Reflections

Designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education, the Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts.

National PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education and encourages students to pursue artistic expression through participation in its annual arts Reflections Program. The 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,

·         Dance choreography,

·         Film/video production, and the

·         Visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage). 

2007 – 2008 Theme: “I Can Make a Difference By…”

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. The Reflections Program was started in 1969 by then Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson.

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.

Rules and deadlines are not the same for all PTAs. Contact your local PTA for specific guidelines.

 

Congratulations

Citrus Students win State Recognition

2006-2007 Reflections

“My Favorite Place”

 

“Award of Merit” Recipients

 

Anna G. Buettner

Photography --Primary Division

Inverness Primary School PTA

Citrus County

 

Makenzie M. Gearhart

Photography --Primary Division

Forest Ridge Elementary PTA

Citrus County

 

Gabrielle N. Mancini

Dance Choreography --Primary Division

Inverness Primary School PTA

Citrus County

 

Christopher J. Kauffman

Film/Video Production --Intermediate Division

Forest Ridge Elementary PTA

Citrus County

Photography	Music	Visual Arts	Literature

"Creating art is a valuable learning process. Artistic exploration and expression enhance and develop intellectual, social, and physical skills. 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; learn to look at things, people, and experiences in a fresh and exciting way; and become more interested in the ideas and works of others. PTA’s Reflections Program helps parents encourage and recognize the continuous self-discovery process of their children. The 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 maintain that environment. Find out more about Reflections at http://www.pta.org/ reflections06/about.asp.