Riverside PTA's “Reflections” Program
This Year's Theme: “Wow!”

The Riverside PTA Presents The 2008-2009 Reflections Arts Program;  “Wow!”

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and a Wisconsin State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose for this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works, created around a specific theme. This year’s theme is “Wow!” and you decide what the phrase means to you and how you can explain what a difference means to you. General Participation Rules and Entry Forms are linked below for downloadiing and printing.  Additional rule sheets and entry forms may also be picked up at the school office. Rules and entry forms are also available in Spanish. Students can enter in any, or all, of the specific categories, but only one entry per category is allowed.

Participating in the PTA’s Reflections Program is an opportunity for students to explore and learn about various art forms.  An entry created for the Reflection Program can be created as part of a classroom project or assignment or independently at home.

All Riverside Elementary students may participate in this year’s Reflections Program by submitting an original work(s) of art using the theme, “WOW!”.  Children can brainstorm with their friends, families, teachers, etc. and think about their everyday lives and what “WOW!” means to them (special trips, people they have met, etc.) to lead them to starting their project, but only original works of art created by the artist working alone, for the 2008-2009 theme will be accepted.

Completed entries should be turned into the main office at school, on or before, the end of the school day, December 5^th.  Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form which includes the student’s name, grade, and parent’s or guardian’s signature. Be sure you have read the rules and comply with them, so that your entry is not disqualified.

All participants will receive a certificate and recognition award.  Up to three finalists in each category will be selected to advance to the state level and receive an additional award of achievement.  The winners of the state level will then advance to the National PTA level.  Participants will also be recognized in this year’s Riverside Yearbook. 

Remember, students may enter as many categories as they wish, however only one entry per category will be accepted.  Please make sure that your child does not put his/her name or any other personal information on the front of the project unless it is specifically mentioned in the rules of the art area being submitted.

Projects will be prepared for judging by members of the PTA Reflections Committee at the local and state level, including the mounting (if not already done) and shrink wrapping which is strongly recommended.

PTA Reflections Program Theme Search for 2010–2011

The national PTA organization is looking for a theme for its Reflections Program for 2010– 2011. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the 2009 PTA National Convention. Use the form below to submit theme ideas. Only signed original forms will be considered. The State deadline for theme submissions is November 1, 2008.  Please submit entries to the Riverside Office by October 27th to allow for mailing time.

Reflections Theme Search 2010-11 Contest Form

Contact Information

Dennis Hahn, Reflections Chair, [email protected]

Age Groups

Arts Areas

Theme

Rules

Each entry must follow the General Rules and the rules specific to the type of artwork being submitted.

General Rules
(for all arts areas)

English

Spanish

Specific Rules
(each arts area)

Very Important!

(1) Each entry must be your child's original creation.
(2) Interpretation of the theme is more important than technique!
(3) Each entry must follow rules of size & content for its arts area.
(4) Each entry must have a fully completed entry form attached to it!
(5) Entries with incomplete entry forms will be disqualified.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

English

Spanish

Entry Forms

Official Individual Entry Form

Reflections Theme Search Entry Form