Reflections

Updated for 2023-2024

 

Share your creative and artistic talent by participating in Reflections. This year's theme is "I Am Hopeful Because"! Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.

 

Visit our 2022-2023 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries that were awarded by Texas PTA in past years. And see last year's State and National results. Express your artistic talent and tell us how you plan to show your voice through Reflections!

 

Entry Requirement

The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of Boggess PTA (join today).

Contact Us

For additional information or questions about Reflections, please contact us.

Step 1: Have student choose a category 

Students can enter more than one art in one or more categories.

Step 2: Read the rules for each category

Only original art will be accepted.

Click link and scroll down for "Category Rules Individually" 

English and Spanish available:

https://www.txpta.org/reflections-leader-resources

 

Rules all Categories; English & Spanish: 

https://www.txpta.org/uploads/filemanager/Reflections%202022/22-23%20Reflections%20Single%20Page%20Rules.pdf

Step 3: Create your entry 

Have fun and be original! 

Step 4: Fill out this form to present with each art work! 

 Entry Form   

Step 5: Make sure you are a PTA member to Enter! 

This is a requirement by National PTA!

 

 Join PTA

Step 6: Bring your Reflections Art Entries to Boggess

on Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Art will be collected that morning in Boggess Lobby. If students bring in art prior to due date they may drop off in collections box located in the main lobby of Boggess or with art teacher.

 

Rules 

After local PTA judging students will be awarded and then advancing art will be sent to district level for further judging and advancement to National level if the art is chosen.  

 

Official Participation Rules

Arts Category Rules

 
Category Rules Individually:
 
If you wish to download the category rules individually, they are linked below:
 
General Rules English | Spanish
Dance Choreography  English | Spanish
Film Production  English | Spanish
Literature  English | Spanish
Music Composition  English | Spanish
Photography  English | Spanish
Visual Arts  English | Spanish
Special Artist Rules  English | Spanish
Single Page Rules English | Spanish
Student Entry Form  English | Spanish

 


 

  Theme Contest only

Start dreaming up the 2024-2025 theme!

Reflections Theme Search Entry Form – Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2023.

When suggesting a theme, 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 Flier (PDF)

Past Reflections Program Themes (PDF)  English l Spanish

 

National PTA seeks a theme for the 2024-2025 Reflections program year. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the 127th Annual National PTA Convention and Exhibition in June 2023.  

 


  

PTA Reflections LogoWhat is Reflections?

 

The Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program.  IT provides a venue for students to create and be recognized for original works of are based on a yearly, nation-wide THEME while increasing community awareness of the importance of Arts in Education.

 

Who can sign up for Reflections?

 

The Reflections Program gives students in preschool through 12th grade the opportunity to make a photo, painting, drawing, collage or print, write a song, sonnet, poem, play or short story, compose a concerto, produce a film, or choreograph a dance!

 

What are the Art categories for submitting an Entry?

 

Visual Arts, Musical Composition, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Dance Choreography

***There are no limits on entries per student or category!***

 

Questions?

For more information, please visit the Reflections resources online with the Texas PTA and National PTA or email the Reflections chairperson at artsined@boggesspta.org

 

VOLUNTEER

Discover how you can become a volunteer and contribute to this program. For detailed information, visit our Volunteer webpage or reach out to our 3rd Vice President for Volunteers at volunteers@boggesspta.org.

 

NOTE: Volunteering requires the completion of a volunteer application through PISD. Allow a minimum of 3-5 business days for the background search to be conducted after submitting your application.

CONTACT US

For more information, please contact the Reflections chairperson at artsined@boggesspta.org