General Timeline
June 2018 – August 2018 Decide on your category. Take advantage of the summer months to get creative.
September 2018Be on the lookout for the following from your PTA: Student Entry form General requirements for each category Important dates for submission and celebration
reception
October 2018 Be prepared to submit artwork to your PTA. Make sure
it meets the requirements for that category (i.e. size). Ensure to submit your signed Student Entry form and
artist statement to your PTA by the deadline.
November 2018 Award of Excellence art from your PTA will be sent to
Harbor Council PTA for judging. Students (and their families) whose artwork advances
to this level are invited to attend an art reception at NMUSD on November 15th, 2018 at 530 PM – 7:30 PM.
January 2019 Award of Excellence art from Harbor Council PTA will
be sent to 4th District PTA for judging. Students (and their families) whose artwork advances
to this level are invited to attend an art reception at the end of January or early February 2019 at the Orange County Department of Education.
May 2019 Award of Excellence art from 4th District PTA will be
sent to the California State PTA for judging. Winning entries at State Level (Award of Excellence)
receive: Opportunity to showcase their artwork at CA State
PTA Convention Prizes such as a medal, certificate, $100 savings
bond
General Program Information for Students and Parents
Ensign PTASparking Imagination & Creativity
Participate in the 2018-2019Reflections Art Program!
Who is the Hero in Your Life?
It’s All About the Arts!
Middle School (Grades 6-8) Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Primary (Preschool – Grade 2)
Grade Divisions:
Visual Arts Music Composition Film Production Photography Literature Dance Choreography
Categories:
entry per category.}categories: {Only one Students may choose one or all of the available arts
theme, creativity and originality. will be judged for personal interpretation on the
Students create an original work inspired by the theme: “Heroes Around Me.” Students’ works
participate. sponsoring the program are invited to abilities attending PTA schools Students of all ages, grade levels and
Participation is Easy, Exciting and
Who Can Participate?
Benefits of Participating
Arts in Education are a long-standing priority for the PTA and are working to incorporate the arts into daily learning, which contributes to growth and education of the
The PTA’s Reflections Art Program encourages students of all ages, grade levels and abilities to:
Unleash creative talents and be inspired Express themselves imaginatively in their
artwork Experience the fun and joy of making art Tap into critical-thinking skills to create
art inspired by the annual theme Receive positive recognition for their
original works of art. Entering Reflections looks good on
We encourage you to unleash your talents by participating in this year’s Reflection Art Program, Heroes
PTA Mission StatementTo positively impact the lives of all children and families.