New York State PTA
One Wembley Court
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 1-518-452-8808
Toll Free: 1-877-5NYSPTA
or 1-877-569-7782
Fax: 1-518-452-8105
Email: pta.office@nyspta.org
Reflections
The
PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance quality arts education.
Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create works
of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production,
literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts for
fun and recognition. Any PTA/PTSA in good standing is eligible to
sponsor a Reflections Program.
2011-2012 “Diversity Means” New York State Results
New York students created nearly 20,000 entries for our 2011-2012 Reflections Program, “Diversity Means.” Thank you for participating in our Reflections Program! Out of the 550 pieces that advanced to New York State PTA, we are proud to present 117 awards. Congratulations to all students who advanced to the State level of judging!
Click here for a list of 2011-2012 NYS PTA Reflections Award
winners
Our 24 Award of Excellence entries (one entry per grade division in
each category) were forwarded to National PTA to compete in the final
round of judging. National PTA will make the results available after
the annual convention in June. Nationally recognized students will
receive communication directly from either National PTA or New York
State PTA and we will post the information on our website when the
results are available. We wish our New York students well at the
national level!
2012-2013 Reflections Theme is “The Magic of a Moment”
Encourage students to unleash their artistic
talents, reflect on the theme and create original works of art. Write
a story or script; compose music or a photograph; create a dance or a
painting. It is never too early to start. Allow the theme “the Magic
of a Moment” to inspire creativity and spark imaginations.
Reflections Theme Search
Students’ shaping the direction for each Reflections Program year is one of National PTAs greatest points of pride. The Reflections theme is selected from hundreds of ideas submitted by students to the PTA Reflections Program Theme Search Contest.
Deadline: The deadline to apply for the 2013-2014
Reflections Theme Search has passed. Theme Search entries are no
longer being accepted.
Click here for a link to National PTA’s General Information on
the Reflections Theme Search.
New York State Theme Contest Results
This year, 225 students across New York State submitted their theme search ideas. In a blind-judging process, New York State PTA selected the top five theme search entries. This year’s winning state theme search entries are:
• "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
• "Dare To Care"
• "In My Lifetime, I will…"
• "Now is the time to…"
• "You’re Beautiful because…"
Congratulations to the winning entrants! These five themes idea are forwarded on to the National PTA to compete in the nationwide search for the 2013-2014 Reflections Theme. National PTA will announce the winning theme during the 116th National PTA Convention in June. We wish these students all the best in the national level of the 2013-2014 Reflections Theme Search Contest.
Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program
The Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program is designed to enhance arts education for students in their classroom or other learning environment through the introduction of new technologies or methods, visiting artists or other activities.
“National PTA is proud to support PTAs that are making an effort to keep kids active in the arts. Through these grants, children will be able to continue to express themselves artistically, which research shows will help them perform better academically,” said Betsy Landers, National PTA President.
Deadline: The deadline to apply this year has passed. Grant applications are not currently being accepted.
This year’s grant winners will:
• launch an After-School Arts Program for students in grades K-5.
• implement a Ceramic Sculptural Totems project.
• incorporate arts and diversity through “Who We Are,” a school-wide
year-long program.
What ideas could your unit/council propose for this grant opportunity
next year?
Click here for additional information and future deadline dates, when
available, for National PTA’s General Information on the Mary
Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program.
