor Clarke’s book, Day’s Eye, which fosters hope and courage and offered another meaningful source of inspiration and reflection.
As they enjoyed hot chocolate and croissants, students exchanged handmade cards that fostered care, connection, and community. They left smiling, uplifted, and encouraged to believe in themselves.
This celebration was made possible through a generous grant from Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, and the Binghamton University Center for Civic Engagement.