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National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
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2023-2024: I Am Hopeful Because...
Submission deadline: November 5th, 2023
Note:
- Entries will be disqualified if you add the artist's name in front of the artwork.
- All files attached in Virtual Student Entry form must be labeled with State, Arts Category, Grade Division, Last Name, First Name (Example: PA.DANCE.PRI.SMITH.JOHN). For physical entry submissions for Visual Arts and Photography, please label the back of the entry as per this convention.
- The Virtual Student Entry Form will not accept a student's school email address (any .edu address). Student's need to use their personal email or their parent/guardian email to fill out the Virtual Student Entry Form.
- Please make sure that students know that after they have uploaded their entry and completed the Virtual Student Entry Form, they must then scroll down and click on the "Submit" box. They will then receive an email from Google Forms indicating that their submission was received.
- For Visual Arts and Photography after you complete your digital submission please make sure you drop off your child's artwork for Visual Arts and Photography at the school front office. Please attach the completed Physical Entry Form with your physical submission.
Contact us: [email protected]
Exhibition for physical entries for Visual Arts and Photography at Sinnott MUR on Nov 9, 2023.
Congratulations to all the school level Reflections competition winners! The first prize winners for each category will advance to Milpitas Council PTA Reflections Competition.
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Visual Arts - Primary
1. Ananya C. 2. Om R. 3. Orion K. Visual Arts - Intermediate 1. Maanvi V. 2. Aarohi G. 3. Advik K. Honorable Mention: Tanvi V. Visual Arts - Middle Honorable Mention: Eva Sara A. Photography - Intermediate 1. Tanvi V. 2. Maanvi V. 3. Aarohi G. Music Composition - Intermediate 1. Aarohi G. 2. Aarya P. 3. Maya M. |
Dance Choreography - Primary
1. Nived K. Dance Choreography - Intermediate 1. Nakshatra P. 2. Pankhuri S. Film Production - Intermediate 1. Teja Y. Film Production - Middle 1. Rishi P. Literature - Intermediate 1. Kshitija S. 2. Aarohi G. 3. Maya P. Literature - Middle 1. Rishi P. |
Show Your Voice!
2022 National Reflections Arts Theme
2022-23 Sinnott Reflections Arts Orientation Meeting Recording
2022-23 Sinnott Reflections Arts Orientation Slides
Congratulations to all the school level Reflections competition winners! The first prize winners for each category will advance to Milpitas Council PTA Reflections Competition.
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Visual Arts - Primary
1. Lakshanya K. 2. Maanvi V. 3. Maya P. Visual Arts - Intermediate 1. Aarohi G. 2. Aarav S. 3. Tanvi V. Visual Arts - Middle 1. Kashvi A. 2. Navya B. 3. Aaliya G. Dance Choreography - Intermediate 1. Nitika K. 2. Aarohi G. |
Literature - Primary
1. Shreya S. - Reduce Homelessness Literature - Intermediate 1. Aarohi G. - The Little Rabbit of Snow Glacier 2. Shanaya A. - My Home in Texas 3. Ruhaan F. - The Unfairness of Racism Literature - Middle 1. Kashvi A. - CANcer 2. Ayansh V. - I Show My Voice Through Action 3. Navya B. - Your Voice Matters Photography - Middle 1. Siona A. 2. Aaliya G. 3. Kashvi A. |
Photography - Intermediate
1. Aarohi G. 2. Shanaya A. Music Composition - Intermediate 1. Aarya P. 2. Aarohi G. 3. Maya M. Music Composition - Middle 1. Aaliya G. 2. Hariharan S. Film Production - Intermediate 1. Teja Y. Film Production - Middle 1. Joash T. 2. Dhairya G. |
I Will Change the World By...
2021 National Reflections Arts Theme
2021 National Reflections Arts Theme
- Dance Choreography
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The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people
Dance has many benefits - it exercises the body and relaxes the mind. But for me, dance is also a medium to connect me to my roots in India. I like cultural dance forms from different places in India. I am showing a medley of dance moves from the states of Punjab and UP in India. I feel I will change the world by helping people stay connected to their culture, learn about different cultures around the world and appreciate the diversity around us. --- Siona Agarwal |
Happy Feet and Soul
What does dance do? It brings you joy and it lifts your spirits. Who are the people who can change the world? Those who are sad or those who are happy? Those who are hopeless or those who are excited and charged up? I am showing a dance form that lifts my mood, keeps me happy and makes me feel I will change the world by bringing a smile to everyone’s faces and brightening their day. --- Shanaya Agarwal |
Chika chika girl
I will change the world by painting, singing happy songs and dancing. I want to be happy, I don't like sad. --- Pranjal Gupta |
- Music Composition
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Power of Empathy and Compassion
I will change the world by showing people the power of compassion. The first part of my music represents the current state of the world: serious, foreboding and in turmoil, but slowly seeing that change needs to happen and is within our reach, like the masked sun behind menacing clouds. The second part is the transformation phase to make the world a better place by showing kindness and empathy to people and nature. The third part portrays the new, transformed world. Empathy is the rain which clears the drought to grow a hopeful, bright tomorrow. --- Hariharan Srikanth |
If you are happy
I will change the world by painting and singing happy songs. --- Pranjal Gupta |
Unite to Stop Pollution
I can change the world by stopping pollution. 1. switch of lights 2. plant trees and 3. don't drive cars.The right hand plays the same notes, which means I'm doing the same things over and over again to stop pollution. The left hand shows more people join in and we unite to stop pollution. --- Maya Mathias |
- Photography
Don’t be a litter bug!
I started going for hikes with my family during Covid times to Ed Levin Park. I love walking by the lake and enjoying nature. One time while walking near the lake, I saw some people had left their trash on the grass. Ducks were gathering near it and I thought they might eat plastic bags or get hurt by forks. I started picking up the litter. Seeing me, another kid also came and helped clean the litter. I was so happy. I feel I will change the world by caring for nature and helping keep it clean and beautiful. --- Shanaya Agarwal |
Mom at Mall of America
I will change the world by painting, singing happy songs, dancing and taking pictures and saying cheese. --- Pranjal Gupta |
- Visual Arts
Be the change you wish to see!
I will change the world by doing things that will protect our lovely planet. I will not litter and stop trash from going into rivers and lakes. I will recycle bottles or re-use them to grow plants. I will not throw old toys and clothes but donate them so other kids can use them. I will not pollute the air, rather I will plant trees to keep our environment clean. I think if all of us can do these things, we can make this world more beautiful for all of us. --- Shanaya Agarwal |
Tree of life
I want to change the world by making paintings and gift them to people. --- Pranjal Gupta |
- Literature by Kashvi A.
2021-22 Sinnott Reflections Arts Orientation Meeting Recording
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Explore the Arts and Express Yourself, National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. The 2021–2022 Reflections theme is I Will Change the World By… Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: •Kinder – 2nd grade (Primary) •3rd grade – 5th grade (Intermediate) •6th grade – 8th grade (Middle Note, our 6th graders will compete as middle schoolers) •Special Artistic division The last day to submit: Nov 8th 2021 Submit virtual form: https://forms.gle/PyPsZDRNPbWuJWS88 |
TIMELINE
Rules:
Some general pointers and information:
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected].
More details can be found here: https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/
- The Artwork needs to be an original work of student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of the student’s work.
- Each entry must contain an artist statement. The artist statement communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must include at least one sentence (min 10 words) but may not exceed 100 words.
- Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for recorded music in dance choreography and film production entries. Use of PowerPoint presentations are prohibited too because most graphic elements are copyrighted.
- Each student needs to fill a virtual student entry form for submission of the artwork.
- For more details please visit: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
- PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME IN THE FRONT OF THE ARTWORK
Some general pointers and information:
- Category wise rules are published here: https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/
- The submissions for this year will be done virtually. What that means is that students will be able to submit their entries, along with the entry form, virtually. More details to follow. We are working with the 6th district to figure out if we can also hold in-person exhibitions.
- Links
- RULES: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
- FORMS AND RULES PER CATEGORY: https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/
- Reflections material at Sinnott PTA website: http://sinnottpta.weebly.com/reflections.html
- Visit site for CA state PTA Reflections: http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/
- Visit site for National PTA Reflections: https://www.pta.org/programs/reflections
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected].
More details can be found here: https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/
Awards from 2021-2022 Reflections...
2020 National Reflections Art Program
OPEN TO ALL SINNOTT STUDENTS!
Theme: I Matter Because...
QUESTIONS? Please contact Sonal and Vishnu at [email protected].
>>> Kindly consider a $10 Membership or Donation to Sinnott PTA this year <<<
The Reflections Art Program has completed at the school level.
Results are shown below.
First placements in each category will advance to Sixth District PTA.
OPEN TO ALL SINNOTT STUDENTS!
Theme: I Matter Because...
QUESTIONS? Please contact Sonal and Vishnu at [email protected].
>>> Kindly consider a $10 Membership or Donation to Sinnott PTA this year <<<
The Reflections Art Program has completed at the school level.
Results are shown below.
First placements in each category will advance to Sixth District PTA.
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Click above for Category Rules.
This session has passed. Please refer to the orientation slides.
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Reflections Orientation Slides:
Click above to review the Reflections Orientation slides. This contains all the info for the Reflections virtual submissions process.
If you have questions, please email Sonal and Vishnu @ [email protected]
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Click above to access the VIRTUAL ENTRY FORM for all categories. You must be logged into your personal email account to access the form.
 Click above to review 2020 Reflections: Theme, Timeline, Awards, and Resource Information.
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An important message from our Reflections Chairs:
Hello Students and Parents,
We will be holding the Reflections Orientation Session on Thursday, 10/29/2020 at 6pm. Please plan to attend, especially if you are participating for the first time. The meeting invite/link will be announced on Parent Square.
Also, you must be wondering how do I submit the entries this year? Since Reflections has gone virtual this year, students may submit their entries via a “Virtual Entry Form” at this link: https://forms.gle/kUazasNBwKrvT1Rd9
A few things about the entry form:
1) Accessible from any device
2) Student gets a confirmation email
3) Students may edit their submissions until the due date (November 23, 2020)
4) Students may enter multiple entries
The theme for this year’s Reflections is “I Matter Because..”, and like in the past years, the categories remain the same. You can find more details at: https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/
Some general pointers and information:
1. Category wise rules are published here: https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/
2. The submissions for this year will be done virtually. What that means is that students will be able to submit their entries, along with the entry form, virtually. More details to follow.
3. PLEASE NOTE-- New due date for all submissions is November 23, 2020.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Regards,
Sonal and Vishnu, Sinnott PTA Reflections Chairs
Hello Students and Parents,
We will be holding the Reflections Orientation Session on Thursday, 10/29/2020 at 6pm. Please plan to attend, especially if you are participating for the first time. The meeting invite/link will be announced on Parent Square.
Also, you must be wondering how do I submit the entries this year? Since Reflections has gone virtual this year, students may submit their entries via a “Virtual Entry Form” at this link: https://forms.gle/kUazasNBwKrvT1Rd9
A few things about the entry form:
1) Accessible from any device
2) Student gets a confirmation email
3) Students may edit their submissions until the due date (November 23, 2020)
4) Students may enter multiple entries
The theme for this year’s Reflections is “I Matter Because..”, and like in the past years, the categories remain the same. You can find more details at: https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/
Some general pointers and information:
1. Category wise rules are published here: https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/
2. The submissions for this year will be done virtually. What that means is that students will be able to submit their entries, along with the entry form, virtually. More details to follow.
3. PLEASE NOTE-- New due date for all submissions is November 23, 2020.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Regards,
Sonal and Vishnu, Sinnott PTA Reflections Chairs
PTA Reflections 2017 Rules
Choose one or more categories below to submit original work that interprets the 2017-18 PTA Reflections theme: Within Reach.
Complete an entry form and submit along with artwork to your classroom teacher or PTA Reflections Mailbox in the office by October 6, 2017.
(Include your arts category, division and full name on submission envelope)
Submissions will be reviewed by experienced artists for interpretation of theme, creativity and technique.
We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts!
- Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.
- Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.
- Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 ½x11” paper, PDF file.
- Music Composition: All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, FLAC. Notation (score/tabulature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions.
- Photography: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG.
- Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewerly, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 24x30 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes.
Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. The Special Artist Division welcomes all grades and all abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Student assistants must refrain from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc. Student recognition and awards are announced as part of the Special Artist Division.
By submitting an artwork to the “National PTA Reflections Program,” entrants accept and agree to be bound by the official rules for participation as well as the entry requirements for their specific arts category and division. Additional state program requirements may apply. Any violation of these rules may, at PTA’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the reviewers regarding this program are final and binding in all respects. (The “PTA” referred to in these rules include all PTAs reviewing the submission).
- ELIGIBILITY. Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA. Each student’s eligibility is determined by the state and local PTA/PTSA. A student may develop an entry inside or outside of school.
- ARTS CATEGORIES. There are six arts categories—dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students may enter the National PTA Reflections Program in one or more arts categories. See each arts category rules for additional entry requirements.
- GRADE DIVISIONS. Students may enter in the appropriate division for their grade (Primary: Preschool-Grade 2; Intermediate: Grades 3-5; Middle School: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Special Artist: All grades welcome). See Special Artist Division rules for entry requirements.
- HOW TO ENTER. Entrants must submit their artwork and student entry form to their local PTA/PTSA program according to local and state PTA procedures. Entrants must follow requirements and instructions specific to each arts category and division. Contact local PTA programs for deadlines and additional information.
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. (All participants must also follow arts category and if applicable, Special Artist Division rules)
- Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the current year’s theme may be submitted.
- Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Special Artist Division. Other individuals may appear in or perform a student’s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student only. Only one student may be recognized as the award recipient for each entry. See the specific arts category rules and special artist division rules for details.
- Each entry must contain a title and all entries must include an artist statement. The artist statement communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must include at least 10 words and not exceed 100 words.
- Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for background music in dance choreography and film production entries. If used in dance choreography and film production entries, background music must be cited on the entry form. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Use of PowerPoint templates are prohibited. - FINALIST SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. Entries are reviewed at local, regional, state and national levels. Each PTA determines its own reviewers for the program. Entries will be reviewed primarily on how well the student uses their artistic vision to portray the theme, their originality and creativity. The National PTA Reflections® program makes no restrictions on content or subject matter in artwork. Under no condition may parents or students contact a reviewer to dispute the status/score of any entry. Each PTA in its sole discretion will select finalists for exhibition and provide awards/prizes. Awards are announced per local and state procedures. National awards and events are announced May 1, 2018 at PTA.org/Reflections.
- OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE. Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions.
- PARTICIPATING ENTITIES. This program is administered by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and PTA affiliates. Parent groups not affiliated with National PTA are not eligible to sponsor this program.
Download a copy of the rules here:
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