Reflections Program 2009-2010

“Beauty Is…”

What is the Reflections Program? The Reflections Program is a National PTA arts recognition program for students in preschool through grade 12. Each year, the program challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art in four areas: literature, musical composition, photography and the visual arts (for example – drawing, painting, print making and collage). In addition to these four traditional categories, Washington State PTA has two non-traditional categories: film/video and choreography/dance. This year, our theme is “Beauty Is…”. For examples of past entries, go to the National PTA’s site (http://www.pta.org/reflections) and click on the 2008 View the Gallery on the right.

Why should my child participate? This is a wonderful way to showcase our children’s artistic efforts. When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, photography, and other art forms, they grow intellectually. They learn to analyze their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. They learn to look at things, people, and experiences in a fresh and exciting way, and they become more interested in the ideas and works of others.

Recognition Reception: Every student who participates in the Blackwell Reflections Program will be recognized for their contribution at a reception on October 22nd with Principal Bryant in the Commons. The students’ works will be on display for the school and parents to see. Selected works are chosen to represent the school at the district level. From there, works from around the district are chosen to go on to the state level. The state PTA may select entries to submit to the national PTA.

How are the art works recognized? Every student who participates in the Blackwell Reflections Program will be recognized for their contribution at our awards reception. The students’ art work will be judged against others in the same grade division. Selected works are chosen to represent the school at the district level. The first and second place district winners go on to the state. The state PTA may select entries to submit to the national PTA.

How do we get started? It’s easy!

1. Pick up a packet from the office (entry form HERE) and review the rules for your category.
2. Rules & Guidelines
   Dance Choreography Rules & Guidelines
   Film Production Rules & Guidelines
   Literature Rules & Guidelines
   Musical Composition Rules & Guidelines
   Photography Rules & Guidelines
   Visual Arts Rules & Guidelines
3. Create your masterpiece that reflects the theme, “Beauty Is…”,
4. Turn in your work by October 9th.