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REFLECTIONS 2011
We are pleased to announce that El Rancho Charter School will be participating in the Reflections Program for the 2011-2012 year. We encourage all students to join. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 1st place entries will be forwarded to the council level. An awards ceremony will be held in November.
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts 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 pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.
The Reflections Program was established in 1969 by National PTA board member Mary Lou Anderson. Since that time, more than 10 million students have participated in the program. The program's longevity and participation figures attest to its strength. The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for children, parents, schools and communities is unmatched.
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 six arts areas listed below. Only original works of art are accepted that are not graded or help was not received from instructors. The six arts areas are as follows:
- Literature
- Musical composition
- Photography
- Visual arts
- Dance Choreography
- Film/Video Production
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. Once entries reach the level of the California State PTA, entries may be selected for submission 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.
- Please remember that: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.
To PARTICIPATE:
1. Download Entry form and fill out completely.
http://capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/reflections-form_student-entry.pdf
2. Download and read General Guidelines for all participants.
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsGeneralInstructions.pdf
3. Download and read Category Specific Guidelines in which you are participating in.
Dance participants - Specific Instructions:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsDanceChoreography.pdf
Film participants - Specific Instructions:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsFilmProduction.pdf
Literature participants - Specific Instructions:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsLiterature.pdf
Music Composition participants - Specific Instructions:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsMusicalComp.pdf
Photography participants - Specific Instructions:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsPhotography.pdf
Visual Arts participants - Specific Instructions:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/ReflectionsVisualArts.pdf
4. Turn in your entry and appropriate forms to El Rancho library by October 14, 2011.
All entries that do not follow guidelines will not be considered at the Council level.
Reflections entries are due October 14 at the library.
For more information, please contact our El Rancho Reflections chairperson, Michelle Poltrock at michellepoltrock@roadrunner.com
CA PTA website for REFLECTIONS information and rules go to:
http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm
To see the Reflections flyer, please click on file that follows:
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El Rancho PTSA
El Rancho Charter School
181 South Del Giorgio Drive
Anaheim, CA 92808
714-997-6238
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