For PTA Leaders - Reflections Arts Program | National PTA

PTA REFLECTIONS

The Waples Mill PTA invites students to create and submit
original works of art inspired by the 2025-26 Reflections Theme:

“I Belong!”

DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH DROPBOX, PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PHYSICAL ENTRIES TO THE WHITE ART REFLECTIONS BOX IN THE SCHOOL LOBBY. YOU MAY EMAIL ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS TO: KELSEYBSANDOVAL@GMAIL.COM

What is Reflections? Reflections is a nationwide PTA-sponsored arts recognition and achievement program. Students across the country submit creative works based on the same theme. Participation is organized by age: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and Special Artist (for students with accommodations in all grades).

Judges evaluate the works and identify top submissions at the school, PTA council, district, state and national level.

All entries are judged on artistic merit, technical merit, creativity and interpretation of the theme.

All students receive positive recognition, are celebrated for their artistic efforts and are given a chance to showcase their original works of art. Only new pieces inspired by the theme may be submitted.

Categories include:

▪ Literature

▪ Photography

▪ Visual Arts (2D and 3D)

▪ Dance Choreography

▪ Film Production

▪ Musical Composition

Students may enter in ONLY ONE category.

Please see the RULES & Student Entry Form TAB (at the top of the page) for guidelines for each category in English or visit http://www.vapta.org/arts-and-education/reflections for guidelines in Spanish.

DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH DROPBOX, PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PHYSICAL ENTRIES TO THE WHITE ART REFLECTIONS BOX IN THE SCHOOL LOBBY. YOU MAY EMAIL ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS TO: ARTREFLECTIONS@WAPLESMILLPTA.COM

Submission deadline for entries is November 14th.

We are asking that physical copies of the Visual Art entries may be left in the front lobby from now until November 14th. Look for a box titled “Reflections.” Remember to include a physical copy of your entry form with your artwork!

Any questions? Email Reflections Committee at artreflections@waplesmillpta.org or president@waplesmillpta.org.

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

A-student-entry-packet_w RULES_eng.pdf
ENTRY FORM & RULES

For PTA Leaders - Reflections Arts Program | National PTA

The Waples Mill PTA invites students to create and submit original works of art inspired by the 2025-2026 Reflections Theme: “I Belong!”

Deadline for entries is Friday, November 14, 2024.

Students will submit their work and forms electronically. Please read through the instructions below:

First, download a copy of the fillable student entry form attached below.
Complete the form, sign it digitally, and SAVE it.
Next, upload a folder in the correct Age Division / Art Category folder on the Reflections WMES Dropbox site. (See tabs at the top of this page for the submission links.)
The folder you upload should contain TWO items: the completed fillable student entry form and an electronic version of your student's submission.
Please name the folder with your student's Last name, First name, grade, and category (ex. Smith.Mary.2ndgrade.visualarts.)
If your child is submitting in the VISUAL ARTS category, please drop off a physical copy of the art either in the FRONT LOBBY box labeled Art Reflections Drop Off or with your art teacher. PLEASE MAKE SURE to attach a copy of your Student Entry Form to the work of art.
Need help? Email artreflections@waplesmillpta.org OR president@waplesmillpta.org

Only new pieces inspired by the theme may be submitted. Students may enter in ONE category ONLY.

Please see the RULES TAB for rules for each category in english or visit Virginia PTA - Reflections Arts Contest (https://vapta.org/reflections-main/)
for rules in Spanish.

Any questions? Email Reflections Committee at artreflections@waplesmillpta.org or president@waplesmillpta.org

WMES PTA Reflections 2024 Entry Form & Rules.pdf
WMES PTA Student Entry Form & Rules

Reflections Rules & Student Entry Form

Before submitting your entry be sure to review the rules for your category. The categories are: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, and Special Artist. See the attached document for the rules for each of the following categories.

Only new pieces inspired by the theme may be submitted. Students may enter in ONE category.

If your child is submitting in the VISUAL ARTS category, PLEASE DROP OFF a physical copy of their art either in the FRONT LOBBY box labeled Art Reflections Drop Off or with their art teacher. PLEASE make sure to attach a copy of your Student Entry Form to the artwork.

A-student-entry-packet_w RULES_eng.pdf
STUDENT ENTRY FORM WITH RULES
dance-choreography-category-guidelines_reflections.docx.pdf
DANCE Guidelines
film-production-category-guidelines_reflections.docx.pdf
FILM PRODUCTION Guidelines
literature-category-guidelines_reflections.docx.pdf
LITERATURE Guidelines
music-composition-category-guidelines_reflections.docx.pdf
MUSIC Guidelines
photography-category-guidelines_reflections.docx.pdf
Photography Guidelines
visual-arts-category-guidelines_reflections.docx.pdf
Visual Arts Guidelines
z-accessible-arts-guidelines_eng-f.docx.pdf
Accessible Arts Guidelines

Grades K - 2nd (Please see Instructions TAB for how to submit)

Please note: K-2nd Students with disabilities may enter in the K-2nd grade division most closely aligned to their support needs. Students may not receive assistance other than that which is allowed in the K-2nd grade division. If your student received non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult, please submit on the Accessible Arts submission tab.

Use the following category links to submit your entry:

Photography

Grades 3 - 5 (Please see Instructions TAB for how to submit)

Please note: Grades 3-5 Students with disabilities may enter in the 3-5th grade division most closely aligned to their support needs. Students may not receive assistance other than that which is allowed in the 3-5th grade division. If your student received non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult, please submit on the Accessible Arts submission tab.

Use the following category links to submit your entry:

Grades 6 (Please see Instructions TAB for how to submit)

Please note: Grade 6 Students with disabilities may enter in the Grade 6 division most closely aligned to their support needs. Students may no receive assistance other than that which is allowed in the Grade 6 division. If your student received non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult, please submit on the Accessible Arts submission tab.

Use the following category links to submit your entry:

Accessible Arts Entry: (Please see Instructions TAB for how to submit)

Please note: Students should submit in this category if they:

1. identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA:
Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order
to participate fully in the program.

2. qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as a person who: (1) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that person; (2) Has a record of such an impairment; or (3) Is regarded as having such impairment.

Eligible students entering the division create their own artwork but may receive non-artistic
accommodation and assistance from an adult.

Use the following category links to submit your entry:

Dance: https://www.dropbox.com/request/4y6TOQI2rcemoJFMn5fg

Film: https://www.dropbox.com/request/WK4GZqby6HIAiv1Wv5kf

Literature: https://www.dropbox.com/request/jS6jogyiUSsbkke1JcGl

Music: https://www.dropbox.com/request/lQXEGut6rg10i7cN4Ybo

Photography: https://www.dropbox.com/request/XmSuZsNXwGHyqA91kc9Z

VisualArts: https://www.dropbox.com/request/2gNPEEYGtunO815LIag5

We are so proud of everyone who participated in the Art Reflection Contest last year!

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Dance Choreography Category

Primary Division (K-2nd)

1st Place - Anaya Sheikh

Photography Category

Primary Division (K-2nd)

1st Place - Genevieve Whiteside

Visual Arts Category

Primary Division (K-2nd)

1st Place - Isaac Ayala

2nd Place - Deshna Gurung

3rd Place - Isabelle Starr

Honorable Mention - Yesha Mehta, Benjamin Smith, Deetya Vijayasarathy

Visual Arts Category

Intermediate Division (3rd-5th)

1st Place - Anthony Zhao

2nd Place - Amelia Butler

3rd Place - Chloe Zhao

We are so proud of everyone who participated in the Art Reflection Contest this year! Congratulations to all of our winners!

LITERATURE

Grades K-2^nd

1^st Place: Quinn Hoesly (2^nd Grade)

FILM PRODUCTION

Grades 3-5

1^st Place: Madeleine Jemison (4^th Grade)

MUSIC COMPOSITION

Grades K-2^nd

1^st Place: Adriana Ziegler (1^st Grade)

2^nd Place: Brielle Simon (1^st Grade)

3^rd Place: Allie Bell (2^nd Grade)

Grades 3 – 5

1^st Place: Isabelle Starr (3^rd Grade)

VISUAL ARTS

Grades K-2^nd

1^st Place: Yesha Mehta (2^nd Grade)

2^nd Place: Owen Sun (1^st Grade)

3^rd Place: Mia Sandoval (2^nd Grade)

Grades 3-5

1^st Place: Cindy Sun (3^rd Grade)

2^nd Place: Deetya Vijayasarathy (3^rd Grade)

3^rd Place: Lucy Kuhlman (3^rd Grade)

Grade 6

1^st Place: Summer Sun

2^nd Place: Andrew Ward

3^rd Place: Leyla Farhadova