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Reflections
Week of October 30th
LAST CHANCE: Reflections Entries Due Friday November 4th!
This Friday, November 4th, is the last day your children can submit an entry for the Reflections arts program! Give you children the chance to be recognized for their artistic talents and submit an entry this week. As a reminder, they can choreograph a dance, produce a film, write a poem or story, compose a song, take photos, or create a piece of visual art, then explain how it relates to this year's theme, "Show Your Voice!". Last year, more than 200 district students participated and were recognized locally, and one entry received a National award. Don't let this opportunity pass for your children! Please contact Judith B. at with any questions or visit the PTA Council website here. You can also pick up entry forms in the office.
REFLECTIONS 2022-23 Theme:
The theme for this year is Show Your Voice!
Arts Categories
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
Arts Divisions
Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).
Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.*
Need More Info?
Additional information will be available soon. For reflections inspiration, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/F30WEbPSYIs. If you have any questions, please reach out to our reach coordinator Judith Barrientos at judithb@gmail.com.
MORE ABOUT REFLECTIONS
The Reflections Program was established in 1969 by the National PTA. Since that time, more than 10 million students have participated in this annual program. The PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. A theme is given and students can submit work in one of the categories. Participation and appreciation for the arts is the Reflections Program's goal. Although the Reflections Program follows a "contest" format, winning is not the emphasis.
National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme.