Reflections 101Explore the Arts!

Susan Rupert Marilyn AikinsMO PTA State Vice President MO PTA State Reflections ChairDirector of Programs susanr@mopta.org marilyna@mopta.org

National PTA Reflections Arts

Recognition Program

• “Reflections” was started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado State PTA President.

• >10 million student participants Pre-K to 12th Grade.

• Not a contest, but a program.

• 2015-16 Theme: “Let Your Imagination Fly”

• 6 Art Areas: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts (now 2D AND 3D!)

Benefits of Participation:

• Students Unleash Creative talents and be inspired!• Students Express Themselves imaginatively with

artwork.• Students Experience Joy of making art.• Students Tap into Critical Thinking Skills to create art

inspired by the annual theme.• Students Receive Positive Recognition for original

works of art (Local to State to National).

Start With The Basic Steps:

#1 – Be a Unit in Good Standing

• Local PTA units must be deemed to be in “good standing” in order to fully participate in the PTA programs.

(i.e. Reflections and benefits offered by the association)

A PTA Unit is “in good standing” if it:• Adheres to Purposes and Basic Policies of PTA;• Remits National and State Dues to MO PTA by 1st of each month

• Has Bylaws approved every 3 years according to the procedures of MO PTA

• Submits copy of Unit’s Fiscal Year End Report to the MO PTA by December 1st

• Submits copy of the unit’s annual financial review (formerly known as the audit) to the MO PTA by December 1st

• Submits copy of the required IRS Tax Form to MO PTA by December 1st

• Submits Names and Addresses of officers to the MO PTA by March 31st

• Meets Other Criteria as may be prescribed by the MO PTA.

The …ing Phases of a Reflections Program1. Planning

2. Promoting3. Informing

4. Judging5. Uploading

State Judging State Advancing

6. Celebrating

Do first:

Local Unit Sends to State Competition

MO PTA Sends to National Competition!!

1st PlaceOn Display at the National Art Gallery!!

1. Reflections Planning Phase

Form a committee: Don’t be a “Lone Ranger”

Be informed: Utilize Local, State, National Resources

Make a Time Line: Map out the process, step by step.

Enlist Art Judges: Do this early so they can plan their own calendar.

2. Reflections Promoting Phase“The Kick Off”

• Customizable resources• Back to School Activities• Arts in Education Week• Local Media• School Media• Social Media• PTA Meeting• Arts Organizations In/Out of

school

3. Reflections Informing Phase

1. Locate “Call for Entries” Form in Tool Kit

2. Customize it to your Unit 3. Distribute to Your Students

Reflections Student Entry Form

• Be completed by student/parent

• Enter information online for entries advancing to State Round

• Incomplete Required Areas will not “upload”

Reflections Participant Packetcontains the following:

1. Student Entry Form2. General Participation Rules3. Art Category Specific Rules4. Special Artists Information, if applicable

Make sure your local deadline information is included in this packet –

(ie. When & Where)

Reflections Grade Divisions• PRIMARY (Preschool- Grade 2)

• INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5)

• MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)

• HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

• SPECIAL ARTIST (All Grades)

Reflections Special Artist Division

Traditional Grade Division: – Grade Division that most

closely aligns to functional abilities.

– Recognized without regard to special need or challenge.

Special Artist Division:– Non-graded (i.e. PK-2)– Meets A.D.A. guidelines.– Can receive non-artistic

accommodation and assistance.

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(9th-12th grade)

Photography Winner,

Hannah Ledesmafrom

Greenwood Laboratory

School Springfield

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(9th-12th grade)

Visual Arts Winner, Grant Pace

from Park Hill South High

Park Hill

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(6th-8th grade)

Photography Winner, Jaelyn Bray

from Delta Woods

Middle School Blue Springs

Example: 2015 State 1st

Place (6th-8th grade)

Visual Arts Winner, Ella Kirkendoll

from

Bode Middle School

St. Joseph

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(3rd-5th grade)

Photography Winner,

Finnley Casey from

Voy Spears ElementaryBlue Springs

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(3rd-5th grade)

Visual ArtsWinner,

Huong Luu from Edison

ElementarySt. Joseph

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(Pre K-2nd grade)

PhotographyWinner,

Clara Jane Dykhouse

from

Fairview ElementaryColumbia

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

(Pre K-2nd grade)

WinnerVisual Arts

Winner, Gia Mussorici

from

Bell Prairie School

North Kansas City

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

Special Artist

PhotographyWinner,

Austin Isaacson from

Liggett Trail Education

CenterBlue Springs

Example: 2015 State 1st Place

Special Artist

Visual ArtsWinner ,

Mia Tarantolafrom

Liggett Trail Education

CenterBlue Springs

Reflections Program Resources

• Webinars and recorded training at www.pta.org

• Missouri Reflections “Tool Kit” on www.mopta.org

• Email further questions to State Chair at reflections@mopta.org

National PTA Reflections®Webinar Training

• Schedule and Registration Links – website, leaders guide.

• Live sessions & recorded trainings• Reflections 101: Introduces general program information, share ideas,

and offer recommendations on how to implement PTA Reflections in your school and beyond. If you can’t join us live, visit our digital Toolkit to view a recording.

• Instructions for Reflections Online Registration: Guides Local PTA Units on how to:

• Create an Account • Submit your PTA Registration Form• Submit Student Entry Forms• Review & Entries to the State Round

Finding the Missouri PTA Reflections Tool Kit

Visit mopta.org 1. Click on Programs

and Services drop down.

2. Click on Reflections/Awards

3. Click on 2015-2016 Reflections “Tool Kit”

2014-2015 Reflections Toolkit Missouri PTA Reflections Local Leaders GuideAppendix A  2016-2017 Theme Search Entry FormAppendix B  National PTA Webinar Training Schedule and Registration LinksAppendix C  Local PTA Unit Participation FormAppendix CC - Reflections Chair's ChecklistAppendix D - Student Entry FormAppendix E - 2014-2015 National PTA Reflections General Participation Rules.pdfAppendix E - Dance Choreography RuleAppendix E - Film Production RulesAppendix E - Literature RulesAppendix E - Music Composition RulesAppendix E - Photography RulesAppendix E - Special Artists RulesAppendix E - Visual Arts RulesAppendix F - Arts in Education Flyer ENGLISHAppendix F - Arts in Education Flyer SPANISHAppendix F - Explore the Arts!  Participate in PTA Reflections Flyer ENGLISHAppendix F - Explore the Arts!  Participate in PTA Reflections Flyer SPANISHAppendix F - Special Artist Division Flyer ENGLISHAppendix F - Special Artist Division Flyer SPANISHAppendix F - The world would be a better place if Poster ENGLISHAppendix F - The world would be a better place if Poster SPANISHAppendix G - Information for JudgesAppendix G - Sample Judging Score CardAppendix H - Arts and Reflections Messages To ShareAppendix H - Certificate of Recognition TemplateAppendix H - National Awards and Recognition ENGLISHAppendix H - National Awards and Recognition SPANISHAppendix H - Template Media AdvisoryAppendix I - Template Acknowledgment LetterAppendix J - Sample Program EvaluationAppendix K - Donation Request LetterAppendix K - Speaker Request LetterAppendix L - PTA UNIT IN GOOD STANDING

Then, Let the Artwork Begin!

2015-2016 Reflections

The Deadline for advancing artwork to the State Round of judging is: Thursday, December 10, 2015

This earlier deadline has great advantages:• Holidays and No School Days• Time for Preparing Artwork for

Uploading and Advancing • Time for judging• The “Life” factor padding

Hint: Think of it in reverse order to determine your Unit deadline

Deadline Reminders

Reminders Can Go On:• Announcements• School Bulletins• Bulletin Boards• Social Media• Postcards

CollectingReflections ArtworkUploadsat Unit Level:

Preliminary Screening of Student Art Work:

1. Completed Student Entry Form

2. General Participation Rules Followed

3. Art Category Rules followed» Correct dimensions» Correct format

Locating Reflections Judges

• Local Professionals of Specific Art Categories

• Retired Teachers• College Professors • Parent Volunteers

4. Reflections Judging Phase

• Suggested Use of Rubric• Category Rules for

reference• Clear placing• Deadlines• Blind Judging

Preparing for “Blind” Judging

• Number the entry on the entry form, (i.e. VA 100 (Visual Arts) then #s beginning with 100 are your primary level, 200 = intermediate, 300 = MS, 400 = HS, 500 = Special Artists)

• Use painter’s tape & perm. marker to number artwork

• Make a copy of the entry form Cut off the student’s info and secure to back of artwork. Allows judges to see only title and artist’s statement

STUDENT INFORMATION

National PTA Reflections® Program Student Entry Form

2014-15 Theme: The world would be a better place if…

This form can be used by students entering a Local PTA Reflections program or for student winners to gather necessary information for completing the official Online Student Entry Process to advance to the next round in the National PTA Reflections Competition. In Missouri all student entries must be entered in the Online Registration System .

GRADE DIVISION (Check One) ARTS CATEGORY (Check One) IF NECESSARY:

PRIMARY (Preschool- Grade 2) DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY ART-WORK DIMENSIONS / COPYRIGHT INFO. INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5) FILM PRODUCTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) LITERATURE HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) MUSIC COMPOSITION SPECIAL ARTIST (All Grades) PHOTOGRAPHY

VISUAL ARTS

TITLE OF ARTWORK (Required) : ARTIST STATEMENT (Required) : (At least 10 words, 100 words max describing how your work relates to the theme)

STUDENT’S FULL NAME: _ GRADE: _ AGE: _ M/F: _

STREET ADDRESS: _

CITY: _ STATE: _ ZIP:

MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT):

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S):

PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE: _ E-MAIL:

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.

Signature of student Signature of parent/legal guardian (necessary if child is under 18 years)

LOCAL PTA INFO (to be completed by local unit before distribution)

PTA/PTSA NAME: School District:

8-DIGIT NATIONAL PTA ID NUMBER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Region:

REFLECTIONS CHAIR NAME: EMAIL: _

ADDRESS: _ PHONE:

Local PTA good standing status: Current bylaws date: less than 3 years 2014-2015 Officers received 2014 -2015 Membership dues paid to state office 2013-2014 financial review received 2013-2014 Fiscal year report received 2013 IRS submission received

Why “Blind” Judging?

• Reduces concerns of favoritism. – Remind students not to

“sign” name to artwork– If signed on front, use

painter’s tape to cover name on photography & visual arts.

• Anonymity is almost impossible on dance & film

5. Reflections Uploading Phase(in brief)

• 3 Entries per Division per Art Category

• Entries are submitted online only on the National PTA’s website

www.pta.org or https://ptareflections.fluidreview.com

• Deadline is December 10, 2015

3 Stages of Recognition:Reflections Arts Program

of National PTA

1. Local Unit Program

2. MO PTA (State) Level

3. National Recognition

1. Local Unit Recognition

–Local School PTA Unit holds it own recognition program.

–Local School PTA Unit Advances no more than 3 entries per division per category online to mopta for the State Round of competition.

2. MO PTA State Recognition

1. 1st thru 5th place, and usually up to 6 Honorable MentionA. Award Winners announced in March.B. Unit Presidents and Reflections chairs are notified by

email. Winner’s list is also posted on the MO PTA website

C. Students receive special invitation to Reflections Student Showcase. Details to be announced.

D. 1st Place award recipients in each category and grade division advance to National Competition.

3. National Recognition

Outstanding Interpretation Awards- 7 awarded

Awards of Excellence – 3 awarded per Division per Each Arts Area

Awards of Merit – Up to 5 Awards per Division of Each Art Area

Honorable Mention - All Remaining Students Reaching National Level

6. Celebrate it ALL!

• Participation

• Achievement

• Recognition

• Parent Engagement

• Community Involvement

Celebrating!

Viewing Award Winning Artwork:

• National Winners at:

• National Gallery of Art Exhibition Hall

• pta.org– Programs tab– Reflections/awards

• State Winners at:

• mopta.org- – Programs tab– Reflections/awards

Promote the

2017-2018 National PTA Reflections Theme Search

• Use form in Local Leader’s Guide• Submit form to MO PTA by midnight, October 31• MO PTA selects 5 to advance to National PTA

• The winning student’s entry selected by National PTA will receive $100, and his/her theme will be presented at the Annual National PTA Convention.

********************************************************• 2016-2017 Theme: “What’s Your Story?” Theme picked and

announced March 2015.

Reflections 2017-2018 Theme Search Form

• 1. Use National PTA Reflections Theme Search Entry Template from pta.org

• 2. Insert State PTA name.

• 3. Insert your local deadline.

• 4. Distribute form to your students.

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