Reflections Theme for 2024-25 is “Accepting Imperfection”
Entries must be submitted to PTACHC by DECEMBER 15TH
What is Reflections?
Reflections is a Nationwide PTA program that is a creative and fun way for all students to engage in the arts. There are 6 categories: film, dance, musical composition, photography, visual arts and literature; with 4 age groups for each category: K-2(Primary), 3-5(Intermediate), 6-8 (Middle) and 9-12 (Senior).
Students submit artwork to their local PTA. Works are judged at the local PTA level and the top three winning entries in each category and age group advance to the Council level. Students must adhere to participation rules, as well as rules for their specific arts area.
The Reflections Chairperson finds the judges in the community and gets the kids excited through by talking to the teachers about integrating it into their school’s curriculum. Then you watch/listen in amazement as these talented youth bring you wonderful works of art!
From the Council level, the top three winners proceed to the state level. The top winners at the state level in each category and age group proceed to the National PTA.
Each level of judging for the Reflections Program follows guidelines that include:
- Sending your PTA Reflections Chair’s contact information to PTA Council via email (reflections@ptachc.org)
- Establishing a timeline for your PTA’s Reflection Program (anytime between Sept. and Nov.)
- Promoting the program to your community
- Distributing the rules, deadlines, and entry forms to participants
- Collecting the student’s entries for judging
- Organizing and hosting the judging
- Celebrating the winners
- Submitting winning artwork entries and required forms to the Council level
- Please note: Only PTA’s in good standing may host the Reflections Program
For more information about the PTA Council of Howard County program please contact the Reflections Chair at: reflections@ptachc.org.
GUIDES & MORE INFORMATION
Local Reflections Chairs Instruction Guide from PTACHC
2024-25 Reflections Handbook – Leader’s Guide to Reflections
General Guidance & Official Rules 2024-25
Leader’s Checklist
Shareable Promotional Materials from National PTA – (Scroll down page below US map)
FORMS
Student Entry Form 2024-25
Judging – Rubric & Score Card
2024-2025 Reflections Local Participation Forms – Each PTA must submit this form to Council when submitting entries
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Student Certificate Sample
Volunteer Thank You Letter
Reflections Logo
Past Program Themes
Art Grants
Howard County Arts Grant – available after Jan. 15
National PTA Mary Lou Anderson Art Grant-Apply in January
