Reflections

WHAT IS REFLECTIONS AND HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

 

National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.

 

With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.

 

Last year over 20 students from Pink Elementary School participated. This year, we hope for more! Students are welcomed to participate in more than one category. Please read  below for more detailed information on submission and rules. 

 

REFLECTION REMINDERS:

  • Must be an active PTA member to enter.
  • Entries are due on October 24th.
  • Entry forms can be found in the link below, “Student I Belong Entry Form” or you can obtain a hard copy from the main office.
  • Students may submit more than one reflection piece, however it must be in different categories. 
  • Submit visual arts, painting and literature pieces in the main office on October 24th. Look for a box labeled, “Reflections 2025.” Read below for specific submission guidelines. 
  • Submit music, dance and film by USB in a labeled envelope. Read below for specific submission guidelines. 
  • Judging will be taking place on a date TBD.
  • Entries advancing to the district level will be submitted on a date TBD.
  • All participants and those that advanced to district will be announced at the December GMP.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jessica Everett at CulturalArts@Pinkpta.org

 

Texas PTA Reflections Page

Participation Rules and Entry Forms

Student Reflections Entry Form

Official Participating Rules in Each Category

 

Entry Requirements: Each entry must be the original work of the participating student. Help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Special Artist Division (see Special Artist guidelines below). Other individuals may appear in or perform a student’s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student only. 

 

CATEGORIES:

 

Dance Choreography: Rules and Presentation Requirements

 

Film Production: Rules and Presentation Requirements

 

Literature: Rules and Presentation Requirements

 

Music Composition: Rules and Presentation Requirements

 

Photography: Rules and Presentation Requirements

 

Visual Arts: Rules and Presentation Requirements

 

Special Artist Division: Rules and Presentation Requirements