Reflections!!

 

 

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!

 

Reflections is the annual National PTA Program that encourages students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork for fun and recognition.  We invite all students to participate in this opportunity to showcase their creative talents.

 

This year's theme is "I Belong."  

 

Students can participate in the appropriate division for their grade:

  • Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2)
  • Intermediate (Grade 3-5)
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Accessible Arts (All grades welcome).*

 

Entries can be in one or all of the available categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.   

 

For inspiration, visit the pta.org/programs/reflections and the Reflections virtual art gallery.   

 

Submission Instructions: 

 

The deadline to enter for 2025-2026 is November 12, 2025.  

REFLECTIONS 2025-2026: How to Enter

  1. Pick a category for your artwork. You can pick more than one category to enter. 
  2. Create your art and make sure you follow the requirements for that category.  All entries must be original pieces/compositions. Please read the category rules carefully: category rules.
  3. Complete the CRS PTA student entry form including careful consideration of the artwork title and artist statement.  The entry form must accompany all Reflections submissions. Please do not forget student and parent signatures on the entry form and these can be electronic. 
  4. Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.
  5. Submit your entries via the provided Dropbox links below.  For non-digital artwork, please submit a picture of your artwork which will be given to the judges. Do not include your name on the front of any artwork. 

Directions for Naming your Files and Dropbox Links to Submit by Category:

  1. Fill out the CRS PTA student entry form and save using the following format: Art Category. Division. ChurchillRoadES. StudentLastName (Ex: Dance.Intermediate.ChurchillRoadES.Gupta)
  2. Save the file of the actual works of art/lit/music, etc. using the following format: Art Category. Division. ChurchillRoadES. StudentLastName. "Artwork” (Example: Visualarts.Primary.ChurchillRoadES.Gupta.artwork) Do not have the student’s name on the front of any artwork.
  3. Submit both entry form and artwork to the dropbox for the appropriate category.  

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

 

FILM PRODUCTION

 

LITERATURE

 

MUSIC COMPOSITION

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

 

VISUAL ARTS 

 

ACCESSIBLE ARTS

 

Evaluation Criteria

Judges include teachers from the Langley pyramid and art professionals from the community. During the evaluation process, judges will consider the following criteria:

  • Interpretation (40%): How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the work itself and the artist's statement. 
  • Creativity (30%): How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation. 
  • Technique (30%): The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Awards

All CRS participants will be recognized.  CRS PTA Reflections winners will be announced by December 15, 2025. Student winners from the local level have the opportunity to move up through their council (Fairfax County Council of PTAs), district, and state programs to the national level.  In 2024, CRS had three students who placed in the top three at the County level! Learn more about the national PTA Reflections awards.

Questions or want to help with Reflections this year? Please email reflections@churchillroadpta.org. 

 

The deadline to enter for 2025-2026 is November 12, 2025.