PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2016-2017 theme: What Is Your Story?

Students may choose one or all of the available arts categories:
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts

Create an Original WorkOnly new and original works inspired by the theme: What Is Your Story? will be accepted. Enter in 1 or more of the following arts categories.

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts

Visit your State PTA website for available arts categories and official rules for participation.
Submit Your EntryFollow your school's PTA deadlines and instructions on how to enter. Your submission must include a completed and signed Student Entry Form.
In your artist statement, tell us about your work and what it means to you.

• How does your work relate to the theme?
• What is your personal connection to the theme?
• What did you use to create your work (e.g. supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)? 
• What/Who was your inspiration?

Judging CriteriaVolunteer arts and education experts review submissions without knowledge of the entrants’ identity. Judges look for personal interpretations on the program theme that best exemplify creativity and technical skill. 

• Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
• Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
• Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Last May, the PTA invited Mrs. Fischer(Singing, Chorus, Recorder), Mr. Kalinowski (Band), and Mrs. Kloc-Alberghini (Orchestra)discussed how students can select a musical instrument when they are transitioning from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade.  The children will get a brief introduction of instruments after watching the 4th Grade Music Concert.  When your child is in 5th and 6th Grade, they can choose to be in Chorus, Band, and/or Orchestra.  If they choose, they must come to early morning before school rehearsals from 7:15am-8:15am.

Helpful Tips
-pick an instrument based on interest
-parents can go on YouTube to see and hear a particular instrument

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