Theme: "Diversity Means..."

September 9, 2011-October 11, 2011

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students.  The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.

Participation and appreciation for the arts is the Reflections Program's goal.  Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms.  Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme.
 

 This year's theme is ...”Diversity Means…" 

 Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below.  Only original works of art are accepted.  Students are permitted to enter more than one work of art.  The six arts areas are as follows:

Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade.  Students works are critiqued against other in the same grade division.  This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels.  The grade divisions are:

• Primary- Preschool through Grade 2
• Intermediate- Grades 3-5

To participate in the Reflections Program select what kind of art you are interested in, get a Student Entry Form, General Rules and rules for your area(s) of interest. Then create. You must have all works of art and entry forms turned into the PTA room by October 11th.

The Recognition and Awards Ceremony:   November 16th at 7pm
 

For more information contact  La Kisha Sharp, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Christine Bachrach, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

If you want to learn more about the program, visit the National PTA website, www.pta.org and/or the Maryland PTA website, www.mdpta.org.

The Following forms are available for download here:

    GeneralRules.pdf - General Rules   

    StudentEntryForm.pdf - Student Entry Form

    StudentConsentForm.pdf - Student Consent Form

Rules for each Category:

    DanceChoreography.pdf

    FilmProduction.pdf

    Literature.pdf

    MusicalComposition.pdf

    Photography.pdf

    VisualArts.pdf

Contacts:

    La Kisha Sharp, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    Christine Bachrach, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.