REFLECTIONS 2022-2023

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2022-2023 theme: Show Your Voice!

Students may choose one or all of the available arts categories:

	Dance Choreography
	Film Production
	Literature
	Music Composition
	Photography
	Visual Arts

The arts—and the National PTA Reflections program—support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in your school community. Celebrate arts learning in your school community with Reflections.

2022-23 Reflections Contest

Each year, the National PTA Reflections program offers local, regional, state and national opportunities for young artists in PreK through Grade 12 to be recognized for their creativity.

Grade Divisions:

Primary: Preschool – Grade 2
Intermediate: Grades 3-5
Middle School: Grades 6-8
Special Artist: All grades welcome

Students should download the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry Form.

Here are the Programs Rules and Student Entry Form in Spanish.

Entries are due to CMS by Friday, October 14. You may turn your entries into the library or to an art teacher.

You must be a member of Curtis PTA in order to enter. CLICK HERE for membership information. Membership must be verifiable by October 31, 2022.

Review Criteria

Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Submissions are considered for local, regional, state and national level awards and prizes. Learn more about state-level and national-level awards and events.

Reflections Program Timeline

Student Entry Deadline at the Local level: Please check back with date and location for entries from CMS students. Be sure you have an entry form with your submission.

Advancing Entry Deadline at the Council/Regional level: Due Date for Allen ISD Reflections Submissions to Allen ISD Council of PTAs is November 8-9, 2022.

Advancing Entries to Texas PTA: Entries advancing to Texas PTA from the Council or Regional Coordinators must be received by 5:00 pm on January 15th. If the 15th falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, the acceptance date will extend to the following business day.

Advancing Entries to National PTA: Texas PTA advances selected entries no later than March 1.

2024-25 Reflections Theme Search Contest

The search is on for a future National PTA Reflections theme!

The Reflections theme changes every year, and we need your students’ suggestions! Each state selects five student theme suggestions to advance to national-level judging. National PTA then selects one exceptional theme to inspire creativity for the following year’s PTA Reflections program. The student winner will receive $100 and recognition at the Annual National PTA Convention!

There is no limit to how many different themes you can enter. When suggesting a theme, these are the items that judges take into consideration:

Theme is unique, inspiring and unlike past program themes.
Theme is focused without being too narrow or too broad.
Theme is clear, concise and appropriate for all grade levels.
Theme is applicable to all arts categories.
Theme promotes PTA values.
Theme is relevant in 2 years.
Past themes and duplicate entries are not considered.

Reflections Theme Search Entry Form – Deadline for submittal is November 5, 2022

Past Reflections Program Themes

Results From the 2020-2021 Reflections Theme Search

I Matter Because... is the winning theme submitted by Rylee Stier, from Burney Elementary School PTA in Burney, California! Rylee will receive a prize of $100 from National PTA.

Results From the 2021-2022 Reflections Theme Search

And congratulations to the winner of the 2021-2022 annual Theme Search Contest, Lydia Keel, from Spanish Fork Junior High School PTSA in Utah. Thanks to Lydia's submission, the 2021-2022 Reflections theme will be I Will Change the World By...

Results From the 2022-2023 Reflections Theme Search

Show Your Voice! .... is the winning theme by Jason Yevin from Salk/Macarthur PTSA in New York. Jason will receive a prize of $100 from National PTA.

Questions?? Contact Arts@CurtisCougarPTA.org