2022-2023 NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST |
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The Hoover PTA would like to congratulate Olivia Li, who received an Award of Excellence in Literature - Middle School Division from the Free State PTA's Reflections program. And congratulations to the following Hoover finalists who advanced to the Montgomery County Council of PTA’s (MCCPTA) 2022-2023 Reflections Contest.
Literature Category
Anvita Bangalore (6 grade)
If I could speak to the whole world…
Olivia Li (6 grade)
Presentation Pressure
Angela Yao (7 grade)
When The World Bleeds
Visual Arts Category
Abrar Mahbub (7 grade)
On the Other Side of the World
Flora Tsui (7 grade)
Yuri Koshiyama
Literature Category
Anvita Bangalore (6 grade)
If I could speak to the whole world…
Olivia Li (6 grade)
Presentation Pressure
Angela Yao (7 grade)
When The World Bleeds
Visual Arts Category
Abrar Mahbub (7 grade)
On the Other Side of the World
Flora Tsui (7 grade)
Yuri Koshiyama
About the Program
The National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. In response to this theme, students create works of art in one or all the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Student winners from the local level have the opportunity to move up through their district, region, council, and state PTA programs to the national level. Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated annually at the National PTA's Convention & Expo in June. Over 200 students are recognized for their achievements in the arts with prizes and scholarships, and their works are showcased and exhibited throughout the year. Last year, Hoover's Linus Tsang (Music Composition Award of Merit) and Katherine Xue (Visual Arts Award of Excellence), made it to the national level!
There are two contests students may enter:
1) Theme Search Contest - Students help pick a theme that will spark fun and creativity during the 2024-2025 Reflections Program. The student who submits the winning entry, will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA.
2) Reflections Artwork Contest - Students create original artwork in accordance with the theme "Show Your Voice!" in any of the six possible categories.
Student winners from the local level have the opportunity to move up through their district, region, council, and state PTA programs to the national level. Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated annually at the National PTA's Convention & Expo in June. Over 200 students are recognized for their achievements in the arts with prizes and scholarships, and their works are showcased and exhibited throughout the year. Last year, Hoover's Linus Tsang (Music Composition Award of Merit) and Katherine Xue (Visual Arts Award of Excellence), made it to the national level!
There are two contests students may enter:
1) Theme Search Contest - Students help pick a theme that will spark fun and creativity during the 2024-2025 Reflections Program. The student who submits the winning entry, will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA.
2) Reflections Artwork Contest - Students create original artwork in accordance with the theme "Show Your Voice!" in any of the six possible categories.
Reflections Theme Search Contest
Deadline: Entries must be received by Free State PTA by Friday, November 4, 2022.
Deadline: Entries must be received by Free State PTA by Friday, November 4, 2022.
The search is on for a future National PTA Reflections program theme!
Students are invited to submit a concept to be considered for a Reflections program theme for 2024-2025. One (1) child's theme search submission will be chosen to inspire creativity and imagination of thousands of students across the country and in U.S. schools overseas. Every year, one (1) student’s theme is selected by a team of National PTA volunteers and the winning student is awarded and recognized.
Only five (5) state finalists will be chosen in advance to the national round and one (1) national winner will be selected in February 2023. The winner's theme will be used the year after next (i.e., the theme is chosen two [2] years in advance). The student who submits the winning entry, will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA.
Click here for the Student Entry Judging Instructions, Form and Past Themes
Students are invited to submit a concept to be considered for a Reflections program theme for 2024-2025. One (1) child's theme search submission will be chosen to inspire creativity and imagination of thousands of students across the country and in U.S. schools overseas. Every year, one (1) student’s theme is selected by a team of National PTA volunteers and the winning student is awarded and recognized.
Only five (5) state finalists will be chosen in advance to the national round and one (1) national winner will be selected in February 2023. The winner's theme will be used the year after next (i.e., the theme is chosen two [2] years in advance). The student who submits the winning entry, will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA.
Click here for the Student Entry Judging Instructions, Form and Past Themes
Reflections Artwork Contest Rules and Guidelines
Deadline: Entries must be received by Meiyu Tsung, Reflections Chairperson at
[email protected] by Friday, December 2, 2022. DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022!
Deadline: Entries must be received by Meiyu Tsung, Reflections Chairperson at
[email protected] by Friday, December 2, 2022. DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022!
The following documents must be reviewed before submitting an entry:
Click here for the Student Entry Form.
- General Guidelines and Official Rules
- New for Reflections 2022-2023 (Important! Restrictions for the Photography and Visual Arts Categories)
Click here for the Student Entry Form.
Special Artist Division
The Special Artist division is an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the National PTA Reflections Program. The Special Artist division offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the National PTA Reflections program.
Click here for the Special Artist Division Rules.
Click here for the Special Artist Division Rules.
Check Out the Gallery of Past Reflections Submissions here.
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