The National PTA Reflections Program 2008 - 2009
This years theme is:   "WOW!!"

Display your exceptional talents by participating in the 2008-2009 National PTA Reflections Program.  Finalists from POWAY HIGH SCHOOL may advance to the State Level and receive special recognition next Spring.  The top California entries will advance to the National Level. 

Tentative DEADLINE for submission of all entries is OCTOBER 17, 2009. 
NOW is the time to start thinking about this year's theme WOW!!

 Don't miss the opportunity to receive recognition in one of the 2 new categories.       Dance Choreography and Film/Video Production!!

Download the 2008-2009 Reflections information by clicking on a link to the right.  Have questions?  Contact our PTSA Reflections chair: 
Melissa Holiday

PHS Reflections Flyer
PHS Reflections Entry Form
Download or View the Reflections Rules

Visit the Capta site for details and
rules to enter in each category.
CA PTA Reflections Program Info
CAPTA Reflections Rules

The National PTA Reflections Program is an art recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a preselected annual theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.

Participation and appreciation for the arts is the Reflections Program's goal. Although the Reflections Program follows a "contest" format, winning should not be the emphasis.

Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms. Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme.

Students may submit an entry in any of the four arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted. Depending on state and local PTA guidelines, students may enter more than one work of art. The six arts areas are as follows:

• Literature

• Musical composition

• Photography

• Visual arts
  Two Categories

• Dance Choreography

• Film/Video Production

Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grad division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. The four grade divisions are as follows:

• 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

• Senior – Grades 9-12 or ages 14+

The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the local unit, council, PTA district, state and national levels. Entries are first judged at the local unit level, where selected works are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level depending on each state PTA structure. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select entries to submit to the National PTA. Award of Excellence and Awards of Merit are recognized at the annual National PTA convention and are displayed as part of the program's traveling exhibit.

Participation in the California Reflections program is open to all students in attendance at PTA/PTSA schools where program is sponsored. Entries are forwarded through channels. Each unit, council and PTA district establishes their own deadline dates, allowing adequate time for displaying and judging of entries. PTA units should acquire deadline dates from their council and PTA district. Only PTA districts may submit entries to the California State PTA.

Please remember that:

• Students may submit entries only through a PTA or PTSA in good standing.

• 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.