2011 Reflections entries due October 5th, 2011 to the school office
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Each year, the Reflections Program challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme. The theme for the 2011-2012 season is “Diversity Means.” Our Vista del Mar Reflections Chairpersons are Shannon Tait and Elizabeth Puckett. If you have any questions, please contact them at, shannonmtait@vdmpta.org or elizabethpuckett@vdmpta.org
A Great Learning Experience
The Reflections Program is an opportunity for students to explore and learn about various art forms. It does not matter whether an entry created for the Reflections Program has been created as a classroom assignment or independently at home. Artistic exploration and expression enhance and develop intellectual, social, and physical skills. Creating art is a valuable learning process.
The program is designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education. It provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Parents, teachers, and community members all play a critical role in fostering a positive learning environment for children.
Participation
Young artists participate in the Reflections Program through their local PTA. A student may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted.
Arts Areas
- Literature
- Photography
- Dance Choreography
- Musical Composition
- Visual Arts
- Film/Video Production
Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels.
Grade Divisions
- Primary (preschool-grade 2) or up to age 7
- Intermediate (grades 3-5) or ages 8 – 10
- Middle/Junior (grades 6-8) or ages 11 – 13
The Reflections Program is structured for PTA’s to recognize students at the local, council, district, state, and national levels. Entries are first judged at the local level, where selected works, are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level-council, district, or state-depending on each state PTA’s structure. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select entries to submit to the National PTA. Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit are recognized at the annual National PTA Convention and are displayed as a part of the program’s traveling exhibit.
Council and Fourth District Recognition and Honors
Professionals working individuals in the literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts fields volunteer to judge student entries at the district level. Awards of Excellence, Merit, and Distinction are selected in each grade division for each of the four arts areas.
Awards will be given at an awards reception that will take place on November 17th, 2011 at the CUSD offices located in San Juan Capistrano.
General Rules
Please remember that:
- All entries submitted must be original works and must relate to the annual Reflections Program theme.
- Each entry must be the work of only one student. Assistance from teachers, parents, or friends is not permitted except in special cases (such as for those with visual or physical disabilities).
- Participation encourages creativity and exploration. Students should do their best, but crooked lines, incorrect musical notes, or misspelled words do not disqualify anyone.
More Information on the Reflections Program:
If you would like to know more about the arts, arts education, and arts advocacy, the National PTA website is a good source of information at www.pta.org.
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