2007-2008
Reflections Theme "I Can Make a Difference By..."
Reflections
is a National PTA sponsored arts program.
It is designed to provide an opportunity for students to use
their creative talents and to express themselves through the arts.
Any
and all Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students may enter through
their local PTA. The
program is divided into four age groupings and there are currently 6
art divisions: Literature,
Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography,
Film/Video Production.
The
Reflections Program was established in 1969 by National PTA board
member Mary Lou Anderson. Since
that time, more than 10 million students have participated in the
program. The program’s
longevity and participation figures attest to its strength.
The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for
children, parents, schools, and communities is unmatched.
The
goal of the Reflections Program is participation and appreciation for
the arts. Although the
Reflections Program follows a “contest” format, winning should not
be the emphasis. Reflections
Program chairs should remember children in all grade levels have
talents to express and the Reflections Program can give children who
have never tried creating a work of art a chance to experiment and
feel good about their art work. 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.
Each
student may enter in any of the six art areas:
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Literature
-
Musical
Composition
-
Photography
-
Visual
Arts
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Dance
Choreography
-
Film/Video
Production
Each
student enters in one age category:
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Primary:
Preschool – Grade 2
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Intermediate:
Grades 3 – 5
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Middle/Junior:
Grades 6 – 8
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Senior:
Grades 9 – 12
Participation in the Reflections Program is open to all students in
attendance at a PTA/
PTSA
school in good
standing where the program is sponsored.
Entries are advanced through PTA channels.
All entries at the National PTA level must be submitted by a
state PTA.
The
Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at
the unit, council, district, state, and National PTA levels.
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