Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions.
- What is the Reflections contest?
- What is the Theme for 2009-2010?
- Who can participate?
- How can I help?
- When is the deadline for entries?
- What is the theme for the Safety Drawing contest?
- Where can I get an entry form?
- When is the deadline for the Safety Drawing Contest?
- When is the District PTA Award's Banquet?
- Who do I contact if I have a question about the Reflections Contest?
What is the Reflections contest?
National PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education and
encourages students to pursue artistic expression through participation in its
annual arts Reflections Program. The program offers students the opportunity
to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through
grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in the following
areas: literature, musical composition, photography,
dance/choreography, film/video production and the visual arts (which includes
art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage). In its more
than 30-year history, the program has encouraged millions of students across
the nation and in American schools overseas to create works of art. The
Reflections Program was started in 1969 by then Colorado PTA President Mary
Lou Anderson.
The Louisiana PTA has added an additional category: Theater.
What is the Theme for 2009-2010?
Each year, the Reflections Program challenges students to create art that
supports a specific theme. Themes are selected from thousands of ideas
submitted by students to the National PTA's Reflections Program Theme Search.
2009-2010 Theme: "BEAUTY IS..."
Who can participate?
Participation in Reflections is organized by student age and grade levels.
Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. The
grade divisions are:
Primary -- Preschool - Grade 2
Intermediate -- Grades 3 - 5
Middle/Junior -- Grades 6 - 8
Senior -- Grades 9 - 12
Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme.
Entries are first judged at the local level and selected works are chosen to
represent the PTA at each subsequent level. Once entries reach the state
level, the state PTA may select up to five entries in each of the four arts
areas (a total of 20) to submit to the National PTA. National first, second,
and third place, and honorable mention entries are recognized at the
National PTA Annual Convention and receive exposure as a part of the
Reflections traveling art exhibit.
Northshore High students have a strong history of winning, especially in the
Literature, Photography, Visual Arts, and Film/Video categories. Please
consider entering so NHS can continue it’s success in the Reflections Program!
How can I help?
Volunteers are needed to help promote the program within Northshore, organize
and review the entries, arrange for judging and plan a recognition event.
When is the deadline for entries?
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 is the deadline for all Northshore students. Students
should turn in their applications, complete with parent signature, to the
front office at NHS by the end of the school day on Nov. 19th.
What is the theme for the Safety Drawing contest?
The theme for the Safety Drawing contest for 2009-2010 is:
"Be Cool, Follow The Rules."
Where can I get an entry form?
Official entry forms may be downloaded from our website. Click the
REFLECTIONS/Safety Poster CONTESTS link from the left menu.
When is the deadline for the Safety Drawing Contest?
The deadline for NHS students to submit entries for the Safety Drawing Contest
is Jan. 8, 2010.
When is the District PTA Award's Banquet?
The Founder's Day Banquet to recognize St. Tammany District winners in the
Reflections contest will be held Friday, March 12, 2010 at Tchefuncte Middle
School in Mandeville.
Who do I contact if I have a question about the Reflections Contest?
Email the Northshore PTA at northshorepta@yahoo.com or contact
Kelly Boos 985-960-2323.