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What is Reflections?
The Reflections Program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition.
Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas:
literature, musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video. In its
more than 30-year history, the program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in
American schools overseas to create works of art. Each year the Reflections Program challenges
students to create art that interprets a specific theme.
Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to their local PTA or PTSA. Any
PTA/PTSA in good standing is eligible to sponsor a Reflections Program.
A great learning experience!
Students may create art as a classroom assignment or independently at home. Artistic exploration and
expression enhance and develop intellectual, social and physical skills. Creating art is a valuable
learning process.
When children express themselves through words, pictures, movement, 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. The Reflections Program also helps parents encourage and recognize the
continuous self-discovery process of their children.
The PTA's Reflections Program is designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education. It
provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their
artistic efforts. Parents, teachers and community members all play a critical role in fostering a positive
learning environment for children. Supporting the Reflections Program is one way adults can help create
that environment.
Participation
Young artists participate in the Reflections Program through their local PTA or PTSA. A student may
submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Arts areas
are literature, musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video.
Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. This allows recognition and
judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. Grade divisions are as follows:
Primary (preschool-grade 2), Intermediate (grades 3-5), Middle/Junior (grades 6-8) and Senior (grades
9-12). The Reflections Program is structured for PTA's to recognize students at the Local PTA, Council
PTA, Area PTA, state and national levels.
A word to parents...
As with any student activity, parent involvement and support are very important. But parents must
remember that student artists need to create their own works. Children must make their own decisions
about what to create and what to enter in the Reflections Program. By creating their own literature,
musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video, children not only
learn about the arts, more importantly, they learn about themselves.
Supporting the Reflections Program is one way that you can support the arts in your home, school and
community.
The Reflections Program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition.
Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas:
literature, musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video. In its
more than 30-year history, the program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in
American schools overseas to create works of art. Each year the Reflections Program challenges
students to create art that interprets a specific theme.
Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to their local PTA or PTSA. Any
PTA/PTSA in good standing is eligible to sponsor a Reflections Program.
A great learning experience!
Students may create art as a classroom assignment or independently at home. Artistic exploration and
expression enhance and develop intellectual, social and physical skills. Creating art is a valuable
learning process.
When children express themselves through words, pictures, movement, 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. The Reflections Program also helps parents encourage and recognize the
continuous self-discovery process of their children.
The PTA's Reflections Program is designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education. It
provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their
artistic efforts. Parents, teachers and community members all play a critical role in fostering a positive
learning environment for children. Supporting the Reflections Program is one way adults can help create
that environment.
Participation
Young artists participate in the Reflections Program through their local PTA or PTSA. A student may
submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Arts areas
are literature, musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video.
Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. This allows recognition and
judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. Grade divisions are as follows:
Primary (preschool-grade 2), Intermediate (grades 3-5), Middle/Junior (grades 6-8) and Senior (grades
9-12). The Reflections Program is structured for PTA's to recognize students at the Local PTA, Council
PTA, Area PTA, state and national levels.
A word to parents...
As with any student activity, parent involvement and support are very important. But parents must
remember that student artists need to create their own works. Children must make their own decisions
about what to create and what to enter in the Reflections Program. By creating their own literature,
musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video, children not only
learn about the arts, more importantly, they learn about themselves.
Supporting the Reflections Program is one way that you can support the arts in your home, school and
community.
| 2009 - 2010 Reflections Program Theme: Beauty is . . . |
| GENERAL RULES |
| INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY PTA |
| Home of the Mavericks |
| 11773 Bray Birch Lane, Keller, TX 76244 Phone 817-744-6100 Principal: Cathy Gillum Asst. Principal: Amy Erb |
