​Congratulations to the 2024 statewide Reflections finalists. Over two dozen judges evaluated nearly 700 entries and were blown away by the incredible talents demonstrated by Washington students. Those awarded Outstanding Interpretation will move on to National. View list of WSPTA Finalists. 

Literature
High School (Grades 9-12)

• Award of Excellence
  • Jadie H. | Slumber |  Inglemoor High PTSA 6.10.75 

Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

• Award of Excellence
  • Adithi S. | Hope |  Fernwood PTSA 6.10.16

Visual Arts
Special Artist (all grades)

• Outstanding Interpretation - ​National Qualifier
  • Logan B. | ADHD and Me | Canyon Creek PTA 6.10.7

​Learn more about the Reflections program.

Congratulations to all the students who made it to the Council Level for judging!!

​CONGRATULATIONS to all our talented Northshore artists who participated in Reflections this year!  The students demonstrated creativity and passion while keeping with the 2023-24 theme of "I am Hopeful Because..." 

Judging Results:
There were 51 State Qualifiers who continued on to Washington State PTA for further judging. There were also 9 pieces that received the honorable Judge's Choice Award.

Hi Reflection Chairs and PTA Presidents,

Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in this year's Reflections program! We appreciate your dedication and the incredible effort students have put into the art submissions, each reflecting this year's theme: "I am hopeful because..."

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an in-person celebration for all the submissions received on March 14th, 2024. This will be our first in-person celebration since the onset of the pandemic, and we are looking forward to sharing this special event with you. More details will be coming out soon. Stay tuned!

If you haven't already done so, please collect the original artwork from the students. To ensure that your artwork is displayed beautifully, please follow these submission guidelines:

Visual Arts

• Each artwork should be mounted on a rigid backing, such as cardstock or craft paper.
• When mounting your artwork, feel free to choose a color that complements your piece. If you're extending the mounting beyond the artwork to create a border effect, please ensure that it doesn't exceed one inch on all sides.
• The student's name should be clearly written on the bottom right corner of the artwork. 
• Print or write clearly the artist's statement on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.
• Ensure that the school's name is clearly displayed on the bottom left of the artwork.

3D Art

• You may submit the original 3D art as created by the student.
• In case the 3D art isn't available for any reason, please print the photograph of the artwork that was submitted in 5”x7” or 8”x10” or 8.5”x11” sizes.
• Please make sure that the name of the student and school’s name is visible.
• Print or write clearly the artist's statement on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.

Photograph 

• Please make sure the photograph is printed in 5”x7” or 8”x10” or 8.5”x11” size.
• Each photograph should be mounted on a rigid backing, such as cardstock or craft paper.
• When mounting your artwork, feel free to choose a color that complements the picture. If you're extending the mounting beyond the photograph to create a border effect, please ensure that it doesn't exceed one inch on all sides.
• The student's name should be clearly written on the bottom right corner of the artwork.
•  Print or write clearly the artist's statement on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.
• Ensure that the school's name is clearly displayed on the bottom left of the artwork.

Literature

• For typed submissions, please ensure that the printing is done on one side only for ease of display.
• If your submission is handwritten, you may submit the original literature as is.
• ​In either case, make sure that the student's name and school's name are clearly visible.
• Additionally, print or write the artist's statement clearly on a separate white sheet of paper. During the display, we will place the artist's statement below the artwork.

Music

• No need to submit the entry again, we have your music entry.

Film

• No need to submit the entry again, we have your film entry.

Dance​

• No need to submit the entry again, we have your dance entry.
  
  

​We appreciate your attention to these details, as they will contribute to the overall presentation of the event. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

​Can't make it to the roundtable but still have questions? Check out these additional resources for help!

• Email Council Reflections Co-Chairs at [email protected].
• Check out Council's Reflection page, WSPTA Reflections Site, and National PTA Reflections Site
• Connect on Facebook by joining the WSPTA Reflections group and Council's Reflections group
• Sign up for Council's "Almost Weekly" PTA Reflections Communications with everything you need to know: 
  • ​Sign Up HERE
  • Read Past Issues HERE

Congratulations to Kerys P. of Leota Middle School, whose video production entry won an Award of Merit in the National PTA Reflections arts competition.  

Kerys, an 8th grader, crafted a stop-motion film entitled Be Yourself. She was among the 200 national winners who were honored for their creative interpretations of the theme Show Your Voice, in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts as well as a special artist division.

View the list of all National PTA Reflections 2022-2023 winners.
View Northshore Council PTSA's 2022-2023 Reflections Art Showcase.

Please join us in celebrating our student artist with the launch of the Northshore Council Reflections Online Showcase on Monday, February 27. It will include all of our Council Qualifiers and will be found on our website under the Reflections tab. 

The 2023-2024 Reflections theme is "I Am Hopeful Because..." Please spread the word so student artists can start working on their new pieces! 

Questions? Contact Council's Reflections Chair, Jasmine Lee Fry.
​For more information about the Reflections program, please visit our Reflections Program page. ​

CONGRATULATIONS to all our talented Northshore artists who participated in Reflections this year! We had 215 entries from 27 schools. The students demonstrated creativity and passion while keeping with the 2022-23 theme of "Show Your Voice". 

Judging Results:
There were 57 State Qualifiers who continued on to Washington State PTA for further judging.  There were also 12 pieces that received the honorable Judge's Choice Award.

​This year's Reflections theme was "I Will Change the World By...". National PTA received more than 900 entries from 47 state PTAs. A list of all National award recipients can be found here: https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/programs/reflections/current_reflections-21-22/2021-22-reflections-winners-list.pdf

To learn more about Reflections and how to promote the PTA program at your school, visit our Reflections page.

Council is hosting two (2) Roundtables focusing on Reflections!

​Join us for one or both of these roundtables which are designed to support our local PTA/PTSA leaders with any questions they may have about the 2021-2022 Reflections Program.