Reflections for Students and Families

 September 2015 National PTA Reflections Program Dear Students and Families of Green Hills School and Green Township, The Green Township PTA is once again offering an opportunity for students to explore and share their talents in the arts by taking part in the National PTA’s cornerstone arts program called Reflections. The contest will officially begin in September and end on October 28, 2015(deadline for all submissions to be received by Green Township PTA). Any student (including homeschoolers) in Pre-­‐K through Grade 12 who lives in Green Township may participate. Additionally, any student who attends Green Hills School but does not reside in Green Township may participate (as long as the town in which they reside has a PTA in good standing). Students who participate in the Reflections program get an opportunity to explore the arts and culture, develop creative thinking and problem-­‐solving skills and recognize themselves as artists. This year’s entries should reflect upon and interpret the theme: Let Your Imagination Fly. Students may create one entry for each of the art categories below, within a specific grade division. All work must be the original work of one student, though others may appear in the work. Each entry must contain a title and an artist statement (at least one sentence and not to exceed 100 words). . Literature . Film production . Musical composition . Photography . Dance choreography . Visual arts Grade Divisions: . Primary: Pre-­‐school – Grade 2 . Intermediate: Grades 3 – 5 . Middle School: Grades 6 – 8 . High School: Grades 9 – 12 • Special Artist: All grades (for those with physical, cognitive or mental health challenges, per Americans with Disabilities Act; however, student can alternatively opt to enter through any of the other grade divisions) 2 National PTA Reflections Program Families can support their children’s participation by creating time and space for them to work on their entries and providing encouragement and required materials. Entries should represent students’ unique creativity. Adults are welcome to encourage students and have a conversation with them to explore the theme and how they may go about expressing it, but are asked not to assist in any way with their interpretation of the theme or artistic expression. Instructions for entry include: 1)
Following official contest rules (links provided on attached sheet or at NJPTA.org/reflections-­‐toolkit) to create an original piece of artwork 2)
Completing an entry form (available in art room, front lobby and online below) and submitting work to be received by Wednesday, October 28, 2015 to homeroom teachers, Green Hills School office or by mail to: Green Township PTA Reflections, P.O. Box 137, Tranquility, NJ 07879-­‐0137. Entries will be judged blindly by a local judging panel made up of PTA members, teachers, and expert members of our community. Judging will be based on interpretation of the theme (20 points), artistic merit/creativity (10 points), and mastery of medium (10 points). Three winners per category will be awarded prizes. Additionally, a pizza or ice cream party will be awarded to the homeroom at Green Hills School with the most participation. (Congratulations to Mr. Martin’s class for winning last year!) Local winning entries will be sent to county for judging. Those winners go to state and state winners go to national. Recognition is awarded at each level. At the National level, winners are given certificates, medallions, a place in the on-­‐line gallery of winners, and up to $800 in arts education awards. (Note that winning artwork may not be returned.) Anyone can be an artist – no experience necessary! We hope you will take part in Reflections and Let Your Imagination Fly and your inner talents shine! We look forward to seeing all the great artwork. For some inspiring work, please be sure to take a look at last year’s GHS winners at: http://www.gtpta.com/reflections.html And also at the national gallery of winners from last year at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA4KNZs5VuA&feature=youtu.be Sincerely, Green Township PTA Reflections Committee Feel free to contact the Reflections Committee with any questions at: Annemarie Vena ([email protected]); Debbie Golder ([email protected]) National PTA Reflections Program Official Contest Rules
Local entry due date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Page 3 Attached are forms that you might need for information. Additionally, all information about the
contest can be located at: njpta.org/reflections-toolkit.
Student entry form:
http://www.njpta.org/Student%20Entry%20Form%2015-16.pdf
Summary of entry rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/15-16%20Rules%20Summary.pdf
General entry rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20for%20Participation.pdf
National Awards and Recognition:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/1516%20National%20Awards_1424875646745_1.pdf
Special Artist rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20Special%20Artist.pdf
Dance choreography rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20Dance%20Choreography.pdf
Film production rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20Film%20Production.pdf
Literature rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20Literature.pdf
Music composition rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20Music%20Composition.pdf
Photography rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/PTA%20Reflections/15-16%20Rules%20Photography.pdf
Visual art rules:
http://www.pta.org/files/15-16%20Rules%20Visual%20Arts%20-%204.28.15.pdf