PTA REFLECTIONS

The Laurel Ridge PTA invites students to create and submit original works of art inspired by the 2024-25 Reflections Theme:

“Accepting Imperfection”

 

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).

Professional artists 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 one or more categories. Please visit http://www.vapta.org/arts-and-education/reflections for rules for each category.

Deadline for entries is November 15th.

Entries may be left in the front office from now until November 15. Look for a box titled “Reflections.” You can also email the committee at the address below for other drop-off arrangements. Remember to include your entry form!

Any questions? Email Reflections Committee at reflections@laurelridgepta.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.

 

                                      

The Laurel Ridge PTA invites students to create and submit original works of art inspired by the 2024-2025 Reflections Theme: “Accepting Imperfection”

Deadline for entries is Friday, November 15, 2024

This year students will submit their work and forms electronically. Please read through the instructions below as the submittal process has changed from previous years:

  • 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 LRES 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 name, grade, and category.

Need help? Email reflections@laurelridgepta.org.

 

 

What is Reflections?

Reflections is a nationwide PTA-sponsored arts recognition and achievement program that has celebrated student creativity for more than 50 years. Students across the country submit creative works based on the same theme. Participation is organized by age: pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and Special Artist (for students with accommodations in all grades). Professional artists evaluate the works & identify top submissions at the school, council, district, state and national level. All entries are judged on artistic merit, technical merit, creativity, & 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 in the spring.
Only new pieces inspired by the theme may be submitted.

 

Categories include:

▪ Literature                                 

▪ Photography

▪ Visual Arts (2D and 3D) 

▪ Dance Choreography

▪ Film Production

▪ Music Composition


Students may enter in one or more categories. Please see the Rules tab or visit Virginia PTA - Reflections Arts Contest (https://vapta.org/reflections-main/)
for rules for each category.

Any questions? Email Reflections Committee at reflections@laurelridgepta.org

Reflections Rules

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.