Reflections

Reflections: "Accepting Imperfection"

SAVE THE DATE!

Our annual Reflections Arts Reception will be happening on Saturday, January 11th at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville!
The community is invited to stop by and see all of the amazing artists in Northshore School District.
We hope that this reception can continue to broaden our impact on education, the arts, and family engagement.

PTA LEADERS: Please share this year’s event with your school community in UPCOMING - Newsletters, Emails, Social Media Posts, and Websites.
We have included an image for this event to share with your school and parents.

It is important to emphasize that parking is limited and to assist us in a pleasant experience
we've suggested an arrival system to help with the flow of attendance.
Council will provide coffee, tea and cookies for everyone's enjoyment.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your school community at this special event!

What is Reflections?
The Reflections Program is a National PTA cultural arts competition that provides an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. Each year, artwork is based on a theme. This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection".

Why Reflections?
Reflections is so much more than "just an art contest." It helps kids take risks, be inspired, think creatively, receive positive recognition, and be celebrated for their works of art. It also allows our community to celebrate creativity in our students.

How does the program work?
Each school has a Reflections chair who manages the program for the school. The chair promotes the program to students and parent/guardians, collects entries, reviews entries, and submits them to Council. The entries are then judged and may continue to the State and National level.

How do I run Reflections at my school?

Register your program with National PTA, so they know that your school is participating.
Select a Reflections Chair to lead your school's program and complete this quick form to share your local PTA details with Council.
Set your school's due date for submissions. Allow time to review and judge the entries to determine which 20 (+6 Accessible Arts pieces) you will advance to Council.
Promote the program at your school. You can download and customize these announcements and PPT slides. And find more promotional materials at WSPTA Reflections, in the Leader Resources section.
Submit list of entries to Council by Friday, December 6th. Each PTA President and Reflections Chair will be emailed instructions on how to submit entries.
Collect Visual Art, 3D art, and photography from students. The art will be displayed at the Council Reflections reception in January 2025.
Celebrate at our Council Reflections Reception in January 2025 and see artwork from all the Council qualifiers.

Council is here to help you make it easy! Contact our Reflections chair at [email protected].

Resources

Email our Council Reflections chair @ [email protected]
WA State PTA Reflections
WA State PTA Reflections Facebook group
View Council's Reflections Roundtable slides HERE!

NEXT UP:

Promote Reflections at your school!
Review Council's Reflections Roundtable slides!
2026-2027 Reflections Theme Search - Entries due by November 4, 2024.
Turn in those entries by Friday, Dec. 6th!
Reflections Art Reception - Saturday, January 11th @ Brightwater Center

KEY DATES:

Entries due to Council: Friday, Dec. 6th

Northshore Council PTSA's 2023-2024 Reflections Art Showcase was in-person last year!
Check out Northshore Council PTSA's 2022-2023 Online Reflections Art Showcase!

Updated 11/15/24

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