All Student Entries will be submitted ONLINE
2023-2024 PTA Reflections
"I am hopeful because..."
All Student Entries will be submitted ONLINE
Use this worksheet to help brainstorm ideas.
I would like to Volunteer on the
Reflections Committee.
Entries Due
October 20, 2023
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PTA Reflections Program
2023-2024 THEME: "I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE..."
Every year our students participate in the National Reflections Art Program. Students create original works of art in as many of the categories as they choose: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music, Photography and Visual Art.
Start creating art now!
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Entry Deadline: October 20th, 2023 (end of school day)
All Entries this year will be submitted online via Reflections Entry Form.
Certificates are given to top entries.
Award of Excellence entries move on to Garland ISD Council of PTAs Reflections. From there, a small percentage move on to the Texas PTA (State) and National PTA levels.
All entrants must have a current PTA member in their household for this 2023-2024 school year.
Click HERE to renew or join the PTA.
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You must also be an approved volunteer at John W. Armstrong Elementary if you would like to VOLUNTEER on the Reflections Committee.
Click HERE to fill out Raptor Application.
Reflections THEME Search 2023-2024
Every year, National PTA’s Reflections Program adopts a new theme that students use when creating their artwork. Theme ideas are submitted by students from across the country.
The student who submits the winning entry receives $100 and his/her theme is used as the foundation for Reflections in a following year.
For additional information, please visit the Texas PTA Reflections Theme Search page.
What Is The Reflections Art Program?
The National PTA Reflections Program is America's oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. Reflections welcomes students of all grade levels (Pre-K to 12th) and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students are encouraged to reflect on the common theme and create original artistic works in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
Key Points:
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There is no limit on the number of entries per student as long as the rules are followed.
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Each entry must be submitted online though the Reflections Entry Form.
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If you are wanting to submit multiple entries, the Reflections Entry Form must be filled out separately for each submission.
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Reflect the current theme "I am hopeful because..." in each entry.
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In the Artist's Statement space provided in the Reflections Entry Form, explain your art so that the judges understand what you are trying to communicate in your entry.
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PLEASE KEEP ALL ORIGINAL WORK YOU COMPLETED IN A SAFE PLACE IN CASE YOU ARE SELECTED
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Guidelines and requirements must be met or the entry will not be judged (see the program rules above).
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Submit completed entries via Reflections Entry Form ONLINE.
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Entry Deadline: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
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Please email us with any questions. (jwarmstrongreflections@gmail.com)
Student Guidelines
The Reflections program is open to all John W. Armstrong Elementary students who meet the necessary requirements below:
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Students must be currently enrolled at John W Armstrong Elementary.
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The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the John W. Armstrong Elementary PTA where the student is participating.
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If you are currently not a member of the PTA, you can join here at https://www.joinpta.org/
Eligible students may enter any or all of the six art categories. Multiple entries within a single arts category are permitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student and created specifically for the Reflections program based on the national theme. Each entry must also conform to the guidelines developed by National PTA.
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Visit our 2022-2023 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from last year.
Advancing Entries
Awards:
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All entrants will receive a participation Certificate! Top entries will be recognized on social media if participant would like it shared.
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Ribbons and certificates will be given for the following awards:
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Award of Excellence (blue ribbon)
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Award of Merit (red ribbon)
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Honorable Mention (white ribbon)
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Top entries will be displayed on our website and will be featured in the yearbook.
What’s next:
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Local Award of Excellence entries advance to Garland ISD Council of PTAs judging in November every year.
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If the entry was submitted digitally, it will need to be turned in physically for Council judging.
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A small percentage of entries are awarded at Council; then one entry per age and category (no more than 30 total) advance to the Texas PTA State level. From there they may move on to the National PTA level.
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The Texas PTA judging rules state only a small percentage of items can be awarded at the Council level:
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Overall Award of Excellence 1 per age division and art category; maximum of 30 total items go to State
Award of Excellence (Blue) 10% of the entries, OAE are chosen to move on to State from this group
Award of Merit (Red) 15% of the entries
Honorable Mention (Yellow) 25% of the entries
2023-2024 Advancing Entries Results
Top Advancing Entries
Dance/Choreography
Literature
Photography
Film Production
Music Composition
Visual Arts
