Reflections 2006-07Bayside PTA would like to invite all PTAs in WCCUSD and JSUSD to participate in this year's Reflections Program. Last year only 2 schools submitted entries and this year's goal is to increase participation in this wonderful art program. The important deadline dates to remember are:
Below is basic information on Reflections as posted on the California State PTA web- site. You can obtain more information by going to: www.capta.org, (then go to Programs, then click on Reflections). There are two flyers available for downloading to advertise this program: Preschool - 5th Grade and 6th -12th Grade. These are available for downloading on the Bayside PTA website:
Please print this information out & share at your next site PTA Meeting & consider participating. Thanks for volunteering with PTA! Robin Wilson, VP-Programs PROGRAM THEME: 2006 - 2007 "My Favorite Place"The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education. The Reflections Program was established in 1969 by National PTA board member Mary Lou Anderson. Since that time, more than 10 million students have participated in the program. The program's longevity and participation figures attest to its strength. The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for children, parents, schools and communities is unmatched. Participation and appreciation for the arts is the Reflections Program's goal. Although the Reflections Program follows a "contest" format, winning should not be the emphasis. Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms. Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme. Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Depending on state and local PTA guidelines, students may enter more than one work of art. The six arts areas are as follows:
The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the local unit, council, PTA district, state and national levels. Entries are first judged at the local unit level, where selected works are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level depending on each state PTA structure. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select entries to submit to the National PTA. Award of Excellence and Awards of Merit are recognized at the annual National PTA convention and are displayed as part of the program's traveling exhibit. Participation in the California Reflections program is open to all students in attendance at PTA/PTSA schools where program is sponsored. Entries are forwarded through channels. Each unit, council and PTA district establishes their own deadline dates, allowing adequate time for displaying and judging of entries. PTA units should acquire deadline dates from their council and PTA district. Only PTA districts may submit entries to the California State PTA. Please remember that:
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