Reflections 2019

2019-2020 Theme is Look Within

 By submitting an artwork to the “National PTA Reflections Program,” entrants accept and agree to be bound by the official rules for participation as well as the entry requirements for their specific arts category and division. Additional state program requirements may apply. Any violation of these rules may, at PTA’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the reviewers regarding this program are final and binding in all respects. (The “PTA” referred to in these rules include all PTAs reviewing the submission). 

1. ELIGIBILITY. Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA. Each student’s eligibility is determined by the state and local PTA/PTSA. A student may develop an entry inside or outside of school. 


2. ARTS CATEGORIES. There are six arts categories—dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students may enter the National PTA Reflections Program in one or more arts categories. See each arts category rules for additional entry requirements. 

3. GRADE DIVISIONS. Students may enter in the appropriate division for their grade (Primary: Preschool-Grade 2; Intermediate: Grades 3-5; Middle School: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Special Artist: All grades welcome). The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Assistants must refrain from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc.) Student recognition and awards are announced as part of the Special Artist Division. 


4. HOW TO ENTER. Entrants must submit their artwork and student entry form to their local PTA/PTSA program according to local and state PTA procedures. Entrants must follow requirements and instructions specific to each arts category and division. Contact local PTA programs for deadlines and additional information. 

5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. (All participants must also follow arts category and if applicable, Special Artist Division rules) 

• Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the current year’s theme may be submitted. 

• Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Special Artist Division. Other individuals may appear in or perform a student’s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student only. Only one student may be recognized as the award recipient for each entry. See the specific arts category rules and special artist division rules for details. 

• Each entry must contain a title and all entries must include an artist statement. The artist statement communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must include at least 10 words and not exceed 100 words. 

• Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for background music in dance choreography and film production entries. If used in dance choreography and film production entries, background music must be cited on the entry form. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Use of PowerPoint templates are prohibited. 

6. FINALIST SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. Entries are reviewed at local, regional, state and national levels. Each PTA determines its own reviewers for the program. Entries will be reviewed primarily on how well the student uses their artistic vision to portray the theme, their originality and creativity. The National PTA Reflections® program makes no restrictions on content or subject matter in artwork submitted by the local, regional or state levels. National PTA reserves the right to use its sole discretion in selecting the submissions to be recognized at the national level. Under no condition may parents or students contact a reviewer to dispute the status/score of any entry. Each PTA in its sole discretion will select finalists for exhibition and provide awards/prizes. Awards are announced per local and state procedures. National awards and events are announced May 1, 2020 at PTA.org/Reflections. 

7. OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE. Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions. 

8. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES. This program is administered by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and PTA affiliates. Parent groups not affiliated with National PTA are not eligible to sponsor this program.

Reflections 2018-2019

The theme this year is “Heroes Around Me.”

Congratulations to our LFE winners!

Visual Arts- Primary K-2

Visual Arts- Intermediate 3-5

Lauren Sinks                 Intermediate       Visual Arts-HM

Natalie Laudie              Intermediate       Visual Arts-HM

Cliff Laudie          Intermediate       Visual Arts-HM

Ella Miller                      Intermediate       Visual Arts-3^rd

Kemper Halferty           Intermediate       Visual Arts-2nd

Clara Kueny                  Intermediate       Visual Arts-1st

Photography- Primary K-2

Photography- Intermediate 3-5

 Darby Cobb         Intermediate       Photography-HM

Connor Sinks       Intermediate       Photography-HM

Ella Miller            Intermediate       Photography-3rd

Lauren Sinks       Intermediate       Photography-2nd

Kenley Halferty   Intermediate       Photography-1^st

Photography- Middle School 6

Hannah Borgstadt        Middle School    Photography-1^st

Literature- Intermediate 3-5

 Natalie Laudie    Intermediate       Literature-2^nd

Garrison Weller  Intermediate       Literature-1^st

 Dance Choreography Primary K-2

Charlie Miller      Primary      Dance-1st

Dance Choreography Intermediate 3-5

Sadie Bowles       Intermediate       Dance-HM

Avery Cover        Intermediate       Dance-3rd

Ella Miller            Intermediate       Dance-2^nd

Alyssa Terrono    Intermediate       Dance-1^st

Camden Bond     Intermediate      Film Production-1^st

 Keaton Bond      Middle School    Film Production-1^st

 Levi Borgstadt              Primary               Music Composition -1^st

 Clara Kueny                  Intermediate      Music Composition -1^st

 Hannah Borgstadt       Middle School    Music Composition -1^st

Questions?  Please contact lfereflections@gmail.com

Reflections 2017 —

Congratulations to our Missouri STATE PTA Winners! 

They will be celebrated at a state recognition event on Sunday, April 29th.

Ella Miller, Dance, Intermediate – Honorable Mention

Keaton Bond, Film Production, Intermediate – 4th Place

Camden Bond, Film Production, Intermediate – Honorable Mention

Clara Kueny, Music Composition, Intermediate – Honorable Mention

Hannah Borgstadt, Music Composition, Intermediate – 1st Place

Hailey Laudie, Music Composition, Primary – Honorable Mention

Lauren Sinks, Photography, Intermediate – Honorable Mention

Kemper Halferty, Visual Arts, Primary – 2nd Place

Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Winners!

Dance Choreography:  Intermediate Level

1^st Ella Miller

2^nd Sadie Bowles & Avery Cover

Literature:  Intermediate Level

1^st Morgan Rosson

Music:  Primary Level

1^st Levi Borgstadt

2^nd Hailey Laudie

Music:  Intermediate Level

1^st Hannah Borgstadt

2^nd Clara Kueny

3^rd Natalie Laudie

Photography:  Intermediate Level

1^st Lauren Sinks

2^nd Lauren Sinks

3^rd Bryce Johnson

Honorable Mention Darby Cobb, Ella Miller, Kenley Halferty

Video Production:  Intermediate Level

1^st Keaton Bond

2^nd Camden Bond

Visual Arts:  Primary Level

1^st Mary Kate Johnson

2^nd Hailey Laudie

3^rd Kemper Halferty

Honorable Mention Lily Howard

Visual Arts:  Intermediate Level

1^st Natalie Laudie

2^nd Hannah Borgstadt

3^rd Clara Kueny

Honorable Mention Morgan Rosson, Connor Sinks