2023-2024 TXPTA Reflections results are here!!
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Congratulations to our 2 Pearson students who have been recognized at the state level:
Molleigh McDonald - Honorable Mention - Dance Choreography
Aarya Vilvaray -Award of Excellence - Photography
See the complete list of TX Middle school winners here - MASTER Reflections Spreadsheet 23-24.xlsx (txpta.org)
All participants listed above will receive their respective award certificates and ribbons from Pearson PTA. Stay tuned to our Reflections Program page for updates!
The 7 advancing entries noted above will be judged at the district-level on Dec 15th, 2023, and will have the opportunity to subsequently advance to the state and national levels!
FISD Council of PTAs is also organizing an Art Show to exhibit all the advancing entries and to recognize the artists as noted below:
2023-2024 National PTA Reflections Program
Questions? Please contact the Pearson PTA Reflections Arts in Education Chair at artsineducation@charlespearsonpta.org.
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of 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.
Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually.
2023-2024 Reflections Theme
I Am Hopeful Because
CATEGORIES
· Dance Choreography
· Film Production
· Literature
· Music Composition
· Photography
· Visual Arts
Due date to submit the entries was October 27th, 2023.
Eligibility for Student Participation
The Reflections program is open to all students who meet the necessary requirements below:
- Students must attend a school with a Local PTA/PTSA, or students must attend a school which is defined within the service area of a community-based Local PTA/PTSA; and
- The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating.
- Click HERE join the Charles Pearson PTA today to participate!
GRADE DIVISIONS:
- Primary: PreK – Grade 2
- Intermediate: Grade 3-5
- Middle School: Grades 6-8
- High School: Grades 9-12
- Special Artist – All grades welcome (see Special Artist Division Rules for more information)
Program Rules
Check out the Program Official Participation Rules in English/Spanish at the links below:
- National PTA Reflections Program Official Participation Rules - English
- National PTA Reflections Program Official Participation Rules - Spanish
- Student Entry Form - English
- Student Entry Form - Spanish
- Visit the Texas PTA Leader Resources page and scroll down to see the rules for each individual Reflections category that you would like to participate in.
TURN IN YOUR ENTRIES:
- All Entries were due by October 27, 2023. Students shall submit physical copies of their Literature, Photography and Visual Arts entry/entries at the Pearson front office. Please email electronic entries for all other categories along with the completed Student Entry Form (PDF version) to the Pearson PTA Reflections/Arts in Education Chair at ranjanrenuka09@gmail.com and also submit the paper copy of the student entry form at the Pearson front office.
- PLEASE BE SURE TO SECURELY ATTACH YOUR ENTRY FORM TO YOUR ART PIECE. Each entry submitted should have a separate entry form attached.
Start dreaming up the 2025-2026 theme!
Submit your ideas for 2025-2026 Reflections Theme online for a chance to win $100! Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2023.
Reflections Theme Search Entry Form
When suggesting a theme, judges take into consideration:
- Theme is unique, inspiring and unlike past program themes.
- Theme is focused without being too narrow or too broad.
- Theme is clear, concise and appropriate for all grade levels.
- Theme is applicable to all arts categories.
- Theme promotes PTA values.
- Theme is relevant in 2 years.
- Past themes and duplicate entries are not considered.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
Entries will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Student winners from Pearson have the opportunity to move up through the district and state PTA programs to the national level. Local PTA-level Judging will take place in early November and winning entries will be advanced for District-level judging by Nov 16th.
